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.
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...
Imagine this: a storm rolls in, a tree branch nearby snaps, and it takes down a power line. But instead of your lights going out for the night, everything is back on in minutes. Your dinner keeps cooking, your favorite music keeps playing, your kids stay connected to...
Through the PPL Foundation’s Empowering Communities grants, we support local programs focused on education, environmental stewardship, economic development and/or workforce development. We believe that serving our communities means much more than just delivering safe...
Lineworker Kyle Hammaker of PPL Electric Utilities swiftly stepped in to help a distressed man on Route 230, showcasing his dedication to safety and first aid in action.
April 2025 marks another busy month of community service for PPL Electric Utilities as we continue our 100-year commitment to eastern and central Pennsylvania. From Earth Day environmental projects to educational career programs and foundation grants, we’re springing into action throughout our service territory.
Looking for ways to green your routine? It’s easy. Start with a new, simple habit. Maybe it's taking a shorter shower or adjusting the thermostat. You don’t need to make major changes to make a big difference when it comes to helping our planet—because every little...
Planting trees is great for your property and the planet—but choosing the right tree and the right location is crucial. Find out how to plant trees safely and responsibly to prevent power outages and protect your community.
As Women’s History Month wraps up, meet Katy Snyder, one of our field supervisors helping to power communities from our Pocono Service Center. From lineworker to leader, Katy is making a difference at PPL Electric Utilities.
We know you depend on us to power your life each day, and that’s a job we take seriously. It’s why we continuously work to make our grid stronger, smarter and more resilient to better withstand severe weather, prevent outages and accommodate increasing demands on our...
This National Consumer Protection Week, learn to recognize and protect yourself from common utility scams. Scammers use threatening calls, fake websites, and even employee impersonation to target customers. Remember: PPL Electric will never demand immediate payment or ask for sensitive information over the phone or in person.
Connecting to people on our phones and computers is great, but sometimes we forget the rewards of just being with the ones who matter most—friends and family. Taking the time to cook a recipe or play a game together helps deepen our relationships and create memories....
We have a longstanding commitment to handling our business in ways that preserve and promote a clean, safe and healthy environment for all, including our wildlife. A group of our feathered friends will be finding this out in March. A family of ospreys will soon be...
