PPL (NYSE:PPL) is an energy company focused on the delivery of electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Through its regulated utility operations, the company owns and operates power delivery networks, transmission lines and related infrastructure that ensure reliable service across its service territories. In addition to its core distribution business, PPL invests in grid modernization projects aimed at enhancing system resilience and integrating emerging technologies such as advanced metering and smart grid applications.
Founded more than a century ago, PPL’s roots trace back to early electric light and power initiatives in Pennsylvania. Over the years, the company expanded through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to serve multiple states in the U.S. In 2015, PPL completed the separation of its competitive generation activities into a standalone company, allowing PPL to concentrate on regulated transmission and distribution operations while creating a specialized generation business focused on wholesale markets.
PPL’s regulated utility subsidiaries provide service to customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania as well as in western and eastern Kentucky. The company’s footprint encompasses urban, suburban and rural communities, with a focus on maintaining safe, uninterrupted electricity service in both harsh weather conditions and everyday operations. PPL also collaborates with local stakeholders, regulators and emergency management agencies to strengthen community preparedness and response capabilities.
Committed to environmental stewardship and operational excellence, PPL pursues investments in system reliability, storm hardening and the integration of distributed energy resources. The company’s leadership emphasizes long-term planning and innovation to meet evolving customer expectations and regulatory requirements. Through ongoing modernization efforts and stakeholder engagement, PPL aims to deliver efficient, sustainable energy solutions that support economic growth and community well-being.
