Annual observance celebrates the hard work of line technicians
(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – On Lineman Appreciation Day this Friday, April 18, LG&E and KU recognize all employees and utility partners who work on overhead and underground power lines, in substations and on equipment spanning the entire electric system.
"Day and night, our employees brave the elements to support the electric system in communities we serve, said Peter Waldrab, LG&E and KU vice president of Electric Distribution. "We take great pride in our team and are thankful for our employees and their dedication.”
Employees across more than 40 LG&E and KU crew centers brave the elements around the clock, every day while working along the electric system – and provide support from company facilities and behind the scenes – to ensure LG&E and KU customers have safe, reliable electric power around the clock.
Already this year, employees and business partners have responded to major storms, including Winter Storm Blair in January that caused more than 700 downed wires across LG&E and KU’s system, spring tornadoes and devastating flooding.
The U.S. Congress first recognized the line worker profession in 2013, designating April 18 as National Lineman Appreciation Day, in reflection of the electric industry's response to Hurricane Sandy.
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Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 335,000 natural gas and 436,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 545,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and 28,000 in five counties in Virginia. More information is available at www.lge-ku.com and www.pplweb.com.
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