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Back-to-School Safety Checklist

The start of a new school year brings plenty of excitement, along with new routines and busy schedules. 

Whether you’re helping a child get ready for school, sending a student off to college or simply sharing the road with school buses again, now is the perfect time to brush up on a few important safety reminders. 

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Empowering our communities

Empowering our communities

In addition to providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity, we're committed to empowering our communities through various initiatives and investments, such as our annual United Way campaign.  PPL Corporation's 2021 campaign, which included contributions from...

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Drones get roped in to line restoration work

Drones get roped in to line restoration work

Drones are more than just an innovative way to patrol and review electric delivery lines. They can be an innovative tool to help string them, too. At least twice in recent weeks, our employees have turned to the unmanned aerial vehicles as a way to help with...

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Safety around downed electrical wires

Safety around downed electrical wires

Remember: Electrical circuits don’t always turn off when a power line falls into a tree or onto the ground. Even if they are not sparking or humming, downed power lines can kill you if you touch them. Even the ground nearby can be energized.

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Revving up the electric vehicle market

Revving up the electric vehicle market

We were among the utilities that received a shout out at the White House on Nov. 18 for helping advance the electric vehicle market. With U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, who cited the industry’s progress and commitment to electric transportation, the Edison...

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Do you have an emergency plan?

Do you have an emergency plan?

What would we do if a severe storm caused us to lose electricity for several days? What would we eat? Would we have enough to drink? What else did my family need to be prepared? Every family has its own needs. Some of us have children, pets or are caring for someone with special medical needs. Part of being prepared is making plans ahead of time and we have all the resources you need to make a plan.

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Unplugged outdoor lighting

Unplugged outdoor lighting

Summer is a great time to entertain your family and friends outdoors. My family spends a lot of time outdoors, and I'm all for taking the family fun outside to reduce our energy use and beautifying the backyard and patio. Upgrading to energy-efficient outdoor lighting...

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Cheap and easy life hacks to save energy

Cheap and easy life hacks to save energy

Saving energy doesn't have to be hard, time-consuming, inconvenient or expensive. You’ll be surprised to know the little things you can do to save on your electric bill. It took me awhile to get in the habit of doing these simple life hacks, but after seeing my...

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