PPL Electric Utilities supports conservation education with $5000 donation

Posted on April 05, 2017 in Giving

PPL Electric Utilities regional affairs director Carol Obando-Derstine with Hawk Mountain educator Adam Carter and president Geri Unger presenting grant check with Tulpehocken Envirothon school group

Visitors to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will continue to enjoy educational programs, events, workshops and lectures, thanks in part to support from  PPL Electric Utilities.

PPL Electric Utilities has awarded $5,000 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funding to Hawk Mountain.  This grant will support the Sanctuary's educational programming available for school groups and to the public.

"We are thrilled to have PPL as a corporate partner who supports our efforts in conservation education," said President of Hawk Mountain, Geri Unger.

"PPL is committed to improving the communities where our customers and employees live and work," said Carol Obando-Derstine, regional affairs director for PPL Electric Utilities. "Organizations like Hawk Mountain improve the quality of life in our region, and we are pleased to be able to support them."

About PPL Electric Utilities

PPL Electric Utilities provides electric delivery service to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses in Pennsylvania and ranks among the best utility companies in the country for customer service and reliability. PPL Electric Utilities is a major employer in the communities it serves. It is a subsidiary of PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL). For more information visit www.pplelectric.com.