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PPL Electric Utilities joins in Hatfield appliance recycling center dedication

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Wed, 03/10/2010 - 13:12

Montgomery County site will serve most of state’s electric utility customers
Older, energy-hogging refrigerators and freezers recycled by energy-conscious PPL Electric Utilities customers are being processed at a new recycling center that eventually will serve about 80 percent of Pennsylvania’s electric utility consumers.< more»

PPL Electric Utilities customers can get rebates on solar panels, heat pumps

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Thu, 03/04/2010 - 15:26

PPL Electric Utilities on Thursday (3/4) announced a rebate program to benefit customers who install solar panels or ground-source heat pumps.
“These rebates could be a deciding factor for someone who is thinking of going forward with a solar photovoltaic array or ground-source heat pump project,” said Thomas C. more»

PPL’s Susquehanna nuclear plant sets record for simultaneous operation of both units; Unit 1 begins refueling outage

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Tue, 03/02/2010 - 03:18

Two units operate together for 287 days
Ending the longest run of simultaneous operation of both units at PPL Corporation’s Susquehanna nuclear power plant in northeastern Pennsylvania, operators safely shut down the Unit 1 reactor on Tuesday (3/2) to begin a planned refueling and maintenance outage. more»

PPL Electric Utilities to request rate increase

By PPL Electric Utilities
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1 week 2 days ago

Increase would support continued reliability investment
 
PPL Electric Utilities announced Monday (3/1) that it will seek Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval for a modest increase in electric rates beginning in 2011 to ensure continued high levels of reliability for customers. more»

PPL Electric Utilities to request modest distribution rate increase for 2011

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Mon, 03/01/2010 - 14:39

Increase would support continued reliability investment 
 
PPL Electric Utilities announced Monday (3/1) that it will seek Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval for a modest increase in electric rates beginning in 2011 to ensure continued high levels of reliability for customers.
The request would affect only distribution rates and would allow the company to begi more»

PPL completes sale of Long Island generation business to J-POWER USA

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Fri, 02/26/2010 - 13:31

PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) announced on Friday (2/26) that its generation subsidiary has completed the previously announced sale of its Long Island generation business to an affiliate of J-POWER USA Development Co., Ltd. more»

PPL Corporation increases common stock dividend

By PPL Electric Utilities
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1 week 5 days ago

Eighth consecutive year of dividend increases

PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) on Friday (2/26) announced an increase to its common stock dividend, marking the eighth consecutive year of increased dividends paid to its shareowners. more»

PPL Corporation increases common stock dividend

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Fri, 02/26/2010 - 11:09

Eighth consecutive year of dividend increases
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) on Friday (2/26) announced an increase to its common stock dividend, marking the eighth consecutive year of increased dividends paid to its shareowners.
The company has increased its quarterly dividend rate from $0.345 to $0.35 per share, or from $1.38 to $1.40 per share on an annualized basis. more»

PPL Electric Utilities ready to respond to major snowstorm, possible outages

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Thu, 02/25/2010 - 17:22

PPL Electric Utilities is ready to respond to power outages that may occur from this winter’s latest blast of predicted snow and wind. more»

Philadelphia Union creates partnership with PPL EnergyPlus

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Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:33

New stadium, called PPL Park, will support renewable energy through ‘clean and green’ power supply agreement

Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC and PPL EnergyPlus today announce an 11-year naming rights partnership. more»

Region's Railroads Look to the New Year

By SEDA-Council of Governments
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2 weeks 5 days ago

LEWISBURG -- Business is expected to be very good on Central Pennsylvania's five short line railroads this year as new commodities replace or supplement old ones and there is increased use of new facilities.  In some respects activity on the five lines reflects national trends and issues.  The railroads are owned by the SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority (JRA) and operated by the North Shore more»

Financing Your Energy Project; Seminar Planned

By SEDA-Council of Governments
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3 weeks 9 hours ago

Between 2009 and 2011, more than $1 billion in state and federal funding is earmarked to fund energy projects undertaken by Pennsylvania businesses, local governments, schools, hospitals, non-profit organizations, energy producers, and homeowners. While the majority of these funds have been expended, a significant amount of additional funding will be available in 2010. more»

Continued Expansion for Basin Street Shopping Center

By Sandy Dougherty
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3 weeks 13 hours ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- Third time’s the charm for a downtown developer. But then so was the second time -- and the first. more»

PPL Corporation reports strong fourth-quarter results and exceeds 2009 earnings forecasts

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Fri, 02/05/2010 - 07:09


  • Company announces 2009 reported earnings of $1.08 per share and earnings from ongoing operations of $1.95 per share
  • 2010 earnings forecast reaffirmed

Closing the year with a strong fourth quarter, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) on Friday (2/5) announced full-year earnings for 2009 that tracked well ahead of the company’s reported and ongoing earnings forecasts more»

Evangelical Receives PPL Funds for Security

By PPL Electric Utilities
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5 weeks 1 day ago

Evangelical Community Hospital recently received a $24,000 commitment from PPL Corporation and its affiliates for enhancements to the Hospital’s security systems. In the past two years, Evangelical has improved its security operations, including limited card access to The Family Place obstetrics unit, the Emergency Department and the Pharmacy. more»

PA couple create clever mascot to make energy statement

By PPL Electric Utilities
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5 weeks 5 days ago

An outgoing toddler and her creative, energy-conscious parents combined to capture the top prize in PPL Electric Utilities’ E-power “Change a Little, Save a Lot” video contest. more»

Solar PV Projects May Work for You

By SEDA-Council of Governments
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5 weeks 5 days ago

The cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects has decreased by as much as 50% as a result of numerous financial incentives, federal tax credits, and solar renewable energy credits (SRECs), making now the time for local governments, commercial and industrial businesses, residents, and schools to consider installing solar PV to meet a portion of their electricity needs.  To assist in evaluating more»

PPL Receives Approval for Time-of-Use Pricing Options

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5 weeks 5 days ago

PPL Electric Utilities receives approval for time-of-use pricing options

Program will give customers chance to save money by conserving electricity at ‘peak’ times

PPL Electric Utilities will tap the power of its advanced meters to give residential and small-business customers another option for saving money on their electric bills. more»

PPL Giving Discounts on Energy-Saving CFL bulbs

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5 weeks 5 days ago

Saving energy and money with compact fluorescent light bulbs just got a lot easier thanks to a new E-power program from PPL Electric Utilities. more»

PPL Purchases Part of 2011 Electricity Supply

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6 weeks 5 days ago

PPL Electric Utilities on Thursday (1/21) announced the results of the third in a series of scheduled purchases for 2011 electricity supply. In this round, 18 companies competed for supply contracts. more»

Problems with Phones Prevent PPL Calls

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7 weeks 3 days ago

Problems with PPL Electric Utilities’ phone service from Verizon on Friday (1/15) have severely limited the available phone lines into the company’s Customer Service Center. more»

ACT 129 Means Jobs and Energy Savings

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9 weeks 9 hours ago

STATE COLLEGE, Pa -- In addition to energy savings, the implementation of Pennsylvania’s Act 129 can mean jobs in the Keystone State as utility companies introduce programs to help their customers conserve energy and use it more efficiently. more»

Susquehanna nuclear power plant sets generation record in 2009

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9 weeks 9 hours ago

LUZERNE COUNTY -- For the second year in a row, PPL’s Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Luzerne County, Pa., has set a plant record for the amount of electricity generated. more»

Electric customers select competitive suppliers

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10 weeks 6 days ago

Nearly 117,000 PPL Electric Utilities customers have already selected a competitive electricity supplier for the power they will need in 2010.

With suppliers offering money-saving deals, PPL Electric Utilities hopes even more will give electric choice a closer look. more»

Access to Rail Generates New Opportunities

By SEDA-Council of Governments
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11 weeks 5 days ago

The benefits of rail freight service are pretty clear – fuel savings, as compared to trucks; and reduced congestion on the highways.  Companies are also finding that access to rail service can lead to new business opportunities as well as additional cost savings.    more»

Grant Helps Small Businesses Improve Energy Efficiency

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13 weeks 1 day ago

HARRISBURG – Conserving energy, preventing pollution and saving money are good goals at any time of year, but especially now during the heating season. more»

Advantages, tips for buying on layaway

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13 weeks 2 days ago

The holiday season and an uncertain economy have many shoppers looking at an old stand-by with new appreciation. A consumer-finance specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences explains that the "new" option of layaway offers a useful means for purchasing big- and medium-ticket holiday gifts. more»

Northumberland Chamber Sets Monthly Meeting

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NORTHUMBERLAND -- The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (program to start at noon) Nov. 12 at Townside at the Savoy, 221 Front St. more»

Job fairs: how to make the most of your time

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As unemployment rises, many Americans find themselves unexpectedly looking for work. Suddenly, attending a job fair becomes a vital opportunity to network, develop interviewing skills and -- hopefully -- find a job. more»

Navigating your small business through the 'Great Recession'

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Whether you shop at a local small business in your neighborhood, are a small business owner yourself, or are thinking about starting a small business, everyone in the country is impacted by America's small business economy. Small businesses continue to be the heartbeat of America, representing 99.7 percent of all employer firms and generating 60 to 80 percent of new jobs over the past decade, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. more»

Changing jobs? What to do with your 401(k) plan

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Changing jobs may represent an exciting time in your career by providing new challenges and an opportunity to enhance your skills and abilities.

On the other hand, if you're leaving a job due to a lay off, termination or move, it can be a stressful process. And the decision of what to do with your 401(k) plan can add to the stress.

With the economic downturn, a startling 45 percent of individuals are cashing out their 401(k) plans when leaving their companies. It's important to understand all of the choices you have and the impact of the decision you make. more»

Creative ways for your business to show personality

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No matter what your business, if you expect to make an impact, you've got to create and maintain a business personality. With communications changing at the speed of light, now is the time to get creative and go beyond just a logo on stationary.

Communicate more»

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