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PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) is a renowned global energy company headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. PPL serves over 10.5 million customers across Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and the United Kingdom with its high-performing regulated utilities, including Western Power Distribution, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities, and PPL Electric Utilities. These subsidiaries are consistently recognized for delivering outstanding service in both the U.S. and the U.K.
PPL's operations span across electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as natural gas services. The company is a positive force in its communities, supporting job creation programs and donating millions to charitable organizations to enhance the quality of life. Additionally, PPL's workforce of over 13,000 employees actively volunteers their time and energy to assist others.
Recent achievements include a significant $72 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund a pioneering carbon dioxide (CO2) capture project in collaboration with the University of Kentucky and other partners. This project aims to capture up to 90,000 metric tons of CO2 annually, equivalent to the emissions of 20,000 gasoline-powered cars, marking a major step towards PPL's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
PPL continues to innovate and invest in infrastructure, recently committing to $14.3 billion in planned investments through 2027 to modernize the grid, enhance reliability, and support renewable energy integration. The company also maintains a strong financial position, with reported 2023 earnings of $740 million and an ongoing commitment to dividend growth.
PPL's subsidiaries are involved in various strategic projects, such as deploying advanced smart metering technology in Rhode Island through a partnership with Landis+Gyr. This initiative will support the state's clean energy goals and grid modernization efforts.
Overall, PPL Corporation remains dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy while advancing sustainable energy solutions and fostering community development.
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.
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.
PPL Capital Funding, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), announced pricing terms for its tender offers to purchase outstanding debt securities. The tender includes any and all of its Senior Notes due in 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as specific maximum tender offer notes due in 2043, 2044, 2047, 2030, and 2026. The offers were announced on June 29, 2021, with the early tender date being June 28, 2021. Securities accepted will receive a total consideration based on reference yields plus fixed spreads, which includes an early tender premium of $30 per $1,000 principal amount.
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