Empowering communities that thrive and succeed is important to us. In Kentucky, @LGEKU efforts have contributed to the growth of business and jobs in the areas they serve.
Energy efficiency programs help small businesses save big
Since 2009, more than 100,000 small businesses have participated in PPL Electric Utilities energy efficiency programs and together they saved almost 1.3M MWh of energy.
Laying the foundation of future energy networks
The way energy is generated and consumed is changing and we’re part of the action. Western Power Distribution is participating in a community energy project that will help us understand future energy networks.
Powering pollinator research
Birds do it and bees do it. Oh, and butterflies, too. Pollination that is. We’re helping provide pollinator-friendly habitats and protect our power lines at the same time.
Customers seeing benefits from distribution automation
LG&E’s and KU’s investments in distribution automation have helped prevent more than 16,000 electric service interruptions for customers
New research is helping us prepare for a changing energy future
We are exploring the power of solar energy, battery storage and new technology to help us prepare, innovate and be ready for the demands of tomorrow’s energy grid.
Learning from our stakeholders – giving customers a voice
We want to be the best company we can be. Western Power Distribution’s stakeholder engagement initiative helps us on a path of continuous improvement.
Preparing today’s students for the careers of tomorrow
With students thinking about career options as early as elementary school, PPL places a high priority on engaging educators and helping them explore careers in energy.
PPL empowers university students during hands-on career event
Students who visited PPL were part of a program that provides enhanced support services to students on the autism spectrum.
PPL female leaders offer lessons on leadership and success
March is Women’s History Month, which commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. At PPL, we’re proud of the integral roles women in our company play in shaping the future of our business.