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More help for PPL Electric Utilities customers in unprecedented times

We’ll power through COVID-19 together By Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities The impacts of the coronavirus epidemic are everywhere. There is the sad toll of illnesses and lives lost. There are economic repercussions in millions of lost jobs, closed businesses and more. The economic effects may make it harder for some customers…

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Your old, energy guzzling fridge is costing you money

By Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Do you have an old refrigerator taking up space in your kitchen or garage? It’s not just an eyesore, it’s also a money pit. According to ENERGY STAR®, there are about 190 million refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers in use in the United States today, and more than…

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How We Stay Safe Around Electricity

By Carol Obando-Derstine | Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Nothing is more important to us than educating the public about being safe around electricity. And we recognize how important it is to teach those lessons to young people. It’s why we created “How We Stay Safe Around Electricity,” a unique book that teaches youngsters…

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PPL- A Century of Service

PPL 100 years of service and 2 historic photos

By Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities PPL celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of service that helped nurture the experiences, growth and progress of hundreds of communities we continue to have the privilege to power across central and eastern Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Power & Light Co., as we were known…

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Energy Efficient Holiday Decorating Tips from PPL Electric Utilities

By Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Think of December holiday season and you’re likely to think of something shining brightly often, it’s something powered by electricity.  Using more electricity is a natural part of the holiday season.  Family and friends come to stay, and we cook for them. The weather gets cold,…

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Shopping for an Electricity Provider Can Save You Money

By Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Christmas shopping, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are probably all on your mind in November.  But did you know there is a way to shop this month that won’t cost you a cent and can actually save you money? In Pennsylvania, residents can…

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September is National Preparedness Month: 7 Tips to Make Sure Your Family Is Ready for an Emergency

By Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities We can’t choose when a disaster is going to strike. But knowing what to do when an emergency happens—and having a plan ready—can make all the difference. September is National Preparedness Month. PPL Electric Utilities recommends using these tips to develop a plan for your home…

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October Is Energy Awareness Month- Six Great Ways to Manage Your Energy Use & Save Money

By Guest Blogger, Carol Obando-Derstine, PPL CLICK HERE to Learn More About PPL If we could harness the energy of little kids excited to trick-or-treat – or the energy of kids after a few pieces of Halloween candy – we could probably light the entire state of Pennsylvania.  Unfortunately, that seemingly boundless source of free seasonal…

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What’s Your Secret to Staying Cool This Summer?

CCEDC Guest Blogger, Carol Obando-Derstine, PPL Corporation It might be a cold washcloth, or an ice cube against the wrist, or a tall glass of iced tea to drink in front of a floor fan.  Whatever it is, I hope you’re putting it to good use. Another hot summer is here, and it’s important for everyone…

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Peregrine Falcons Return to PPL’s Tower Building After 10 Years

CLICK HERE to Learn More About PPL Corporation This spring we’ve had some pretty impressive and unusual house guests. For one thing, they can average a speed of 60 miles per hour, with top speeds of 200 mph – all without a car. They’re peregrine falcons. And they came back to PPL’s Tower Building in…

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