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PPL Electric Utilities wins industry award for innovative distribution technology that predicts equipment issues before they become a problem
PPL Electric Utilities has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) Power Player Resilience Award for its innovative use of predictive failure technology to enhance public safety, improve reliability and drive operational efficiencies.
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