October 2024 Residential Connect

Manage your energy use this winter with our Seasonal Savings Solutions

October is Energy Awareness Month, a time to learn about energy use and identify ways to improve your home’s efficiency. Managing your energy use is an effective way to manage costs at any income level. From no-cost and low-cost tips to tools, programs and rebates on energy-efficient products, we can help you conserve and save.

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No-cost energy savings tips
There are opportunities throughout your home to save energy without spending any money. We’ll help you find them. These small, simple changes can add up to real savings. For example, capturing the sun’s light and heat during the day, reversing direction of your ceiling fans in the winter and sealing air leaks can help you save.

Free virtual home energy assessments
Get expert recommendations for your home over the phone and a personalized savings kit shipped straight to your door.

Energy savings programs
Our energy savings hub makes it easy to save money by making your home more efficient. From rebates on efficient lighting to recycling options for your energy-guzzling appliances, we have many ways to save, including HVAC and insulation rebates to get your home ready for winter.

Online Marketplace
Our Online Marketplace is your one-stop shop for energy-saving products. It eliminates paperwork and offers discounted prices for a wide variety of energy-efficient products. A range of options is ready and waiting — discover all the ways we can help.
Visit pplelectric.com/SeasonalSavings to learn more.

 

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Investing in students near you

We love to support education by fostering students’ success. This year, we delivered school supplies to elementary-aged students to help them prepare for the new school year. Through our Backpack Builders program, we distributed over 2,500 packages of supplies like pens, pencils, crayons and notebooks to schools throughout our service territory. Learn more about our community efforts at pplelectric.com/blog.

 

Our budget plan offers predictable payments for peace of mind. We’ll average your electric use for the entire year to help reduce the seasonal fluctuations in your bill and make your payments more consistent. Sign up at pplelectric.com/budget.

 

Insulation in attic

Rule your attic!
Proper insulation makes all the difference

Did you know nine out of 10 American homes are under-insulated? Making sure your attic is well sealed and properly insulated is one of the most important steps you can take to improve the comfort of your home and prevent wasted energy.

Does your insulation measure up? 
Call a contractor or measure your attic insulation yourself. An R-49 insulation level (recommended by the United States Department of Energy) corresponds to 16 to 18 inches of attic insulation when using common materials like fiberglass, mineral wool and cellulose.

We offer rebates and a network of trusted contractors.

Rebates include:

  • Air sealing: Up to $200
  • Insulation: 75% of the cost, up to $500

Learn more about insulation rebates today at pplelectric.com/AtticInsulation.

 

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WRAP your home in energy savings

Cooler days are coming. Is your home ready? Our WRAP program offers free weatherization for eligible customers so you can live comfortably and save energy in your home, season to season, year after year.  See if you qualify and apply at pplelectric.com/WRAP.

 

Ben May at Pocono Raceway

We’re Proud to Power Pocono Raceway! 

For over 50 years, the “Tricky Triangle” has been bringing the thrills of American motorsports to Northeast Pennsylvania. Between the electronic scoreboards, concession stands, Wi-Fi, temperature-controlled suites and a national television broadcast, providing reliable power is crucial to making this event an annual success. From the first inspections to victory lane, our team is on call 24/7 to make sure everything is running smoothly. Check out how we do it!

 

As you prepare for Halloween, remember to watch out for energy vampires, or electronics that drain energy when they’re plugged in, but not being 
used. These household items like cell phone chargers, computers and coffee makers could cost you more than $100 each year! Unplug them today and start saving. For more energy savings tips, check out savewithppl.com.