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.
When PPL Electric Utilities journeyman mechanic Preston Edrington witnessed a vehicle accident during severe weather on Route 322, his 35 years of safety training kicked in. Edrington and coworker Glenn Klinger safely assisted the injured driver and properly secured the accident scene, demonstrating how workplace safety culture translates to real-world emergency response.
When you flip a light switch or charge your phone, you probably don’t think about how electricity gets to your home or business. But behind the scenes, a powerful and reliable transmission system is working 24/7 to deliver the energy you need safely, efficiently and...
Energy costs are rising. And as we head into the summer months, many customers are understandably concerned about higher bills. We’re concerned too. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to help you understand your options, control your usage and take advantage of every resource available to you.
Many of the electronic devices we use every day – phones, laptops, power tools, electric bikes and toothbrushes – rely on lithium-ion batteries. If you use any of these battery-powered items, you will want to make sure you know the signs that the battery could be...
With many household costs on the rise, we want to do everything possible to help manage energy costs and keep monthly bills as predictable and reasonable as possible. Because of this, the PPL Foundation has doubled our annual donation to the Good Neighbor Energy Fund...
If you have an electric vehicle, make sure your home or business is properly and safely equipped to charge the vehicle. You should never use an extension cord to charge an electric vehicle because doing so could lead to a fire or electric shock. Following are some...
Working outdoors — whether you're a homeowner doing some routine maintenance, a contractor managing a large project or anyone operating equipment near power lines — means safety should always come first. At PPL Electric Utilities, we remind you to "look up and live,"...
May is National Electrical Safety Month—a great time to check your home for hazards. Learn how to prevent shocks, fires and other risks with these simple electrical safety tips.
Myths, legends and rumors—sometimes they have an element of truth to them. So, we’re clearing the air and putting a few energy myths to the test. Who knows, we might even debunk a few! Start our quiz to see if you can separate common misconceptions from the real...
Over 500 students participated in the annual Bright Ideas Energy Efficiency Student Poster Contest and 27 participated in the Think! Energy Innovation Challenge, presented by PPL Electric Utilities. Students designed posters and other creative projects to illustrate...
We believe that education is vital for vibrant communities. That's why we donate our time, energy and our know-how to help students and teachers in our neighborhoods. Through PPL Foundation grants, we are helping prepare today's students become tomorrow's...
Teachers and students across the PPL Electric Utilities service territory are once again raving about the program that brought electrical safety lessons to more than 10,000 children during the most recent tour. Local schools were treated to the half-hour performance...
