Hurricanes have had names for 70 years. Now big winter storms get them. Go figure. In the electric utility business, we’re always watching the weather, so we’re prepared to respond to any resulting power outages. Winter Storm Gail, which swept through our region in...
Reliability means you can be confident that when you flip the switch, your lights will come on. It means that if a storm knocks out your power, our smart grid will react to limit the size of the affected area and reroute power to get your lights back on quickly while...
We’re powering our Live Line Electrical Safety Exhibit back up and taking it on the road for a 2021 tour. And we want to give your organization a chance to reserve your own demonstration. The exhibit is a 7,200-volt electrical distribution grid that features live...
Posting on utility poles is illegal and can endanger utility workers. Learn how you can help keep our crews safe.
Flowers and candy are Mother’s Day mainstays, but this year try something new— make energy-efficient changes around your mom’s house for a gift that keeps on giving all year long. But, don’t forget the flowers. She’s your mom, after all. Here are a few tips: Clean the...
Thousands of blueberry, serviceberry, eastern redbud, river oak and sycamore trees are getting planted across our territory, thanks to our Community Roots program. Just this week, our employees distributed nearly 12,000 tree seedlings to conservation organizations,...
The start of National Electrical Safety Month is a reminder to take inventory of electrical components around your home and business. It's also a good time to share with others the importance of staying safe near overhead and underground power lines and other...
Who says electricity — and learning about it — can't be fun? More than 5,000 children are discovering just how fun it can be, thanks to an entertaining and educational theater program we're offering to schools across Pennsylvania. The show, typically performed in...
Here in Pennsylvania, you can shop for your electricity supply. Just like you would shop for a car, you compare different offers and choose what is right for you at the lowest cost. Then, PPL Electric Utilities delivers the electricity to you. We support shopping for...
We’re committed to delivering an effortless customer experience, whether we chat on social media, speak over the phone, or interact with you on our website. We’re also committed to continuous learning and improvement. So, when we received customer feedback regarding...
We're using technological innovation and data to reduce costs, improve safety, and keep the lights on for our customers. This past winter we piloted dynamic line rating (DLR) technology on two of our transmission lines. When integrated successfully into operations,...
Last year and the pandemic brought on many new challenges for our customers. It also brought on new challenges for our company, as the majority of customer service employees began working remotely. But with all the changes in 2020, our commitment to delivering...
