Energy Tips
PPL Electric Utilities Price to Compare Rate 2022
By Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities PPL EU recently completed an energy auction and the new Price to Compare (PTC), effective June 1, will be 12.366 cents/kWh for residential customers (up from 8.941cents/kWh) and 11.695 cents/kWh for small business customers (up from /9.675cents/kWh). The increase is due to several market conditions that are impacting…
Read MoreDon’t Get Fooled by Common Utility Scams This April
By Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities “April Fools!” It’s a tradition that has been around since the early 1700s and every year, as the calendar flips to April, many prepare elaborate jokes to play on one another. But just as your zany siblings or friends attempted to fool you growing up, there…
Read MorePrices are on the rise: shop smart for the energy supply that’s right for you
By Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities If you’ve been to the store lately, you’ve probably noticed that prices are going up. From beef to gas, and just about everything in between. But, just like you’d shop around for the best price on everyday goods, it’s important to know that you can also…
Read MoreEnergy Vampires
By Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Energy vampires are scary. And no, we’re not talking about those people who drain the energy out of you. We’re talking about all the electronic gadgets, gizmos, appliances and other devices that draw energy — commonly known as phantom loads — when they’re plugged in but…
Read MorePPL Electric Utilities customers reach Emergency Rental Assistance Program milestone
By Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Pennsylvania utility helps customers receive more than $2.6 million in assistance PPL Electric Utilities customers have received more than $2.6 million in utility payments through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and millions remain for eligible customers. ERAP, a federal program administered by the state, is…
Read MoreHere Comes Hurricane Season
By Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Prepare your family and home for severe storms, loss of power Hurricane season – that six-month period that brings damaging wind and heavy rain along the east coast – has begun and we’re prepared. We hope you are too. Each year, PPL Electric Utilities’ 1.4 million customers…
Read MoreBill help: Are you staying on top of your electricity supply rate?
By Gregory N. Dudkin, Executive V.P. & CEO, PPL Corporation Here in Pennsylvania, you can shop for your electricity supply. Just like you would shop for a car, you compare different offers and choose what is right for you at the lowest cost. Then, PPL Electric Utilities delivers the electricity to you. We support shopping…
Read MoreNeed help paying your electric bill? These resources can help.
By Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Vaccines are rolling out and hope is in the air, but the lasting impacts of the pandemic are still very real for many Pennsylvanians. If you’re having trouble paying your electric bill – or if you’re falling behind on your payments – there are programs that can…
Read MoreEnergy saving at home
By Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities It’s been a whole year since the pandemic shifted our daily activities, interactions, and the way we work and attend school. We have some tried-and-true tips that will help you save energy and money no matter how much longer we’re all staying safe at home. In the…
Read MoreStay safe this winter with these tips
By Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities While making safety first should be a year-round proposition, there are some particular safety hazards lurking during the winter months that we have to keep in mind and guard against. Consumer statistics indicate that electrical product sales increase during the winter months. When considering that and…
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