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Cold weather season has arrived. Here’s how you can stay ready.

Cold weather is here. Stay ready with safety tips, outage prep, and simple ways to save energy as temperatures drop.

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Need help paying your bill? We have programs to help

Need help paying your bill? We have programs to help

As colder temps set in, we welcome winter hats and gloves, the first snowfall, and the holiday season with loved ones. However, for some of our friends and family members, the winter season brings concerns for increased energy use and, in turn, higher heating bills.

Help us spread the word about available programs and payment agreements. Each year, thousands of our customers receive help with their bills through these programs.

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Energizing Community through volunteerism

Energizing Community through volunteerism

For over 100 years, we’ve served communities throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania, not just because it’s our job, but because this is our home. It’s where our children go to school. We’re all neighbors. Over 460 PPL employees recently took part in the United Way’s annual Day of Caring. Our employees painted, planted, packed, shopped and beautified 20 different organizations across our service area. We look forward to keeping this momentum going, and we can’t wait to go even bigger in 2025.

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How to Stay Informed During a Power Outage

How to Stay Informed During a Power Outage

At PPL Electric Utilities, staying informed during an outage is simple. Whether you’re reporting an outage by text, checking real-time updates, or following us on social media, we’ve got you covered. Make sure to keep your phone charged, use a battery-powered radio for updates, and jot down important contact numbers to stay prepared and connected when the lights go out.

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Do You Have an Emergency Plan?

Do You Have an Emergency Plan?

Is your family prepared for an emergency like a natural disaster or prolonged power outage? Many families aren’t, but having a plan in place can make all the difference when the unexpected happens. From building an emergency kit to knowing where to go and who to contact, a little preparation goes a long way. In this post, we’ll share expert advice from FEMA, the Red Cross, and more to help you create a personalized emergency plan that meets your family’s needs. Take the first step toward safety today!

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Engineering ways to make the public safer

Engineering ways to make the public safer

Nothing is more gratifying to Bill Farber than knowing his hard work at PPL Electric Utilities has helped tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians live and work more safely. It may even have saved some lives. Farber, an electrical engineer in his 16th year at PPL Electric,...

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