Learn what transmission costs cover on your PPL Electric bill, why they change, and how new large energy users like data centers affect what customers pay.
What occurred? In June 2023, a third-party vendor notified PPL Electric Utilities that the vendor was impacted by a widespread breach of the MOVEit file transfer software that they and thousands of organizations use. Please know, the initial MOVEit software...
Halloween is the perfect reminder to watch out for energy vampires, or electronics that drain energy when they’re plugged in, but not being used. These everyday items are things like cell phone chargers, computers and coffee makers that could cost you more than $100...
Our good friends at Pennsylvania 811 do a great contest every year that benefits fire companies while promoting public safety. And it’s pretty simple. Fire companies are asked to post an 811 message on the marquee outside their fire hall, take a photograph of it and...
Note: This post was updated April 7 with additional information. We’ve learned about possible problems with nightlights that were distributed in energy efficiency kits and shared in schools. We are aware that some of these nightlights may get hot or smoke when plugged...
The first thing to do about any downed power line is to stay away from that wire and anything touching it.
As part of our ongoing You Ask, We Answer campaign, we’re answering questions we frequently receive from customers. Here's one we hear quite a bit: Someone came to my door saying they could save me money on my electric bill. They wanted to talk to me about my energy...
(UPDATE: We've had several customers leave comments regarding apparent scams. Please be sure to report any scam attempts to us at 1-800-342-5775 and also to local police. Thank you.) We're warning our customers to be aware of a phone scam in which calls appear to come...
As part of our ongoing You Ask, We Answer campaign, we’re answering questions we frequently receive from customers. Here's a guide on how to shop for energy supply. I’ve heard that shopping for energy can save me money but I don’t know where to start. How do I shop?...
Check out the video in our post that shows how automated restoration works.
Here are seven tips that can help keep you safe while trying to check off all those items on your to-do list.
Mother Nature’s electrical fireworks can be deadly.
Our bags are packed, the calendar is marked and it’s FINALLY time for vacation! There’s nothing better than kicking back, relaxing and spending quality time with family and friends. But before we go, there are a few teensy-weensy energy-saving tasks I’ll need to check...
