Planting trees is great for your property and the planet—but choosing the right tree and the right location is crucial. Find out how to plant trees safely and responsibly to prevent power outages and protect your community.
When power outages strike, staying informed is crucial for safety. Discover 7 reliable ways to stay connected during emergencies, from real-time alerts to emergency radio options.
Summer storms bring more than just rain — they threaten your home with power outages from lightning, wind and flooding. Our enhanced power grid has reduced tree-related outages by 14% and total outage minutes by 22% compared to last year, but preparation remains crucial. This comprehensive guide provides essential steps to protect your family and home before and during severe weather events. Follow our expert checklist to stay safe when summer storms strike.
Summer weather is here, and while we all love sunny days and warmer temperatures, increasing heat also makes us feel like turning on the A/C. But don’t worry, staying cool doesn’t have to mean cranking up the air conditioning. We’ve got a few simple tips to help you...
Energy costs are rising. And as we head into the summer months, many customers are understandably concerned about higher bills. We’re concerned too. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to help you understand your options, control your usage and take advantage of every resource available to you.
Many of the electronic devices we use every day – phones, laptops, power tools, electric bikes and toothbrushes – rely on lithium-ion batteries. If you use any of these battery-powered items, you will want to make sure you know the signs that the battery could be...
With many household costs on the rise, we want to do everything possible to help manage energy costs and keep monthly bills as predictable and reasonable as possible. Because of this, the PPL Foundation has doubled our annual donation to the Good Neighbor Energy Fund...
If you have an electric vehicle, make sure your home or business is properly and safely equipped to charge the vehicle. You should never use an extension cord to charge an electric vehicle because doing so could lead to a fire or electric shock. Following are some...
Working outdoors — whether you're a homeowner doing some routine maintenance, a contractor managing a large project or anyone operating equipment near power lines — means safety should always come first. At PPL Electric Utilities, we remind you to "look up and live,"...
May is National Electrical Safety Month—a great time to check your home for hazards. Learn how to prevent shocks, fires and other risks with these simple electrical safety tips.
Myths, legends and rumors—sometimes they have an element of truth to them. So, we’re clearing the air and putting a few energy myths to the test. Who knows, we might even debunk a few! Start our quiz to see if you can separate common misconceptions from the real...
Over 500 students participated in the annual Bright Ideas Energy Efficiency Student Poster Contest and 27 participated in the Think! Energy Innovation Challenge, presented by PPL Electric Utilities. Students designed posters and other creative projects to illustrate...
