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Susquehanna nuclear power plant sets generation record in 2008

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:15:37 GMT

A continued focus on reliable operation, backed by the commitment of employees dedicated to safety and reliability, enabled PPL’s Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Luzerne County, Pa., to set a plant record in 2008 for the amount of electricity generated.

The two-unit plant generated 19,046,000 megawatt-hours in 2008, beating the plant’s previous record of 18,272,000 megawatt-hours set in 2005. The electricity generated by S... >> read more

PPL Electric Utilities submits Susquehanna-Roseland power line to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for approval

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:49:37 GMT

Project will improve electric service for residents and businesses throughout region

After 18 public meetings and thousands of conversations with residents along the route – and after seeking public input on everything from route selection to line design – PPL Electric Utilities has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission its application to site and build the Susquehanna-Roseland power line.

The line is needed because demand for electricity in our are... >> read more

PPL Electric Utilities expands eligibility for 'green' building grants

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:47:12 GMT

PPL Electric Utilities is expanding an economic development initiative that rewards companies for going green at their facilities, announcing Monday (12/29) that universities, hospitals and other nonprofit organizations will also be eligible for “green” building grants.

The company will continue the program in 2009 and is offering grants of up to $5,000 to help offset the costs of seeking certification from the U.S. Green Build... >> read more

Annual meeting dates set by PPL Corporation, PPL Electric Utilities Corporation

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:02:10 GMT

PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) has set the date of the company’s annual meeting of shareowners for Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Holiday Inn in Fogelsville, Pa., in Lehigh County. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. EDT.

The company also announced that the annual meeting of shareowners of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation, will be held at 9 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the offices of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation in downtown Allentown, Pa. >> read more

PPL EnergyPlus offers customers chance to go green

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:50:36 GMT

Renewable Choice Program helps fund development of clean energy projects

Everyone wants to do their part to fight global warming. Now with the help of a new program from PPL EnergyPlus, you can help create a cleaner, greener future for our planet.

PPL EnergyPlus on Thursday (12/11) launched the Renewable Choice Program, which allows consumers, businesses and wholesale energ... >> read more