PPL Currents

In recognition of PPL Corporation’s ongoing commitment to giving back and supporting the communities it serves, United Way Worldwide has named PPL a President’s Circle member in its Leading Corporate Partner program, which recognizes the network’s most generous corporate partners.

PPL is proud to share that it has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, as one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2026-27.

LG&E and KU are making significant investments to ensure Kentucky’s energy infrastructure continues to deliver reliable, affordable and increasingly sustainable power for decades to come.

From helping families access nutritious food and stable housing to expanding educational opportunities and workforce training, local nonprofits make a meaningful difference in their communities every day.

From the depths of the ocean to the heart of the grid 
Chris Null’s journey from operating nuclear reactors aboard U.S. Navy vessels to leading cutting-edge protection and control engineering at PPL is a story of service, adaptability and innovation. Discover how his experience shapes the way PPL tackles challenges like grid resiliency, clean energy integration and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. 

Along the banks of the Ohio River, the Cane Run Generating Station stands as a symbol of transformation. Operated by Louisville Gas and Electric Company, it is part of a generation portfolio that includes stations run by LG&E’s sister utility, Kentucky Utilities Company. The Cane Run site reflects decades of energy innovation and a forward-looking approach to meeting Kentucky’s growing power needs.

PPL Corporation brought together leading technology innovators and research partners in November at an innovation summit in Lexington, Kentucky designed to accelerate progress toward building its energy utilities of the future.

The E.W. Brown Generating Station and surrounding community are marking a major milestone — 100 years of renewable energy production from Dix Dam, the Dix hydroelectric plant and Herrington Lake.

PPL is proud to announce a major milestone in our sustainability journey – a breakthrough in direct air capture (DAC) technology. This achievement makes PPL one of a handful of companies nationwide with this technology and the only electric utility company in the U.S. actively operating a DAC system.

In response to growing concerns about food insecurity, PPL’s affiliated foundations are stepping up to support vulnerable communities across Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

The foundations have contributed $200,000 to provide critical funding to keep food pantries stocked and families supported.

The PPL Foundation doubled its annual donation to the Good Neighbor Energy Fund in 2025 from $200,000 to $400,000.

This significant increase in the Foundation’s support complements PPL Electric Utilities’ strong commitment to assisting local families in need and strengthening the community.

An engineer by trade, Thembi has held a variety of positions with PPL subsidiaries LG&E and KU – all with the common purpose of helping customers achieve their day-to-day goals , whether that’s finding ways to use energy more wisely, support the development of solar power, or find a convenient spot to charge their EVs.

“I love interacting with people, and my role gives me a unique opportunity to have a positive impact on their everyday lives,” shares Tillman.