PPL (NYSE:PPL) is a Pennsylvania-based energy company primarily engaged in the transmission and distribution of electricity. Headquartered in Allentown, the company operates regulated utility subsidiaries in both the United States and the United Kingdom. In the U.S., PPL serves customers in two key regions: central and eastern Pennsylvania through PPL Electric Utilities and portions of Kentucky via Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities. These operations encompass grid maintenance, distribution asset management and customer service functions designed to ensure reliable electricity delivery.
In the United Kingdom, PPL’s regulated distribution business delivers power to residential, commercial and industrial customers across the Midlands, South West England and Wales. This network covers millions of end users and incorporates grid modernization initiatives, such as smart-grid technologies and advanced metering infrastructure. Through its U.K. operations, the company works closely with local regulators to meet evolving safety standards and to support regional economic development.
Since its founding in 1920 as Pennsylvania Power & Light, PPL has grown through strategic investments in grid resilience, renewable‐energy integration and operational efficiency. Over the decades, the company has navigated changing regulatory landscapes, invested in storm hardening and launched programs aimed at reducing carbon emissions. PPL’s long history in the energy sector underpins its commitment to innovation and reliability.
The company is led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in utility operations, regulatory affairs and financial management. PPL’s executives, supported by a board of directors, steer the business through industry challenges such as decarbonization, grid modernization and customer service enhancements. Through ongoing infrastructure investment and a focus on operational excellence, the company aims to meet the evolving energy needs of its diverse customer base.
