(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) With the holiday season upon us, and so many people left to shop for, give the gift that everyone can appreciate this year — a home utility gift (HUG) certificate from Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company.
A HUG is a gift certificate that credits the utility account of any LG&E or KU customer. Instead of working like a traditional gift certificate, which can get lost or become obsolete if an establishment goes out of business, a HUG is a credit placed directly on a customer's account.
The credit is automatically subtracted from the customer's next bill. The purchaser receives a gift certificate to present to the recipient indicating the amount of the purchase.
"Many families are on fixed budgets because of the skittish economy and are trying to manage their energy usage more wisely," said John P. Malloy, vice president of Energy Delivery — Retail for LG&E and KU. "These non-traditional gift certificates are the perfect idea for many shoppers because they are unique, convenient, and very practical for any recipient."
HUGS are especially ideal for families in need, senior citizens, and young people just starting out on their own. Many customers also have purchased HUGs for non-profit and social service organizations to help them manage routine expenses throughout the year.
The certificates are available during normal business hours at all customer service walk-in centers. LG&E customers should visit the walk-in center located at 820 W. Broadway. In order to credit the proper LG&E or KU account, customers should be prepared to provide the address of the HUG recipient.
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 321,000 natural gas and 397,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 543,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. More information is available at www.lge-ku.com and www.pplweb.com.
