We know every dollar counts. Learn how PPL Electric manages costs through smart infrastructure investments and no-markup energy pricing to maintain the lowest residential bills among large Pennsylvania utilities.
When temperatures drop, many of us reach for electric blankets and heating pads to stay warm and soothe cold-weather aches. While these devices offer wonderful comfort, using them safely is crucial. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI),...
The holiday season is here. Whether you’re planning to host a gathering, prepare a celebratory meal or decorate your home, we have some easy ways to save energy and money during the festive season. Wishing you very happy holidays! Click on the card to expand it...
Spending more time indoors this winter? We have 5 tips to keep you and your family safe around electricity this season: Space heaters can supplement your heat source, but never plug one into an extension cord. Make sure you plug your heater directly into an outlet to...
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...
On one front, this year is picking up right where 2020 left off: Scammers are still on the prowl. We – as well as other utilities across the country – are seeing an increase in fraud and deceptive marketing tactics so far in 2021. Here’s the good news: We’re all...
Few environmental scenes compare to the sight of majestic bald eagles flying overhead. Just ask residents living in the Rush Township, Schuylkill County, area where a family of eagles was spotted nesting in 2020. Those birds – and others like them – are getting...
As we install new poles, we’re pleased to have found a new solution for the old ones.
Growing up in the segregated south, Brooks – the mother of PPL’s Monica Brooks – was no stranger to inequity and injustice. Because even though the constitution said that all men are created equal, she was not completely free.
As a young teacher at Selma University in Alabama, she bore witness to the horror of Bloody Sunday. On March 7, 1965, in Selma, more than 600 of her “brothers and sisters” were violently restrained and attacked for peacefully marching for Black voting rights. These events shocked the nation and fueled the fight against racial injustice.
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...
Whether you love winter, hate it, or simply don’t give a snowflake, we want you to stay safe when a winter storm strikes. ❄️ Electrical safety is just part of the story when the snow starts piling up. We’re ready to safely respond to any resulting power outages. The...
Ever wonder how you can save electricity? It doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated! Here are 80 tips to have you save year-round.
You hear a lot from us about utility scammers. Why is that? Because they never take a day off. They’re always looking for the next opportunity to trick you into giving them money or your personal information. Often, they threaten to shut off your power if you don’t...
