PPL Electric Utilities Honors Lineworkers on National Appreciation Day

Over 480 PPL Electric lineworkers who power Pennsylvania recognized for their skill, courage and sacrifice.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:06pm

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PPL Electric Utilities is honoring its more than 480 lineworkers on National Lineworker Appreciation Day, recognizing their daily commitment, extraordinary skill and personal sacrifice in keeping electricity flowing to 1.5 million customers across eastern and central Pennsylvania. The utility highlighted the dangerous and physically demanding nature of linework, with lineworkers routinely performing high-risk tasks even during major storms when many families are without power.

Why it matters

Reliable electricity is essential for powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure like hospitals and schools. PPL Electric's lineworkers play a vital role in ensuring this reliability, often working in hazardous conditions to restore power after outages. Recognizing their contributions helps build community appreciation for the important and dangerous work they do.

The details

PPL Electric Utilities President Christine Martin praised the lineworkers' skill, commitment to safety, and willingness to leave their families for days at a time to restore power during major storms. The utility highlighted the physical demands and risks of linework, noting it is one of the most dangerous professions in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. PPL Electric invests heavily in safety training and equipment, but the inherent dangers of working on live, high-voltage infrastructure remain.

  • National Lineworker Appreciation Day is celebrated on April 18, 2026.

The players

PPL Electric Utilities

A major electric utility that delivers electricity to about 1.5 million homes and businesses in eastern and central Pennsylvania.

Christine Martin

The president of PPL Electric Utilities.

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What they’re saying

“Our lineworkers are at the heart of why PPL Electric can make good on its promise of safe, reliable service.”

— Christine Martin, President, PPL Electric Utilities

What’s next

PPL Electric Utilities is encouraging customers to share messages of thanks for lineworkers on the company's social media channels using the hashtag #ThankALineworker.

The takeaway

PPL Electric's recognition of its lineworkers on National Lineworker Appreciation Day highlights the essential and dangerous work these professionals perform to keep the lights on for millions of Pennsylvanians, often in the face of extreme weather and personal sacrifice.