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...
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...
This year and the Coronavirus have brought on many new challenges for our communities. Since March, and the start of this global pandemic, we've connected with our customers millions of times. We knew our customers would depend on - and we delivered. Here's how we did...
There are more than 10,000 solar systems installed within our service area. With solar panels becoming more and more affordable, we know this is just the start. In fact, the pace of new systems installed so far this year is already ahead of last year. And that’s a...
Combine innovation with smart investment and good things happen.
In our case, a comprehensive installation of smart grid technology over recent years has allowed us to prevent more than 1.2 million customer outages since 2015. That’s a major milestone and one we believe can’t be equaled by any other electric utility in the country.
We’re committed to promoting an inclusive culture through volunteerism and partnerships with nonprofit organizations devoted to furthering diverse, inclusive communities.
Delivering safe reliable power to our customers is our top priority. But our commitment to customers goes far beyond keeping your lights on. As 2020 dawned, no one could have imagined the difficulties we now face because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis is far...
While you're spending most of your spare time outdoors enjoying the summer sun, you could be wasting electricity inside the house. Routine cleaning does more than leave your home looking great. It can also help you save money every month. Whether you’re dusting or...
Most of us don’t like to think that we could be affected by something like a house fire or a flood, but the numbers say otherwise. According to the Department of Homeland Security, floods are the most common natural disaster in the U.S. Electricity and water can be a...
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...
