The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry in choosing PP&L EnergyPlus as the preferred supplier for its 1,200 member businesses.

"This agreement can mean significant benefits for our members," said Daniel Witmer, president of the Lancaster County Chamber. "It's another part of our whole package of value-added products that member businesses receive."

Eligible businesses have the opportunity to get attractive pricing on their electricity purchases through the collective buying power of the Lancaster County Chamber and the Pennsylvania Chamber.

The PP&L EnergyPlus POWERFUL Partners ^TM program, designed especially for business groups and associations, simplifies electric choice for participating businesses.

A price guarantee and an annual rebate on electricity purchases are highlights of the program, which will be offered to member businesses by the Lancaster Chamber.

As an added benefit, businesses that sign up will be dealing with PP&L EnergyPlus, a company that understands their needs. PP&L, Inc. has been offering attractive energy prices in eastern and central Pennsylvania for nearly 80 years. As a subsidiary of PP&L, Inc., PP&L EnergyPlus is branching out to make lower-priced energy and superior service available throughout the state.

"We're pleased that the Lancaster County Chamber has joined a growing list of business buying groups offering the benefits of PP&L EnergyPlus to their members," said Larry De Simone, PP&L EnergyPlus president. "PP&L, Inc. has a long history of giving businesses the prices and service they need to be competitive, and PP&L EnergyPlus is pleased to carry forward that tradition."

In similar agreements, the Schuylkill Area Chamber of Commerce selected PP&L EnergyPlus as the preferred supplier for its 1,000 member businesses in Pottsville and Schuylkill County; the Hazleton Area Chamber of Commerce recommended PP&L EnergyPlus to its 700 member businesses; the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce picked PP&L EnergyPlus for its 1,600 members, and the Erie Chamber of Commerce endorsed PP&L EnergyPlus for its 1,700 members.

PP&L EnergyPlus is not the same company as PP&L, Inc., the electric distribution company. PP&L EnergyPlus prices are not regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. You do not have to buy electricity or other products from PP&L EnergyPlus to receive the same quality service from PP&L, Inc.