<ARTICLE>                       UT
<CIK> 0000060549
<NAME> LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
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<PERIOD-END>                                 SEP-30-2000
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<OTHER-ASSETS>                                            0
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<EPS-BASIC>                                             0
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<F1>Includes common stock expense of $836.
<F2>Represents unrealized gain/loss on marketable securities,
    net of taxes.