Now you can safeguard your major appliances and sensitive electronics with surge protection from Progress Energy – one of the best surge protection packages available. For only $5.95 plus tax per month, and a one-time installation fee of $44.95, you'll receive a meter-based surge protector installed by a Progress Energy-approved electrician. Progress Energy will also inspect the outdoor electrical grounding system and make necessary repairs at no additional cost. You can also purchase premium plug-in protectors, which are up to six times stronger than some found in retail stores, to protect your sensitive electronics such as computers and entertainment systems.

Meter-Based Surge Protector

·        Installation/Grounding Inspection, one-time payment: $44.95 (Plus Tax)

·        Monthly Rental Fee: $5.95 (Plus Tax)

Plug-in Protectors

·        $24.95-$85 Each (Plus Tax)  

Progress Energy created this video to help customers understand how surge protection works.

Progress Energy has created a simulation video to help customers understand how a power surge can affect your home.

Click here to view the Surge Protection video.

What is a surge?

Surges are split-second increases in electrical energy that travel along electrical, telephone and cable lines. Surges are most frequently caused by lightning - even lightning strikes that occur miles away. However, electric motors in major appliances and power tools can also cause power surges.