September is National Preparedness Month, a time to think about how we can protect ourselves, our families and our communities when unexpected emergencies happen. Whether it’s a severe storm, a power outage or another type of emergency, being prepared can make all the difference.
Being part of the communities we serve goes well beyond delivering safe, reliable electricity. Through PPL Foundation grants, we support local programs focused on environmental stewardship and education, economic development and/or workforce development. The Lancaster...
When there’s a problem — or a fault — on a power line, it can cause power outages for our customers. But thanks to a game-changing new system, these problems impact fewer customers than ever. The new system, created by our own engineering teams and vendor partners, uses smart devices that interrupt faults remotely. They’re called “vacuum reclosers.”
Our employees are always willing to offer a helping hand and look forward to participating in the United Way’s Day of Caring every year. It’s an opportunity for employees to roll up their sleeves and make a direct impact in the communities where we live, work, and...
Since 2009, our customers have saved 4,026,933,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. To put that into perspective, that’s the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent of: Removing 620,000+ passenger vehicles from the road for an entire year Charging 347,145,834,418...
Your home’s indoor air quality is the quality of the air within and around your home in relation to you and your family’s health and comfort. By understanding and improving your home’s air quality, you can improve not only your health and quality of life but also save...
Oftentimes, door-to-door scammers will misrepresent themselves. Not only their identity, but they will also misrepresent what their true intentions are. In those situations, scammers are generally looking to obtain your personal and account information to switch your...
Students are heading back to school in a few short weeks. And in some school districts, this is the first time students have hopped on a school bus or been in a physical classroom in almost 18 months! One thing is for sure - we can all use a refresher on...
When you’re nearly four decades into teaching school children about the environment –and getting them to think critically about it – you have to be doing something right. And, certainly, Pennsylvania Envirothon, through its annual competition for high school students,...
George Culbertson didn’t think twice when he came upon a horrific vehicle crash on Interstate 476 in Montgomery County. On his way home from work, the field supervisor and third-generation firefighter did what he has so many times before. First, he used his Montgomery...
When you receive your PPL bill – or when you view it online – this month, you’ll notice it looks a little different. We've made it easier than ever for you to view your balance, make payments and manage your energy use. You gave us feedback on the existing design...
When the summer heat is at its highest, your energy bill can take quite a hit. One of the best ways to keep your energy costs down is to focus on the ways you use water. Water heating accounts for an average of 13% of a home’s energy costs. Tip 1: Reset With a Cold...
Customers who have been without power as a result of the storms can now purchase ice and water from any local vendor and send us the receipts. If you send us your receipts, we’ll credit your account. Each customer can purchase a maximum of three 10-pound bags of ice...
