We provide essential energy services to more than 10 million customers in the United States and the United Kingdom, and are advancing the future of energy technology and infrastructure.
$7.8 billion in annual revenue
More than 10 million utility customers in the U.S. and U.K.
More than 12,000 employees
About 8,000 megawatts of regulated generation capacity in the U.S.
Approximately 218,000 miles of electric lines
145 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity delivered
PPL Corporation and the PPL family of companies power the lives and businesses of more than 10 million customers in the United States and the United Kingdom. Our companies are addressing challenges head on, building a smarter, more reliable, more resilient grid and advancing a cleaner energy future.
Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) are regulated utilities engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. They serve nearly 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the U.S. LG&E and KU operate about 8,000 megawatts of power generation. In addition, LG&E is engaged in the distribution and sale of natural gas.
PPL Electric Utilities provides electricity distribution and transmission services to about 1.4 million customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania and consistently ranks among the best companies for customer satisfaction in the U.S. The company maintains more than 48,000 miles of power lines and is an industry leader in using automated power restoration technology to strengthen reliability.
Western Power Distribution (WPD) is the electricity distribution network operator in the United Kingdom for the East and West Midlands, South West England and South Wales, serving 7.9 million customers. As the U.K.’s largest distribution network operator, WPD covers densely populated residential areas and widely dispersed rural communities. WPD is consistently recognized by U.K. regulator Ofgem as the top-performing distribution network operator group in the U.K.
Careers at PPL
We understand that the future won’t build itself. That’s why each day, our employees come to work intent on making lives better for the people we serve and advancing a smarter, cleaner energy future.
Investor Highlights
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) on Tuesday (11/5) announced third-quarter 2019 reported earnings (GAAP) of $475 million, or $0.65 per share, an increase from third-quarter 2018 reported earnings of $445 million, or $0.62 per share.
Sustainability Focus
PPL Corporation released its 2018 Sustainability Report, which provides an overview of our approach to climate change and risk management and presents a comprehensive record of PPL’s 2018 environmental, operational and social sustainability performance.