PPL Corporation

PPL Corporation recently received Public Utilities Fortnightly’s 2024 Top Innovator in Energy Transition award for the company’s Renewable Energy Research Facility. We created the facility to study how integrating a complementary mix of resources, including solar, wind, hydro and energy storage, can help support a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy future for our customers. PPL is committed to advancing a balanced energy mix to meet increased demand for power and to investing in the promising technologies of tomorrow. We’re proud to collaborate on more than 175 research and development projects with over 30 industry and academic partners. Read Public Utilities Fortnightly’s article here: https://lnkd.in/edHrQY49 #PPLCorporation #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

Congratulations to our team at LG&E and KU Energy LLC on the official groundbreaking of Mill Creek 5, a 640-megwatt natural gas combined-cycle generating unit expected to begin powering customers’ homes and businesses in 2027. “This is an exciting milestone for our company,” said LG&E and KU President John Crockett. “Executing on our generation investment plan, building Mill Creek 5 and adding more solar and battery storage, ensures we have the right mix of power generation that’s flexible and balanced to support a sustainable energy grid and allow us to transition Kentucky’s energy future safely and reliably.”

In honor of #VeteransDay, we take time to spotlight two of our teammates who have served our country with great honor and distinction. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eH4dfmJc

Lissette Santana, president of the PPL Foundation, and Tadd Henninger, senior vice president, finance and treasurer of PPL Corporation and chairman of the board of the Wildlands Conservancy PA, joined colleagues from PPL Corporation and PPL Electric Utilities this week to celebrate the grand opening of Black River Sanctuary, a new 187-acre nature preserve in Salisbury and Upper Saucon Townships made possible with grant support from the PPL Foundation. “At PPL, we are creating the utilities of the future while ensuring we keep energy affordable and reliable for our customers. We’re also focused on supporting the development of vibrant and sustainable communities through partnerships with nonprofits throughout the communities we serve,” said Santana. “The PPL Foundation is proud to partner with the Wildlands Conservancy to create the Black River Sanctuary, which will serve as a living classroom for students throughout the Lehigh Valley, providing hands-on learning opportunities for students and engaging a new generation in conservation of the environment.” #BlackRiverSanctuary #PPLFoundation #Sustainability #Community #EmpoweringCommunities #environment Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources TC Energy United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Lehigh Valley Road Runners (LVRR) Club House JOHN A AND MARGARET POST FOUNDATION INC SEVEN GENERATIONS CHARTER SCHOOL

Josue Aviles has always been fascinated with learning more about how things work. He brings that passion and curiosity to his role as a substation engineer with PPL Electric Utilities. “My team works on the design of the substations, making sure our equipment is up to code, and providing input on retirement and replacement of equipment to ensure reliability,” said Aviles. “Each day when I come to work, there’s always an opportunity to learn more about different areas of the company and how our teams work together to accomplish our goals.” While Josue takes great pride in the amazing work that his team does, he also sees a connection to the customers we serve. “It’s important to learn about what is impacting our communities so we can be part of the solution and improve their lives.” Read the full article here: https://spr.ly/6041q3mi1

This past week, our teams in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island participated in our Annual Family Day of Caring. Roughly 60 PPL Corporation and PPL Electric Utilities employees and family members came out to get their hands dirty planting 3,000 wildflower plugs as we partnered with Wildlands Conservancy PA at Louise Moore Park. In the Ocean State, 40 Rhode Island Energy employees came out with their families for our first Family Day of Caring at Sabin Point Park in East Providence. We picked up trash, removed weeds and planted mums to help beautify the beach, playground and park areas. Our team members are proud to take part in special days where we can support our communities in meaningful ways. #FamilyDayOfCaring #PPLCares #EmpoweringCommunities

The deadline to apply for the PPL Foundation's STEM Educator Award is quickly approaching! One outstanding classroom teacher (K-12) will receive $2,500 for classroom supplies and professional development. Three teachers, one from each level - elementary school, middle school and high school - will receive $1,500 each for classroom supplies. Applicants must be full-time K-12 teachers with at least three years of teaching experience who are employed in a public school within PPL Electric's service area in Pennsylvania. Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30. To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/eeng63JF

Last Thursday, nearly 700 employees from PPL Corporation PPL Electric Utilities LG&E and KU Energy LLC and Rhode Island Energy participated in our company-wide Day of Caring in celebration of our United Way and Power of One campaigns. Together, we rolled up our sleeves to support nearly 30 local projects in the communities we serve. We are grateful for our employees’ generous spirits and dedication to giving back. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

PPL Corporation announced today it has executed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations for an award up to $72 million to help fund a groundbreaking carbon dioxide capture research and development project at the company’s natural gas combined-cycle generation facility in Louisville, Ky. Click here to read the full release: https://spr.ly/6041WvXHZ

The PPL Foundation today opened calls for the public to nominate a teacher for a STEM Educator Award, a competitive grant program that recognizes educators who engage students in science, technology, engineering and math. The awards honor teachers who have demonstrated success in designing and enhancing student-centered STEM learning to develop the next generation of innovative thinkers. One outstanding classroom science teacher (K–12) will receive $2,500 for classroom supplies and professional development. Three teachers, one from each level – elementary school, middle school and high school – will receive $1,500 each for classroom supplies. Nominees and applicants for the PPL Foundation STEM Educator Award must be full-time K-12 teachers with at least three years of teaching experience who are employed in a public school within PPL Electric’s service area in Pennsylvania. Educators may self-nominate by applying directly. Colleagues, students, parents or community members can submit nominations for this award no later than Sept. 30, 2024. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eeng63JF