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Our crews have arrived in Puerto Rico to join the
#PoweringPR
recovery effort! Thanks to
@Edison_Electric
for this pic of some of them at the airport.
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PPL's Tower Building in Allentown will be lit orange to support the
@LVPhantoms
in the Calder Cup playoffs!
#RallyTheValley
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Q2: What tips do you have for staying cool in the summertime without cranking the air conditioning to full blast?
#PPLSummerSavers
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Q5: Kids are home a lot over the winter. How do you keep them busy and away from electronics?
#PPLWinterSavers
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Q1: Tell us where you're from and if it's cold yet! How do you keep your heating bill low over winter?
#PPLWinterSavers
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Q1: Keeping the kids entertained on summer vacation is a full-time job! What do you do to keep them busy and having fun?
#PPLSummerSavers
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Q4: When you decorate, do you go full-on Clark Griswold or do you try to keep your electric bill in mind?
#PPLWinterSavers
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Q3: Do you host any parties over the holidays? How do you keep your electric costs down?
#PPLWinterSavers
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Q5: What new tips did you learn when it comes to holiday decorating and winter prep?
#PPLWinterSavers
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Q2: Slow cooker, toaster oven or no-bake: what energy-efficient cooking method is your favorite?
#PPLWinterSavers
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Q3: One of the best things about summer is summer recipes! What are your favorite recipes this time of year?
#PPLSummerSavers
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Q4: Summer vacations make summer our favorite season! Have you taken one this year? Where did you go?
#PPLSummerSavers
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Q3: Holiday decorating doesn't have to be about who uses the most lights! Share your tips for keeping electric costs low!
#PPLWinterSavers
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Q5: Take the family outside and you’ll use less power. How do you make your outdoor space comfortable?
#PPLSummerSavers
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Q2: We love entertaining during the holidays! What tips do you have to save electricity while throwing a great party?
#PPLWinterSavers
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Here’s your handy checklist for prepping your house for vacation (and savings!)
#PPLSummerSavers
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We’ve got some smart tips for staying cool without the AC for you in this quick video!
#PPLSummerSavers
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Q4: Even after the holidays, it's important to prep the house for cold weather! How do you keep the cold out & the heat in?
#PPLWinterSavers
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Q1: Ovens use a lot of energy, especially during the winter months. What's your favorite recipe that doesn't use an oven?
#PPLWinterSavers
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4th question: Do you think your experience is going to change how you use power going forward?
#PPLPowerHour
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1st question: What would be the hardest part of spending an hour without power for your family?
#PPLPowerHour
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Q3: Going outside is a way to unplug and connect with family. How do you maximize energy savings while you’re outside?
#PPLSummerSavers
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Q2: Using your oven will heat up your whole house, so try smaller appliances. What other ways do you keep your home cool?
#PPLSummerSavers
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Thank you for joining the
#PPLSummerSavers
party tonight! Did you get some new ideas to beat the heat without the AC?
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Our crews in Puerto Rico are getting to work in the Caguas area, working to repair system damage in wooded and hilly areas. We’re keeping a focus on working safely as we attend to the job of
#PoweringPR
.
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Q1: One of the easiest ways to save on energy (and one moms love!) is cooking smarter. What’s your favorite summer meal?
#PPLSummerSavers
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You can find a lot of creative ideas for
#energyefficiency
this summer on our Pinterest boards:
#PPLSummerSavers
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Final question: What would you say to a friend who wanted to try the power hour challenge?
#PPLPowerHour
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Q4: We love all of your outdoor décor ideas! What creative tips do you have to entertain outside?
#PPLSummerSavers
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We're going to get this framed and hang it up as an energy saving reminder.
#PPLWinterSavers
@PPLElectric
@ATurtlesLife
A5: start early, be thorough and keep at it on numerous levels...
#PPLWintersavers
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Q5: Saving energy is most effective when you involve the whole family. How to you get the kids involved?
#PPLSummerSavers
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Q3: A fun family activity that’s screen-free is cooking together. What recipes do you love that don’t require electricity?
#PPLPowerHour
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Of course. We're always scouring the web for great ways to help our customers save
#PPLSummerSavers
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We'll be here chatting in just a few minutes! There's still time to RSVP for
#PPLWinterSavers
Twitter Party! Follow hosts
@ATurtlesLife
&
@itsakeeperblog
to win!
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Q4: Family games are a great way to spend time together without electricity. Which ones are your favorite?
#PPLPowerHour
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Last reminder: Our
#PPLWinterSavers
Twitter party is tonight at 8 pm! RSVP here and join us for energy-saving tips:
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Q1: What’s your best trick to keep your kids occupied without electronics or devices?
#PPLPowerHour
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Q5: Not using any power for an hour might be tough. What do you think will be the hardest part for you and your family?
#PPLPowerHour
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There's still time to RSVP for
#PPLWinterSavers
Twitter Party! Follow hosts
@ATurtlesLife
&
@itsakeeperblog
to win!
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ICYMI: Students at a Puerto Rican elementary school will have power when they go back to school tomorrow, thanks to the work of PPL crews. The story, with video:
#PoweringPR
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Restoring customers' power is snow easy job sometimes. Check out this pic from the last areas of storm restoration in the northeast part of our service territory.
#lineman
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We love this idea
#PPLSummerSavers
Do any of you have solar lights in your yard? I have lots around my patio, even a solar umbrella!
#PPLSummerSavers
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Q2: Kids say the funniest things. If you asked them, how much time would they say they spend on a screen each day?
#PPLPowerHour
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#PPLSummerSavers
Unplugged fun is always a family favorite
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Thank you for joining the
#PPLPowerHour
party tonight! Who’s going to join us March 29 and unplug with your families for one hour?
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Q3. Slow cookers are much more energy efficient than the oven. What’s your favorite slow cooker meal?
#PPLunplugged
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Thank you for joining the
#PPLunplugged
party tonight! We hope you got some new ideas for energy-efficient family fun!
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Insulated curtains can help keep that warm air inside..
#PPLWInterSavers
@PinkFugu
@PPLElectric
Yes, that's a great way to keep the warmth inside and the cold out! I use insulating curtains too!
#PPLWinterSavers
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Arctic weather that’s more appropriate for Alaska won’t stop us from responding to any outages here in Pennsylvania. You depend on us. We’ll saddle up, bundle up — and deliver.
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There is still time to RSVP for the
#PPLPowerHour
Reunion! Follow your hosts
@NEPA_MOM
and
@ATurtleslife
to win!
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How fun is this?
#PPLSummerSavers
Choosing a winner soon for the 1st prize, just for the kids(of course you can play too!)! RSVP here
#PPLSummerSavers
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We've been honored to make new friends in Puerto Rico as we restore power there. We'd like you to meet some of them. Check out our video:
#PoweringPR
#OneTeamOneMission
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They're on their way. 32 of our employees said goodbye to their families and left today for Puerto Rico to help with storm recovery work. We're proud to be part of the
#PoweringPR
effort coordinated by
@Edison_Electric
. More info:
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Here's an example of the
#noreaster
damage we're seeing throughout our territory. (This pic is from Elmhurst, Lackawanna County.) While crews are responding as quickly and safely as possible, fallen trees can interfere with both travel and line repair.
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STORM UPDATE: Conditions are still difficult, outages are still being reported, and some customers will be w/o power for more than 24 hours. We understand the difficulty of being w/o power, and we'll work around the clock until all customers are restored.
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That is my secret recipe in my chili.
#PPLWinterSavers
@itsakeeperblog
@LoriLeal1
@PPLElectric
@eventfulmoms
we put unsweetened chocolate in our chili; makes it rich and yummy!
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I would recommend keeping thermostat away from direct sunlight or drafts. An audit might be the best.
#PPLWinterSavers
@itsakeeperblog
@PPLElectric
Do you recommend separate thermostats for each room? My house just has 1.
#PPLWinterSavers
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Proud of our employees who will be going to help with power restoration in Puerto Rico. This is both a restoration and a humanitarian mission. Check out our news release, which includes a photo of the equipment that will be shipped to the island by barge.
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The severe winds have caused power outages across our service territory. We have hundreds of workers working around the clock to get power restored. Report your outage at or at 1-800-DIAL-PPL.
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William Miranda Torres, the mayor of Caguas, P.R., visited our crews in his area to thank them for their
#PoweringPR
work. We appreciate his message of thanks, and we'll keep working hard to restore electric service.
#OneTeamOneMission
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On Nat'l Lineworker Appreciation Day, we honor the hard-working people who keep service reliable.
#ThankALineworker
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This family in Caguas, P.R., thanked our crews for restoring their power. Here's an update on our crews' role in the
#PoweringPR
mutual assistance mission:
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And they just happen to be the best kind ;)
#PPLSummerSavers
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Can you save energy on clean up? Yup! Run the dishwasher only when it’s full, and let dishes air dry!
#PPLunplugged
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Q4. Sometimes movie night is the way to go. Save with an Energy-Star Blu-Ray player! What’s your favorite family movie?
#PPLunplugged
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If your power goes out, give a yell
At 800-DIAL-PPL.
You can also report it online:
is fine.
An outage is what we abhor;
we're prepared to respond & restore.
So stay indoors, stay safe, stay aware;
Springtime is coming ... we swear.
#WorldPoetryDay
✍️
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There's still time to participate. Join the party!
#PPLSummerSavers
Choosing a winner soon for the 4th prize, these twinkling solar lights! RSVP here:
#PPLSummerSavers
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Safe travels to our PA affiliate crews who are heading to Florida to help restore power in the aftermath of
#HurricaneIan
. Thanks to our mutual assistance network, we’re able and proud to help when duty calls. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the storm. Stay safe!
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Mmmmmmm.
#PPLWinterSavers
Q1: Love to grill steak like this Chipotle Steak with Guacamole cream...No oven necessary!
#PPLWinterSavers
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Alert: Customers who've been without power for 24 hrs. as a result of
#WinterStormRiley
can purchase up to three 10-pound bags of ice and three gallons of water per day from any local vendor and we'll provide a credit. Learn more about this service here:
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Gadgets account for 15% of your home’s energy usage! Get some quick tips to cut those costs here:
#PPLunplugged
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Can't wait to hear all about your savings.
#PPLWinterSavers
@PPLElectric
I am so glad that I have transitioned over to all LED lights this year. I can't *wait* to see the savings!
#PPLWinterSavers
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This is a cool holiday idea!
#PPLWinterSavers
@PPLElectric
A3- Try wall Christmas tree instead of the usual one with lots of lights. this one will save on electricity for sure
#PPLWinterSavers
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Until spring arrives, we have fun ideas to occupy the kids inside on our Cabin Fever Pinterest board:
#PPLPowerHour
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These employees are working on storm restoration in Trexlertown, Lehigh County. They're part of a 1,700-strong workforce that's pushing forward to restore outages remaining from the nor'easter.
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Winds are strong and snow is blowing, but our smart grid is on the job. It’s automatically restored more than 12,000 customers today by rerouting power.
#noreaster
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Loving this!!
#PPLWInterSavers
@PPLElectric
@wendykrafferty
I agree! Here are some great tips to get you started on family time!
#PPLWinterSavers
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Q1. Winter can be tough when you can’t get outside with the kids. What kinds of things do you do to keep them busy inside?
#PPLunplugged
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It's been a week full of weather-related challenges, but this note of support from one young fan is a nice way to end it. You're welcome, Eli.
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We're starting an employee fundraising drive today to help
@SalvationArmyUS
provide food, shelter and supplies in Puerto Rico. While some of our employees are on the ground
#PoweringPR
, the folks back in PA are lending a hand too.
#pplcares
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Q2. For many of us, being inside means we cook a lot more. What’s your favorite winter comfort food?
#PPLunplugged
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The party is still on. Don't forget to RSVP for a chance at some great prizes.
#PPLPowerHour
Choosing a winner soon for the 2nd prize, this awesome outdoor game! RSVP here:
#PPLPowerHour
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Wow does that look good.
#PPLWinterSavers
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A behind-the-scenes look, from
@Edison_Electric
, of the logistical work going into the
#PoweringPR
effort.
📸Current view from the Port of Ponce in Puerto Rico. It takes a massive amount of logistics planning to move bucket trucks on and off of barges.
#PoweringPR
#OneTeamOneMission
👷♂️👷♀️⚡️
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Check out more
#energyefficiency
ideas you can use this summer on our Pinterest boards:
#PPLSummerSavers
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Supporting the
#PoweringPR
effort in Puerto Rico means a lot to us - and to the people we're helping. This video gives you an inside look:
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