Two Stage Protection

Stage One

A Meter-Based Surge Protector is a high-energy surge protection device that is installed directly behind the electric meter at your home.  All power coming into your home runs through the Meter-Based Surge Protector, making it the first stage of protection against surges. 

Progress Energy's Meter-Based Surge Protector is capable of diverting the largest portion of any surge away from your home, which effectively protects major appliances such as air conditioning compressors, washers, dryers, and refrigerators from damaging surges.  

Installation includes a free outdoor electrical grounding inspection and any necessary repairs.  

Stage Two  

While the Meter-Based Surge Protector offers protection from powerful surges, a small portion of a surges can still pass through interior wiring, where it can damage sensitive electronics such as TVs, computers, DVD players, and more.  Our second stage of surge protection is that of our premium Plug-in Surge Protectors, which protect those sensitive electronics and are up to six times stronger than some found in retail stores. 

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.

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.