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PPL Corporation operates a regulated electric and natural gas utility holding company serving customers in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Rhode Island and Virginia. Its news commonly covers earnings releases, long-term growth targets, utility rate proceedings, transmission and distribution investments, and capital-market actions tied to funding regulated infrastructure.
Company updates also feature subsidiary activity at PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy. Recurring operating themes include electric delivery and transmission in Pennsylvania, electric generation and gas distribution in Kentucky, Rhode Island electric and gas utility matters, renewable-energy partnerships, grid reliability initiatives and evaluations of long-term energy supply options.
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Landis+Gyr Technology has inked a five-year contract with Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities to implement advanced metering and smart grid infrastructure. This deal includes 930,000 electricity meters and 300,000 gas modules, along with necessary network equipment and software. The technology aims to enhance service reliability and enable customers to better manage energy use. The project, approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, highlights Landis+Gyr's role in modernizing Kentucky's energy system, offering a comprehensive IoT network for energy distribution.
PPL Electric Utilities has announced an agreement that, pending approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, aims to lower transmission rates and customer bills. The base return on equity will decrease from 11.18% to 9.9%, resulting in savings of approximately $1.54 for residential customers and $2.15 for business customers each month over a 12-month period, effective Dec. 1, 2021. PPL Electric serves over 1.4 million customers in Pennsylvania and is recognized for its reliability and customer service.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) announced the retirement of Paul W. Thompson, CEO of LG&E and KU Energy, effective January 1, 2022. John R. Crockett III will succeed him on October 1, 2021, transitioning from his role as general counsel. Both companies provide electricity and natural gas to over 1.3 million customers in Kentucky and Virginia. The transition aims to maintain high customer satisfaction and grid resilience.
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PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) is expanding its commitment to clean energy by joining Energy Impact Partners' global investment platform, pledging up to $50 million. This investment aims to enhance innovation for a sustainable energy future. The collaboration will focus on advancing technologies essential for achieving net-zero emissions while maintaining energy reliability. Additionally, PPL's partnership supports the Elevate Future Fund, which promotes diversity and inclusion in energy transition efforts. PPL also committed $275 million to diverse suppliers in 2020.
PPL Capital Funding, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), announced the expiration of its tender offers for various Senior Notes and related debt securities. The offers ended on July 13, 2021, with PPL accepting $1,961,603,000 of validly tendered securities. The company redeemed remaining outstanding notes on July 15, 2021. This action enhances PPL's capital management strategy by effectively managing its debt. J.P. Morgan, Barclays, and Morgan Stanley acted as lead dealer managers, while D.F. King & Co. served as the information agent.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) will announce its consolidated second-quarter 2021 earnings on Thursday, Aug. 5. The company's CEO, Vincent Sorgi, along with the executive team, will discuss the financial results and outlook in a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties can access the live webcast and presentation slides via PPL's investor website. A replay will be available for 90 days post-call. PPL serves over 2.5 million customers with a focus on reliable and sustainable energy solutions.
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