Monitoring tens of thousands of miles of power lines is important to keeping the lights on, and PPL Electric Utilities is increasing its use of drones to make that process more effective and efficient. We recently began using drones to patrol the lower-voltage...
An entertaining in-school theater program that PPL Electric Utilities uses to teach youngsters long-lasting lessons about electrical safety has surpassed the 10-year mark, a milestone that demonstrates the program’s popularity and the importance of teaching valuable...
Warm summer days are here! Whether you're lounging outside or catching up on home projects, these five tips will help you save energy — so you can put more money toward that beach trip and less toward your electricity bill. Plant a shade tree. Go green — literally. In...
Installing a fence or mailbox post? Building an addition? Starting a big landscaping project? There’s one thing you always need to do before you or your contractor start digging. Call 8-1-1 for the Pennsylvania One Call System to help prevent contact with underground...
The world is changing fast and the electric power grid is no exception. For the longest time, power flowed just one way: from the power plants, across transmission lines, to substations and finally through distribution lines to homes and businesses. Now, with more...
We deliver electricity to a wide range of residential and business customers throughout Pennsylvania. However, our large power customers, such as national and industrial accounts, have unique questions and issues that require personalized support. That’s why we have...
At PPL Electric Utilities, we see a great opportunity to help provide pollinator-friendly habitats in the communities we serve. It’s why we’ve been doing research to develop a cost-effective seed mix of native, pollinator plants that we may be able to plant when we...
We’re all getting used to a new normal with public health and safety on everyone’s minds. In some respects, we must be even more vigilant about safety these days. As businesses re-open and schools are dismissing, we wanted to share a few tips to help you enjoy summer...
Looks like 2020 is at it again. Weather scientists are predicting a more active than normal hurricane season this year. Even though we’re working a bit differently these days, we’ll be ready if any of those storms affect central and eastern Pennsylvania. We want you...
Caring about the environment means more than just following rules and regulations. It’s about doing more because you want to do more. That’s why something like World Bee Day matters to us at PPL. Right now, we’re working to come up with a program to grow...
Many of us are spending much more time at home – all day, every day. That means working from home, attending classes at home and using our appliances, devices and other electronics A LOT. We’ve gathered tips that can help you save with a full house.
It's time to open the windows, break out the mop and start cleaning. Spring cleaning is the perfect time to think about energy efficiency. Work these seven tips into your routine to save energy and money. Change the direction of airflow on your ceiling fan: In the...
