PPL Electric Utilities has been named one of the nation's Top Utilities in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine, recognizing the company's work with businesses, communities, and economic development partners to support growth across eastern and central Pennsylvania.

            The annual recognition is based on corporate facility investment and job creation within each utility's service territory. In 2025, PPL Electric supported 20 projects representing more than $12.8 billion in capital investment and 1,775 new jobs. The projects included manufacturing, agriculture, distribution, technology and life sciences operations.

            Among the businesses that completed or announced projects in PPL Electric's service territory during 2025 were: B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC, which completed a manufacturing expansion in Hanover Township; Lehigh County; Hydro Extrusions North America, which completed a manufacturing expansion in Cressona, Schuylkill County; Espoma Organics, which completed a new fertilizer manufacturing facility in Tremont, Schuylkill County; Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, which advanced an investment in its life sciences operations; BlueTriton Brands Inc., which completed a distribution operation in Hanover Township, Northampton County; and Amazon Web Services, whose operational data center campus in Salem Township marked PPL Electric's first connection of a hyperscale data center customer to its transmission system.?

            Additional projects advanced during the year included investments by Clemens Food Group, EMD Electronics, Kolmar, Il Pastaio USA and FARM PLAST.

            PPL Electric's Business and Economic Development team works with state and local organizations, site selectors, developers and prospective businesses to evaluate sites and better understand electric service needs. The company also coordinates early with its engineering and system planning teams to provide businesses with clearer information about potential service options, costs and timelines.

            PPL Electric's sister utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, were also recognized by Site Selection as top utilities for economic development, marking the first time both PPL's Pennsylvania and Kentucky operations earned the distinction in the same year.

            "Economic development increasingly depends on having partners who are willing to come to the table early, understand the needs of a project, and work collaboratively to find solutions. PPL Electric Utilities has consistently been that kind of partner for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC and the businesses and communities we serve," said Ryan C. Unger, president and CEO, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC.

            "Their responsiveness and willingness to work alongside economic development organizations, state and local partners, and prospective employers are especially valuable at a time when access to reliable utility infrastructure can determine whether transformational projects move forward. This recognition from Site Selection is well deserved and reflects the important role PPL Electric plays in strengthening the Harrisburg region and Pennsylvania's ability to compete for investment, jobs, and long-term economic growth."

            Site Selection is an international publication covering corporate real estate, facility planning and economic development. Its Top Utilities recognition identifies utilities demonstrating strong results in supporting business investment and affiliated job creation within their service areas.

            "We value our close working relationship with PPL Electric Utilities around community and economic development here in Lancaster County," said Ezra Rothman, president of EDC Lancaster County. "The availability of reliable power is a critical factor as companies consider where to make their expansion investments, and PPL Electric continues to be an outstanding partner in supporting the needs of growing businesses and the community."