Now you can help safeguard the equipment in your business with surge protection from Progress Energy -- one of the best surge protection packages available. For only $5.95 plus tax per month (or $19.95 for Three-Phase Service), and a one-time installation fee of $44.95 (or $195 for Three-Phase Service), you'll receive a meter-based surge protector or hard-wired device 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 your computers and telephone systems.

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 or business.

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.