Monday, October 19, 2026
PPL Electric Utilities welcomes focus on protecting customers as large energy demand grows
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (Oct. 16, 2026) - PPL Electric Utilities issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's petition to participate in a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission proceeding involving rates and protections for large energy users, including data centers. The governor's petition seeks additional protections intended to prevent costs associated with data center development from being shifted to other customers. "PPL Electric is committed to protecting customers, maintaining