A recognized leader.
We are a recognized leader in our industry. From groundbreaking technology to our inclusive culture, these distinctions highlight our success.
Customer Satisfaction
- Ranked highest among mid-sized utilities in the Midwest for seventh straight year for J. D Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study (2022, Kentucky Utilities)
- Ranked best in segment for J. D. Power’s Business Customer Satisfaction for fourth straight year (2022, Kentucky Utilities)
- Earned No. 1 spot for 10th consecutive year on J.D. Power 2021 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey (2021, PPL Electric Utilities)
- Ranked highest among mid-sized utilities in the Midwest for sixth straight year for J. D Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study (2021, Kentucky Utilities)
- Ranked best in segment for J. D. Power’s Business Customer Satisfaction (2021, Kentucky Utilities)
- Ranked highest in East on J.D. Power’s Business Customer Satisfaction survey (2021, PPL Electric Utilities)
- Escalent Names Kentucky Utilities & PPL Electric Utilities Customer Champions (2021)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- PPL designated “Champion of Board Diversity” by The Forum of Executive Women (2023)
- PPL Corporation recognized by DiversityInc as a leader in diversity and inclusion (2023, 2022, 2021 2020, 2019, PPL Corporation)
- PPL receives top score of 100% on the 2023 Disability Equality Index (2023, PPL Corporation)
- Named Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women (2022, PPL Corporation)
- DiversityInc. Names PPL One Of The Top 50 Companies for Environmental, Social & Governance (2021, PPL Corporation)
- Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for six consecutive years (2017 – 2022, PPL Corporation)
- PPL Named one of the Top 5 Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in the Energy & Utility Sector (2021, PPL Corporation)
Environmental Stewardship
- Named to Forbes’ Green Growth 50 List for Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions While Growing Earnings (2021, PPL Corporation)
- Energy Star Partner of the Year Accolade- Highest Level of EPA Recognition (2021, PPL Electric Utilities)
- Received Platinum Level Recognition in Air Quality Action Partners Program for Emissions Control at Mill Creek Station (2021, LG&E)
- Received Silver Level Air Quality Action Partners Program for Emissions Control at Cane Run (2021, LG&E)
- Ghent Generating Station Recognized as Top Peregrine Falcon Program Coordinator of the Year by Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife (2021, LG&E and KU)
Community Responsibility
- Named a ‘Top 20’ U.S. utility in economic development (2022, LG&E)
- Raised a Record $5 Million for United Way (2021, PPL Corporation)
- Employees Raised $2+ Million in Power Of One Campaign for Nonprofit Agencies & Organizations (2021, LG&E and KU)
- Earned Phyllis Knight Award for Largest Contribution by a Company to the WHAS Crusade for Children (2021, LG&E and KU)
- Named Partner in Philanthropy Honoree by Louisville Business First (2021, LG&E and KU)
Business and Innovation
- 2022 POWER Magazine Smart Grid Award (2022, PPL Electric Utilities)
- Industry Excellence Awards from S.E.E. for innovations in employee safety processes and supply chain management (2021, PPL Electric Utilities)
- EPRI Technology Transfer Award for achievements in R&D (2022, LG&E and KU)
- EPRI Technology Transfer award for Distribution Protection Assessment Tool (2022, PPL Electric Utilities)
- Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies (2021 – 2023, PPL Corporation)
- 2021 Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) Achievement Award for revolutionary work in vegetation management (2021, PPL Electric Utilities)
- Top Innovator for 2021 by Public Utilities Fortnightly for industry-leading DLR technology (2021, PPL Electric Utilities)
- Named Most Trusted Utility Brand in the Nation by Escalent (2021, PPL Electric Utilities)
- Received Southeastern Electric Exchange Chairman’s Award for Downed Wire Technology (2021, PPL Electric Utilities)
- Ranked No. 1 in Best Utility Websites for Website Usability by E Source (2021, PPL Electric Utilities)
- AGA Industry Leader in Accident Prevention (2021, LG&E and KU)
- Earned Best in HR Award from Louisville Business First (2021, LG&E and KU)
- Received Fleur De Lis Award from Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville (2021, LG&E and KU)