Our grid is one of the most reliable in the country. Over the past decade, we have made significant investments to build a stronger, smarter and more resilient grid. From clearing vegetation around power lines and replacing aging equipment to installing state-of-the-art grid technology, our reliability investments mean customers are experiencing 30% fewer outages since 2011.
Summer storms bring more than just rain — they threaten your home with power outages from lightning, wind and flooding. Our enhanced power grid has reduced tree-related outages by 14% and total outage minutes by 22% compared to last year, but preparation remains crucial. This comprehensive guide provides essential steps to protect your family and home before and during severe weather events. Follow our expert checklist to stay safe when summer storms strike.
(Updated at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 10) PPL Electric Utilities lineworkers and support staff continue working around the clock to restore power for customers who experienced outages due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby that swept through the area on...
Nothing is more important than ensuring everyone stays safe near our power lines and electrical equipment, including underground power lines. We always call 811 at least three business days before any project that involves digging for the safety of our employees,...
Summer is always a fun time to get family and friends together to share some great-tasting food. Why not skip cooking in a hot kitchen and grill outside? It’s an easy way to save energy and money. Serving no-bake desserts is another way to enjoy the party. You’re not...
Delivering safe, reliable electricity is just one of the ways we take part in the communities we serve. Through the PPL Foundation’s Powering Equity grants, we support nonprofit organizations advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and protecting underrepresented...
We’re committed to managing prices and securing the lowest cost of energy for our customers. That's why our Price to Compare or PPL Electric default rate, changes twice per year on June 1 and December 1. We deliver your electricity, but we don’t own the power plants...
The long days of summer mean higher temperatures, but they don’t have to mean higher energy costs. We have easy tips to help you stay cool and save, so you can spend less on energy and more on what matters most. For instance, a smart thermostat is a great way to...
We will continue to work as safely and quickly as possible around the clock until all customers are restored. We have hundreds of personnel responding to the storm, providing both field-based and back-office emergency response operations across our service territory. This includes lineworkers, foresters, damage assessors and call center staff. In preparation for the storm, we brought in more than 600 workers from outside our company to assist in restoration efforts.
Safety continues to be our priority. Remember, should you encounter a downed wire at any time, assume it’s energized and stay away. Report downed wires to PPL Electric or local emergency response agencies.
Volunteerism is at the core of our values as a company. We are thankful for our team of 1,700-plus employees who dedicate countless hours every year to giving back to the communities we live in and serve. However, volunteerism can present itself in many different...
As of 9:00 a.m. Sunday (6/23), approximately 6,400 of our 1.5 million customers were without power. Since the storms began Saturday (6/22), we have restored power to more than 33,000 customers. Current predictions for pop-up storms Sunday may result in additional outages. Remember, if you encounter a downed wire at any time, assume it’s energized, stay away and report it immediately.
Bees buzzed from flower to flower while butterflies and moths gently floated from one plant to another on a recent sunny day within PPL Electric Utilities’ transmission line corridor that crosses Lancaster Conservancy’s Kellys Run Preserve. The thriving habitat, which...
