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PPL updates net-zero carbon emission plans
PPL Corp. of Allentown has set a new goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
PPL finalizes sale of U.K. utility business
The Allentown company announced this morning that it has completed the sale of its U.K. utility business, Western Power Distribution, to National Grid for $10.7 billion.
Why companies like PPL, Talen and UGI are banking their future on renewable energy
Could combining wind turbines with oceans and waterways, reclaiming natural gases such as methane and more widespread use of solar technology be renewable energy’s next frontier?
PPL to be title sponsor of Da Vinci Science Center’s new downtown Allentown location
PPL Corp. will be the title sponsor of the new Da Vinci Science Center building in downtown Allentown. Da Vinci CEO Lin Erickson announced April 14 during a virtual press conference that the new center, to be located near Hamilton Boulevard and 8th Street, will be named Da Vinci Science Center at PPL pavilion.
PPL deal sells U.K. utility, buys Rhode Island one
Allentown’s PPL Corp. is officially getting out of the power business in the United Kingdom, while bolstering its presence in the United States.
After Floyd death, corporations reach out on racial justice
Tyrone Russell, owner of Faces International, a marketing and advertising agency in Allentown, knows what racial inequality feels like. As a Black business owner launching a business eight years ago, obtaining financing was a challenge. After being turned down several times he finally secured a $15,000 loan, but at 10% interest. The lack of financing hampered the growth of his firm.
Talking adapting workflows with Steph Raymond, vice president of distribution operations for PPL
Steph Raymond is an executive with extensive experience managing transmission, substation and distribution operations as well as related new business ventures. In her current role as vice president of distribution […]
A Conversation With: Steph Raymond, vice president of distribution operations for PPL Electric Utilities
Steph Raymond is an executive with extensive experience managing transmission, substation and distribution operations as well as related new business ventures.
Penn State Lehigh Valley begins $14.4M expansion project
Penn State Lehigh Valley has started construction of a $14.4 million expansion project that will include a STEM wing, organic chemistry lab, new dining facility and veteran and adult learner lounge.
PPL CEO William H. Spence to retire in June
PPL Chairman and CEO William H. Spence, will retire June 1, the company announced. Current PPL COO Vincent Sorgi has been elected to replace Spence as president and CEO of the Allentown-based utility company.
PPL seeks diversity in its supply chain
PPL Electric Utilities wants to broaden the diversity of businesses and business leaders that supply it with goods and services and it will begin with a summit next month.
PPL seeks diversity in its supply chain
PPL Electric Utilities wants to broaden the diversity of businesses and business leaders that supply it with goods and services and it will begin with a summit next month.
