<div id="readability-page-1">Earnings rise: PPL's Q1 ongoing earnings increased to $0.63 per share, supported by higher Kentucky rates and transmission revenues, with 2026 guidance reaffirmed. New tariff rules: Pennsylvania approved a tariff requiring large power users like data centers to cover infrastructure costs and commit financial safeguards. Rate hike proposal: A $275 million settlement could raise residential distribution rates by 4.9%, with a base rate freeze until 2028 and more support for low-income programs.</div>

<p>PPL's Q1 ongoing earnings rose to $0.63 per share, driven by increased Kentucky rates and transmission revenues. Pennsylvania approved a new tariff for large power users to cover infrastructure costs. A proposed $275 million settlement may raise residential distribution rates by 4.9%, with a base rate freeze until 2028 and enhanced support for low-income programs.</p>

PPL reports higher Q1 earnings as Pennsylvania approves new tariff