-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Ino/dGs+wyZFnz4+Dbf3vlNGBRlMz26LF3gNfT9UkxkL1gWKCdHjqccYSfypBO2w yM74UEiPC7r+E4e6G4u+sQ== 0000922224-07-000095.txt : 20070802 0000922224-07-000095.hdr.sgml : 20070802 20070802092354 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000922224-07-000095 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 19 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070802 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070802 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PPL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000922224 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 232758192 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 0330 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11459 FILM NUMBER: 071018552 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO N NINTH ST CITY: ALLENTOWN STATE: PA ZIP: 181011179 BUSINESS PHONE: 6107745151 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO N NINTH ST CITY: ALLENTOWN STATE: PA ZIP: 18101-1179 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PP&L RESOURCES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19941123 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PPL ENERGY SUPPLY LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001161976 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32944 FILM NUMBER: 071018553 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO NORTH NINETH STREET CITY: ALLENTOWN STATE: PA ZIP: 18101 BUSINESS PHONE: 6107745151 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO NORTH NINTH STREET CITY: ALLENTOWN STATE: PA ZIP: 18101 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000317187 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 230959590 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 0405 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-00905 FILM NUMBER: 071018554 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO N NINTH ST CITY: ALLENTOWN STATE: PA ZIP: 18101 BUSINESS PHONE: 6107745151 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO NORTH NINTH STREET CITY: ALLENTOWN STATE: PA ZIP: 18101-1179 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PP&L INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970912 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PP & L INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970912 10-Q 1 ppl10q6-07.htm PPL CORPORATION FORM 10-Q ppl10q6-07.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549

Form 10-Q


[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
 
 
OR
 
[  ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from _________ to ___________

 
Commission File
Number
Registrant; State of Incorporation;
Address and Telephone Number
IRS Employer
Identification No.
       
 
1-11459
PPL Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
(Pennsylvania)
Two North Ninth Street
Allentown, PA  18101-1179
(610) 774-5151
23-2758192
       
 
333-74794
PPL Energy Supply, LLC
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
(Delaware)
Two North Ninth Street
Allentown, PA  18101-1179
(610) 774-5151
23-3074920
       
 
1-905
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
(Pennsylvania)
Two North Ninth Street
Allentown, PA  18101-1179
(610) 774-5151
23-0959590



Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.


 
PPL Corporation
Yes X   
No       
 
 
PPL Energy Supply, LLC
Yes X   
No       
 
 
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
Yes X   
No       
 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants are large accelerated filers, accelerated filers, or non-accelerated filers.  See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

   
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
 
PPL Corporation
[ X ]
[     ]
[     ]
 
PPL Energy Supply, LLC
[     ]
[     ]
[ X ]
 
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
[     ]
[     ]
[ X ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 
PPL Corporation
Yes       
No X   
 
 
PPL Energy Supply, LLC
Yes       
No X   
 
 
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
Yes       
No X   
 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

 
PPL Corporation
Common stock, $.01 par value, 383,099,760 shares outstanding at July 31, 2007.
     
 
PPL Energy Supply, LLC
PPL Corporation indirectly holds all of the membership interests in PPL Energy Supply, LLC.
     
 
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
Common stock, no par value, 66,368,056 shares outstanding and all held by PPL Corporation at July 31, 2007.
     

This document is available free of charge at the Investor Center on PPL's Web site at www.pplweb.com.  However, information on this Web site does not constitute a part of this Form 10-Q.

PPL CORPORATION
PPL ENERGY SUPPLY, LLC
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

Table of Contents
 
Page
     
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
i
 
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
1
 
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
   
   
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries
   
     
2
 
     
3
 
     
4
 
   
PPL Energy Supply, LLC and Subsidiaries
   
     
6
 
     
7
 
     
8
 
   
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
   
     
10
 
     
11
 
     
12
 
   
14
 
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
   
     
47
 
     
61
 
     
73
 
 
77
 
 
77
 
     
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
   
 
77
 
 
77
 
 
77
 
 
78
 
 
78
 
     
79
 
     
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
   
     
80
 
     
81
 
     
82
 
     
CERTIFICATES OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
   
     
83
 
     
85
 
     
87
 
     
CERTIFICATES OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
   
     
89
 
     
91
 
     
93
 

 

PPL Corporation and its current and former subsidiaries

Elfec - Empresa de Luz y Fuerza Electrica Cochabamba S.A., a Bolivian electric distribution company in which PPL Global had a majority ownership interest until its sale in July 2007.

Emel - Empresas Emel S.A., a Chilean electric distribution holding company in which PPL Global has a majority ownership interest.

Griffith - a 600 MW gas-fired station in Kingman, Arizona, that was jointly owned by an indirect subsidiary of PPL Generation and LS Power Group until the sale of PPL Generation's interest in June 2006.

Hyder - Hyder Limited, a subsidiary of WPDL that was the previous owner of South Wales Electricity plc.  In March 2001, South Wales Electricity plc was acquired by WPDH Limited and renamed WPD (South Wales).

PPL - PPL Corporation, the parent holding company of PPL Electric, PPL Energy Funding and other subsidiaries.

PPL Capital Funding - PPL Capital Funding, Inc., a wholly owned financing subsidiary of PPL.

PPL Electric - PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, a regulated utility subsidiary of PPL that transmits and distributes electricity in its service territory and provides electric supply to retail customers in this territory as a PLR.

PPL Energy Funding - PPL Energy Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of PPL and the parent company of PPL Energy Supply.

PPL EnergyPlus - PPL EnergyPlus, LLC, a subsidiary of PPL Energy Supply that markets and trades wholesale and retail electricity, and supplies energy and energy services in deregulated markets.

PPL Energy Supply - PPL Energy Supply, LLC, a subsidiary of PPL Energy Funding and the parent company of PPL Generation, PPL EnergyPlus, PPL Global and other subsidiaries.

PPL Gas Utilities - PPL Gas Utilities Corporation, a regulated utility subsidiary of PPL that specializes in natural gas distribution, transmission and storage services, and the competitive sale of propane.

PPL Generation - PPL Generation, LLC, a subsidiary of PPL Energy Supply that owns and operates U.S. generating facilities through various subsidiaries.

PPL Global - PPL Global, LLC, a subsidiary of PPL Energy Supply that owns and operates international energy businesses that are focused on the regulated distribution of electricity.

PPL Martins Creek - PPL Martins Creek, LLC, a subsidiary of PPL Generation that owns generating operations in Pennsylvania.

PPL Montana - PPL Montana, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of PPL Generation that generates electricity for wholesale sales in Montana and the Pacific Northwest.

PPL Services - PPL Services Corporation, a subsidiary of PPL that provides shared services for PPL and its subsidiaries.

PPL Susquehanna - PPL Susquehanna, LLC, the nuclear generating subsidiary of PPL Generation.

PPL Transition Bond Company - PPL Transition Bond Company, LLC, a subsidiary of PPL Electric that was formed to issue transition bonds under the Customer Choice Act.

SIUK Capital Trust I - a business trust created to issue preferred securities and whose common securities were held by WPD LLP.  The securities were redeemed in February 2007.

WPD - refers collectively to WPDH Limited and WPDL.

WPD LLP - Western Power Distribution LLP, a wholly owned subsidiary of WPDH Limited, which owns WPD (South West) and WPD (South Wales).

WPD (South Wales) - Western Power Distribution (South Wales) plc, a British regional electric utility company.

WPD (South West) - Western Power Distribution (South West) plc, a British regional electric utility company.

WPDH Limited - Western Power Distribution Holdings Limited, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of PPL Global.  WPDH Limited owns WPD LLP.

WPDL - WPD Investment Holdings Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of PPL Global.  WPDL owns 100% of the common shares of Hyder.

Other terms and abbreviations

£ - British pounds sterling.

2006 Form 10-K - Annual Report to the SEC on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

APB - Accounting Principles Board.

ARO - asset retirement obligation.

Bcf - billion cubic feet.

Clean Air Act - federal legislation enacted to address certain environmental issues related to air emissions, including acid rain, ozone and toxic air emissions.

CTC - competitive transition charge on customer bills to recover allowable transition costs under the Customer Choice Act.

Customer Choice Act - the Pennsylvania Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act, legislation enacted to restructure the state's electric utility industry to create retail access to a competitive market for generation of electricity.

DEP - Department of Environmental Protection, a state government agency.

DOE - Department of Energy, a U.S. government agency.

EITF - Emerging Issues Task Force, an organization that assists the FASB in improving financial reporting through the identification, discussion and resolution of financial accounting issues within the framework of existing authoritative literature.

EMF - electric and magnetic fields.

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency, a U.S. government agency.

EPS - earnings per share.

EWG - exempt wholesale generator.

FASB - Financial Accounting Standards Board, a rulemaking organization that establishes financial accounting and reporting standards.

FERC - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the federal agency that regulates interstate transmission and wholesale sales of electricity and related matters.

FIN - FASB Interpretation.

Fitch - Fitch, Inc.

FSP - FASB Staff Position.

FTR - financial transmission rights, which are financial instruments established to manage price risk related to electricity transmission congestion.  They entitle the holder to receive compensation or require the holder to remit payment for certain congestion-related transmission charges that arise when the transmission grid is congested.

GWh - gigawatt-hour, one million kilowatt-hours.

IRS - Internal Revenue Service, a U.S. government agency.

ISO - Independent System Operator.

ITC - intangible transition charge on customer bills to recover intangible transition costs associated with securitizing stranded costs under the Customer Choice Act.

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate.

Montana Power - The Montana Power Company, a Montana-based company that sold its generating assets to PPL Montana in December 1999.  Through a series of transactions consummated during the first quarter of 2002, Montana Power sold its electricity delivery business to NorthWestern.

Moody's - Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

MW - megawatt, one thousand kilowatts.

MWh - megawatt-hour, one thousand kilowatt-hours.
 
NorthWestern - NorthWestern Energy Division, a Delaware corporation and a subsidiary of NorthWestern Corporation and successor in interest to Montana Power's electricity delivery business, including Montana Power's rights and obligations under contracts with PPL Montana.

NRC - Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the federal agency that regulates the operation of nuclear power facilities.

NUGs (Non-Utility Generators) - generating plants not owned by public utilities, whose electrical output must be purchased by utilities under the PURPA if the plant meets certain criteria.

NYMEX - New York Mercantile Exchange.

PCB - polychlorinated biphenyl, an oil additive used in certain electrical equipment up to the late-1970s.  It is now classified as a hazardous chemical.

PJM (PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.) - operator of the electric transmission network and electric energy market in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

PLR (Provider of Last Resort) - the role of PPL Electric in providing electricity to retail customers within its delivery territory who have not chosen to select an alternative electricity supplier under the Customer Choice Act.

PP&E - property, plant and equipment.

Preferred Securities - company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities issued by SIUK Capital Trust I, which solely held debentures of WPD LLP.  The securities of SIUK Capital Trust I were redeemed in February 2007.

PUC - Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the state agency that regulates certain ratemaking, services, accounting and operations of Pennsylvania utilities.

PUHCA - Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, legislation passed by the U.S. Congress.  Repealed effective February 2006 by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

PURPA - Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, legislation passed by the U.S. Congress to encourage energy conservation, efficient use of resources and equitable rates.

Regulation S-X - SEC regulation governing the form and content of and requirements for financial statements required to be filed pursuant to the federal securities laws.

SCR - selective catalytic reduction, a pollution control process.

Scrubber - an air pollution control device that can remove particulates and/or gases (such as sulfur dioxide) from exhaust gases.

SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission, a U.S. government agency whose primary mission is to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities markets.

SFAS - Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, the accounting and financial reporting rules issued by the FASB.

S&P - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.

Superfund - federal environmental legislation that addresses remediation of contaminated sites; states also have similar statutes.

Synfuel projects - production facilities that manufacture synthetic fuel from coal or coal byproducts.  Favorable federal tax credits may be available on qualified synthetic fuel products.

Tolling agreement - agreement whereby the owner of an electric generating facility agrees to use that facility to convert fuel provided by a third party into electric energy for delivery back to the third party.

VaR - value-at-risk.


Statements contained in this Form 10-Q concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws.  Although PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric believe that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct.  These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.  In addition to the specific factors discussed in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the companies' 2006 Form 10-K and in "Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in this Form 10-Q report, the following are among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements:

·
market demand and prices for energy, capacity and fuel;
·
market prices for crude oil and the potential impact on synthetic fuel operations, synthetic fuel purchases from third parties and the phase-out of synthetic fuel tax credits;
·
weather conditions affecting generation production, customer energy usage and operating costs;
·
competition in retail and wholesale power markets;
·
liquidity of wholesale power markets;
·
defaults by our counterparties under our energy or fuel contracts;
·
the effect of any business or industry restructuring;
·
the profitability and liquidity, including access to capital markets and credit facilities, of PPL and its subsidiaries;
·
new accounting requirements or new interpretations or applications of existing requirements;
·
operation and availability of existing generation facilities and operating costs;
·
transmission and distribution system conditions and operating costs;
·
current and future environmental conditions and requirements and the related costs of compliance, including environmental capital expenditures and emission allowances and other expenses;
·
significant delays in the planned installation of pollution control equipment at certain coal-fired generating units in Pennsylvania due to weather conditions, contractor performance or other reasons;
·
market prices of commodity inputs for ongoing capital expenditures;
·
collective labor bargaining negotiations;
·
development of new projects, markets and technologies;
·
performance of new ventures;
·
asset acquisitions and dispositions;
·
political, regulatory or economic conditions in states, regions or countries where PPL or its subsidiaries conduct business;
·
any impact of hurricanes or other severe weather on PPL and its subsidiaries, including any impact on fuel prices;
·
receipt of necessary governmental permits, approvals and rate relief;
·
new state, federal or foreign legislation, including new tax legislation;
·
state, federal and foreign regulatory developments;
·
the impact of any state, federal or foreign investigations applicable to PPL and its subsidiaries and the energy industry;
·
capital market conditions, including changes in interest rates, and decisions regarding capital structure;
·
stock price performance of PPL;
·
the market prices of equity securities and the impact on pension costs and resultant cash funding requirements for defined benefit pension plans;
·
securities and credit ratings;
·
foreign currency exchange rates;
·
the outcome of litigation against PPL and its subsidiaries;
·
potential effects of threatened or actual terrorism or war or other hostilities; and
·
the commitments and liabilities of PPL and its subsidiaries.

Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in light of such important factors and in conjunction with other documents of PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric on file with the SEC.

New factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for PPL, PPL Energy Supply or PPL Electric to predict all of such factors, or the extent to which any such factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statement.  Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric undertake no obligations to update the information contained in such statement to reflect subsequent developments or information.

Item 1. Financial Statements
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars, except per share data)
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Operating Revenues
               
Utility
 
$
1,021
   
$
946
   
$
2,196
   
$
2,058
 
Unregulated retail electric
   
23
     
20
     
45
     
45
 
Wholesale energy marketing
   
379
     
383
     
628
     
718
 
Net energy trading margins
   
6
     
1
     
13
     
11
 
Energy-related businesses
   
184
     
154
     
369
     
322
 
Total
   
1,613
     
1,504
     
3,251
     
3,154
 
                                 
Operating Expenses
                               
Operation
                               
Fuel
   
230
     
212
     
529
     
453
 
Energy purchases
   
190
     
231
     
310
     
454
 
Other operation and maintenance
   
359
     
326
     
695
     
637
 
Amortization of recoverable transition costs
   
70
     
63
     
151
     
135
 
Depreciation
   
112
     
104
     
230
     
206
 
Taxes, other than income
   
71
     
69
     
150
     
139
 
Energy-related businesses (Note 8)
   
201
     
140
     
403
     
298
 
Total
   
1,233
     
1,145
     
2,468
     
2,322
 
                                 
Operating Income
   
380
     
359
     
783
     
832
 
                                 
Other Income - net
   
22
     
30
     
48
     
38
 
                                 
Interest Expense
   
121
     
114
     
242
     
228
 
                                 
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, Minority Interest and Dividends on Preferred Securities of a Subsidiary
   
281
     
275
     
589
     
642
 
                                 
Income Taxes
   
33
     
80
     
107
     
175
 
                                 
Minority Interest
           
1
     
1
     
1
 
                                 
Dividends on Preferred Securities of a Subsidiary
   
4
     
4
     
9
     
5
 
                                 
Income from Continuing Operations
   
244
     
190
     
472
     
461
 
                                 
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations (net of income taxes) (Note 8)
   
101
     
(9
)
   
76
         
                                 
Net Income
 
$
345
   
$
181
   
$
548
   
$
461
 
                                 
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
                               
Income from Continuing Operations:
                               
Basic
 
$
0.63
   
$
0.50
   
$
1.22
   
$
1.21
 
Diluted
   
0.62
     
0.49
     
1.21
     
1.19
 
Net income:
                               
Basic
 
$
0.89
   
$
0.48
   
$
1.42
   
$
1.21
 
Diluted
   
0.88
     
0.47
     
1.41
     
1.19
 
                                 
Dividends Declared Per Share of Common Stock
 
$
0.305
   
$
0.275
   
$
0.61
   
$
0.55
 
 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
               
Net income
 
$
548
   
$
461
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
               
Depreciation
   
236
     
219
 
Amortizations - recoverable transition costs and other
   
209
     
151
 
Pre-tax gain from the sale of a Latin American business
   
(94
)
       
Pre-tax loss from the sale of interest in the Griffith plant
           
40
 
Pension and other postretirement benefits
   
38
     
(1
)
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
   
(38
)
   
(51
)
Impairment of assets held for sale
   
70
         
Unrealized gains on derivatives and other hedging activities
   
(35
)
   
(53
)
Other
   
(26
)
   
25
 
Change in current assets and current liabilities
               
Accounts receivable
   
(54
)
   
(22
)
Accounts payable
   
(78
)
   
(44
)
Fuel, materials and supplies
   
18
     
(27
)
Prepayments
   
(76
)
   
(62
)
Other
   
(45
)
   
57
 
Other operating activities
               
Other assets
   
(23
)
   
(13
)
Other liabilities
   
(31
)
   
15
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
619
     
695
 
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
   
(692
)
   
(478
)
Proceeds from the sale of a Latin American business
   
180
         
Proceeds from the sale of interest in the Griffith plant
           
115
 
Purchases of emission allowances
   
(20
)
   
(60
)
Proceeds from the sale of emission allowances
   
51
     
35
 
Purchases of nuclear decommissioning trust investments
   
(118
)
   
(133
)
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust investments
   
110
     
125
 
Purchases of short-term investments
   
(504
)
   
(167
)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments
   
513
     
158
 
Net increase in restricted cash
   
(72
)
   
(5
)
Other investing activities
   
10
     
13
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(542
)
   
(397
)
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Issuance of long-term debt
   
505
     
300
 
Retirement of long-term debt
   
(568
)
   
(563
)
Issuance of common stock
   
22
     
7
 
Repurchase of common stock
   
(77
)
       
Issuance of preference stock, net of issuance costs
           
245
 
Payment of common stock dividends
   
(225
)
   
(200
)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt
   
61
     
(171
)
Other financing activities
   
(9
)
   
(4
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(291
)
   
(386
)
                 
Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
1
     
1
 
                 
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
(213
)
   
(87
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
   
794
     
555
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents included in Assets Held for Sale
   
(14
)
       
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 
$
567
   
$
468
 
 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
Assets
               
                 
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
567
   
$
794
 
Short-term investments
   
351
     
359
 
Restricted cash
   
175
     
102
 
Accounts receivable (less reserve:  2007, $42; 2006, $50)
   
541
     
591
 
Unbilled revenues
   
453
     
469
 
Fuel, materials and supplies
   
350
     
378
 
Prepayments
   
183
     
79
 
Deferred income taxes
   
147
     
162
 
Price risk management assets
   
434
     
551
 
Other acquired intangibles
   
128
     
124
 
Assets held for sale (Note 8)
   
730
         
Other
   
20
     
21
 
Total Current Assets
   
4,079
     
3,630
 
                 
Investments
               
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates - at equity
   
46
     
47
 
Nuclear plant decommissioning trust funds
   
543
     
510
 
Other
   
6
     
7
 
Total Investments
   
595
     
564
 
                 
Property, Plant and Equipment
               
Electric plant in service
               
Transmission and distribution
   
8,371
     
8,836
 
Generation
   
8,884
     
8,744
 
General
   
790
     
779
 
     
18,045
     
18,359
 
Construction work in progress
   
895
     
682
 
Nuclear fuel
   
328
     
354
 
Electric plant
   
19,268
     
19,395
 
Gas and oil plant
   
379
     
373
 
Other property
   
192
     
311
 
     
19,839
     
20,079
 
Less:  accumulated depreciation
   
7,857
     
8,010
 
Total Property, Plant and Equipment
   
11,982
     
12,069
 
                 
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets
               
Recoverable transition costs
   
732
     
884
 
Goodwill
   
1,012
     
1,154
 
Other acquired intangibles
   
315
     
367
 
Price risk management assets
   
372
     
144
 
Other
   
919
     
935
 
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets
   
3,350
     
3,484
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
20,006
   
$
19,747
 
 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
Liabilities and Equity
               
                 
Current Liabilities
               
Short-term debt
 
$
96
   
$
42
 
Long-term debt
   
743
     
1,018
 
Long-term debt with affiliate trust
           
89
 
Accounts payable
   
533
     
667
 
Above market NUG contracts
   
53
     
65
 
Taxes
   
50
     
194
 
Interest
   
141
     
109
 
Dividends
   
123
     
111
 
Price risk management liabilities
   
480
     
550
 
Liabilities held for sale and related minority interest (Note 8)
   
377
         
Other
   
444
     
503
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
3,040
     
3,348
 
                 
Long-term Debt
   
6,841
     
6,728
 
                 
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
               
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
   
2,137
     
2,331
 
Price risk management liabilities
   
728
     
459
 
Accrued pension obligations
   
357
     
364
 
Asset retirement obligations
   
351
     
336
 
Above market NUG contracts
   
50
     
71
 
Other
   
806
     
627
 
Total Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
   
4,429
     
4,188
 
                 
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 10)
               
                 
Minority Interest
   
26
     
60
 
                 
Preferred Securities of a Subsidiary
   
301
     
301
 
                 
Shareowners' Common Equity
               
Common stock - $0.01 par value (a)
   
4
     
4
 
Capital in excess of par value
   
2,783
     
2,810
 
Earnings reinvested
   
2,937
     
2,626
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(355
)
   
(318
)
Total Shareowners' Common Equity
   
5,369
     
5,122
 
                 
Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
20,006
   
$
19,747
 
 
(a)
 
780 million shares authorized; 385 million shares outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

PPL Energy Supply, LLC and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Operating Revenues
                               
Wholesale energy marketing
 
$
379
   
$
383
   
$
628
   
$
718
 
Wholesale energy marketing to affiliate
   
422
     
395
     
903
     
841
 
Utility
   
218
     
185
     
434
     
388
 
Unregulated retail electric
   
23
     
20
     
45
     
45
 
Net energy trading margins
   
6
     
1
     
13
     
11
 
Energy-related businesses
   
183
     
145
     
366
     
305
 
Total
   
1,231
     
1,129
     
2,389
     
2,308
 
                                 
Operating Expenses
                               
Operation
                               
Fuel
   
202
     
184
     
435
     
352
 
Energy purchases
   
141
     
184
     
210
     
353
 
Energy purchases from affiliate
   
37
     
39
     
74
     
78
 
Other operation and maintenance
   
261
     
230
     
505
     
452
 
Depreciation
   
74
     
70
     
155
     
138
 
Taxes, other than income
   
26
     
24
     
50
     
45
 
Energy-related businesses (Note 8)
   
200
     
132
     
401
     
283
 
Total
   
941
     
863
     
1,830
     
1,701
 
                                 
Operating Income
   
290
     
266
     
559
     
607
 
                                 
Other Income - net
   
24
     
33
     
48
     
41
 
                                 
Interest Expense
   
72
     
59
     
144
     
115
 
                                 
Interest Expense with Affiliates
           
3
     
4
     
6
 
                                 
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest
   
242
     
237
     
459
     
527
 
                                 
Income Taxes
   
23
     
69
     
67
     
138
 
                                 
Minority Interest
           
1
     
1
     
1
 
                                 
Income from Continuing Operations
   
219
     
167
     
391
     
388
 
                                 
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations (net of income taxes) (Note 8)
   
101
     
(9
)
   
76
         
                                 
Net Income
 
$
320
   
$
158
   
$
467
   
$
388
 
                                 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

PPL Energy Supply, LLC and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
                 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
               
Net income
 
$
467
   
$
388
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
               
Depreciation
   
161
     
151
 
Pre-tax gain from the sale of a Latin American business
   
(94
)
       
Pre-tax loss from the sale of interest in the Griffith plant
           
40
 
Pension and other postretirement benefits
   
24
     
(20
)
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
   
26
     
27
 
Impairment of assets held for sale
   
70
         
Unrealized gains on derivatives and other hedging activities
   
(38
)
   
(58
)
Other
   
13
     
18
 
Change in current assets and current liabilities
               
Accounts receivable
   
(60
)
   
(26
)
Accounts payable
   
(67
)
   
(24
)
Fuel, materials and supplies
   
11
     
(35
)
Other
   
38
     
56
 
Other operating activities
               
Other assets
   
(12
)
   
(15
)
Other liabilities
   
(49
)
   
(4
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
490
     
498
 
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
   
(539
)
   
(360
)
Proceeds from the sale of a Latin American business
   
180
         
Proceeds from the sale of interest in the Griffith plant
           
115
 
Purchases of emission allowances
   
(20
)
   
(60
)
Proceeds from the sale of emission allowances
   
51
     
35
 
Purchases of nuclear decommissioning trust investments
   
(118
)
   
(133
)
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust investments
   
110
     
125
 
Purchases of short-term investments
   
(465
)
   
(66
)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments
   
448
     
57
 
Net increase in restricted cash
   
(74
)
   
(13
)
Other investing activities
   
5
     
10
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(422
)
   
(290
)
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Issuance of long-term debt
   
6
     
300
 
Retirement of long-term debt
   
(130
)
   
(19
)
Distributions to Member
   
(463
)
   
(366
)
Contributions from Member
   
500
     
116
 
Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt
   
7
     
(171
)
Other financing activities
   
(7
)
   
(14
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(87
)
   
(154
)
                 
Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
1
     
1
 
                 
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
(18
)
   
55
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
   
524
     
227
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents included in Assets Held for Sale
   
(14
)
       
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 
$
492
   
$
282
 
                 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

PPL Energy Supply, LLC and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
Assets
               
                 
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
492
   
$
524
 
Short-term investments
   
346
     
328
 
Restricted cash
   
126
     
51
 
Accounts receivable (less reserve:  2007, $21; 2006, $29)
   
285
     
354
 
Unbilled revenues
   
292
     
301
 
Accounts receivable from affiliates
   
161
     
136
 
Collateral on PLR energy supply to affiliate
   
300
     
300
 
Fuel, materials and supplies
   
307
     
330
 
Prepayments
   
76
     
66
 
Deferred income taxes
   
128
     
117
 
Price risk management assets
   
434
     
551
 
Other acquired intangibles
   
128
     
124
 
Assets held for sale (Note 8)
   
730
         
Other
   
7
     
10
 
Total Current Assets
   
3,812
     
3,192
 
                 
Investments
               
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates - at equity
   
46
     
47
 
Nuclear plant decommissioning trust funds
   
543
     
510
 
Other
   
3
     
4
 
Total Investments
   
592
     
561
 
                 
Property, Plant and Equipment
               
Electric plant in service
               
Transmission and distribution
   
4,143
     
4,673
 
Generation
   
8,884
     
8,744
 
General
   
300
     
318
 
     
13,327
     
13,735
 
Construction work in progress
   
774
     
578
 
Nuclear fuel
   
328
     
354
 
Electric plant
   
14,429
     
14,667
 
Gas and oil plant
   
65
     
64
 
Other property
   
191
     
309
 
     
14,685
     
15,040
 
Less:  accumulated depreciation
   
5,917
     
6,115
 
Total Property, Plant and Equipment
   
8,768
     
8,925
 
                 
Other Noncurrent Assets
               
Goodwill
   
957
     
1,099
 
Other acquired intangibles
   
192
     
245
 
Price risk management assets
   
363
     
135
 
Other
   
484
     
498
 
Total Other Noncurrent Assets
   
1,996
     
1,977
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
15,168
   
$
14,655
 
 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
PPL Energy Supply, LLC and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
Liabilities and Equity
               
                 
Current Liabilities
               
Long-term debt
 
$
184
   
$
181
 
Long-term debt with affiliate trust
           
89
 
Accounts payable
   
451
     
571
 
Accounts payable to affiliates
   
49
     
36
 
Above market NUG contracts
   
53
     
65
 
Taxes
   
76
     
151
 
Interest
   
105
     
82
 
Deferred revenue on PLR energy supply to affiliate
   
12
     
12
 
Price risk management liabilities
   
468
     
541
 
Liabilities held for sale and related minority interest (Note 8)
   
377
         
Other
   
321
     
325
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
2,096
     
2,053
 
                 
Long-term Debt
   
4,890
     
5,106
 
                 
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
               
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
   
1,281
     
1,363
 
Price risk management liabilities
   
707
     
437
 
Accrued pension obligations
   
267
     
279
 
Asset retirement obligations
   
351
     
336
 
Above market NUG contracts
   
50
     
71
 
Deferred revenue on PLR energy supply to affiliate
   
17
     
23
 
Other
   
492
     
393
 
Total Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
   
3,165
     
2,902
 
                 
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 10)
               
                 
Minority Interest
   
26
     
60
 
                 
Member's Equity
   
4,991
     
4,534
 
                 
Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
15,168
   
$
14,655
 
 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Operating Revenues
                       
Retail electric
 
$
761
   
$
719
   
$
1,625
   
$
1,531
 
Wholesale electric
           
1
     
1
     
2
 
Wholesale electric to affiliate
   
37
     
39
     
74
     
78
 
Total
   
798
     
759
     
1,700
     
1,611
 
                                 
Operating Expenses
                               
Operation
                               
Energy purchases
   
50
     
49
     
101
     
102
 
Energy purchases from affiliate
   
422
     
395
     
903
     
841
 
Other operation and maintenance
   
99
     
96
     
191
     
185
 
Amortization of recoverable transition costs
   
70
     
63
     
151
     
135
 
Depreciation
   
33
     
28
     
65
     
57
 
Taxes, other than income
   
46
     
45
     
100
     
94
 
Total
   
720
     
676
     
1,511
     
1,414
 
                                 
Operating Income
   
78
     
83
     
189
     
197
 
                                 
Other Income - net
   
7
     
7
     
19
     
16
 
                                 
Interest Expense
   
30
     
36
     
62
     
74
 
                                 
Interest Expense with Affiliate
   
5
     
4
     
9
     
8
 
                                 
Income Before Income Taxes
   
50
     
50
     
137
     
131
 
                                 
Income Taxes
   
16
     
16
     
46
     
45
 
                                 
Net Income
   
34
     
34
     
91
     
86
 
                                 
Dividends on Preferred Securities
   
4
     
4
     
9
     
5
 
                                 
Income Available to PPL
 
$
30
   
$
30
   
$
82
   
$
81
 
 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
                 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
               
Net income
 
$
91
   
$
86
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
               
Depreciation
   
65
     
57
 
Amortization - recoverable transition costs and other
   
161
     
146
 
Other
   
4
     
(2
)
Change in current assets and current liabilities
               
Accounts receivable
   
(14
)
   
7
 
Accounts payable
   
(11
)
   
(36
)
Prepayments
   
(109
)
   
(66
)
Other
   
(42
)
   
(5
)
Other operating activities
               
Other assets
   
8
         
Other liabilities
   
6
     
13
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
159
     
200
 
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
   
(138
)
   
(97
)
Purchases of short-term investments
   
(32
)
   
(96
)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments
   
57
     
96
 
Net decrease in restricted cash
   
2
     
5
 
Other investing activities
   
5
     
3
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(106
)
   
(89
)
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Issuance of preference stock, net of issuance costs
           
245
 
Retirement of long-term debt
   
(157
)
   
(297
)
Repurchase of common stock from PPL
           
(200
)
Payment of common stock dividends to PPL
   
(74
)
   
(69
)
Net increase in short-term debt
   
54
         
Other financing activities
   
(9
)
   
(1
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(186
)
   
(322
)
                 
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
(133
)
   
(211
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
   
150
     
298
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 
$
17
   
$
87
 
                 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
Assets
               
                 
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
17
   
$
150
 
Restricted cash
   
42
     
43
 
Accounts receivable (less reserve:  2007, $18; 2006, $19)
   
236
     
219
 
Unbilled revenues
   
158
     
163
 
Accounts receivable from affiliates
   
3
     
6
 
Note receivable from affiliate
   
300
     
300
 
Prepayments
   
112
     
3
 
Prepayment on PLR energy supply from affiliate
   
12
     
12
 
Other
   
45
     
101
 
Total Current Assets
   
925
     
997
 
                 
Property, Plant and Equipment
               
Electric plant in service
               
Transmission and distribution
   
4,229
     
4,163
 
General
   
438
     
412
 
     
4,667
     
4,575
 
Construction work in progress
   
108
     
95
 
Electric plant
   
4,775
     
4,670
 
Other property
   
2
     
3
 
     
4,777
     
4,673
 
Less:  accumulated depreciation
   
1,830
     
1,793
 
Total Property, Plant and Equipment
   
2,947
     
2,880
 
                 
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets
               
Recoverable transition costs
   
732
     
884
 
Acquired intangibles
   
119
     
118
 
Prepayment on PLR energy supply from affiliate
   
17
     
23
 
Other
   
399
     
413
 
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets
   
1,267
     
1,438
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
5,139
   
$
5,315
 
 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
Liabilities and Equity
               
                 
Current Liabilities
               
Short-term debt
 
$
96
   
$
42
 
Long-term debt
   
557
     
555
 
Accounts payable
   
50
     
53
 
Accounts payable to affiliates
   
160
     
164
 
Taxes
   
28
     
58
 
Collateral on PLR energy supply from affiliate
   
300
     
300
 
Other
   
87
     
141
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
1,278
     
1,313
 
                 
Long-term Debt
   
1,264
     
1,423
 
                 
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
               
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
   
758
     
814
 
Other
   
270
     
206
 
Total Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
   
1,028
     
1,020
 
                 
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 10)
               
                 
Shareowners' Equity
               
Preferred securities
   
301
     
301
 
Common stock - no par value (a)
   
364
     
364
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
424
     
424
 
Earnings reinvested
   
480
     
470
 
Total Shareowners' Equity
   
1,569
     
1,559
 
                 
Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
5,139
   
$
5,315
 

(a)
 
170 million shares authorized; 66 million shares outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the financial statements.


Terms and abbreviations appearing in Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are explained in the glossary.  Dollars are in millions, except per share data, unless otherwise noted.

1.  
Interim Financial Statements

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements.  All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, except as otherwise disclosed.  The Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006, are derived from each Registrant's 2006 audited Balance Sheet.  The financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes contained in each Registrant's 2006 Form 10-K and Form 8-K dated June 21, 2007 for PPL and PPL Energy Supply.  The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2007, or other future periods, because results for interim periods can be disproportionately influenced by various factors and developments and seasonal variations.

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

The classification of certain amounts in the June 30, 2006 financial statements has been changed to conform to the presentation in the June 30, 2007 financial statements.  PPL has announced plans to sell its Latin American businesses and the transport operations of its domestic telecommunications subsidiary.  On the Statements of Income, the operating results of the Latin American businesses for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, are classified as "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations."  At June 30, 2007, the assets, liabilities and minority interest related to the yet to be completed divestitures are reflected in the Balance Sheet as "Assets held for sale" and "Liabilities held for sale and related minority interest."  See Note 8 for additional information.

2.  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The following accounting policy disclosures represent updates to the "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" Note in each Registrant's 2006 Form 10-K.

Depreciation (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

PPL and its subsidiaries periodically review the useful lives of their long-lived assets.  In 2007, WPD reviewed the useful lives of its distribution network assets.  Based on this review, effective April 1, 2007, the weighted average useful lives were extended to 54 years from 40 years.  The effect of this change in useful lives for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, was to decrease depreciation expense by $4 million, or $3 million after tax ($0.01 per share for PPL).

Income Taxes (PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

Prior to January 1, 2007, and in accordance with SFAS 5 "Accounting for Contingencies," PPL and its subsidiaries evaluated uncertain tax positions and accrued charges for probable exposures based on management's best estimate of the amount of benefit that should be recognized in the financial statements.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109."  In May 2007, the FASB amended this guidance by issuing FSP FIN 48-1, "Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48."  PPL and its subsidiaries adopted FIN 48, as amended, effective January 1, 2007.  The adoption resulted in the recognition of a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings for that fiscal year.  Effective with the adoption, uncertain tax positions are no longer considered to be contingencies assessed in accordance with SFAS 5.  FIN 48 requires an entity to evaluate its tax positions following a two-step process.  The first step requires an entity to determine whether, based on the technical merits supporting a particular tax position, it is more likely than not (greater than a 50 percent chance) that the tax position will be sustained.  This determination assumes that the relevant taxing authority will examine the tax position and is aware of all the relevant facts surrounding the tax position.  The second step requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the benefit of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition criterion.  The measurement of the benefit equals the largest amount of benefit that has a likelihood of realization, upon settlement, that exceeds 50 percent.  If the more-likely-than-not threshold is not met, it is inappropriate to recognize any tax benefits associated with the tax position.  See Note 5 for the impact of adopting FIN 48 as well as the required disclosures.

New Accounting Standards (PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

See Note 17 for a discussion of new accounting standards recently adopted or pending adoption.

3.  
Segment and Related Information

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

See the "Segment and Related Information" Note in each Registrant's 2006 Form 10-K for a discussion of reportable segments.

Financial data for the segments are:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
     
PPL
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
     
Income Statement Data
                                     
Revenues from external customers
                               
 
Supply
 
$
582
   
$
549
   
$
1,035
   
$
1,077
       
 
International Delivery
   
227
     
195
     
453
     
408
       
 
Pennsylvania Delivery
   
804
     
760
     
1,763
     
1,669
       
       
1,613
     
1,504
     
3,251
     
3,154
       
Intersegment revenues
                               
 
Supply
   
422
     
395
     
903
     
841
       
 
Pennsylvania Delivery
   
38
     
39
     
75
     
80
       
                                       
Net Income
                                     
 
Supply (a)
   
132
     
74
     
249
     
217
       
 
International Delivery (b)
   
183
     
79
     
211
     
160
       
 
Pennsylvania Delivery
   
30
     
28
     
88
     
84
       
     
$
345
   
$
181
   
$
548
   
$
461
       

   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
Balance Sheet Data
               
Total assets
               
 
Supply
 
$
8,617
   
$
8,039
 
 
International Delivery
   
6,059
     
6,208
 
 
Pennsylvania Delivery
   
5,330
     
5,500
 
   
$
20,006
   
$
19,747
 

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
PPL Energy Supply
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Income Statement Data
                               
Revenues from external customers
                         
 
Supply
 
$
1,004
   
$
934
   
$
1,936
   
$
1,900
 
 
International Delivery
   
227
     
195
     
453
     
408
 
       
1,231
     
1,129
     
2,389
     
2,308
 
Net Income
                               
 
Supply (a)
   
137
     
79
     
256
     
228
 
 
International Delivery (b)
   
183
     
79
     
211
     
160
 
   
$
320
   
$
158
   
$
467
   
$
388
 

   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
Balance Sheet Data
               
Total assets
               
 
Supply
 
$
9,109
   
$
8,447
 
 
International Delivery
   
6,059
     
6,208
 
   
$
15,168
   
$
14,655
 

(a)
 
2006 includes the results of discontinued operations of the Griffith plant.  See Note 8 for additional information.
(b)
 
2007 and 2006 include the results of discontinued operations of the Latin American businesses.  See Note 8 for additional information.

4.  
Earnings Per Share

(PPL)

Basic EPS is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted EPS is calculated using the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding that are increased for additional shares that would be outstanding if potentially dilutive securities were converted to common stock.  Potentially dilutive securities consist of:

·
stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units granted under the incentive compensation plans;
·
stock units representing common stock granted under the directors compensation programs; and
·
convertible senior notes.

The basic and diluted EPS calculations, and the reconciliation of the shares (in thousands) used in the calculations, are:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Income (Numerator)
                               
Income from continuing operations
 
$
244
   
$
190
   
$
472
   
$
461
 
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations (net of income taxes)
   
101
     
(9
)
   
76
         
Net Income
 
$
345
   
$
181
   
$
548
   
$
461
 
                                 
Shares (Denominator)
                               
Shares for Basic EPS
   
385,300
     
380,141
     
385,053
     
379,981
 
Add incremental shares:
                               
Convertible Senior Notes
   
1,796
     
2,735
     
1,575
     
2,857
 
Stock options and other share-based awards
   
3,013
     
2,714
     
3,017
     
2,751
 
Shares for Diluted EPS
   
390,109
     
385,590
     
389,645
     
385,589
 
                                 
Basic EPS
                               
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.63
   
$
0.50
   
$
1.22
   
$
1.21
 
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations (net of income taxes)
   
0.26
     
(0.02
)
   
0.20
         
Net Income
 
$
0.89
   
$
0.48
   
$
1.42
   
$
1.21
 
                                 
Diluted EPS
                               
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.62
   
$
0.49
   
$
1.21
   
$
1.19
 
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations (net of income taxes)
   
0.26
     
(0.02
)
   
0.20
         
Net Income
 
$
0.88
   
$
0.47
   
$
1.41
   
$
1.19
 

During the six months ended June 30, 2006, 668,000 stock options to purchase PPL common shares were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the effect would have been antidilutive.

If converted, PPL Energy Supply's 2.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 require cash settlement of the principal amount and permit settlement of any conversion premium in cash or PPL common stock.  Based upon the current conversion rate of 40.2212 shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes (or $24.8625 per share), the Convertible Senior Notes have a dilutive impact when the average market price of PPL common stock equals or exceeds $24.87.

See Note 7 for discussion of attainment of the market price trigger related to the Convertible Senior Notes in 2007.

As of June 30, 2007, $93 million of Convertible Senior Notes remain outstanding.  The maximum number of shares of PPL common stock that could potentially be issued to settle the conversion premium, based upon the current conversion rate, is 3,768,002 shares.  Based on PPL's common stock price at June 30, 2007, the conversion premium equated to 1,765,823 shares, or $83 million.

See Note 7 for discussion of a common stock repurchase program initiated during the second quarter of 2007.

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, PPL issued 1,418,683 shares of common stock related to the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units under its stock-based compensation plans.

5.  
Income Taxes

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

Reconciliations of effective income tax rates are:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
PPL
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Reconciliation of
Income Tax Expense
                               
Federal income tax on Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, Minority Interest and Dividends on Preferred Securities of a Subsidiary at statutory tax rate - 35%
 
$
98
   
$
97
   
$
206
   
$
225
 
Increase (decrease) due to:
                               
State income taxes (b)
   
6
     
3
     
12
     
12
 
Amortization of investment tax credit
   
(2
)
   
(2
)
   
(5
)
   
(5
)
Difference related to income recognition of foreign affiliates (net of foreign income taxes)
   
(8
)
   
(16
)
   
(17
)
   
(15
)
Transfer of WPD tax items (a)
                           
(20
)
Stranded cost securitization (b)
   
(2
)
   
(2
)
   
(3
)
   
(3
)
Federal income tax credits
   
(26
)
   
2
     
(52
)
   
(14
)
Change in federal tax reserves (b)
   
(32
)
   
1
     
(30
)
   
(3
)
Other
   
(1
)
   
(3
)
   
(4
)
   
(2
)
     
(65
)
   
(17
)
   
(99
)
   
(50
)
Total income tax expense
 
$
33
   
$
80
   
$
107
   
$
175
 
Effective income tax rate
   
11.7%
     
29.1%
     
18.2%
     
27.3%
 

(a)
 
In January 2006, WPD, Hyder's liquidator and a former Hyder affiliate signed an agreement to transfer to the affiliate a future tax liability from WPD and certain surplus tax losses from Hyder.  Inland Revenue, the U.K. taxing authority, subsequently confirmed this agreement.  This transfer resulted in a net reduction of income tax expense of $20 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006, and a decrease to goodwill of $12 million from the resolution of a pre-acquisition tax contingency pursuant to EITF Issue 93-7, "Uncertainties Related to Income Taxes in a Purchase Business Combination."
     
(b)
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2007, changes in PPL's state and federal income tax reserves consisted of a $32 million benefit reflected in "Change in federal tax reserves" and a $2 million net state and federal benefit reflected in "Stranded cost securitization."
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2006, changes in PPL's state and federal income tax reserves consisted of a $1 million expense reflected in "Change in federal tax reserves" and a $1 million state expense reflected in "State income taxes," offset by a $2 million net state and federal benefit reflected in "Stranded cost securitization."
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, changes in PPL's state and federal income tax reserves consisted of a $30 million benefit reflected in "Change in federal tax reserves" and a $3 million net state and federal benefit reflected in "Stranded cost securitization."
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2006, changes in PPL's state and federal income tax reserves consisted of a $3 million benefit reflected in "Change in federal tax reserves" and a $3 million net state and federal benefit reflected in "Stranded cost securitization," offset by a $6 million state expense reflected in "State income taxes."
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
PPL Energy Supply
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Reconciliation of
Income Tax Expense
                               
Federal income tax on Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest at statutory tax rate - 35%
 
$
85
   
$
82
   
$
161
   
$
184
 
Increase (decrease) due to:
                               
State income taxes (b)
   
7
     
4
     
11
     
12
 
Amortization of investment tax credit
   
(2
)
   
(2
)
   
(4
)
   
(4
)
Difference related to income recognition of foreign affiliates (net of foreign income taxes)
   
(8
)
   
(16
)
   
(17
)
   
(15
)
Transfer of WPD tax items (a)
                           
(20
)
Federal income tax credits
   
(25
)
   
2
     
(51
)
   
(14
)
Change in federal tax reserves (b)
   
(31
)
   
1
     
(29
)
   
(3
)
Other
   
(3
)
   
(2
)
   
(4
)
   
(2
)
     
(62
)
   
(13
)
   
(94
)
   
(46
)
Total income tax expense
 
$
23
   
$
69
   
$
67
   
$
138
 
Effective income tax rate
   
9.5%
     
29.1%
     
14.6%
     
26.2%
 

(a)
 
In January 2006, WPD, Hyder's liquidator and a former Hyder affiliate signed an agreement to transfer to the affiliate a future tax liability from WPD and certain surplus tax losses from Hyder.  Inland Revenue, the U.K. taxing authority, subsequently confirmed this agreement.  This transfer resulted in a net reduction of income tax expense of $20 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006, and a decrease to goodwill of $12 million from the resolution of a pre-acquisition tax contingency pursuant to EITF Issue 93-7, "Uncertainties Related to Income Taxes in a Purchase Business Combination."
     
(b)
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2007, changes in PPL Energy Supply's federal and state income tax reserves consisted of a $31 million benefit in "Change in federal tax reserves," offset by an insignificant state amount in "State income taxes."
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2006, changes in PPL Energy Supply's federal and state income tax reserves consisted of a $1 million expense in "Change in federal tax reserves" and an insignificant state amount in "State income taxes."
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, changes in PPL Energy Supply's federal and state income tax reserves consisted of a $29 million benefit in "Change in federal tax reserves," offset by an insignificant state amount in "State income taxes."
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2006, changes in PPL Energy Supply's federal and state income tax reserves consisted of a $3 million benefit reflected in "Change in federal tax reserves," and is more than offset by a $5 million state tax expense reflected in "State income taxes."

In July 2007, the U.K.'s Finance Act 2007, which includes amendments to existing tax law, was enacted.  The most significant change to the tax law was a reduction in the U.K.'s statutory income tax rate.  Effective April 1, 2008, the statutory income tax rate will be reduced from 30% to 28%.  As a result, PPL Energy Supply anticipates recognizing a one-time deferred tax benefit during the third quarter of 2007 in the range of $50 to $60 million.

(PPL Electric)

Reconciliations of effective income tax rates are:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
PPL Electric
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Reconciliation of
Income Tax Expense
                               
Federal income tax on Income Before Income Taxes at statutory tax rate - 35%
 
$
18
   
$
18
   
$
48
   
$
46
 
Increase (decrease) due to:
                               
State income taxes
   
1
     
(1
)
   
4
     
1
 
Amortization of investment tax credit
                   
(1
)
   
(1
)
Stranded cost securitization
   
(2
)
   
(2
)
   
(3
)
   
(3
)
Change in federal tax reserves
   
(1
)
   
1
     
(1
)
   
1
 
Other
                   
(1
)
   
1
 
     
(2
)
   
(2
)
   
(2
)
   
(1
)
Total income tax expense
 
$
16
   
$
16
   
$
46
   
$
45
 
Effective income tax rate
   
32.0%
     
32.0%
     
33.6%
     
34.4%
 

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109."  In May 2007, the FASB amended this guidance by issuing FSP FIN 48-1, "Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48."  PPL and its subsidiaries adopted FIN 48, as amended, effective January 1, 2007.  The adoption resulted in the following increases (decreases) to the Balance Sheet at January 1, 2007.

   
PPL
 
PPL Energy Supply
 
PPL Electric
                         
Current Assets - Prepayments
 
$
20
   
$
20
         
Current Liabilities - Taxes
   
(134
)
   
(107
)
 
$
(21
)
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities - Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
   
10
     
9
     
2
 
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets - Other
   
(5
)
           
(5
)
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities - Other
   
139
     
119
     
13
 
Equity - Earnings reinvested
(cumulative effect) (a)
           
(1
)
   
1
 

(a)
 
Recorded as an adjustment to the opening balances.

At January 1, 2007, the total unrecognized tax benefits and related indirect effects that if recognized would decrease the effective tax rate were:

   
PPL
 
PPL Energy Supply
 
PPL Electric
                         
Total unrecognized tax benefits
 
$
226
   
$
143
   
$
78
 
Unrecognized tax benefits associated with taxable or deductible temporary differences
   
(1
)
   
9
     
(10
)
Unrecognized tax benefits associated with business combinations
   
(19
)
   
(19
)
       
Total indirect effect of unrecognized tax benefits on other tax jurisdictions
   
(43
)
   
(12
)
   
(31
)
Total unrecognized tax benefits and related indirect effects that if recognized would decrease the effective tax rate
 
$
163
   
$
121
   
$
37
 

At June 30, 2007, the "Total unrecognized tax benefits" for PPL, PPL Energy Supply, and PPL Electric were $192 million, $114 million and $73 million.  The "Total unrecognized tax benefits and related indirect effects that if recognized would decrease the effective tax rate" for PPL, PPL Energy Supply, and PPL Electric were $133 million, $95 million and $33 million.  The decreases were primarily the result of recognizing, in the second quarter of 2007, previously unrecognized tax benefits of $29 million, $26 million and $2 million due to the lapse of applicable statutes of limitations, with respect to certain issues.
 
At January 1, 2007, it was reasonably possible that during the next twelve months the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, recorded at January 1, 2007, could decrease between $25 million and $106 million for PPL, decrease between $30 million and $91 million for PPL Energy Supply and decrease by up to $9 million for PPL Electric, as a result of subsequent recognition, derecognition and/or changes in measurement of uncertain tax positions related to the creditability of foreign taxes, the timing and utilization of foreign tax credits and the related impact on alternative minimum tax and other credits, the timing and/or valuation of certain deductions, intercompany transactions and unitary filing groups.  The events that could cause these changes are direct settlements with taxing authorities, litigation, legal or administrative guidance by relevant taxing authorities and the lapse of an applicable statute of limitation.

At June 30, 2007, PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric determined that it was reasonably possible that during the next twelve months the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease between $1 million and $80 million for PPL, decrease between $6 million and $65 million for PPL Energy Supply and decrease by up to $9 million for PPL Electric, primarily due to the lapse of applicable statutes of limitations, with respect to certain issues.

It is PPL and its subsidiaries' policy to record interest and penalties in "Income Taxes" on their Statements of Income.

At January 1, 2007, interest and penalties accrued on the Balance Sheet were:

   
PPL
 
PPL Energy Supply
 
PPL Electric
                         
Accrued interest
 
$
37
   
$
29
   
$
8
 
Accrued penalties
   
1
     
1
         
Total accrued interest and penalties
 
$
38
   
$
30
   
$
8
 

At June 30, 2007, PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric had accrued interest and penalties of $32 million, $24 million and $8 million.  The decrease in accrued interest and penalties was primarily the result of PPL and PPL Energy Supply recognizing in "Income Taxes" on the Statements of Income, in the second quarter 2007, the reversal of $8 million of previously accrued interest and penalties on previously unrecognized tax benefits related to the lapse of applicable statutes of limitations, with respect to certain issues.

PPL or its subsidiaries file tax returns in five major tax jurisdictions.  PPL Energy Supply's and PPL Electric's U.S. federal and state tax provision are calculated in accordance with an intercompany tax sharing policy with PPL which provides that their taxable income be calculated as if PPL Energy Supply and its domestic subsidiaries and PPL Electric and its subsidiaries each filed a separate consolidated tax return.  Based on this tax sharing policy, PPL Energy Supply or its subsidiaries indirectly or directly file tax returns in five major tax jurisdictions and PPL Electric or its subsidiaries indirectly or directly file tax returns in two major tax jurisdictions.  These jurisdictions, as well as the tax years that are no longer subject to examination, are as follows:

   
PPL and
PPL Energy Supply
 
PPL Electric
 
U.S. (federal)
 
1995 and prior
 
1995 and prior
 
Pennsylvania (state)
 
2000 and prior
 
2000 and prior
 
Montana (state)
 
2002 and prior
     
U.K. (foreign)
 
1999 and prior
     
Chile (foreign)
 
2002 and prior
     

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

At June 30, 2007, as a result of PPL's plan to dispose of its Latin American businesses, PPL and PPL Energy Supply classified $4 million of unrecognized tax benefits in "Liabilities held for sale and related minority interest."  (See Note 8 for additional information.)  If these unrecognized tax benefits were subsequently recognized, they would not impact PPL's and PPL Energy Supply's effective tax rate.

6.  
Comprehensive Income

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

The after-tax components of comprehensive income are:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
PPL
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Net Income
 
$
345
   
$
181
   
$
548
   
$
461
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
   
14
     
70
     
14
     
82
 
Defined benefit plans amortization:
                               
Prior service costs
   
3
             
7
         
Actuarial loss
   
10
             
20
         
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (a)
   
7
     
(4
)
   
8
     
(9
)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on qualifying derivatives
   
(118
)
   
24
     
(86
)
   
126
 
Other
   
(1
)
           
(1
)
       
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
   
(85
)
   
90
     
(38
)
   
199
 
Comprehensive Income
 
$
260
   
$
271
   
$
510
   
$
660
 
                                 
PPL Energy Supply
                               
Net Income
 
$
320
   
$
158
   
$
467
   
$
388
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
   
14
     
70
     
14
     
82
 
Defined benefit plans amortization:
                               
Prior service costs
   
3
             
6
         
Actuarial loss
   
10
             
20
         
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (a)
   
7
     
(4
)
   
8
     
(9
)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on qualifying derivatives
   
(124
)
   
14
     
(91
)
   
108
 
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
   
(90
)
   
80
     
(43
)
   
181
 
Comprehensive Income
 
$
230
   
$
238
   
$
424
   
$
569
 

(a)
 
The 2007 amounts exclude unrealized losses on investments in the nuclear decommissioning trust funds.

(PPL Electric)

PPL Electric's comprehensive income approximates net income.

7.  
Credit Arrangements and Financing Activities

Credit Arrangements

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

PPL Energy Supply maintains credit facilities in order to enhance liquidity and provide credit support, and as a backstop to its commercial paper program.

In March 2007, PPL Energy Supply extended the expiration date of its 364-day reimbursement agreement to March 2008.  Under the agreement, PPL Energy Supply can cause the bank to issue up to $200 million of letters of credit but cannot make cash borrowings.  At June 30, 2007, there was $141 million of letters of credit outstanding under this agreement.

In May 2007, PPL Energy Supply entered into a $3.4 billion Second Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, which amended its previously existing $1.9 billion credit facility and extended the term of the previously existing facility to June 2012.  Under certain conditions, PPL Energy Supply may elect to have the principal balance of the loans outstanding on the final maturity date of the facility continue as non-revolving term loans for a period of one year from that final maturity date.  Also, under certain conditions, PPL Energy Supply may request that the facility's principal amount be increased by up to $500 million.  PPL Energy Supply has the ability to cause the lenders under this facility to issue letters of credit.  At June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply had $158 million of letters of credit and no cash borrowings outstanding under this facility.

PPL Energy Supply also maintains a $300 million five-year letter of credit and revolving credit facility expiring in March 2011.  At June 30, 2007, there were no cash borrowings and $242 million of letters of credit outstanding under this facility.  PPL Energy Supply's obligations under this facility are supported by a $300 million letter of credit issued on PPL Energy Supply's behalf under a separate $300 million five-year letter of credit and reimbursement agreement, also expiring in March 2011.

PPL Energy Supply maintains a commercial paper program for up to $500 million to provide an additional financing source to fund its short-term liquidity needs, if and when necessary.  Commercial paper issuances are supported by PPL Energy Supply's $3.4 billion five-year credit facility.  PPL Energy Supply had no commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2007.

In January 2007, WPD (South West) terminated its £150 million three-year committed credit facility, which was to expire in October 2008.  This facility was replaced by a new £150 million five-year committed credit facility at WPDH Limited that expires in January 2012, with the option to extend the expiration date by a maximum of two years.  WPD (South West) currently maintains two committed credit facilities: a £100 million 364-day facility expiring in November 2007 and a £150 million five-year facility expiring in October 2009.  WPD's total committed facilities at June 30, 2007, were £400 million (approximately $792 million).  At June 30, 2007, WPD (South West) also had uncommitted credit facilities of £65 million (approximately $129 million).  At June 30, 2007, there were no cash borrowings outstanding under any of these facilities.

In May 2007, Emel arranged uncommitted credit lines in the amount of 32.4 billion Chilean pesos (approximately $62 million), with authorization to borrow up to $20 million as required for working capital needs.  As of June 30, 2007, there were 2.7 billion Chilean pesos (approximately $5 million) of cash borrowings outstanding under these facilities at an interest rate of 5.86%.

(PPL and PPL Electric)

PPL Electric maintains credit facilities in order to enhance liquidity and provide credit support, and as a backstop to its commercial paper program.

In May 2007, PPL Electric entered into a $200 million Third Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, which extended the term of its existing credit facility to May 2012.  Under certain conditions, PPL Electric may elect to have the principal balance of the loans outstanding on the final maturity date of the facility continue as non-revolving term loans for a period of one year from that final maturity date.  Also, under certain conditions, PPL Electric may request that the facility's principal amount be increased by up to $100 million.  PPL Electric has the ability to cause the lenders under this facility to issue letters of credit.  At June 30, 2007, PPL Electric had no cash borrowings and an insignificant amount of letters of credit outstanding under this facility.

PPL Electric maintains a commercial paper program for up to $200 million to provide an additional financing source to fund its short-term liquidity needs, if and when necessary.  Commercial paper issuances are supported by PPL Electric's $200 million five-year credit facility.  PPL Electric had $55 million of commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2007, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.38%.

At June 30, 2007, $143 million of accounts receivable and $141 million of unbilled revenues were pledged by a PPL Electric subsidiary under the credit agreement related to PPL Electric's and the subsidiary's participation in an asset-backed commercial paper program.  Also at this date, there was $41 million of short-term debt outstanding under the credit agreement at an interest rate of 5.3601%, all of which was being used to cash collateralize letters of credit issued on PPL Electric's behalf.  The funds used to cash collateralize the letters of credit are reported in "Restricted Cash" on the Balance Sheet.  At June 30, 2007, based on the accounts receivable and unbilled revenues pledged, an additional $109 million was available for borrowing.  PPL Electric's sale to its subsidiary of the accounts receivable and unbilled revenues is an absolute sale of the assets, and PPL Electric does not retain an interest in these assets.  However, for financial reporting purposes, the subsidiary's financial results are consolidated in PPL Electric's financial statements.  In July 2007, PPL Electric and the subsidiary extended the expiration date of the credit agreement to July 2008.  PPL Electric currently expects that it and the subsidiary will continue to renew the credit agreement on an annual basis.

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

The subsidiaries of PPL are separate legal entities.  PPL's subsidiaries are not liable for the debts of PPL.  Accordingly, creditors of PPL may not satisfy their debts from the assets of the subsidiaries absent a specific contractual undertaking by a subsidiary to pay PPL's creditors or as required by applicable law or regulation.  Similarly, absent a specific contractual undertaking or as required by applicable law or regulation, PPL is not liable for the debts of its subsidiaries.  Accordingly, creditors of PPL's subsidiaries may not satisfy their debts from the assets of PPL absent a specific contractual undertaking by PPL to pay the creditors of its subsidiaries or as required by applicable law or regulation.

Similarly, the subsidiaries of PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric are separate legal entities.  These subsidiaries are not liable for the debts of PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric.  Accordingly, creditors of PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric may not satisfy their debts from the assets of their subsidiaries absent a specific contractual undertaking by a subsidiary to pay the creditors or as required by applicable law or regulation.  In addition, absent a specific contractual undertaking or as required by applicable law or regulation, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric are not liable for the debts of their subsidiaries.  Accordingly, creditors of these subsidiaries may not satisfy their debts from the assets of PPL Energy Supply or PPL Electric absent a specific contractual undertaking by that parent to pay the creditors of its subsidiaries or as required by applicable law or regulation.

Financing Activities

(PPL)

In March 2007, PPL Capital Funding issued $500 million of 2007 Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2067 (Notes).  The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by PPL as to payment of principal, interest and premium, if any.  The Notes mature in March 2067, and are callable at par value beginning in March 2017.  Prior to such time, the Notes may be redeemed at PPL Capital Funding's option at make-whole redemption prices.  The Notes bear interest at 6.70% from the date of issuance through March 2017.  After March 2017, and continuing up to the maturity date, the Notes bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus 2.665%, reset quarterly.  PPL Capital Funding may defer interest payments on the Notes, from time to time, on one or more occasions for up to ten consecutive years.  Deferred interest payments will accumulate additional interest at a rate equal to the interest rate then applicable to the Notes.  During any period in which PPL Capital Funding defers interest payments on the Notes, subject to certain exceptions, neither PPL Capital Funding nor PPL may (i) declare or pay any cash dividend or distribution on its capital stock, (ii) redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to any of its capital stock, or (iii) make any payments on any debt or any guarantee of debt by PPL that is equal or junior in right of payment to the Notes or the related guarantee by PPL.

PPL Capital Funding received $493 million of proceeds, net of a discount and underwriting fees, from the issuance of the Notes.  Of the proceeds, $281 million were used to pay at maturity PPL Capital Funding's 8.375% Medium-Term Notes due June 2007.  The remainder of the net proceeds was used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures relating to the installation of pollution control equipment by PPL Energy Supply subsidiaries.

In connection with the issuance of the Notes, PPL and PPL Capital Funding entered into a Replacement Capital Covenant, in which PPL and PPL Capital Funding agreed for the benefit of holders of a designated series of unsecured long-term indebtedness of PPL or PPL Capital Funding ranking senior to the Notes that (i) PPL Capital Funding will not redeem or purchase the Notes, or otherwise satisfy, discharge or defease the principal amount of the Notes and (ii) neither PPL nor any of its other subsidiaries will purchase the Notes on or before March 2037, except, subject to certain limitations, to the extent that the applicable redemption or repurchase price or principal amount defeased does not exceed a specified amount of proceeds from the sale of qualifying replacement capital securities during the 180-day period prior to the date of that redemption, repurchase or defeasance.  The designated series of covered debt currently benefiting from the Replacement Capital Covenant is PPL Capital Funding's 4.33% Notes Exchange Series A Due March 2009.

In July 2007, PPL Capital Funding issued $100 million of 6.85% Senior Notes due 2047 (6.85% Notes).  The 6.85% Notes are not subject to redemption prior to July 2012.  On or after July 2012, PPL Capital Funding may, at its option, redeem the 6.85% Notes, in whole or in part, at par.  PPL Capital Funding received $97 million of proceeds, net of underwriting fees, from the issuance of the 6.85% Notes.  The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures relating to the installation of pollution control equipment by PPL Energy Supply subsidiaries.

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

The terms of PPL Energy Supply's 2.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 include a market price trigger that permits holders to convert the notes during any fiscal quarter if the closing sale price of PPL's common stock exceeds $29.83 for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter.  Holders of the Convertible Senior Notes were entitled to convert their notes at any time during the first and second quarters of 2007 and are also entitled to convert their notes at any time during the third quarter of 2007, as a result of the market price trigger being met.  When holders elect to convert the Convertible Senior Notes, PPL Energy Supply is required to settle the principal amount in cash and any conversion premium in cash or PPL common stock.  During the six months ended June 30, 2007, Convertible Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $10 million were presented for conversion.  The total conversion premium related to these conversions was $8 million, which was settled with 181,574 shares of PPL common stock, along with an insignificant amount of cash in lieu of fractional shares.  At June 30, 2007, $93 million of Convertible Senior Notes remain outstanding.

In December 2006, Elfec issued $11 million of 6.05% UFV (inflation-adjusted bolivianos) denominated bonds with serial maturities from 2012 through 2014.  Of these bonds, $5 million were issued in exchange for existing bonds with maturities in 2007 and 2008.  Cash proceeds of $6 million were used in January 2007 to refinance bonds with maturities in 2007.  These transactions were reflected in PPL's January 2007 financial statements due to the one-month lag in foreign subsidiary reporting.

In February 2007, WPD LLP redeemed all of the 8.23% Subordinated Debentures due 2027 that were held by SIUK Capital Trust I.  Upon redemption, WPD LLP paid a premium of 4.115%, or approximately $3 million, on the principal amount of $85 million of subordinated debentures.  In connection with this redemption, SIUK Capital Trust I was required to use all of the proceeds received from the repayment of the subordinated debentures to redeem all of its common and preferred securities.  WPD LLP received $3 million when its investment in SIUK Capital Trust I was liquidated.  See Note 22 of each Registrant's 2006 Form 10-K for a discussion of the trust.  The redemption of the subordinated debentures and the trust's common and preferred securities resulted in a loss of $2 million, after tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2007, which is included in "Interest Expense" for PPL and "Interest Expense with Affiliates" for PPL Energy Supply on the Statement of Income.  Payment of $29 million was also made to settle related cross-currency swaps and is included on the Statement of Cash Flows as a component of "Retirement of long-term debt."

(PPL Energy Supply)

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply distributed $463 million to its parent company, PPL Energy Funding, and received cash capital contributions of $500 million.

(PPL and PPL Electric)

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, PPL Transition Bond Company made principal payments on transition bonds of $157 million.

Common Stock Repurchase Program (PPL)

In June 2007, PPL's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase by PPL of up to $750 million of its common stock from time to time, in open market purchases, pre-arranged trading plans or privately negotiated transactions.  The specific amount and timing of repurchases will be based on a variety of factors, including potential share repurchase price, strategic investment considerations and other market and economic factors.  During the second quarter of 2007, PPL repurchased 1,675,000 shares of its common stock for $77 million which was primarily recorded as a reduction to "Capital in excess of par value" on the Balance Sheet.  Through July 31, 2007, a total of 3,559,100 shares were repurchased for $166 million.

Dividends

(PPL)

In February 2007, PPL announced an increase to its quarterly common stock dividend, effective April 1, 2007, to 30.5 cents per share (equivalent to $1.22 per annum).  Future dividends, declared at the discretion of the Board of Directors, will be dependent upon future earnings, cash flows, financial requirements and other factors.

(PPL Electric)

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, PPL Electric paid common stock dividends of $74 million to PPL.

8.  
Acquisitions, Development and Divestitures

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

PPL continuously evaluates strategic options for its business segments and from time to time, PPL and its subsidiaries are involved in negotiations with third parties regarding acquisitions and dispositions of businesses and assets, joint ventures and development projects, which may or may not result in definitive agreements.  Any such transactions may impact future financial results.

Domestic

Development

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

In January 2007, the NRC accepted for review the PPL Susquehanna request to increase the amount of electricity the plant can generate.  The total expected capacity increase is 159 MW, of which PPL Susquehanna's share would be 143 MW.  PPL Susquehanna's share of the expected capital cost of this project is $274 million.  PPL cannot predict whether or when NRC approval will be obtained.
 
In the second quarter of 2007, PPL sent a letter to the NRC indicating its intent to submit a combined construction and operating license application (COLA) for a third nuclear generating unit adjacent to the Susquehanna plant.  NRC acceptance of the COLA by December 2008 would meet the first requirement to qualify for federal production tax credits and loan guarantees as provided for under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.  Requests have also been filed with PJM for transmission feasibility and system impact studies.  PPL estimates that if it proceeds with the licensing phase it would cost approximately $90 million, most of which would be incurred by the end of 2008.  The costs do not reflect any construction expenditures, nor do they represent a commitment to build.  Although PPL currently expects to capitalize these costs and would likely only proceed into construction in a joint-venture arrangement, PPL has made no decision to proceed with development and construction of another nuclear unit and expects that such decision could take as long as four years given the lengthy approval process.
 
(PPL and PPL Electric)

In June 2007, PJM approved the construction of a new 130 mile, 500-kilovolt transmission line between the Susquehanna substation in Pennsylvania and the Roseland substation in New Jersey that has been identified as essential to long-term reliability of the mid-Atlantic electricity grid.  PJM determined that the line is needed to prevent potential overloads that could occur in the next decade on several existing transmission lines in the interconnected PJM system. It was announced by PJM that the line would be jointly built by PPL Electric, FirstEnergy Corporation of Akron, Ohio and Public Service Enterprise Group of Newark, New Jersey.  PJM also announced that construction of the line is estimated to cost $930 million, of which PPL Electric's share is estimated at approximately $326 million.  The portion of the line to be built in Pennsylvania requires PUC approval.

Anticipated Sale of Transport Operations  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

In the first quarter of 2007, PPL completed a review of strategic options for the transport operations of its domestic telecommunications subsidiary, which offers fiber optic capacity to other telecommunications companies and enterprise customers.  The operating results of this subsidiary are included in the Supply segment.  Due to a combination of significant capital requirements for the transport operations and competing capital needs in PPL's core electricity supply and delivery businesses, PPL decided to actively market these transport operations.

In the first quarter of 2007, PPL and PPL Energy Supply recorded a $31 million pre-tax ($18 million after tax) write-down in the carrying value of the transport assets to their estimated fair value.  In May 2007, PPL reached a definitive agreement to sell its transport operations.  In the second quarter of 2007, PPL and PPL Energy Supply recorded an additional write-down of $3 million pre-tax ($2 million after tax.)  The write-downs are included in "Energy-related businesses" expenses on the Statements of Income.  PPL expects to realize $50 million in net proceeds from the sale, which is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2007 following regulatory approvals.  Proceeds of the sale are expected to be used to invest in growth opportunities in PPL's core electricity supply and delivery businesses and/or for the repurchase of securities, including PPL common stock.

In accordance with SFAS 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," the assets and liabilities of these transport operations have been classified as "held for sale" on the Balance Sheet at June 30, 2007.  The transport operations did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations presentation on the Statement of Income because there are not separate and distinguishable cash flows.  The major classes of "Assets held for sale" and "Liabilities held for sale and related minority interest" on the Balance Sheet at June 30, 2007, were as follows (corresponding amounts at December 31, 2006, are also noted for comparative purposes but, have not been reclassified on the balance sheet as of that period):

   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
                 
Current assets
 
$
2
   
$
3
 
PP&E and other acquired intangibles
   
59
     
89
 
Total assets held for sale
 
$
61
   
$
92
 
                 
Current liabilities
 
$
5
   
$
6
 
Long-term debt
   
1
     
1
 
Deferred credits and other noncurrent
liabilities
   
11
     
13
 
Total liabilities held for sale
 
$
17
   
$
20
 

Anticipated Sale of Gas Operations  (PPL)

In late July 2007, PPL completed a review of strategic options for its natural gas distribution and propane businesses and announced its intention to sell these businesses, which are included in the Pennsylvania Delivery segment.

PPL is currently analyzing the accounting impact of its decision to sell these businesses and has not yet determined whether an impairment charge would be required in the third quarter of 2007.

Proceeds of the sale are expected to be used to invest in growth opportunities in PPL's core electricity supply and delivery businesses and/or for the repurchase of securities, including PPL common stock.  PPL expects the sale to be completed during the second half of 2008, following the execution of a sales agreement and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

Other  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

See Note 10 for a discussion of the impairment of PPL Energy Supply's synthetic fuel production facilities recorded in June 2006.

International (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

Sales

In 2005, WPD sold an equity investment by transferring substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the two subsidiaries that held the investment, receiving $9 million (at then-current exchange rates).  The gain was deferred until WPD's continuing involvement in the subsidiaries ceased.  In July 2006, WPD ceased involvement with one subsidiary.  At that time, PPL Global recognized a pre-tax gain of $5 million.  In December 2006, WPD ceased involvement in the other subsidiary.  In the first quarter of 2007, due to the one-month lag in foreign subsidiary reporting, PPL Global recognized the remaining pre-tax gain of $5 million.  These gains are included in "Other Income - net" on the Statements of Income.

In March 2006, PPL Global completed the sale of its minority interest in Aguaytia Energy, LLC, a combined generating and natural gas facility in Peru.  PPL Global received $15 million from the sale, and recorded a pre-tax gain of $3 million, which is included in "Other Income - net" on the Statement of Income.

Other

In February 2006, WPD received legal notification citing one of its real estate investments as an environmentally protected area, thus restricting planned development.  An impairment assessment was performed based on a third-party appraisal.  As a result, in the first quarter of 2006, PPL Global recorded an impairment charge of $8 million ($6 million after tax), which is included in "Other Income - net" on the Statement of Income.

In 2000, WPD acquired Hyder.  Subsequently, WPD sold the majority of Hyder's non-electricity delivery businesses and placed the remaining companies in liquidation.  In March 2006, WPD received $24 million in proceeds as an initial distribution related to the planned ongoing liquidation of the remaining non-electricity delivery businesses.  These proceeds were included in the second quarter 2006 financial results due to the one-month lag in foreign subsidiary reporting.  In December 2006, WPD received a further distribution of $4 million, which was included in the first quarter 2007 financial results.  In March 2007, WPD received a further distribution of $2 million, which was included in the second quarter 2007 financial results.  These distributions are included in "Other Income - net" on the Statements of Income.  The Hyder non-electricity delivery businesses are substantially liquidated.  WPD expects to receive liquidation distributions of up to approximately $3 million, the majority of which is expected to be received by the end of 2007.  WPD continues to operate the Hyder electricity delivery business.

Discontinued Operations (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

Sale of Latin American Businesses

In March 2007, PPL completed a review of strategic options for its Latin American businesses and announced its intention to sell its regulated electricity delivery businesses in Chile, El Salvador and Bolivia, which are included in the International Delivery segment.

In April 2007, PPL agreed to sell its Bolivian businesses to a group organized by local management and employees of the companies.  As a result of the decision to sell, PPL recorded a $34 million, or $22 million after tax, impairment of the Bolivian businesses in the first quarter of 2007 based on their estimated fair value.  In the second quarter of 2007, an additional pre- and after-tax impairment of $2 million was recorded primarily to offset the current period earnings.  This sale was completed in July 2007.

In May 2007, PPL completed the sale of its El Salvadoran business for $180 million in cash through a stock purchase agreement.  PPL recorded a gain of $94 million, or $89 million after tax, as a result of the sale.

The Chilean electricity delivery business is expected to be sold through an auction process, which is anticipated to be completed in 2007.
 
Proceeds of the sales are expected to be used to invest in growth opportunities in PPL's core electricity supply and delivery businesses and/or for the repurchase of securities, including PPL common stock.  In accordance with SFAS 144, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, have been classified as discontinued operations on the Statements of Income.  At June 30, 2007, the assets, liabilities and minority interest related to the yet to be completed divestitures of the Bolivian and Chilean businesses are reflected in the Balance Sheet as "held for sale."

Following are the components of "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations" on the Statements of Income related to PPL's Latin American regulated electricity delivery businesses.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Operating revenues
 
$
158
   
$
138
   
$
313
   
$
269
 
Operating expenses (a)
   
125
     
120
     
294
     
235
 
Operating income
   
33
     
18
     
19
     
34
 
Other income – net
           
3
     
3
     
4
 
Interest expense (b)
   
6
     
7
     
11
     
12
 
Income before income taxes and minority interest
   
27
     
14
     
11
     
26
 
Income tax expense (c)
   
13
     
3
     
20
     
3
 
Minority interest
   
2
     
1
     
4
     
3
 
Gain on sale of El Salvadoran business (net of tax expense of $5 million)
   
89
             
89
         
Income from Discontinued Operations
 
$
101
   
$
10
   
$
76
   
$
20
 

(a)
 
Includes the write-downs in the carrying value of the Bolivian businesses.
(b)
 
The three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, include $2 million and $4 million of interest expense allocated pursuant to EITF 87-24, "Allocation of Interest to Discontinued Operations," based on the discontinued operation's share of the net assets of PPL Energy Supply.
(c)
 
The three and six months ended June 30, 2007, include U.S. deferred tax charges of $4 million and $22 million.  As a result of PPL's decision to sell its Latin American businesses, it no longer qualifies for the permanently reinvested exception to recording deferred taxes pursuant to APB Opinion No. 23, "Accounting for Income Taxes-Special Areas."

The major classes of "Assets held for sale" and "Liabilities held for sale and related minority interest" on the Balance Sheet at June 30, 2007, were as follows (corresponding amounts at December 31, 2006, are also noted for comparative purposes, but have not been reclassified on the balance sheet as of that period):

   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
14
   
$
27
 
Accounts receivable
   
73
     
92
 
Current assets - other
   
42
     
49
 
Total Current Assets
   
129
     
168
 
PP&E
   
366
     
475
 
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets
               
Goodwill
   
140
     
148
 
Other
   
34
     
27
 
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets
   
174
     
175
 
Total assets held for sale
 
$
669
   
$
818
 
                 
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
 
$
39
   
$
55
 
Current liabilities - other
   
39
     
48
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
78
     
103
 
Long-term Debt
   
215
     
215
 
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
   
39
     
46
 
Minority Interest
   
28
     
33
 
Total liabilities held for sale and related minority interest
 
$
360
   
$
397
 

Sale of Interest in Griffith Plant

In June 2006, a subsidiary of PPL Energy Supply, which is included in the Supply segment, sold its 50% ownership interest in the 600 MW Griffith power plant located in Kingman, Arizona, for $110 million in cash, adjusted by the $5 million settlement related to steam turbine indemnifications in December 2006.  Proceeds of the sale were used to fund a portion of PPL's capital expenditure requirements.  The book value of PPL's interest in the plant was $150 million on the sale date.

Following are the components of "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations" on the Statement of Income related to the sale of PPL's interest in the Griffith plant.

   
June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
                 
Operating revenues
 
$
3
   
$
5
 
Operating expenses
   
7
     
10
 
Operating loss before income taxes
   
(4
)
   
(5
)
Income tax benefit
   
2
     
2
 
Loss from operations
   
(2
)
   
(3
)
Loss on sale of interest (net of tax benefit of $16 million)
   
(24
)
   
(24
)
Acceleration of net unrealized gains on derivatives associated with the plant (net of tax expense of $4 million)
   
7
     
7
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations
 
$
(19
)
 
$
(20
)

See "Guarantees and Other Assurances" in Note 10 for more information on PPL Energy Supply's indemnifications related to the sale.

9.  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs were:
   
Pension Benefits
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
   
Domestic
 
International
 
Domestic
 
International
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
PPL
                                                               
Service cost
 
$
16
   
$
16
   
$
6
   
$
5
   
$
32
   
$
31
   
$
12
   
$
10
 
Interest cost
   
33
     
30
     
42
     
35
     
66
     
62
     
84
     
69
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(44
)
   
(41
)
   
(56
)
   
(49
)
   
(88
)
   
(82
)
   
(112
)
   
(97
)
Amortization of:
                                                               
Transition obligation
   
(1
)
   
(1
)
                   
(2
)
   
(2
)
               
Prior service cost
   
4
     
4
     
1
     
1
     
9
     
7
     
2
     
2
 
Actuarial loss
   
1
     
1
     
14
     
13
     
1
     
2
     
27
     
24
 
Net periodic pension costs prior to settlement charge
   
9
     
9
     
7
     
5
     
18
     
18
     
13
     
8
 
Settlement charge
   
3
                             
3
                         
Net periodic pension costs
 
$
12
   
$
9
   
$
7
   
$
5
   
$
21
   
$
18
   
$
13
   
$
8
 
                                                                 
PPL Energy Supply
                                                               
Service cost
 
$
1
   
$
1
   
$
5
   
$
5
   
$
2
   
$
2
   
$
11
   
$
10
 
Interest cost
   
2
     
1
     
42
     
35
     
3
     
3
     
84
     
69
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(2
)
   
(1
)
   
(56
)
   
(49
)
   
(4
)
   
(4
)
   
(112
)
   
(97
)
Amortization of:
                                                               
Prior service cost
                   
2
     
1
                     
3
     
2
 
Actuarial loss
                   
14
     
13
                     
27
     
24
 
Net periodic pension costs
 
$
1
   
$
1
   
$
7
   
$
5
   
$
1
   
$
1
   
$
13
   
$
8
 


   
Other Postretirement Benefits
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
PPL
                               
Service cost
 
$
2
   
$
2
   
$
4
   
$
4
 
Interest cost
   
7
     
7
     
15
     
14
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(5
)
   
(5
)
   
(10
)
   
(10
)
Amortization of:
                               
Transition obligation
   
2
     
2
     
4
     
4
 
Prior service cost
   
3
     
2
     
5
     
3
 
Actuarial loss
   
1
     
2
     
3
     
5
 
Net other postretirement benefits cost
 
$
10
   
$
10
   
$
21
   
$
20
 

10.  
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Energy Purchases, Energy Sales and Other Commitments

Energy Purchase Commitments

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

PPL and PPL Energy Supply enter into long-term purchase contracts to supply the fuel requirements for generation facilities.  These contracts include commitments to purchase coal, emission allowances, natural gas, oil and nuclear fuel and extend for terms through 2019.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply also enter into long-term contracts for the storage and transportation of natural gas which extend through 2014 and 2032.  Additionally, PPL and PPL Energy Supply have entered into long-term contracts to purchase power that extend for terms through 2017, excluding long-term power purchase agreements for full output of two windfarms.  These windfarm contracts extend for terms through 2027.

In March 2007, PPL Montana entered into a long-term coal purchase and supply agreement, which commences in 2010, for Colstrip Units 1 and 2.  The contract is expected to extend through 2019.

(PPL and PPL Electric)

In July 2007, PPL Electric conducted the first of six competitive solicitations to purchase electricity generation supply in 2010, after its existing PLR contract expires, for customers who do not choose a competitive supplier.  Competitive bids were solicited for 850 MW of generation supply, or one-sixth of PPL Electric's expected supply requirements for these customers in 2010.  PPL EnergyPlus was one of the successful bidders for 671 MW, with unrelated parties providing the remaining solicited generation supply.  For this solicitation, the average generation supply price for 2010, including Pennsylvania gross receipts tax, is $96.30 per MWh for residential customers and $99.46 per MWh for small commercial and industrial customers.  See Note 11 for additional information on the existing PLR contracts and the 2010 Supply Master Agreement with PPL EnergyPlus.

Energy Sales Commitments

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

In connection with its marketing activities or associated with certain of its power plants, PPL Energy Supply enters into long-term power sales contracts that extend for terms through 2017.  All long-term contracts were executed at prices that approximated market, including estimated profit margins, at the time of execution.

In 2007, PPL Energy Supply has entered into full requirements and retail contracts with various counterparties.  These contracts commence in mid-2007, extending through 2012.

Under these contracts, if PPL Energy Supply's credit rating falls below investment grade or PPL Energy Supply's contract exposure exceeds the established credit limit for the contract, then the counterparty has the right to request collateral from PPL Energy Supply.  At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, an insignificant amount of collateral was posted under these contracts.

(PPL Energy Supply)

See Note 11 for information on the power supply agreements under which PPL EnergyPlus has entered into full requirements contracts with PPL Electric energy and capacity to fulfill PPL Electric's PLR obligation through 2010.

PPL Montana Hydroelectric License Commitments (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

PPL Montana has 11 hydroelectric facilities and one storage reservoir licensed by the FERC pursuant to the Federal Power Act under long-term licenses.  Pursuant to Section 8(e) of the Federal Power Act, the FERC approved the transfer from Montana Power to PPL Montana of all pertinent licenses and any amendments in connection with the Montana Asset Purchase Agreement.

The Kerr Dam Project license was jointly issued by the FERC to Montana Power and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation in 1985, and required Montana Power to hold and operate the project for 30 years.  The license required Montana Power, and subsequently PPL Montana as a result of the purchase of the Kerr Dam from Montana Power, to continue to implement a plan to mitigate the impact of the Kerr Dam on fish, wildlife and the habitat.  Under this arrangement, PPL Montana has a remaining commitment to spend $18 million between 2007 and 2015, in addition to the annual rental it pays to the tribes.  Between 2015 and 2025, the tribes have the option to purchase, hold and operate the project for the remainder of the license term of 2035.

PPL Montana entered into two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with state, federal and private entities related to the issuance in 2000 of the FERC renewal license for the nine dams for the Missouri-Madison project.  The MOUs require PPL Montana to implement plans to mitigate the impact of its projects on fish, wildlife and the habitat, and to increase recreational opportunities.  The MOUs were created to maximize collaboration between the parties and enhance the possibility for matching funds from relevant federal agencies.  Under this arrangement, PPL Montana has a remaining commitment to spend $30 million between 2007 and 2040.

Settlement of Enron Receivables (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

PPL and PPL Energy Supply had significant specific reserves related to receivables from Enron Corporation (Enron), which filed for bankruptcy in 2001.  The reserves related to Enron were for claims against Enron North America and Enron Power Marketing (Enron Subsidiaries), and against Enron, which had guaranteed the Enron Subsidiaries' performance (Enron Corporation Guarantees).

In March 2006, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved agreements between Enron and PPL Energy Supply that settled the litigation between PPL Energy Supply and Enron regarding the validity and enforceability of the Enron Corporation Guarantees.  As a result of the Bankruptcy Court's approval of the settlement of the Enron Corporation Guarantees litigation and an assessment of current market price quotes for the purchase of Enron claims, PPL Energy Supply reduced the associated allowance for doubtful accounts in the first quarter of 2006 by $15 million, or $9 million after tax.

In July 2006, PPL executed an agreement to sell all of its Enron claims to an independent third party for $17 million and further reduced the associated allowance for doubtful accounts in the second quarter of 2006 by $4 million, or $2 million after tax.  PPL received the payment in July 2006.

Legal Matters

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

PPL and its subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings, claims and litigation in the ordinary course of business.  PPL and its subsidiaries cannot predict the outcome of such matters, or whether such matters may result in material liabilities.

Montana Power Shareholders' Litigation  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

In August 2001, a purported class-action lawsuit was filed by a group of shareholders of Montana Power against Montana Power, the directors of Montana Power, certain advisors and consultants of Montana Power, and PPL Montana.  The plaintiffs allege, among other things, that Montana Power was required to, and did not, obtain shareholder approval of the sale of Montana Power's generation assets to PPL Montana in 1999, and thus that sale "was null and void ab initio."  Among the remedies that the plaintiffs are seeking is the establishment of a "resulting and/or constructive trust" on both the generation assets and all profits earned by PPL Montana from the generation assets, plus interest on the amounts subject to the trust.  This lawsuit has been pending in the U.S. District Court of Montana, Butte Division, and the judge has placed this proceeding on hold pending the outcome of certain motions currently before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, the resolution of which may impact this proceeding.  The judge in this case has indicated that he plans to hold a status conference for the purpose of resuming proceedings.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Montana Hydroelectric Litigation  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

In November 2004, PPL Montana, Avista Corporation and PacifiCorp commenced an action for declaratory judgment in Montana First Judicial District Court seeking a determination that no lease payments or other compensation for their hydropower facilities' use and occupancy of streambeds in Montana can be collected by the State of Montana.  This request for declaratory judgment from the Montana state court was brought following the dismissal of the State of Montana's federal lawsuit seeking such payments or compensation in the U.S. District Court of Montana, Missoula Division, on jurisdictional grounds.  The State's federal lawsuit was founded on allegations that the bed of Montana's navigable rivers became state-owned property upon Montana's admission to statehood, and that the use of them for placement of dam structures, affiliated structures and reservoirs should, under an existing regulatory scheme, trigger lease payments for use of land underneath.  In July 2006, the Montana state court approved a stipulation by the State of Montana that it is not seeking any lease payments or other compensation from PPL Montana for the period prior to PPL Montana's acquisition of the hydropower facilities in December 1999.  The trial for this state court proceeding has been scheduled to commence in October 2007.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Regulatory Issues

California ISO and Western Markets  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

Through its subsidiaries, PPL made $18 million of sales to the California ISO during the period from October 2000 through June 2001, of which $17 million has not been paid to PPL subsidiaries.  Given the myriad of electricity supply problems presently faced by the California electric utilities and the California ISO, PPL cannot predict whether or when it will receive payment.  At June 30, 2007, PPL continues to be fully reserved for underrecoveries of payments for these sales.

Regulatory proceedings arising out of the California electricity supply situation have been filed at the FERC.  The FERC has determined that all sellers of energy into markets operated by the California ISO and the California Power Exchange, including PPL Montana, should be subject to refund liability for the period beginning October 2, 2000 through June 20, 2001, but the FERC has not yet ruled on the exact amounts that the sellers, including PPL Montana, would be required to refund.  In decisions in September 2004 and August 2006, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the FERC had the additional legal authority to order refunds for periods prior to October 2, 2000, and ordered the FERC to determine whether or not it would be appropriate to grant such additional refunds.  As part of its August 2006 decision, the Court stayed the time to petition for rehearing of the decision and its mandate to the FERC in order to allow the parties time to conduct settlement discussions.

In June 2003, the FERC took several actions as a result of a number of related investigations.  The FERC terminated proceedings to consider whether to order refunds for spot market bilateral sales made in the Pacific Northwest, including sales made by PPL Montana, during the period December 2000 through June 2001.  The FERC also commenced additional investigations relating to "gaming" and bidding practices during 2000 and 2001, but, to their knowledge, neither PPL EnergyPlus nor PPL Montana is a subject of these investigations.

Litigation arising out of the California electricity supply situation has been filed in California courts against sellers of energy to the California ISO.  The plaintiffs and intervenors in these legal proceedings allege, among other things, abuse of market power, manipulation of market prices, unfair trade practices and violations of state antitrust laws, and seek other relief, including treble damages and attorneys' fees.  While PPL's subsidiaries have not been named by the plaintiffs in these legal proceedings, one defendant in a consolidated court proceeding named PPL Montana in its cross-complaint; this defendant denied any unlawful conduct but asserted that, if it is found liable, the other generators and power marketers, including PPL Montana, caused, contributed to and/or participated in the plaintiffs' alleged losses.  In July 2006, the Court dismissed this case as the result of a settlement under which PPL Montana was not required to make any payments or provide any compensation.

In February 2004, the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) initiated a limited investigation of the Montana retail electricity market for the years 2000 and 2001, focusing on how that market was affected by transactions involving the possible manipulation of the electricity grid in the western U.S.  The investigation includes all public utilities and licensed electricity suppliers in Montana, including PPL Montana, as well as other entities that may possess relevant information.  In June 2004, the Montana Attorney General served PPL Montana and more than 20 other companies with subpoenas requesting documents, and PPL Montana has provided responsive documents to the Montana Attorney General.

While PPL and its subsidiaries believe that they have not engaged in any improper trading or marketing practices affecting the California and western markets, PPL cannot predict the outcome of the above-described investigations, lawsuits and proceedings or whether any PPL subsidiaries will be the target of any additional governmental investigations or named in other lawsuits or refund proceedings.

PJM Capacity Litigation (PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

In December 2002, PPL was served with a complaint against PPL, PPL EnergyPlus and PPL Electric filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania by a group of 14 Pennsylvania boroughs that apparently alleged, among other things, violations of the federal antitrust laws in connection with the pricing of installed capacity in the PJM daily market during the first quarter of 2001 and certain breach of contract claims.  These boroughs were wholesale customers of PPL Electric.  In April 2006, the Court dismissed all of the federal antitrust claims and all of the breach of contract claims except for one breach of contract claim by one of the boroughs.  In May 2007, the Court withdrew its April 2006 decision as to one of the federal antitrust claims, but directed additional briefing on alternative grounds for dismissal of that claim.  PPL cannot predict the outcome of this proceeding.

Each of the U.S. Department of Justice - Antitrust Division, the FERC and the Pennsylvania Attorney General conducted investigations regarding PPL's PJM capacity market transactions in early 2001 and did not find any reason to take action against PPL.

New England Investigation  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

In January 2004, PPL became aware of an investigation by the Connecticut Attorney General and the FERC's Office of Market Oversight and Investigation (OMOI) regarding allegations that natural gas-fired generators located in New England illegally sold natural gas instead of generating electricity during the week of January 12, 2004.  PPL has responded to a data request of OMOI that indicated that PPL was not under suspicion of a regulatory violation, but that OMOI was conducting an initial investigation.  PPL also has responded to data requests of ISO New England and data requests served by subpoena from the Connecticut Attorney General.  Both OMOI and ISO New England have issued preliminary reports finding no regulatory or other violations concerning these matters.  While PPL does not believe that it committed any regulatory or other violations concerning the subject matter of these investigations, PPL cannot predict the outcome of these investigations.

PJM Billing  (PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

In December 2004, Exelon Corporation, on behalf of its subsidiary, PECO Energy, Inc. (PECO), filed a complaint against PJM and PPL Electric with the FERC alleging that PJM had overcharged PECO from April 1998 through May 2003 as a result of an error by PJM in the State Estimator Model used in connection with billing all PJM customers for certain transmission, spot market energy and ancillary services charges.  Specifically, the complaint alleged that PJM mistakenly identified PPL Electric's Elroy substation transformer as belonging to PECO and that, as a consequence, during times of congestion, PECO's bills for transmission congestion from PJM erroneously reflected energy that PPL Electric took from the Elroy substation and used to serve PPL Electric's load.  The complaint requested the FERC, among other things, to direct PPL Electric to refund to PJM $39 million, plus interest of $8 million, and for PJM to refund these same amounts to PECO.

In April 2005, the FERC determined that PECO was entitled to reimbursement for the transmission congestion charges that PECO asserts PJM erroneously billed to it at the Elroy substation.  The FERC set for additional proceedings before a judge the determination of the amount of the overcharge to PECO and which PJM market participants were undercharged and therefore are responsible for reimbursement to PECO.

PPL Electric recognized an after-tax charge of $27 million in the first quarter of 2005 for a loss contingency related to this matter.  The pre-tax accrual was $47 million, with $39 million included in "Energy purchases" on the Statement of Income, and $8 million in "Interest Expense."

In September 2005, PPL Electric and Exelon Corporation filed a proposed settlement agreement regarding this matter with the FERC.  In March 2006, the FERC rejected the settlement agreement indicating that the agreement involves material issues of fact that it cannot decide without further information, and ordered the matter to be set for hearing.

Subsequently, in March 2006, PPL Electric and Exelon filed with the FERC a new proposed settlement agreement under which PPL Electric would have paid approximately $41 million over a five-year period to PJM through a new transmission charge.  Pursuant to this proposed agreement, PJM would have forwarded the amounts collected under this new charge to PECO.

In November 2006, the FERC entered an order accepting the parties' March 2006 proposed settlement agreement, upon the condition that PPL Electric agree to certain modifications.  The FERC's acceptance was conditioned upon reimbursement to PECO through a single credit to PECO's monthly PJM bill and a corresponding charge on PPL Electric's monthly PJM bill, rather than through a PJM Tariff transmission charge applicable only to PPL Electric.  The FERC ordered PPL Electric to advise the FERC within 30 days as to whether it would accept or reject the proposed modifications.

In December 2006, PPL Electric and Exelon filed with the FERC, pursuant to the November 2006 order, a modified offer of settlement (Compliance Filing).  Under the Compliance Filing, PPL Electric would make a single payment through its monthly PJM bill of $38 million, plus interest through the date of payment, and PJM would include a single credit for this amount in PECO's monthly PJM bill.  Through December 31, 2006, the estimated interest on this payment was $4 million, for a total PPL Electric payment of $42 million.

Based on the terms of the Compliance Filing and the effective date and provisions of power supply agreements between PPL Electric and PPL EnergyPlus, PPL determined that PPL Electric was responsible for the claims prior to July 1, 2000 (totaling $12 million), and that PPL EnergyPlus was responsible for the claims subsequent to that date (totaling $30 million).

Based on the Compliance Filing, PPL and PPL Electric reduced the recorded loss accrual by $5 million at December 31, 2006.  PPL Electric also recorded a receivable from PPL EnergyPlus of $30 million at December 31, 2006, for the portion of the claims allocated to PPL EnergyPlus.  As a result of the reduction of the loss accrual and the allocation to PPL EnergyPlus, PPL Electric recorded credits to expense of $35 million on the Statement of Income, including $28 million of "Energy purchases" and $7 million of "Interest Expense."

PPL Energy Supply recorded a loss accrual of $30 million at December 31, 2006, for its share of the claims, and recorded a corresponding payable to PPL Electric.  PPL EnergyPlus recorded $27 million of "Energy purchases" and $3 million of "Interest Expense" on the Statement of Income.

In March 2007, the FERC entered an order approving the Compliance Filing.  In April 2007, PPL Electric paid PJM the full settlement amount of $43 million, including additional interest of $1 million recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2007.  This proceeding is now terminated.

FERC Market-Based Rate Authority  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

In December 1998, the FERC issued an order authorizing PPL EnergyPlus to make wholesale sales of electric power and related products at market-based rates.  In that order, the FERC directed PPL EnergyPlus to file an updated market analysis within three years of the date of the order, and every three years thereafter.  The most recent market-based rate filings with the FERC were made in November 2004 by PPL EnergyPlus, PPL Electric, PPL Montana and most of PPL Generation's subsidiaries.  These filings consisted of a Western market-based rate filing for PPL Montana and an Eastern market-based rate filing for most of the other PPL subsidiaries in the PJM region.

In September 2005, the FERC issued an order conditionally approving the Eastern market-based rate filing, subject to PPL subsidiaries making a compliance filing providing further support that they cannot erect other non-transmission barriers to entry into the generation market.  The PPL subsidiaries made this compliance filing in October 2005, which the FERC accepted.

In May 2006, the FERC issued an order rejecting the claims of the various parties in the proceeding regarding PPL's Western market-based rate filing and granting PPL Montana market-based rate authority in NorthWestern's control area.  In July 2007, the FERC denied two outstanding requests for rehearing of the FERC's order.  While PPL Montana continues to believe that it does not have market power in NorthWestern's control area and that it has no obligations to make additional sales of power to NorthWestern regardless of the outcome of this proceeding, it cannot predict the outcome of these proceedings.

Currently, if a seller is granted market-based rate authority by the FERC, it may enter into power contracts during the time period for which such authority has been granted.  If the FERC determines that the market is not workably competitive or the seller possesses market power or is not charging just and reasonable rates, the FERC institutes prospective action.  Any contracts entered into pursuant to the FERC's market-based rate authority remain in effect and are generally subject to a high standard of review before the FERC can order any changes.  Recent court decisions by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit have raised issues that may make it more difficult for the FERC to continue its program of promoting wholesale electricity competition through market-based rate authority.  These court decisions permit retroactive refunds and a lower standard of review by the FERC for changing power contracts, and could have the effect of requiring the FERC to review in advance most, if not all, power contracts.  The FERC has not yet taken action in response to these recent court decisions, and the decisions have been or are expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.  At this time, PPL cannot predict the impact of these court decisions on the FERC's future market-based rate authority program or on PPL's business.

Illinois Auction Complaints  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

As a result of the Electric Service Customer Choice and Rate Relief Law of 1997, the Illinois General Assembly provided the opportunity for power suppliers to compete to supply power to Illinois electric utilities to meet the full requirements of all non-shopping Illinois electricity customers.  The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) conducted an auction for supply of up to 25,474 MW of peak load and hired an independent Auction Monitor for this purpose.  PPL EnergyPlus submitted bids in this Illinois auction process and, as a result, in September 2006 entered into three agreements with Commonwealth Edison Company to supply a portion of its full requirements service.  These agreements commenced in January 2007 and expire after 17, 29 and 41 months.  During peak hours, PPL EnergyPlus' obligation to supply Commonwealth Edison may reach 700 MW.  At the conclusion of the auction process, the Auction Monitor and the ICC Staff both concluded that the auction process was competitive.

In March 2007, the Illinois Attorney General filed a complaint at the FERC against all of the successful bidders in this auction process, including PPL EnergyPlus and fifteen other suppliers, alleging market manipulation and requesting that the FERC investigate such allegations, requesting refunds for sales at prices above just and reasonable rates and seeking revocation of the FERC market-based rate authority for certain of the suppliers.  PPL EnergyPlus is not identified in the complaint as a supplier which allegedly engaged in market manipulation or which should have its market-based rate authority revoked.

In June 2007, PPL EnergyPlus filed an answer requesting dismissal of the complaint.  In July 2007, the Illinois Attorney General asked the FERC to hold this proceeding in abeyance pending a possible settlement among the Illinois parties, stating that such a settlement, if finalized, would result in dismissal of its FERC complaint.

Subsequent to the Illinois Attorney General's complaint, two class actions were filed in Illinois State Court in Cook County against all successful bidders in the Illinois auction, including PPL EnergyPlus, alleging violations of unfair trade practices laws.  The factual allegations appear similar to those in the Attorney General's complaint.  While PPL and PPL Energy Supply do not currently believe that these matters will have a material adverse impact on the financial condition of PPL and PPL Energy Supply, they cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Wallingford Cost-Based Rates (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

In January 2003, PPL negotiated an agreement with ISO New England that would declare that four of the five units at PPL's Wallingford, Connecticut facility are "reliability must run" (RMR) units and put those units under cost-based rates.  This RMR agreement and the cost-based rates are subject to approval by the FERC.  In May 2003, the FERC denied PPL's request for approval of the RMR agreement and cost-based rates, but in August 2005, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the FERC's denial and remanded the case to the FERC for further consideration.  In April 2006, the FERC conditionally approved the RMR agreement and the cost-based rates for the four Wallingford units, effective February 1, 2003, subject to refund, hearing and settlement procedures.  The FERC ordered a hearing to determine whether the Wallingford units needed the RMR agreement, the proposed cost-based rates under the RMR agreement and the amounts to be recovered for past periods under the RMR agreement.  Any rates collected under the RMR agreement prior to the completion of the hearing and/or settlement proceedings are subject to refund pending the outcome of the proceedings.  The hearing has been held in abeyance pending the outcome of the settlement proceedings among the interested parties.

In September 2006, PPL and certain of the parties filed a written settlement with the FERC.  The settlement is unopposed and resolves all issues in the pending proceeding, including payments to PPL for the past period and going forward.  Under the terms of the settlement, PPL would receive a total of $44 million in settlement of amounts due under the RMR agreement for the period February 1, 2003 through May 31, 2006.  This amount (plus interest) would be paid to PPL in approximately equal monthly installments over a two-year period.  In addition, PPL would enter into a revised RMR Agreement effective as of June 1, 2006, under which it would be entitled to receive $2 million per month for its recovery of fixed costs while the agreement remains in effect.  PPL has deferred $20 million of payments related to the pending RMR settlement as of June 30, 2007.  In October 2006, the administrative law judge assigned to this matter certified the settlement to the FERC for its consideration as an uncontested settlement.

In March 2007, the FERC approved the settlement agreement, subject to the condition that the parties file revisions to provide that the FERC will be bound to the "just and reasonable" and not the "public interest" standard of review in its consideration of modifications to the agreement.  In compliance with the March 2007 order, PPL and the other settling parties submitted a compliance filing to the FERC in April 2007, revising the settlement offer and the RMR agreement to accept this condition.  PPL is awaiting the FERC's order on the compliance filing.

In June 2007, the RMR agreement terminated in accordance with the settlement to allow the four Wallingford RMR units to participate in ISO New England's locational forward reserve market.  The ISO New England locational forward reserve market provides revenues to peaking generation units that can quickly come on line from reserve status to meet reliability requirements.

Montana Public Service Commissioner's Litigation  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

In May 2006, one of the commissioners of the Montana PSC commenced an action in Montana First Judicial District Court against PPL Montana and the Montana PSC seeking to cause the Montana PSC to reverse its 1999 order consenting to EWG status for PPL Montana's power plants.  In 1999, the FERC had granted the plants EWG status and the authority to sell electricity produced at market-based rates, and the Montana PSC consented to this status for PPL Montana's plants under a provision of federal law.  In September 2006, the Court granted PPL Montana's and the Montana PSC's motions to dismiss this action.  The plaintiff has appealed the dismissal of the lawsuit to the Montana Supreme Court.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply continue to believe that this lawsuit is groundless and beyond the statute of limitations period, but cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

IRS Synthetic Fuels Tax Credits  (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

PPL, through its subsidiaries, has interests in two synthetic fuel production facilities: the Somerset facility located in Pennsylvania and the Tyrone facility located in Kentucky.  PPL receives tax credits pursuant to Section 29/45K of the Internal Revenue Code based on the sale of synthetic fuel from these facilities.  Section 29/45K tax credits are currently scheduled to expire at the end of 2007.

To qualify for the Section 29/45K tax credits, the synthetic fuel must meet three primary conditions: (i) there must be a significant chemical change in the coal feedstock, (ii) the product must be sold to an unaffiliated entity, and (iii) the production facility must have been placed in service before July 1, 1998.

In addition, Section 29/45K provides for the synthetic fuel tax credit to begin to phase out when the relevant annual reference price for crude oil, which is the domestic first purchase price (DFPP), falls within a designated range and to be eliminated when the DFPP exceeds the range.  The phase-out range is adjusted annually for inflation.  Currently, the DFPP is published by the IRS annually in April for the prior year and is calculated based on the annual average wellhead price per barrel for all unregulated domestic crude oil.  At December 31, 2006, PPL had estimated a phase-out of approximately 35% of the gross-tax credits in 2006.  Based on the final published DFPP reference price for 2006, the phase-out percentage for 2006 is now expected to be approximately 33%.  A final calculation of the related 2006 tax credits net of the revised phase-out will be made upon receipt of all relevant tax information.  PPL does not expect the actual net tax credits to be materially different than those estimated at December 31, 2006.

PPL currently estimates the phase-out range for 2007 to begin at about $57 per barrel (DFPP) and the tax credits to be totally eliminated at about $71 per barrel (DFPP).  PPL currently expects a phase-out of approximately 17% of the gross tax credits produced in 2007, based on its estimate of the DFPP reference price and the phase-out range applicable for 2007.  If the price of crude oil increases above current price levels in 2007, PPL's synthetic fuel tax credits for 2007 could be significantly reduced or eliminated.  PPL cannot predict or estimate with any certainty the final DFPP reference price for crude oil or the phase-out range for 2007.

The synthetic fuel produced at the Somerset and Tyrone facilities has resulted in an aggregate recognition of tax credits of an estimated $319 million for Somerset and $116 million for Tyrone as of June 30, 2007, including estimated amounts for the first half of 2007.  After considering the estimated 2007 phase-out of approximately 17%, PPL recognized $14 million and $28 million of tax credits for Somerset and $11 million and $23 million of tax credits for Tyrone for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.

PPL has economic hedge transactions for 2007 that are expected to mitigate PPL's tax credit phase-out risk due to an increase of the DFPP reference price in 2007.  The mark-to-market value of these hedges is reflected in "Energy-related businesses" revenues on the Statement of Income.  Such hedge transactions do not mitigate any ongoing operational or production risks associated with the Tyrone and Somerset facilities.

PPL performed impairment reviews of both its synthetic fuel production facilities during the second quarter of 2006.  The reviews were prompted by the temporary suspension of operations at Somerset in April 2006, the uncertainty surrounding the future operations of each of the facilities and continued observed and forecasted high crude oil prices at that time.  PPL determined that the net book value of the facilities exceeded the projected undiscounted cash flows.  Therefore, in the second quarter of 2006, PPL recorded charges totaling $10 million ($6 million after tax) to fully impair its synfuel-related assets based on an internal model and other analysis.  The impairment charges were reflected in "Energy-related businesses" expenses on the Statements of Income.  The assets of the facilities are a component of the Supply segment.

PPL also purchases synthetic fuel from unaffiliated third parties, at prices below the market price of coal, for use at its coal-fired power plants.  Fuel cost savings for the first half of 2007 were $11 million.  PPL estimates that, unless these third parties discontinue their synthetic fuel operations and sales to PPL due to the impact of projected DFPP oil prices or otherwise, its purchases from these parties will result in fuel cost savings for the remainder of 2007 of $14 million assuming full production throughout the year.

In October 2003, it was reported that the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, had begun an investigation of the synthetic fuel industry and its producers.  That investigation is ongoing.  PPL cannot predict when the investigation will be completed or the potential results of the investigation.

Energy Policy Act of 2005  (PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

In August 2005, President Bush signed into law the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (the 2005 Energy Act).  The 2005 Energy Act is comprehensive legislation that will substantially affect the regulation of energy companies.  The Act amends federal energy laws and provides the FERC with new oversight responsibilities.  Among the important changes that have been or will be implemented as a result of this legislation are:

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The Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 has been repealed.  PUHCA significantly restricted mergers and acquisitions in the electric utility sector.
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The FERC has appointed the North American Electric Reliability Council as the electric reliability organization to establish and enforce mandatory reliability standards (Reliability Standards) regarding the bulk power system, and the FERC will oversee this process and independently enforce the Reliability Standards, as further described below.
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The FERC will establish incentives for transmission companies, such as performance-based rates, recovery of the costs to comply with reliability rules and accelerated depreciation for investments in transmission infrastructure.
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The Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 1988, which provides the framework for nuclear liability protection, was extended to 2025.
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Federal support will be available for certain clean coal power initiatives, nuclear power projects and renewable energy technologies.

The implementation of the 2005 Energy Act requires proceedings at the state level and the development of regulations, some of which have not been finalized, by the FERC, the DOE and other federal agencies.  PPL cannot predict when all of these proceedings and regulations will be finalized.

Upon implementation, the Reliability Standards will have the force and effect of law, and will apply to all users of the bulk power electricity system, including electric utility companies, generators and marketers.  The FERC has indicated that it intends to vigorously enforce the Reliability Standards using, among other means, civil penalty authority.  The first group of Reliability Standards approved by the FERC became effective in June 2007.  At this time, although PPL believes it is in compliance, PPL cannot predict the impact that the Reliability Standards will have on PPL, including its capital and operating expenditures, but such compliance costs could be significant.

PPL also cannot predict with certainty the impact of the other provisions of the 2005 Energy Act and any related regulations on PPL and its subsidiaries.

Environmental Matters - Domestic

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

Due to the environmental issues discussed below or other environmental matters, PPL subsidiaries may be required to modify, replace or cease operating certain facilities to comply with statutes, regulations and actions by regulatory bodies or courts.  In this regard, PPL subsidiaries also may incur capital expenditures or operating expenses in amounts which are not now determinable, but could be significant.

Air (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

The Clean Air Act deals, in part, with acid rain, attainment of federal ambient ozone standards, particulate matter standards and toxic air emissions and visibility in the U.S. Amendments to the Clean Air Act requiring additional emission reductions are likely to continue to be brought up for consideration in the U.S. Congress.  The Clean Air Act allows states to develop more stringent regulations and in some instances, as further discussed below, Pennsylvania and Montana have chosen to do so.

Clean Air Interstate Rule

Citing its authority under the Clean Air Act, the EPA has developed new standards for ambient levels of ozone and fine particulates in the U.S.  These standards have been upheld following court challenges.  To facilitate attainment of these standards, the EPA has promulgated the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) for 28 midwestern and eastern states, including Pennsylvania, to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by about 50% by 2010 and to extend the current seasonal program for reduction in emissions of nitrogen oxides to a year-round program starting in 2009.  The CAIR requires further reductions in the CAIR region, starting in 2015, in sulfur dioxide of 30% from 2010 levels, and nitrogen oxides during the ozone season of 17%, from 2009 levels.  The CAIR allows these reductions to be achieved through cap-and-trade programs.  Pennsylvania has not challenged the CAIR, but the rule has been challenged by several states and environmental groups as not being sufficiently strict, and by industry petitioners as being too strict.  In addition, several Canadian environmental groups have petitioned the EPA under the Clean Air Act to revise the CAIR to require deeper reductions in sulfur dioxide and mercury emissions, and the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) (consisting of Pennsylvania and 11 other states and the District of Columbia) has passed a resolution calling for reductions in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides that are more stringent than those under CAIR.  However, the OTC has not taken any further action in this regard.

In order to continue meeting existing sulfur dioxide reduction requirements of the Clean Air Act, including CAIR, PPL is installing scrubbers at its Montour and Brunner Island plants.  The scrubbers for both Montour units and Unit 3 at Brunner Island are expected to be in-service during 2008 and the scrubber for Units 1 and 2 at Brunner Island is expected to be in-service during 2009.  Based on expected levels of generation and projected emission allowance prices, PPL has determined that it is more economic to install these scrubbers than to purchase significant additional emission allowances to make up the emission allowance shortfalls that would otherwise occur.  In order to meet the year-round reductions in nitrogen oxides under CAIR, PPL's current plan is to operate the SCRs at Montour Units 1 and 2 year-round, optimize emission reductions from the existing combustion controls and purchase any needed emission allowances on the open market.  PPL's current installation plan for the scrubbers and other pollution control equipment (primarily aimed at sulfur dioxide, particulate, nitrogen oxides and mercury emissions reduction) through 2011 reflects a total cost of approximately $1.5 billion.  PPL expects a 30 MW reduction in net generation capability at each of the Brunner Island and Montour plants, due to the estimated increases in station service usage during the scrubber operation.

Mercury

Also citing its authority under the Clean Air Act, the EPA has finalized Clean Air Mercury Regulations (CAMR) that affect coal-fired plants.  These regulations establish a cap-and-trade program to take effect in two phases, with a first phase to begin in January 2010, and a second phase with more stringent caps to begin in January 2018.  Under CAMR, each state is allocated a mercury emissions cap and is required to develop state implementing regulations that can follow the federal requirements or be more restrictive.  Several states, including Pennsylvania, have challenged CAMR in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit as not being sufficiently strict.  PPL cannot predict the outcome and impact of that challenge.

Pennsylvania has adopted its own, more stringent mercury rules.  Pennsylvania's rules will require that mercury controls be installed on each coal-fired generating unit; that the EPA's CAMR caps be met at each unit without the benefit of an emissions trading program; and that the second phase of CAMR be accelerated to begin in 2015.

PPL expects that it can achieve the 2010 requirements under Pennsylvania's more stringent mercury rules with only the addition of chemical injection systems.  This expectation is based on the co-benefits of mercury removal from the scrubbers expected to be in place at its Pennsylvania plants as of 2010, and the SCRs already in place at Montour.  PPL currently estimates that the capital cost of such chemical injection systems at its Pennsylvania plants will be approximately $20 million.

Because an emissions trading program is not allowed under Pennsylvania's mercury rules, adsorption/absorption technology with fabric filters may be required at most of PPL's Pennsylvania coal-fired generating units to meet Pennsylvania's second-phase caps beginning in 2015.  Based on current analysis and industry estimates, PPL estimates that if this technology were required at every one of its Pennsylvania units the aggregate capital cost of compliance would be approximately $530 million.

Montana also has finalized its own more stringent rules that would require every coal-fired generating plant in the state to achieve by 2010 reduction levels more stringent than CAMR's 2018 cap.  Because enhanced chemical injection technologies may not be sufficiently developed to meet this level of reductions by 2010, there is a risk that adsorption/absorption technology with fabric filters at both Colstrip and Corette would be required.  Based on current analysis and industry estimates, PPL estimates that its capital cost to achieve compliance at its Montana units would be approximately $140 million.

PPL expects both Pennsylvania's and Montana's mercury rules to be challenged in court.  If those rules are overturned and PPL is instead required to comply with CAMR, PPL expects that it could achieve the 2010 requirements under CAMR in both Pennsylvania and Montana with only the addition of chemical injection systems and allowance purchases.  In addition to the capital cost for the chemical injection systems in Pennsylvania noted above, PPL estimates that its share of the capital cost for such systems in Montana would be approximately $5 million.  With respect to the 2018 requirements under CAMR, PPL currently expects that it would be able to comply in Pennsylvania by installing adsorption/absorption technology with fabric filters on half of its generating capacity at a capital cost of approximately $265 million.  In Montana, PPL currently expects that it could achieve the 2018 CAMR requirements with enhanced chemical injection at modest cost.

Regional Haze and Visibility

In addition to the above rules, the Clean Air Visibility Rule was issued by the EPA on June 15, 2005, to address regional haze or regionally-impaired visibility caused by multiple sources over a wide area.  The rule defines Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements for electric generating units, including presumptive limits for sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides controls for large units.  In 2007, PPL must submit to the Pennsylvania DEP and to the EPA (Region 8) its analyses of the visibility impacts of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions from plants covered by the BART rule in each state.  In Pennsylvania, this would include Martins Creek Units 3 and 4, Brunner Island Units 2 and 3 and Montour Units 1 and 2.  In Montana, this would include Colstrip Units 1 and 2 and Corette.

The EPA has stated that the BART rule does not require states to make reductions in sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides beyond those required by CAIR, although states can establish more stringent rules.  The Pennsylvania DEP is not requiring further emission reductions in sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides.  However, PPL was required to conduct a BART analysis to address particulate matter emissions.  PPL has completed the BART analysis for the Pennsylvania plants and has submitted the analysis to the Pennsylvania DEP.  The analysis indicates that further reductions are not needed.  However, the Pennsylvania DEP has not yet acted on this report.  PPL cannot predict whether the Pennsylvania DEP will require any such additional reductions to address particulate matter emissions.  If the Pennsylvania DEP were to do so, the costs are not now determinable but could be significant.

In Montana, the EPA is administering the BART program.  PPL's analyses to date indicate that the costs of additional controls to meet the BART requirements at Colstrip and Corette should not be significant.  However, the analyses have yet to be submitted and reviewed by the EPA.  PPL anticipates submitting its analyses to the EPA in the third quarter of 2007.

In December 2003, PPL Montana, as operator of the Colstrip facility, received an Administrative Compliance Order (ACO) from the EPA pursuant to the Clean Air Act.  The ACO alleges that Units 3 and 4 of the facility have been in violation of the Clean Air Act permit at Colstrip since 1980.  The permit required Colstrip to submit for review and approval by the EPA an analysis and proposal for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides to address visibility concerns upon the occurrence of certain triggering events.  The EPA asserted that regulations it promulgated in 1980 triggered this requirement.  PPL believes that the ACO is unfounded.  A settlement in this matter has been reached by PPL and the other Colstrip owners as well as the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and EPA and was entered by the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana.  The agreement calls for installation of low nitrogen oxides emissions equipment on Colstrip Units 3 and 4, payment of a non-material penalty and financing of an energy efficient project.  PPL Montana's cost of this settlement is anticipated to be approximately $4 million.

New Source Review

In 1999, the EPA initiated enforcement actions against several utilities, asserting that older, coal-fired power plants operated by those utilities have, over the years, been modified in ways that subjected them to more stringent "New Source" requirements under the Clean Air Act.  The EPA subsequently issued notices of violation and commenced enforcement activities against other utilities.

However, in the past several years, the EPA has shifted its position on New Source Review.  In 2003, the EPA issued changes to its regulations that clarified what projects are exempt from "New Source" requirements as routine maintenance and repair.  However, these regulations were stayed and subsequently struck down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.  Furthermore, in April 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the annual emissions test under which the EPA had found emissions increases at the plants included in its enforcement initiative.  PPL is therefore continuing to operate under the "New Source" regulations as they existed prior to the EPA's 2003 clarifications.

In October 2005, the EPA proposed changing its rules on how to determine whether a project results in an emissions increase and is therefore subject to review under the "New Source" regulations.  The EPA's proposed tests are consistent with the position of energy companies and industry groups and, if adopted, would substantially reduce the uncertainties under the current regulations.  PPL cannot predict whether these proposed new tests will be adopted.  In addition to proposing these new tests, the EPA also announced in October 2005 that it will not bring new enforcement actions with respect to projects that would satisfy the proposed new tests or the EPA's 2003 clarifications referenced above.  Accordingly, PPL believes that it is unlikely that the EPA will follow up on the information requests that had been issued to PPL Montana's Corette and Colstrip plants by EPA Region VIII in 2000 and 2003, respectively, and to PPL Generation's Martins Creek plant by EPA Region III in 2002.  However, states and environmental groups also have been bringing enforcement actions alleging violations of "New Source" requirements by coal-fired plants, and PPL is unable to predict whether such state or citizens enforcement actions will be brought with respect to any of its affiliates' plants.

Opacity

The New Jersey DEP and some New Jersey residents raised environmental concerns with respect to the Martins Creek plant, particularly with respect to sulfur dioxide emissions and the opacity of the plant's plume.  These issues were raised in the context of an appeal by the New Jersey DEP of the Air Quality Plan Approval issued by the Pennsylvania DEP to PPL's Lower Mt. Bethel generating plant.  In October 2003, PPL finalized an agreement with the New Jersey DEP and the Pennsylvania DEP.  Under the agreement, PPL Martins Creek has reduced sulfur dioxide emissions from its Martins Creek power plant and will shut down the plant's two 150 MW coal-fired generating units in September 2007 and may repower them any time after shutting them down so long as it follows all applicable state and federal requirements.  Pursuant to the agreement, the New Jersey DEP withdrew its challenge to the Air Quality Plan Approval for the Lower Mt. Bethel facility.  The agreement will not result in material costs to PPL.  The agreement does not address the issues raised by the New Jersey DEP regarding the visible opacity of emissions from the oil-fired units at the Martins Creek plant.  Similar issues also are being raised by the Pennsylvania DEP.  PPL is continuing to negotiate the matter with the Pennsylvania DEP.  If it is determined that actions must be taken to address the visible opacity of these emissions, such actions could result in costs that are not now determinable, but could be significant.

Global Climate Change  (PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

In addition to the requirements related to emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and mercury noted above, there is a growing concern nationally and internationally about global climate change and the contribution of emissions of greenhouse gases, including most significantly, carbon dioxide.  This concern has led to increased interest in legislation at the federal level, actions at the state level, as well as litigation relating to greenhouse gas emissions, including a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that the EPA has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act.  Increased pressure for carbon dioxide emissions reduction also is coming from investor organizations and the international community.

On the legislative front, in June 2005, the U.S. Senate adopted a resolution declaring that mandatory reductions in greenhouse gases are needed.  Despite executive branch opposition to any mandatory requirements, several bills that would cap or tax greenhouse gases from electric utilities are being considered by Congress, and the concept of such regulation has received support from the majority leadership in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.  PPL supports a national program and has publicly supported the key concepts of the "Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007" introduced in the Senate in July 2007.

At the state level, seven northeastern states signed an MOU in 2005, agreeing to establish a cap and trade program, called the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), commencing in January 2009 for stabilization of carbon dioxide emissions, at base levels established in 2005, from electric power plants larger than 25 MW in capacity.  The MOU also provides for a 10% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from the base levels by the end of 2018.  In August 2006, a Model Rule was developed by these seven states that will form the basis for participants to adopt individual state laws and regulations for program implementation.  Three other states have subsequently joined RGGI, and several other states are considering joining.  A similar effort is under way in the western part of the country with California and several other states also having announced their intention to develop a cap-and-trade program for carbon dioxide.

Pennsylvania and Montana have not, at this time, established any mandatory programs to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.  However, government officials in each state have declared support for state action on climate change issues.  PPL has conducted an inventory of its carbon dioxide emissions and is continuing to evaluate various options for reducing, avoiding, off-setting or sequestering its carbon dioxide emissions.  If legislation or regulations are passed at the federal or state levels imposing mandatory reductions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases on generation facilities, the cost to PPL of such reductions could be significant.

Water/Waste (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

Martins Creek Fly Ash Release

In August 2005, there was a release of approximately 100 million gallons of water containing fly ash from a disposal basin at the Martins Creek plant used in connection with the operation of the two 150 MW coal-fired generating units at the plant.  This resulted in ash being deposited onto adjacent roadways and fields, and into a nearby creek and the Delaware River.  The leak was stopped, and PPL has determined that the problem was caused by a failure in the disposal basin's discharge structure.  PPL has conducted extensive clean-up and is continuing to work with the Pennsylvania DEP and other appropriate agencies and consultants to assess whether the leak caused any environmental damage.  PPL shut down the two units in September 2005 and placed the units back in service in December 2005 after completing the repairs and upgrades to the basin and obtaining the Pennsylvania DEP's approval.

The Pennsylvania DEP filed a complaint in Commonwealth Court against PPL Martins Creek and PPL Generation, alleging violations of various state laws and regulations and seeking penalties and injunctive relief.  The Delaware Riverside Conservancy and several citizens have been granted the right, without objection from PPL, to intervene in the Pennsylvania DEP's action.  PPL and the Pennsylvania DEP have reached a tentative settlement for the alleged violations.  The Intervenors have objected to this settlement.  The proposed settlement requires PPL to pay $1.5 million in penalties and reimbursement of the DEP's costs, and requires PPL to submit a report on the completed studies of possible natural resource damages.  PPL has completed the studies in conjunction with a group of natural resource trustees, along with the Delaware River Basin Commission.  PPL expects the trustees and the Delaware River Basin Commission to seek to recover their costs and/or any damages they determine were caused by the leak.  PPL submitted the assessment report to the agencies in June 2007.  Studies to date do not show damages attributable to the leak.  However, the agencies may require additional studies.

In March 2006, several citizens (including some that have intervened in the Pennsylvania DEP's lawsuit) and two businesses filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Warren County, alleging that the fly ash leak caused damage to property along a 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River and asserting that the named plaintiffs are representative of a class of citizens and businesses along the 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River.  PPL exercised its right to move this lawsuit to federal court in New Jersey.  The plaintiffs have since sought voluntary dismissal of this action without prejudice.  This request was granted by the Court, subject to the condition that the plaintiffs may not refile any class action.

During 2005, PPL Energy Supply recognized a $48 million pre-tax charge ($31 million after tax) in connection with the then-expected on-site and off-site costs relating to the remediation.  Based on its ongoing assessment of the expected remediation costs, in the first quarter of 2006 PPL Energy Supply reduced the estimate in connection with the current expected costs of the leak by $3 million, of which $2 million relates to off-site costs and the remainder to on-site costs.  In the second quarter 2006, PPL Energy Supply further reduced the estimate of off-site costs by $8 million, primarily due to an insurance claims settlement.  These reductions were included in "Other operation and maintenance" on the Statement of Income.  At June 30, 2007, management's best estimate of the probable loss associated with the Martins Creek ash basin leak remains at $37 million, of which $31 million related to off-site costs, and the balance to on-site costs.  At June 30, 2007, the remaining contingency for this remediation was $9 million.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply cannot be certain of the outcome of the action initiated by the Pennsylvania DEP, the outcome of the natural resource damage assessment, the outcome of any lawsuit brought by the citizens and businesses and the exact nature of any other regulatory or other legal actions that may be initiated against PPL, PPL Energy Supply or their subsidiaries as a result of the disposal basin leak.

Basin Seepage - Pennsylvania

Seepages have been detected at active and retired wastewater basins at various PPL plants, including the Montour, Brunner Island and Martins Creek generating facilities.  PPL has completed an assessment of some of the seepages at the Montour and Brunner Island facilities and is working with the Pennsylvania DEP to implement abatement measures for those seepages.  PPL is continuing to conduct assessments of other seepages at the Montour and Brunner Island facilities as well as seepages at the Martins Creek facility to determine the appropriate abatement actions.  PPL plans to comprehensively address issues related to wastewater basins at all of its Pennsylvania plants, as part of the process to renew the residual waste permits for these basins that expire within the next two years.  PPL has an insignificant remaining contingency to assess and/or abate seepage from certain facilities and has $5 million in the 2007 capital budget to upgrade and/or replace certain waste water facilities in response to the seepage and other facility changes.  The potential cost to address other seepages or to replace existing wastewater basins at all of PPL's Pennsylvania plants is not now determinable, but could be significant.

Basin Seepage - Montana

In May 2003, approximately 50 plaintiffs brought an action now pending at the Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Rosebud County, against PPL Montana and the other owners of the Colstrip plant alleging property damage from seepage from the freshwater and wastewater ponds at Colstrip.  In February 2007, six plaintiffs filed a separate lawsuit in the same court against the Colstrip plant owners asserting similar claims.  PPL Montana has undertaken certain groundwater investigation and remediation measures at the Colstrip plant to address groundwater contamination alleged by the plaintiffs as well as other groundwater contamination at the plant.  These measures include proceeding with extending city water to certain residents who live near the plant, some of whom are plaintiffs in the original litigation.  Beyond the original estimated reserve of $1 million recorded by PPL Montana in 2004 (of which only an insignificant amount remains at June 30, 2007) for a proposed settlement of the property damage claims raised in the original litigation, for extending city water and for a portion of the remedial investigation costs, PPL Montana may incur further costs based on its additional groundwater investigations and any related remedial measures, which costs are not now determinable, but could be significant.

Other Issues

The EPA has significantly tightened the water quality standard for arsenic.  The revised standard became effective in January 2006 and at this time applies only to drinking water.  The revised standard may result in action by individual states that could require several PPL subsidiaries to either further treat wastewater or take abatement action at their power plants, or both.  The cost of complying with any such requirements is not now determinable, but could be significant.

The EPA finalized requirements in 2004 for new or modified cooling water intake structures.  These requirements affect where generating facilities are built, establish intake design standards, and could lead to requirements for cooling towers at new and modified power plants.  Another rule that was finalized in 2004 addresses existing structures.  Six northeastern states challenged the new rules for existing structures as being inadequate.  In January 2007, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit remanded to the EPA all of the main requirements of the rule for further analysis and rulemaking.  As a result of this court action, the EPA has withdrawn the rule.  Depending on what changes the EPA makes to the rule in accordance with this decision, and/or what actions the states may take on their own, the impacts of the actions could result in stricter standards for existing structures that could impose significant costs on PPL subsidiaries.

PPL has reached a settlement with the Pennsylvania DEP concerning the thermal discharge from its Brunner Island plant into the Susquehanna River.  The settlement commits PPL to install mechanical draft cooling towers at the plant.  PPL expects construction of the cooling towers to begin by the end of 2007 and for the towers to be in service in the spring of 2010.  The expected capital cost of the installation of the towers is $125 million.

The settlement with the Pennsylvania DEP regarding the Brunner Island discharge has been incorporated into a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the plant.  PPL filed an appeal to the permit on issues other than the settlement and settlement has been achieved on these other issues.  The costs of this settlement are not material.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) has alleged that PPL's Susquehanna plant should have obtained a water withdrawal permit when it upgraded its flow meters in 2001 and 2002.  The SRBC has also alleged that Brunner Island may have violated the SRBC's consumptive use regulations by using more water than it was allowed to under SRBC regulations.  PPL is negotiating both matters with the SRBC, but does not expect resulting penalties to be material.

Superfund and Other Remediation

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

PPL Electric is a potentially responsible party at several sites listed by the EPA under the federal Superfund program, including the Columbia Gas Plant Site.  Clean-up actions have been or are being undertaken at all of these sites, the costs of which have not been significant.  However, should the EPA require significantly different or additional measures in the future, the costs of such measures are not determinable but could be significant.

In 1995, PPL Electric and PPL Generation and, in 1996, PPL Gas Utilities entered into consent orders with the Pennsylvania DEP to address a number of sites that were not being addressed under another regulatory program such as Superfund, but for which PPL Electric, PPL Generation or PPL Gas Utilities may be liable for remediation.  These agreements have now been combined into a single agreement for the companies.  The Consent Order and Agreement (COA) includes potential PCB contamination at certain PPL Electric substations and pole sites; potential contamination at a number of coal gas manufacturing facilities formerly owned or operated by PPL Electric; oil or other contamination that may exist at some of PPL Electric's former generating facilities; and potential contamination at abandoned power plant sites owned by PPL Generation.  This also includes former coal gas manufacturing facilities and potential mercury contamination from gas meters and regulators at PPL Gas Utilities' sites.

As of June 30, 2007, PPL Electric and PPL Gas Utilities have 118 sites (97 well-plugging sites and 21 sites requiring remediation as discussed above) to address under the new combined COA, and currently no PPL Generation sites are included on the COA site list.  Additional sites formerly owned or operated by PPL Electric, PPL Generation or PPL Gas Utilities are added to the COA on a case-by-case basis.

At June 30, 2007, PPL Electric and PPL Gas Utilities had accrued $3 million and $10 million, respectively, representing the estimated amounts each will have to spend for site remediation, including those sites covered by the COA noted above.  Depending on the outcome of investigations at sites where investigations have not begun or have not been completed, the costs of remediation and other liabilities could be substantial.  PPL and its subsidiaries also could incur other non-remediation costs at sites included in the consent orders or other contaminated sites, the costs of which are not now determinable, but could be significant.

The EPA is evaluating the risks associated with naphthalene, a chemical by-product of coal gas manufacturing operations.  As a result of the EPA's evaluation, individual states may establish stricter standards for water quality and soil clean-up.  This could require several PPL subsidiaries to take more extensive assessment and remedial actions at former coal gas manufacturing facilities.  The costs to PPL of complying with any such requirements are not now determinable, but could be significant.

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

Under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, subsidiaries of PPL Generation are obligated to remediate acid mine drainage at former mine sites and may be required to take additional measures to prevent potential acid mine drainage at previously capped refuse piles.  One PPL Generation subsidiary is pumping mine water at two mine sites, and treating water at one of these sites.  Another PPL Generation subsidiary has installed a passive wetlands treatment system at a third site.  At June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply had accrued a discounted liability of $31 million to cover the costs of pumping and treating groundwater at the two mine sites for 50 years and for operating and maintaining passive wetlands treatment at the third site.  PPL Energy Supply discounted this liability at a rate of 5.82%.  Expected undiscounted payments are estimated at $1 million for each of the years from 2007 through 2011, and the expected payments for the work after 2011 are $116 million.

In 1999, the Montana Supreme Court held in favor of several citizens' groups that the right to a clean and healthful environment is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Montana Constitution.  Currently pending before the Court are three cases relating to the manner in which this fundamental right may be exercised and the proper measurement of damages for environmental impacts to property.  These cases were consolidated for purposes of arguments before the Court.  The Court's ruling on this consolidated litigation could result in significantly more lawsuits under Montana's environmental laws.  The effect on PPL Montana of any such increase in legal actions is not currently determinable, but could be significant.

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

Future cleanup or remediation work at sites currently under review, or at sites not currently identified, may result in material additional operating costs for PPL subsidiaries that cannot be estimated at this time.

Gas Seepage  (PPL)

PPL Gas Utilities owns and operates the Meeker gas storage field and has a partial ownership interest in the Tioga gas storage field, both located in north-central Pennsylvania.  There continues to be an issue with natural gas observed in several drinking water wells that the Pennsylvania DEP has been working to address.  The Pennsylvania DEP has raised concerns that potential leakage of natural gas from the Tioga gas storage field could be contributing to this issue.  To help determine the cause of the natural gas in the potable water wells, the Pennsylvania DEP enlisted the services of the U.S. Geological Survey Department.  The results of the U.S. Geological Survey study were published in mid-2007 and indicate that gas in the groundwater in the area, including in certain residential wells, may be due in part to gas stored in the storage fields.  PPL Gas Utilities is currently performing a technical review of the report and continues to work with the Pennsylvania DEP and the co-owner/operator of the Tioga field to resolve the issue.  The costs to resolve this issue are not now determinable, but could be significant.

Electric and Magnetic Fields  (PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

Concerns have been expressed by some members of the public regarding potential health effects of power frequency EMFs, which are emitted by all devices carrying electricity, including electric transmission and distribution lines and substation equipment.  Government officials in the U.S. and the U.K. have reviewed this issue.  The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences concluded in 2002 that, for most health outcomes, there is no evidence of EMFs causing adverse effects.  The agency further noted that there is some epidemiological evidence of an association with childhood leukemia, but that this evidence is difficult to interpret without supporting laboratory evidence.  The U.K. National Radiological Protection Board (now part of the U.K. Health Protection Agency) concluded in 2004 that, while the research on EMFs does not provide a basis to find that EMFs cause any illness, there is a basis to consider precautionary measures beyond existing exposure guidelines.  In April 2007, the Stakeholder Group on Extremely Low Frequency EMF, set up by the U.K. Government, issued its interim assessment which describes a number of options for reducing public exposure to EMFs.  This assessment is being considered by the U.K. Government.  PPL and its subsidiaries believe the current efforts to determine whether EMFs cause adverse health effects should continue and are taking steps to reduce EMFs, where practical, in the design of new transmission and distribution facilities.  PPL and its subsidiaries are unable to predict what effect, if any, the EMF issue might have on their operations and facilities either in the U.S. or abroad, and the associated cost, or what, if any, liabilities they might incur related to the EMF issue.

Environmental Matters - International (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

U.K.

WPD's distribution businesses are subject to regulatory and statutory requirements with respect to environmental matters.  PPL believes that WPD has taken and continues to take measures to comply with the applicable laws and governmental regulations for the protection of the environment.  There are no material legal or administrative proceedings pending against WPD with respect to environmental matters.  See "Environmental Matters - Domestic - Electric and Magnetic Fields" for a discussion of EMFs.

Latin America

In March 2007, PPL announced its intention to sell its regulated electricity delivery businesses in Latin America.  PPL believes its Latin American affiliates have taken and continue to take measures to comply with the applicable laws and governmental regulations for the protection of the environment.  There are no material legal or administrative proceedings pending against PPL's affiliates in Latin America with respect to environmental matters.

Other

Nuclear Insurance (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

PPL Susquehanna is a member of certain insurance programs that provide coverage for property damage to members' nuclear generating stations.  Facilities at the Susquehanna station are insured against property damage losses up to $2.75 billion under these programs.  PPL Susquehanna is also a member of an insurance program that provides insurance coverage for the cost of replacement power during prolonged outages of nuclear units caused by certain specified conditions.  Under the property and replacement power insurance programs, PPL Susquehanna could be assessed retroactive premiums in the event of the insurers' adverse loss experience.  At June 30, 2007, this maximum assessment was about $38 million.

In the event of a nuclear incident at the Susquehanna station, PPL Susquehanna's public liability for claims resulting from such an incident would be limited to about $10.8 billion under provisions of The Price-Anderson Act Amendments under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.  PPL Susquehanna is protected against this liability by a combination of commercial insurance and an industry assessment program.  In the event of a nuclear incident at any of the reactors covered by The Price-Anderson Act Amendments under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, PPL Susquehanna could be assessed up to $201 million per incident, payable at $30 million per year.

Guarantees and Other Assurances

(PPL)

PPL fully and unconditionally guarantees all of the debt securities of PPL Capital Funding.

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

The table below provides an update to those guarantees that are within the scope of FIN 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, an Interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57, and 107 and Rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34," and are specifically disclosed in Note 15 to the Financial Statements contained in each Registrant's 2006 Form 10-K.

     
Recorded Liability at
 
Exposure at
   
     
June 30, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
 
June 30, 2007 (a)
 
Expiration Date
PPL Energy Supply (b)
                         
WPD LLP guarantee of obligations under SIUK Capital Trust I preferred securities (c)
                         
Letters of credit issued on behalf of affiliates
             
$
8
(d)
 
2008
 
Support agreements to guarantee partnerships' obligations for the sale of coal
               
3
   
2007
 
Retroactive premiums under nuclear insurance programs
               
38
       
Nuclear claims under The Price-Anderson Act Amendments under The Energy Policy Act of 2005
               
201
(e)
     
Contingent purchase price payments to former owners of synfuel projects
               
6
(g)
 
2007
 
Indemnifications for entities in liquidation and sales of assets
       
$
1
   
316
(h)
 
2008 to 2012
 
Assignment of Enron claims
               
7
(i)
   
(i)
WPD guarantee of pension and other obligations of unconsolidated entities
 
$
4
   
4
   
33
(f)
 
2017
 
Tax indemnification related to unconsolidated WPD affiliates
               
10
(j)
 
2012
 
                           
PPL Electric (b)
                         
Guarantee of a portion of an unconsolidated entity's debt
               
7
(k)
 
2008
 

(a)
 
Represents the estimated maximum potential amount of future payments that could be required to be made under the guarantee.
(b)
 
Other than the exceptions noted in (d) below, all guarantees of PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric also apply to PPL on a consolidated basis.
(c)
 
These securities were redeemed during February 2007 and, as a result, the guarantee no longer exists.  See Note 7 for additional information on the redemption.
(d)
 
Represents letters of credit issued at the direction of PPL Energy Supply for the benefit of third parties for assurance against nonperformance by PPL and PPL Gas Utilities.  This is not a guarantee by PPL on a consolidated basis.
(e)
 
Amount is per incident.
(f)
 
Neither the expiration date nor the maximum amount of potential payments for certain obligations is explicitly stated in the related agreements.  Therefore, they have been estimated based on the types of obligations.
(g)
 
Actual payments are based primarily upon production levels of the synfuel projects.  See "IRS Synthetic Fuels Tax Credits" within this note for further discussion.
(h)
 
PPL Energy Supply's maximum exposure with respect to certain indemnifications and the expiration of the indemnifications cannot be estimated because, in the case of certain of the indemnification provisions, the maximum potential liability is not capped by the transaction documents and the expiration date is based on the applicable statute of limitations.  The exposure noted is only for those cases in which the agreements provide for a specific limit on the amount of the indemnification.
 
In connection with the liquidation of wholly owned subsidiaries that have been deconsolidated upon turning the entities over to the liquidators, certain affiliates of PPL Global have agreed to indemnify the liquidators, directors and/or the entities themselves for any liabilities or expenses arising during the liquidation process, including liabilities and expenses of the entities placed into liquidation.  In some cases, the indemnifications are limited to a maximum amount that is based on distributions made from the subsidiary to its parent either prior or subsequent to being placed into liquidation.  In other cases, the maximum amount of the indemnifications is not explicitly stated in the agreements.  The indemnifications generally expire two to seven years subsequent to the date of dissolution of the entities.  The exposure noted only includes those cases in which the agreements provide for a specific limit on the amount of the indemnification, and the expiration date was based on an estimate of the dissolution date of the entities.
 
PPL Energy Supply has provided indemnification to the purchaser of the Sundance facility for losses arising out of any breach of the representations, warranties and covenants under the related transaction documents and for losses arising with respect to liabilities not specifically assumed by the purchaser, including certain pre-closing environmental and tort liabilities.  The indemnification other than for pre-closing environmental and tort liabilities are triggered only if the purchaser's losses reach $1 million in the aggregate, are capped at 50% of the purchase price (or $95 million), and either expired in May 2007 or will expire pursuant to applicable statutes of limitation.  The indemnification provision for unknown environmental and tort liabilities related to periods prior to PPL Energy Supply's ownership of the real property on which the facility is located are capped at $4 million in the aggregate and survive for a maximum period of five years after the transaction closing.
 
Certain of the indemnifications provided to the purchaser of the interest of PPL Southwest Generation Holdings, LLC in the Griffith plant are triggered only if the purchaser's losses reach $750,000 in the aggregate, are capped at 35% of the purchase price (or $41 million), and survive for a period of only 18 months after the June 30, 2006, transaction closing.  For the majority of the indemnification obligations, the purchaser's existing 50% ownership of the Griffith plant prior to closing is taken into account for purposes of determining and calculating the purchaser's losses.
(i)
 
In July 2006, two subsidiaries of PPL Energy Supply assigned their Enron claims to an independent third party (claims purchaser).  In connection with the assignment, the subsidiaries agreed to repay a pro rata share of the purchase price paid by the claims purchaser, plus interest, in the event that any of the assigned claims are disallowed under certain circumstances.  The bankruptcy court overseeing the Enron bankruptcy approved the assigned claims prior to their assignment to the claims purchaser.  The subsidiaries' repayment obligations will remain in effect until the claims purchaser has received all distributions with respect to the assigned claims.
(j)
 
Two WPD unconsolidated affiliates were refinanced during 2005.  Under the terms of the refinancing, WPD has indemnified the lender against certain tax and other liabilities.  At this time, WPD believes that the likelihood of such liabilities arising is remote.
(k)
 
Reflects principal payments only.

PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric and their subsidiaries provide other miscellaneous guarantees through contracts entered into in the normal course of business.  These guarantees are primarily in the form of various indemnifications or warranties related to services or equipment and vary in duration.  The obligated amounts of these guarantees often are not explicitly stated, and the overall maximum amount of the obligation under such guarantees cannot be reasonably estimated.  Historically, PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric and their subsidiaries have not made any significant payments with respect to these types of guarantees.  As of June 30, 2007, the aggregate fair value of these indemnifications related to arrangements entered into subsequent to December 31, 2002, was insignificant.

11.  
Related Party Transactions

Affiliate Trust (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

At December 31, 2006, PPL's and PPL Energy Supply's Balance Sheets reflected $89 million of "Long-term debt with affiliate trust."  This debt represented obligations of WPD LLP under 8.23% Subordinated Debentures maturing in February 2027 that were held by SIUK Capital Trust I, a variable interest entity whose common securities were owned by WPD LLP but which was not consolidated by WPD LLP.  In February 2007, WPD LLP redeemed all of the 8.23% Subordinated Debentures that were held by SIUK Capital Trust I.  See Note 7 for further discussion of the redemption.  Interest expense on this obligation was $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006, and $2 million and $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.  The redemption resulted in a loss of $2 million being recorded during the first quarter of 2007.  This interest and loss are reflected in "Interest Expense" for PPL and "Interest Expense with Affiliates" for PPL Energy Supply on the Statement of Income.  See Note 22 in each Registrant's 2006 Form 10-K for additional information on the trust.

PLR Contracts (PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

PPL Electric has entered into power sales agreements with PPL EnergyPlus, effective July 2000 and January 2002, in which PPL EnergyPlus will supply all of PPL Electric's PLR load through December 31, 2009.  Under these contracts, PPL EnergyPlus provides electricity at the predetermined capped prices that PPL Electric is authorized to charge its PLR customers.  For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, these purchases totaled $422 million and $395 million.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, these purchases totaled $903 million and $841 million.  These purchases include nuclear decommissioning recovery and amortization of an up-front contract payment and are included in the Statements of Income as "Energy purchases from affiliate" by PPL Electric, and as "Wholesale energy marketing to affiliate" by PPL Energy Supply.

Under one of the PLR contracts, PPL Electric is required to make performance assurance deposits with PPL EnergyPlus when the market price of electricity is less than the contract price by more than its contract collateral threshold.  Conversely, PPL EnergyPlus is required to make performance assurance deposits with PPL Electric when the market price of electricity is greater than the contract price by more than its contract collateral threshold.  PPL Electric estimated that, at June 30, 2007, the market price of electricity would exceed the contract price by $2.9 billion.  Accordingly, at June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply was required to provide PPL Electric with performance assurance of $300 million, the maximum amount required under the contract.  PPL Energy Supply's deposit with PPL Electric was $300 million at both June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.  This deposit is shown on the Balance Sheets as "Collateral on PLR energy supply to/from affiliate," a current asset of PPL Energy Supply and a current liability of PPL Electric.  PPL Electric pays interest equal to the one-month LIBOR plus 0.5% on this deposit, which is included in "Interest Expense with Affiliate" on the Statements of Income.  PPL Energy Supply records the receipt of the interest as affiliated interest income, which is included in "Other Income - net" on the Statements of Income.

In 2001, PPL Electric made a $90 million up-front payment to PPL EnergyPlus in connection with the PLR contracts.  The up-front payment is being amortized by both parties over the term of the PLR contracts.  The unamortized balance of this payment, and other payments under the contract, was $29 million at June 30, 2007 and $35 million at December 31, 2006.  These current and noncurrent balances are reported on the Balance Sheets as "Prepayment on PLR energy supply from affiliate" by PPL Electric and as "Deferred revenue on PLR energy supply to affiliate" by PPL Energy Supply.

Under Pennsylvania law and PUC regulations, PPL Electric is required to buy electricity generation supply for customers who do not choose a competitive supplier.  As previously announced, PPL Electric conducted the first of six competitive solicitations for generation supply in 2010, after its existing PLR contract expires.  Competitive bids were solicited for 850 MW of generation supply, or one-sixth of PPL Electric's expected supply requirements for these customers in 2010.  An independent company, NERA Economic Consulting, managed this competitive solicitation process.  NERA compiled the results, which were then presented to the PUC on July 24, 2007.  The PUC approved the results on July 26, 2007.  Additional bids will be sought later this fall and twice each in 2008 and 2009 to secure the remainder of supply needed to serve PPL Electric's customers in 2010.

PPL EnergyPlus was one of the successful bidders in this competitive solicitation process and has entered into an agreement with PPL Electric to supply up to 671 MW of total peak load in 2010, at an average price of $91.42 per MWh.

Under the standard Supply Master Agreement for the bid solicitation process, PPL Electric requires all suppliers to post collateral once credit exposures exceed defined credit limits.  In no instance is PPL Electric required to post collateral to suppliers under these supply contracts.  PPL EnergyPlus is required to post collateral with PPL Electric when the market price of electricity to be delivered by PPL EnergyPlus exceeds the contract price for the forecasted quantity of electricity to be delivered and this market price exposure exceeds a contractual credit limit.  Based on the current credit rating of PPL Energy Supply, as guarantor, this credit limit is $35 million.

NUG Purchases (PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

PPL Electric has a reciprocal contract with PPL EnergyPlus to sell electricity purchased under contracts with NUGs.  PPL Electric purchases electricity from the NUGs at contractual rates and then sells the electricity at the same price to PPL EnergyPlus.  For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, these NUG purchases totaled $37 million and $39 million.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, these NUG purchases totaled $74 million and $78 million.  These amounts are included in the Statements of Income as "Wholesale electric to affiliate" by PPL Electric, and as "Energy purchases from affiliate" by PPL Energy Supply.

Allocations of Corporate Service Costs (PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

PPL Services provides corporate functions such as financial, legal, human resources and information services.  PPL Services bills the respective PPL subsidiaries for the cost of such services when they can be specifically identified.  The cost of these services that is not directly charged to PPL subsidiaries is allocated to certain subsidiaries based on an average of the subsidiaries' relative invested capital, operation and maintenance expenses, and number of employees.  PPL Services allocated the following amounts, which PPL management believes are reasonable, to PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric, including amounts applied to accounts that are further allocated between capital and expense.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
                           
PPL Energy Supply
 
$
55
 
$
52
 
$
114
 
$
113
 
PPL Electric
   
30
   
28
   
62
   
60
 

Divestiture of Latin American Businesses (PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

See Note 8 for details about the July 2007 sale of PPL's Bolivian businesses to a group organized by their local management and employees of the companies.

Intercompany Borrowings

(PPL Energy Supply)

PPL Energy Supply had no notes receivable from affiliates at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.  Interest earned on cash collateral and loans to affiliates, included in "Other Income - net" on the Statements of Income, was $7 million and $6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, and $12 million and $11 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.

(PPL Electric)

In August 2004, a PPL Electric subsidiary issued a $300 million demand note to an affiliate.  There was a balance of $300 million outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.  Interest is due quarterly at a rate equal to the 3-month LIBOR plus 1% in 2007 and 1.25% in 2006.  This note is shown on the Balance Sheets as "Note receivable from affiliate."  Interest earned on the note is included in "Other Income - net" on the Statements of Income, and was $4 million and $5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.  For the six months June 30, 2007 and 2006, interest earned was $9 million and $10 million.

Intercompany Derivatives (PPL Energy Supply)

PPL Energy Supply entered into a combination of average rate forwards and average rate options with PPL to sell British pounds sterling.  These hedging instruments have terms identical to average rate forwards and average rate options entered into by PPL with third parties to protect expected income denominated in British pounds sterling.  At June 30, 2007, the total notional amount of these hedging instruments was £60.1 million (approximately $117 million) and the market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL Energy Supply would pay to PPL and PPL would pay to third parties upon their termination, was $3 million and is reflected in "Price risk management liabilities" on the Balance Sheet.  No similar hedging instruments were outstanding at December 31, 2006.  Gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, on these hedging instruments are included in "Other income - net" on the Statements of Income.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply recorded net losses of $2 million and $3 million.  "Other income - net" includes a net loss of $3 million related to similar average rate forwards and average rate options for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2006.

PPL Energy Supply entered into forward contracts with PPL to sell Chilean pesos.  These hedging instruments have terms identical to forward sales contracts entered into by PPL with third parties.  At June 30, 2007, the total notional amount of these contracts was 215 billion Chilean pesos (approximately $400 million).  Of these forward sales contracts, 161 billion Chilean pesos (approximately $300 million) are to hedge the net investment in Emel, while the remaining 54 billion Chilean pesos (approximately $100 million) are to hedge a portion of the proceeds from the anticipated sale of Emel.  The aggregate market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL Energy Supply would pay to PPL and PPL would pay to third parties upon their termination, was $8 million at June 30, 2007.  Of the $8 million, $6 million is reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss and "Price risk management liabilities" on the Balance Sheet and $2 million is reflected in "Other income - net" on the Statement of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and "Price risk management liabilities" on the Balance Sheet.

PPL Energy Supply also entered into forward contracts with PPL to sell British pounds sterling.  These hedging instruments have terms identical to forward sales contracts entered into by PPL with third parties.  At June 30, 2007, the total notional amount of these contracts was £22.5 million (approximately $45 million).  These forward sales contracts are to partially hedge the net investment in WPD.  The market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL Energy Supply would pay to PPL and PPL would pay third parties upon their termination was insignificant and is reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss and "Price risk management liabilities" on the Balance Sheet.

Trademark Royalties (PPL Energy Supply)

A PPL subsidiary owns PPL trademarks and bills certain affiliates for their use.  PPL Energy Supply was allocated $9 million of this license fee for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, and $18 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.  These allocations of the license fee are primarily included in "Other operation and maintenance" on the Statements of Income.

12.  
Other Income - net

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

The breakdown of "Other Income - net" was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
PPL
                               
Other Income
                               
Hyder liquidation distribution (Note 8)
 
$
2
   
$
24
   
$
6
   
$
24
 
Interest income
   
15
     
7
     
27
     
13
 
Earnings on nuclear decommissioning trust
   
5
     
2
     
7
     
5
 
Gain on sale of investment in an unconsolidated affiliate (Note 8)
           
(1
)
           
3
 
Equity earnings
   
1
     
1
     
2
     
2
 
Gain on sale of real estate
   
1
             
6
         
Gain on transfer of international equity investment (Note 8)
                   
5
         
Miscellaneous - International
   
3
             
3
     
2
 
Miscellaneous - Domestic
           
2
     
3
     
6
 
Total
   
27
     
35
     
59
     
55
 
                                 
Other Deductions
                               
Impairment of investment in U.K. real estate (Note 8)
                           
8
 
Hedging activity
   
3
     
3
     
4
     
3
 
Charitable contributions
           
1
     
2
     
2
 
Taxes, other than income
   
1
     
1
     
1
     
1
 
Miscellaneous - International
                   
1
         
Miscellaneous - Domestic
   
1
             
3
     
3
 
Other Income - net
 
$
22
   
$
30
   
$
48
   
$
38
 
                                 
PPL Energy Supply
                               
Other Income
                               
Hyder liquidation distribution (Note 8)
 
$
2
   
$
24
   
$
6
   
$
24
 
Affiliated interest income (Note 11)
   
7
     
6
     
12
     
11
 
Interest income
   
12
     
3
     
20
     
5
 
Earnings on nuclear decommissioning trust
   
5
     
2
     
7
     
5
 
Gain on sale of investment in an unconsolidated affiliate (Note 8)
           
(1
)
           
3
 
Equity earnings
   
1
     
1
     
2
     
2
 
Gain on sale of real estate
                   
1
         
Gain on transfer of international equity investment (Note 8)
                   
5
         
Miscellaneous - International
   
3
             
3
     
2
 
Miscellaneous - Domestic
           
2
     
2
     
4
 
Total
   
30
     
37
     
58
     
56
 
                                 
Other Deductions
                               
Impairment of investment in U.K. real
estate
(Note 8)
                           
8
 
Hedging activity
   
3
     
3
     
4
     
3
 
Taxes, other than income
   
1
     
1
     
1
     
1
 
Miscellaneous - International
                   
1
         
Miscellaneous - Domestic
   
2
             
4
     
3
 
Other Income - net
 
$
24
   
$
33
   
$
48
   
$
41
 
                                 
PPL Electric
                               
Other Income
                               
Affiliated interest income (Note 11)
 
$
4
   
$
5
   
$
9
   
$
10
 
Interest income
   
2
     
2
     
5
     
5
 
Gain on real estate
                   
4
         
Miscellaneous
   
1
             
1
     
1
 
Total
   
7
     
7
     
19
     
16
 
Other Deductions
                               
Other Income - net
 
$
7
   
$
7
   
$
19
   
$
16
 

13.  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

Fair Value Hedges

PPL and PPL Energy Supply enter into financial contracts to hedge fluctuations in the market value of existing debt issuances.  These contracts range in maturity through 2046.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply also enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the exchange rates associated with firm commitments denominated in foreign currencies.  These forward contracts range in maturity through 2008.
 
PPL and PPL Energy Supply did not recognize significant gains or losses resulting from hedges of firm commitments that no longer qualified as fair value hedges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply also did not recognize any gains or losses resulting from the ineffective portion of fair value hedges in these periods.

Cash Flow Hedges

PPL and PPL Energy Supply enter into financial and physical contracts, including forwards, futures, swaps and options, to hedge the price risk associated with electric, gas, oil and other commodities.  These contracts range in maturity through 2017.  Additionally, PPL and PPL Energy Supply enter into financial interest rate swap contracts to hedge floating interest rate risk associated with both existing and anticipated debt issuances.  These interest rate swap contracts range in maturity through 2018.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply also enter into foreign currency contracts to hedge the cash flows associated with foreign currency-denominated debt, the exchange rates associated with firm commitments denominated in foreign currencies and the net investment of foreign operations.  These contracts range in maturity through 2028.

Net investment hedge activity is reported in the foreign currency translation adjustments component of other comprehensive (loss) income.  PPL's cumulative net investment hedges have resulted in after tax losses of $10 million as of June 30, 2007, and $6 million as of December 31, 2006.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, PPL and PPL Energy Supply recognized net investment hedge losses of $5 million and $4 million in other comprehensive (loss) income.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, PPL and PPL Energy Supply recognized insignificant amounts in other comprehensive (loss) income related to net investment hedge activity.

Cash flow hedges are discontinued if it is no longer probable that the original forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, an insignificant amount was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss.  Other than transactions associated with the sale of the Griffith plant, PPL and PPL Energy Supply discontinued an insignificant amount of hedges because it was probable that the anticipated forecasted transaction would not occur for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, hedge ineffectiveness associated with energy derivatives was, after tax, a loss of $2 million and a loss of $5 million.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, hedge ineffectiveness associated with energy derivatives was, after tax, an insignificant amount and a gain of $2 million.

Ineffectiveness associated with interest rate and foreign currency derivatives was insignificant for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.

At June 30, 2007, the deferred net loss, after tax, on derivative instruments included in accumulated other comprehensive loss that is expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months is $54 million for PPL and $51 million for PPL Energy Supply.  Amounts are reclassified as the energy contracts go to delivery and as interest payments are made.

This table shows the accumulated net unrealized losses on qualifying derivatives (excluding net investment hedges), after tax, which are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
PPL
                               
Beginning of period
 
$
(19
)
 
$
(144
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(246
)
Net change associated with current period hedging activities and other
   
(119
)
   
(32
)
   
(92
)
   
46
 
Net change from reclassification into earnings (a)
   
1
     
56
     
6
     
80
 
End of period
 
$
(137
)
 
$
(120
)
 
$
(137
)
 
$
(120
)
                                 
PPL Energy Supply
                               
Beginning of period
 
$
(19
)
 
$
(143
)
 
$
(52
)
 
$
(237
)
Net change associated with current period hedging activities and other
   
(124
)
   
(40
)
   
(95
)
   
31
 
Net change from reclassification into earnings (a)
           
54
     
4
     
77
 
End of period
 
$
(143
)
 
$
(129
)
 
$
(143
)
 
$
(129
)

(a)
 
The three and six months ended June 30, 2006, include $7 million after tax for the acceleration of unrealized gains associated with the Griffith plant that have been recorded as a component of "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations," on the Statements of Income.

Normal Purchase/Normal Sale Exception

PPL's and PPL Energy Supply's "normal" portfolio includes derivative contracts for full requirements energy, emission allowances, gas and capacity; these contracts range in maturity through 2026.  Due to the "normal" election permitted by SFAS 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended and interpreted, these contracts receive accrual accounting.  The net fair value of these contracts that would have been recorded on the Balance Sheets, had they not received accrual accounting treatment, was:

   
(Losses) Gains
   
June 30, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
                 
PPL
 
$
(76
)
 
$
146
 
PPL Energy Supply
   
(73
)
   
154
 

Economic Hedging Activity

PPL and PPL Energy Supply have entered into energy derivative transactions that economically hedge a specific risk, but do not qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS 133.  The unrealized gains and losses on these transactions are considered non-trading activities and are reflected on the Statements of Income in "Wholesale energy marketing" or "Energy-related businesses" revenues, or "Fuel" or "Energy purchases" expenses.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the net gain reflected in earnings from these transactions, including the amortization of premiums on options, was $19 million and $81 million.
 
The net gain was significantly impacted by PJM's implementation of its Reliability Pricing Model (RPM) that developed a long-term pricing signal for capacity resources and load serving entities obligations, effective April 1, 2007.  Prior to the RPM, PPL recorded valuation reserves for capacity contracts due to the lack of liquidity and reliable, observable prices in the marketplace.  With the implementation of the RPM and the completion of PJM capacity auctions, forward capacity prices became sufficiently observable and PPL reversed reserves of $21 million during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.

Credit Concentration

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

PPL and PPL Energy Supply enter into contracts with many entities for the purchase and sale of energy.  Many of these contracts are considered a normal part of doing business and, as such, the mark-to-market value of these contracts is not reflected in the financial statements.  However, the fair value of these contracts is considered when committing to new business from a credit perspective.

PPL and PPL Energy Supply have credit exposures to energy trading partners.  The majority of these exposures is the fair value of multi-year contracts for energy sales and purchases.  Therefore, if these counterparties fail to perform their obligations under such contracts, PPL and PPL Energy Supply would not experience an immediate financial loss but would experience lower revenues or higher costs in future years to the extent that replacement sales or purchases could not be made at the same prices as those under the defaulted contracts.

PPL and PPL Energy Supply generally have the right to request collateral from their counterparties in the event that the counterparties' credit ratings fall below investment grade or their exposure exceeds an established credit limit.  It is also the policy of PPL and PPL Energy Supply to enter into netting agreements with all of their counterparties to limit credit exposure.

At June 30, 2007, both PPL and PPL Energy Supply had a credit exposure of $585 million to energy trading partners, excluding the effects of netting arrangements. No individual counterparty accounted for more than 26% of the exposure.  Ten counterparties accounted for $404 million, or 69%, of the total exposure.  Seven of these counterparties had an investment grade credit rating from S&P and accounted for 51% of the top ten exposures.  Of the three counterparties that were not rated investment grade, one had posted collateral in the form of a letter of credit to cover its exposure and the other two were current on their obligations as per the terms and conditions of the respective contracts.  As a result of netting arrangements and forward market prices, PPL's and PPL Energy Supply's credit exposure was reduced to zero.

(PPL Electric)

PPL Electric has credit exposure to PPL Energy Supply under the long-term contract for PPL EnergyPlus to supply PPL Electric's PLR load, as described in Note 11.  This is the only credit exposure for PPL Electric that has a mark-to-market element.  No other counterparty accounts for more than 1% of PPL Electric's total credit exposure.

14.  
Restricted Cash

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

The following table details the components of restricted cash by reporting entity and by type.

   
June 30, 2007
   
PPL
 
PPL Energy Supply
 
PPL Electric
Current:
                       
Collateral for letters of credit (a)
 
$
41
           
$
41
 
Deposits for trading purposes with NYMEX broker
   
86
   
$
86
         
Counterparty collateral
   
39
     
39
         
Client deposits
   
7
                 
Miscellaneous
   
2
     
1
     
1
 
Restricted cash - current
   
175
     
126
     
42
 
                         
Noncurrent:
                       
Required deposits of WPD (b)
   
20
     
20
         
PPL Transition Bond Company Indenture reserves (c)
   
32
             
32
 
Restricted cash - noncurrent
   
52
     
20
     
32
 
Total restricted cash
 
$
227
   
$
146
   
$
74
 

   
December 31, 2006
   
PPL
 
PPL Energy Supply
 
PPL Electric
Current:
                       
Collateral for letters of credit (a)
 
$
42
           
$
42
 
Deposits for trading purposes with NYMEX broker
   
42
   
$
42
         
Counterparty collateral
   
6
     
6
         
Client deposits
   
9
                 
Miscellaneous
   
3
     
3
     
1
 
Restricted cash - current
   
102
     
51
     
43
 
                         
Noncurrent:
                       
Required deposits of WPD (b)
   
20
     
20
         
PPL Transition Bond Company Indenture reserves (c)
   
33
             
33
 
Restricted cash - noncurrent
   
53
     
20
     
33
 
Total restricted cash
 
$
155
   
$
71
   
$
76
 

(a)
 
A deposit with a financial institution of funds from the asset-backed commercial paper program to fully collateralize letters of credit.  See Note 7 for further discussion on the asset-backed commercial paper program.
(b)
 
Includes insurance reserves of $19 million at both June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
(c)
 
Credit enhancement for PPL Transition Bond Company's $2.4 billion Series 1999-1 Bonds to protect against losses or delays in scheduled payments.

15.  
Goodwill

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment were:

 
PPL Energy Supply
     
PPL
 
Supply
 
International Delivery
 
Total
 
Pennsylvania Delivery
 
Total
                                       
Balance at December 31, 2006
$
94
   
$
1,005
   
$
1,099
   
$
55
   
$
1,154
 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates
         
1
     
1
             
1
 
Reclassification (a)
         
(144
)
   
(144
)
           
(144
)
Other
         
1
     
1
             
1
 
Balance at June 30, 2007
$
94
   
$
863
   
$
957
   
$
55
   
$
1,012
 

(a)
 
This amount relates to Latin American businesses and has been transferred to "Assets held for sale" on the Balance Sheet as a result of the anticipated sale of these businesses, of which $9 million relates to the El Salvadoran business sold in May 2007.  See Note 8 for additional information.

16.  
Asset Retirement Obligations

(PPL and PPL Energy Supply)

The change in the carrying amounts of the AROs was:

AROs at December 31, 2006
 
$
336
   
Obligations incurred
   
5
   
Accretion expense
   
13
   
Obligations settled
   
(3
)
 
AROs at June 30, 2007
 
$
351
   

Changes in ARO costs and settlement dates, which affect the carrying value of various AROs, are reviewed periodically to ensure that any material changes are incorporated into the latest estimates of the obligation.

Funds in the nuclear decommissioning trust are legally restricted for purposes of settling PPL's and PPL Energy Supply's ARO related to the decommissioning of the Susquehanna station.  PPL Electric collects authorized nuclear decommissioning costs through the CTC.  These revenues are passed on to PPL EnergyPlus under the power supply agreements between PPL Electric and PPL EnergyPlus.  Similarly, these revenues are passed on to PPL Susquehanna under a power supply agreement between PPL EnergyPlus and PPL Susquehanna.  These revenues, less applicable taxes, are used to fund the nuclear plant decommissioning trust funds and can only be used for future decommissioning costs.  The aggregate fair value of the nuclear plant decommissioning trust funds was $543 million as of June 30, 2007, and $510 million as of December 31, 2006.

17.  
New Accounting Standards

(PPL, PPL Energy Supply and PPL Electric)

FIN 48

In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109."  In May 2007, the FASB amended this guidance by issuing FSP FIN 48-1, "Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48."  PPL and its subsidiaries adopted FIN 48, as amended, effective January 1, 2007.  See Note 5 for the disclosures required by FIN 48.
 
SFAS 155

In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 155, "Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140."  Among other things, SFAS 155 addresses certain accounting issues surrounding securitized financial assets and hybrid financial instruments with embedded derivatives that require bifurcation.  PPL and its subsidiaries adopted SFAS 155 effective January 1, 2007.  The adoption of SFAS 155 did not have an impact on PPL and its subsidiaries.

SFAS 157

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, "Fair Value Measurements."  SFAS 157 provides a definition of fair value as well as a framework for measuring fair value.  In addition, SFAS 157 expands the fair value measurement disclosure requirements of other accounting pronouncements to require, among other things, disclosure of the methods and assumptions used to measure fair value as well as the earnings impact of certain fair value measurement techniques.  SFAS 157 does not expand the use of fair value measurements in existing accounting pronouncements.  PPL and its subsidiaries will adopt SFAS 157 prospectively, effective January 1, 2008, except for certain items such as financial instruments that were previously measured at fair value in accordance with footnote 3 of EITF Issue No. 02-3, "Issues Involved in Accounting for Derivative Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities," which require a limited form of retrospective application.  PPL and its subsidiaries are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 157.  The potential impact of adoption is not yet determinable, but it could be material.

SFAS 159

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115."  SFAS 159 provides entities with an option to measure, upon adoption of this pronouncement and at specified election dates,
 certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, including available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, as well as other eligible items.  The fair value option (i) may be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis, with a few exceptions,
(ii) is irrevocable (unless a new election date occurs), and (iii) is applied to an entire instrument and not to only specified risks, cash flows, or portions of that instrument.  An entity shall report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.

SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between similar assets and liabilities measured using different attributes.  Upon adoption of SFAS 159, an entity may elect the fair value option for eligible items that exist at that date, and must report the effect of the first remeasurement to fair value as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings.

PPL and its subsidiaries will adopt SFAS 159 effective January 1, 2008.  PPL and its subsidiaries are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 159.  The potential impact of adoption is not yet determinable, but it could be material.


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

PPL is an energy and utility holding company with headquarters in Allentown, PA.  In PPL's 2006 Form 10-K, descriptions of its domestic and international businesses are found in "Item 1. Business - Background."  Through its subsidiaries, PPL is primarily engaged in the generation and marketing of electricity in two key markets - the northeastern and western U.S. - and in the delivery of electricity in Pennsylvania, the U.K. and Latin America.  In March 2007, PPL announced its intention to sell its regulated electricity delivery businesses in Latin America.  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for information on the status of planned sales.  PPL's reportable segments are Supply, International Delivery and Pennsylvania Delivery.  See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Overview" in PPL's 2006 Form 10-K and Form 8-K dated June 21, 2007, for an overview of PPL's strategy and the risks and the challenges that it faces in its business.  See "Forward-Looking Information," Note 10 to the Financial Statements and the rest of this Item 2 in this Form 10-Q and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and the rest of Item 7 in PPL's 2006 Form 10-K for more information concerning the material risks and uncertainties that PPL faces in its businesses and with respect to its future earnings.

The following information should be read in conjunction with PPL's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes, PPL's 2006 Form 10-K and a related  Form 8-K dated June 21, 2007.

Terms and abbreviations are explained in the glossary.  Dollars are in millions, except per share data, unless otherwise noted.

Results of Operations

The following discussion begins with a summary of PPL's earnings.  "Results of Operations" continues with a review of results by reportable segment and a description of key factors by segment that management expects may impact future earnings.  This section ends with explanations of significant changes in principal items on PPL's Statements of Income, comparing the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, with the same periods in 2006.

Earnings

Net income and the related EPS were:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Net income
 
$
345
   
$
181
   
$
548
   
$
461
 
EPS - basic
 
$
0.89
   
$
0.48
   
$
1.42
   
$
1.21
 
EPS - diluted
 
$
0.88
   
$
0.47
   
$
1.41
   
$
1.19
 

The changes in net income from period to period were, in part, attributable to several special items that management considers significant.  Details of these special items are provided within the review of each segment's results.

The period-to-period changes in significant earnings components, including domestic gross energy margins by region and significant income statement line items, are explained in the "Statement of Income Analysis."

The Statements of Income reflect the results of past operations and are not intended as any indication of future operating results.  Future operating results will necessarily be affected by various and diverse factors and developments.  Furthermore, because results for interim periods can be disproportionately influenced by various factors and developments and by seasonal variations, the results of operations for interim periods do not necessarily indicate results or trends for the year.

Segment Results

Net income by segment was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Supply
 
$
132
   
$
74
   
$
249
   
$
217
 
International Delivery
   
183
     
79
     
211
     
160
 
Pennsylvania Delivery
   
30
     
28
     
88
     
84
 
Total
 
$
345
   
$
181
   
$
548
   
$
461
 

Supply Segment

The Supply segment primarily consists of the domestic energy marketing, domestic generation and domestic development operations of PPL Energy Supply.

The Supply segment results in 2006 reflect the reclassification of PPL's interest in the Griffith plant's operating revenues and expenses from certain income statement line items to "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations."  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for further discussion.

Supply segment net income was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Energy revenues
                               
External
 
$
407
   
$
405
   
$
685
   
$
775
 
Intersegment
   
422
     
395
     
903
     
841
 
Energy-related businesses
   
175
     
144
     
350
     
302
 
Total operating revenues
   
1,004
     
944
     
1,938
     
1,918
 
Fuel and energy purchases
                               
External
   
343
     
366
     
644
     
704
 
Intersegment
   
38
     
39
     
75
     
80
 
Other operation and maintenance
   
178
     
177
     
353
     
341
 
Depreciation
   
41
     
39
     
82
     
76
 
Taxes, other than income
   
9
     
10
     
18
     
19
 
Energy-related businesses
   
197
     
136
     
394
     
290
 
Total operating expenses
   
806
     
767
     
1,566
     
1,510
 
Other Income - net
   
9
     
2
     
12
     
2
 
Interest Expense
   
40
     
30
     
75
     
57
 
Income Taxes
   
35
     
55
     
59
     
115
 
Minority Interest
           
1
     
1
     
1
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations
           
(19
)
           
(20
)
Net Income
 
$
132
   
$
74
   
$
249
   
$
217
 

The after-tax changes in net income between these periods were due to the following factors, including discontinued operations.

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
                 
Eastern U.S. non-trading margins
 
$
23
   
$
20
 
Western U.S. non-trading margins
           
(4
)
Net energy trading margins
   
2
     
1
 
Other operation and maintenance expenses
   
(6
)
   
(7
)
Depreciation
   
(1
)
   
(3
)
Earnings from synfuel projects
   
2
     
13
 
Financing costs
   
(4
)
   
(7
)
Other
   
4
     
7
 
Special items
   
38
     
12
 
   
$
58
   
$
32
 

·
See "Domestic Gross Energy Margins" for an explanation of non-trading margins by geographic region and for an explanation of net energy trading margins.
   
·
The improved earnings contribution from synfuel projects for both periods was primarily the result of lower assumed phase-out of synthetic fuel tax credits.  These favorable tax credits were partially offset by greater unrealized gains in 2006 versus 2007 on options purchased to hedge a portion of the risk associated with the phase-out of synthetic fuel tax credits in 2007.
   
·
Other operation and maintenance expenses were higher for both periods primarily due to increased outage costs at the Eastern U.S. fossil/hydro stations and the Susquehanna nuclear station.
   
·
Financing costs were higher for both periods primarily due to higher interest expense on long-term debt.

The following after-tax amounts, which management considers special items, also had a significant impact on the Supply segment earnings.  See the indicated Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Mark-to-market adjustments from certain economic, non-trading hedges
 
$
16
   
$
(8
)
 
$
26
   
$
(1
)
Loss related to sale of interest in the Griffith plant (Note 8)
           
(17
)
           
(17
)
Off-site remediation of ash basin leak
(Note 10)
           
5
             
6
 
Impairment of telecommunication assets (Note 8)
   
(2
)
           
(20
)
       
PJM billing dispute (Note 10)
                   
(1
)
       
Impairment of synfuel-related assets (Note 10)
           
(6
)
           
(6
)
Reduction in Enron reserve (Note 10)
           
2
             
11
 
Total
 
$
14
   
$
(24
)
 
$
5
   
$
(7
)

Outlook

PPL projects significantly higher earnings in its Supply business segment in 2007 compared with 2006, excluding the impact of special items.  Based on current forward energy prices and hedges already in place, PPL is projecting higher energy margins for the balance of 2007, driven primarily by the replacement of expiring supply obligations with higher-margin wholesale energy contracts in Montana and the Mid-Atlantic region.

While PPL expects improved baseload power plant performance for the remainder of 2007, this performance will be offset by the retirement in September of two coal-fired units in Pennsylvania and by planned outages, including the Susquehanna Unit 1 outage, which is expected to resolve the control rod friction issues that have affected plant operations over the past several years.  PPL believes these planned outages will improve the overall long-term reliability of its generation fleet.  PPL also expects a modest increase in fuel-related expenses and increased operation and maintenance expenses.

In July 2007, PPL EnergyPlus was one of the successful bidders in a competitive solicitation process for PPL Electric's generation supply in 2010 for retail customers who do not choose an alternative competitive supplier.  The PUC approved the results of PPL Electric's first of six competitive solicitations, which includes a contract executed between PPL Electric and PPL EnergyPlus to supply up to 671 MW of total peak load in 2010, at an average price of $91.42 per MWh.

International Delivery Segment

The International Delivery segment includes operations of the international energy businesses of PPL Global that are primarily focused on the distribution of electricity.  Substantially all of PPL Global's remaining international businesses are located in the U.K. and Chile.  In May and July 2007, PPL Global sold its El Salvadoran and Bolivian businesses.  The sale of the Chilean business is expected to be completed by the end of 2007.

The International Delivery segment results in 2007 and 2006 reflect the reclassification of Latin American revenues and expenses to "Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations."  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for further discussion.

International Delivery segment net income was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Utility revenues
 
$
218
   
$
185
   
$
434
   
$
388
 
Energy-related businesses
   
9
     
10
     
19
     
20
 
Total operating revenues
   
227
     
195
     
453
     
408
 
Other operation and maintenance
   
69
     
42
     
125
     
87
 
Depreciation
   
35
     
34
     
78
     
69
 
Taxes, other than income
   
16
     
15
     
32
     
26
 
Energy-related businesses
   
4
     
4
     
9
     
8
 
Total operating expenses
   
124
     
95
     
244
     
190
 
Other Income - net
   
6
     
21
     
17
     
20
 
Interest Expense
   
45
     
43
     
94
     
86
 
Income Taxes
   
(18
)
   
9
     
(3
)
   
12
 
Income from Discontinued Operations
   
101
     
10
     
76
     
20
 
Net Income
 
$
183
   
$
79
   
$
211
   
$
160
 

The after-tax changes in net income between these periods were due to the following factors, including discontinued operations.

 
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
U.K.:
             
Delivery margins
$
1
   
$
(6
)
Depreciation
 
2
     
(1
)
Other operating expenses
 
(6
)
   
(9
)
Interest expense
         
(3
)
Income taxes
 
(1
)
   
(21
)
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
 
6
     
13
 
Hyder liquidation distributions (Note 8)
 
(22
)
   
(18
)
Gain on transfer of equity investment (Note 8)
         
5
 
Impairment of investment in U.K. real estate (Note 8)
         
6
 
Other
 
1
     
(1
)
Latin American results of operations excluding special items (Note 8)
 
9
     
15
 
Change in tax reserves (Note 5)
 
31
     
31
 
Other
         
(2
)
Special items
 
83
     
42
 
 
$
104
   
$
51
 

·
The U.K.'s earnings were negatively impacted for the six months ended June 30, 2007, by lower delivery margins, primarily due to a 6% decrease in sales volumes as a result of milder weather in 2007.
   
·
Higher U.K. income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2007, were due to the transfer of WPD tax items in the first quarter of 2006.  See Note 5 to the Financial Statements for additional information.
   
·
Changes in foreign exchange rates increased WPD's portion of revenue and expense line items by 11% in both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same periods in 2006.

The following after-tax amounts, which management considers special items, also had a significant impact on the International Delivery segment earnings.  See the indicated Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Divestiture of Latin American businesses (Note 8)
 
$
83
           
$
43
         
Reduction in Enron reserve
                         
$
1
 
Total
 
$
83
           
$
43
   
$
1
 

Outlook
 
PPL projects the earnings from its International Delivery business segment to be consistent in 2007 compared with 2006, excluding the impact in 2007 of the U.K. statutory income tax rate reduction noted below and other special items.  A U.S. income tax benefit is expected to be offset by increased operating expenses and higher income taxes in the U.K. in 2007, due to the favorable resolution of several tax-related items in 2006.  In addition, gains from the sale or liquidation of U.K. non-electricity delivery businesses are not expected to continue at the same level in 2007 as occurred in 2006.
 
In July 2007, the U.K.'s Finance Act 2007, which includes amendments to existing tax law, was enacted.  The most significant change to the tax law was a reduction in the U.K.'s statutory income tax rate.  Effective April 1, 2008, the statutory income tax rate will be reduced from 30% to 28%.  As a result, PPL anticipates recognizing a one-time deferred tax benefit during the third quarter of 2007 in the range of $50 to $60 million.

Pennsylvania Delivery Segment

The Pennsylvania Delivery segment includes the regulated electric and gas delivery operations of PPL Electric and PPL Gas Utilities.


Pennsylvania Delivery segment net income was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Operating revenues
                               
External
 
$
804
   
$
760
   
$
1,763
   
$
1,669
 
Intersegment
   
38
     
39
     
75
     
80
 
Total operating revenues
   
842
     
799
     
1,838
     
1,749
 
Fuel and energy purchases
                               
External
   
77
     
77
     
195
     
203
 
Intersegment
   
422
     
395
     
903
     
841
 
Other operation and maintenance
   
112
     
107
     
217
     
209
 
Amortization of recoverable transition costs
   
70
     
63
     
151
     
135
 
Depreciation
   
36
     
31
     
70
     
61
 
Taxes, other than income
   
46
     
44
     
100
     
94
 
Total operating expenses
   
763
     
717
     
1,636
     
1,543
 
Other Income - net
   
7
     
7
     
19
     
16
 
Interest Expense
   
36
     
41
     
73
     
85
 
Income Taxes
   
16
     
16
     
51
     
48
 
Dividends on Preferred Securities
   
4
     
4
     
9
     
5
 
Net Income
 
$
30
   
$
28
   
$
88
   
$
84
 

The after-tax changes in net income between these periods were due to the following factors.

 
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
               
Delivery revenues (net of CTC/ITC amortization, interest expense on transition bonds and ancillary charges)
$
5
   
$
10
 
Gas margins
 
2
     
4
 
Other operation and maintenance expenses
 
(3
)
   
(5
)
Depreciation
 
(2
)
   
(5
)
 
$
2
   
$
4
 

·
Higher delivery revenues were primarily due to 6% and 5% increases in sales volume for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, due in part to the impact of favorable weather in 2007 on residential and commercial sales and normal load growth.
   
·
Other operation and maintenance expenses were higher for the six month period primarily due to higher environmental remediation and advertising expenses.
   
·
Depreciation expenses were higher for both periods primarily due to the purchase in September 2006 of equipment previously leased.

Outlook

PPL expects the Pennsylvania Delivery segment to have modest earnings growth in 2007 compared with 2006, excluding special items, with load growth being offset by increased operation and maintenance expenses.

In March 2007, PPL Electric filed a request with the PUC to increase distribution rates by approximately $84 million (subsequently amended to $77 million).  The PUC's review of the distribution rate request is expected to take about nine months.  The proposed distribution rate increase, as amended, would result in a 2.4% increase over PPL Electric's present rates and would be effective January 1, 2008.  PPL Electric cannot predict the outcome of this proceeding.

In May 2007, the PUC approved PPL Electric's plan to procure default electricity supply in 2010 for retail customers who do not choose an alternative competitive supplier after PPL Electric's PLR contract with PPL EnergyPlus expires.  Under the plan, PPL Electric will issue a series of competitive bids for such supply in 2007, 2008 and 2009.  The price customers pay in 2010 will result from a blend of contracts from these competitive bids.  Based on the PUC-approved bid solicitation schedule, PPL Electric issued the first series of competitive bids for 850 MW of electricity supply in May 2007; received the competitive bid proposals by July 23, 2007; and obtained PUC approval of the winning proposals on July 26, 2007.  The average generation supply price, including Pennsylvania gross receipts tax, from this first of six competitive solicitations for residential customers is $96.30 per MWh and for small commercial and industrial customers is $99.46 per MWh.  If the prices paid in this supply purchase were to be the same for the remaining five purchases, the average residential customer's monthly bill in 2010 would increase by approximately 28% over 2009 levels, while small commercial and industrial bills would increase between 18% to 37%.  (The estimated increases exclude any potential rate increases from the current rate proceeding.)

In May 2007, the PUC also approved final regulations regarding the obligation of Pennsylvania electric utilities to provide default electricity supply in 2011 and beyond.  The new regulations provide that default service providers will acquire electricity supply at prevailing market prices pursuant to procurement and implementation plans approved by the PUC.  The regulations also address the utilities' recovery of market supply costs.  The final regulations will become effective after review by several other state agencies and official publication in Pennsylvania.

In late July 2007, PPL completed a review of strategic options for its natural gas distribution and propane businesses and announced its intention to sell these businesses.  PPL is currently analyzing the accounting impact of its decision to sell these businesses and has not yet determined whether any impairment charge would be required in the third quarter of 2007 related to this decision.  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for additional information.
 
Statement of Income Analysis --

Domestic Gross Energy Margins

The following table provides pre-tax changes in the income statement line items that comprise domestic gross energy margins.


   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Utility
 
$
75
   
$
138
 
Unregulated retail electric and gas
   
3
         
Wholesale energy marketing
   
(4
)
   
(90
)
Net energy trading margins
   
5
     
2
 
Other revenue adjustments (a)
   
(22
)
   
(36
)
Total revenues
   
57
     
14
 
Fuel
   
18
     
76
 
Energy purchases
   
(41
)
   
(144
)
Other cost adjustments (a)
   
8
     
19
 
Total cost of sales
   
(15
)
   
(49
)
Domestic gross energy margins
 
$
72
   
$
63
 

(a)
 
Adjusted to exclude the impact of any revenues and costs not associated with domestic gross energy margins, consistent with the way management reviews domestic gross energy margins internally.  These exclusions include revenues and energy costs related to the international operations of PPL Global, and the domestic delivery operations of PPL Electric and PPL Gas Utilities.  Also adjusted to include the margins of the Griffith plant prior to its sale in June 2006, which are included in "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations," and gains or losses on sales of emission allowances, which are included in "Other operation and maintenance" expenses on the Statements of Income.

Changes in Domestic Gross Energy Margins By Region

Domestic gross energy margins are generated through PPL's non-trading and trading activities.  PPL manages its non-trading energy business on a geographic basis that is aligned with its generation assets.  Additionally, beginning in 2006, PPL further segregates non-trading activities into two categories:  hedge activity and economic activity.  Economic activity represents the net unrealized effect of derivative transactions that are entered into as economic hedges, but do not qualify for hedge accounting, or hedge accounting was not elected, under SFAS 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended and interpreted.

 
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
Non-trading
             
Eastern U.S.
$
79
   
$
80
 
Western U.S.
         
(7
)
Net energy trading
 
(7
)
   
(10
)
Domestic gross energy margins
$
72
   
$
63
 

Eastern U.S.

Eastern U.S. non-trading margins were higher in the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same periods in 2006, primarily due to new supply contracts and higher average sales prices.  Also contributing to the increase in margins were lower average coal costs, which, for purposes of analyzing energy margins, include gains on the sale of emission allowances.  Average coal costs, were lower by 24% and 9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same periods in 2006.

Partially offsetting these improvements was lower coal generation of 11% and 4%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, due to additional planned outages in 2007.  Additionally, increased customer demand under the PLR contract between PPL Electric and PPL EnergyPlus resulted in higher supply costs.  PLR sales volumes were up 5% and 7%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same periods in 2006.

Unrealized gains and losses included in Eastern U.S. non-trading margins that resulted from economic activity and hedge ineffectiveness were a $26 million gain in the second quarter of 2007, compared with a $10 million loss in the same period in 2006.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, these amounts were a $37 million gain, compared to a $4 million gain in the same period in 2006.  The increase in these amounts in 2007 over 2006 was significantly impacted by PJM's implementation of its Reliability Pricing Model (RPM) that developed a long-term pricing signal for capacity resources and load serving entities obligations, effective April 1, 2007.

Prior to the RPM, PPL recorded valuation reserves for capacity contracts due to the lack of liquidity and reliable, observable prices in the marketplace.  With the implementation of the RPM and the completion of PJM capacity auctions, forward capacity prices became sufficiently observable and PPL reversed reserves of $21 million during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.

Western U.S.

Western U.S. non-trading margins were lower in the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same period in 2006, primarily due to higher average coal costs, which were up 23%.

Net Energy Trading

PPL enters into energy contracts to take advantage of market opportunities.  As a result, PPL may at times create a net open position in its portfolio that could result in significant losses if prices do not move in the manner or direction anticipated.  The margins from these trading activities are reflected in the Statements of Income as "Net energy trading margins."  These physical and financial contracts cover trading activity associated with electricity, gas and oil.

The amount of net energy trading margins from unrealized mark-to-market transactions was a $7 million gain in the second quarter of 2007, compared to an $8 million gain in the same period in 2006.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, these amounts were a $5 million loss, compared to a $12 million gain in the same period in 2006.  The 2006 unrealized gains were primarily due to commodity contracts associated with the Griffith plant.

The realized physical volumes for electricity and gas associated with energy trading were:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
GWh
   
2,559
     
1,694
     
5,347
     
3,779
 
Bcf
   
2.9
     
5.0
     
8.2
     
9.3
 

Utility Revenues

The increases in utility revenues were attributable to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
Domestic:
               
Retail electric revenue (PPL Electric)
               
PLR electric delivery
 
$
29
   
$
66
 
Electric delivery
   
15
     
29
 
Gas revenue (PPL Gas Utilities)
           
(2
)
Other
   
(2
)
   
(1
)
International:
               
U.K. retail electric delivery (PPL Global)
   
13
     
3
 
Foreign currency exchange rates
   
20
     
43
 
   
$
75
   
$
138
 

The increases in utility revenues, excluding foreign currency exchange rate impacts, for both periods were primarily due to:

·
higher PLR revenues and electric delivery revenues primarily attributable to 6% and 5% increases in sales volume for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, due in part to the impact of favorable weather in 2007 on residential and commercial sales and normal load growth; and
·
higher U.K. revenues primarily due to an increase in unit prices effective April 1, 2007, and engineering services performed for third parties, partially offset by a 6% decrease in sales volumes as a result of milder weather in 2007.

Energy-related Businesses

Energy-related businesses contributed $31 million less to operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same period in 2006.  The decrease was primarily attributable to a $3 million impairment of held for sale transport assets (see Note 8) and $32 million of higher pre-tax losses from synfuel projects.  The decrease in synfuel projects reflects:

·
a $31 million lower unrealized gain on options purchased to hedge a portion of the risk associated with the phase-out of the synthetic fuel tax credits; and
·
$11 million of higher operating losses due to higher production levels; offset by
·
a $10 million impairment charge on the synfuel-related assets in 2006.

Energy-related businesses contributed $58 million less to operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same period in 2006.  The decrease was primarily attributable to a $34 million impairment of held for sale transport assets (see Note 8) and $29 million of higher pre-tax losses from synfuel projects.  The decrease in synfuel projects reflects:

·
$33 million lower unrealized gains on options purchased to hedge a portion of the risk associated with the phase-out of the synthetic fuel tax credits; and
·
$6 million of higher operating losses due to higher production levels; offset by
·
a $10 million impairment charge on the synfuel-related assets in 2006.

See Note 10 to the Financial Statements for a detailed discussion of synthetic fuel tax credits.

Other Operation and Maintenance

The increases in other operation and maintenance expenses were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Reduction in Enron reserve in 2006 (Note 10)
 
$
4
   
$
19
 
WPD recoverable engineering services
   
14
     
14
 
Martins Creek ash basin remediation adjustment in 2006 (Note 10)
   
8
     
11
 
Eastern U.S. fossil/hydro station outages
   
13
     
10
 
Susquehanna nuclear station outages
   
6
     
8
 
Pension and other postretirement benefits
   
4
     
8
 
Change in foreign currency exchange rates
   
4
     
8
 
Environmental remediation
           
6
 
WPD insurance adjustment in 2006
   
5
     
5
 
Stock-based compensation
   
2
     
4
 
Advertising
   
2
     
3
 
Gains on sale of emission allowances
   
(25
)
   
(36
)
Regulatory asset in 2007 for PPL Gas Utilities rate case
           
(4
)
Other
   
(4
)
   
2
 
   
$
33
   
$
58
 

Depreciation

The increases in depreciation expense were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Additions to PP&E
 
$
6
   
$
14
 
Purchase in September 2006 of equipment previously leased
   
4
     
8
 
Foreign currency exchange rates
   
3
     
8
 
Reduction of useful lives of certain WPD distribution assets
   
1
     
2
 
Extension of useful lives of certain WPD network assets (Note 2)
   
(4
)
   
(4
)
Impact of not depreciating held for sale transport assets (Note 8)
   
(2
)
   
(4
)
   
$
8
   
$
24
 

Taxes, Other Than Income

Taxes, other than income increased by $11 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to:

·
a $7 million increase in domestic gross receipts tax expense;
·
a $3 million increase from changes in the foreign currency exchange rates;
·
a $3 million increase in WPD property taxes, as the 2006 period included a refund credit of $2 million; and
·
a $1 million increase in domestic sales and use tax expense; partially offset by
·
a $3 million decrease in domestic capital stock tax expense.

Other Income - net

See Note 12 to the Financial Statements for details of other income.

Financing Costs

The increases in financing costs, which include "Interest Expense" and "Dividends on Preferred Securities of a Subsidiary," were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Long-term debt interest expense
 
$
17
   
$
25
 
Foreign currency exchange rates
   
4
     
8
 
Dividends on 6.25% Series Preference Stock
           
4
 
Redemption of 8.23% Subordinated Debentures due 2027 with affiliate (Note 11)
   
(3
)
   
(2
)
Increases in capitalized interest
   
(8
)
   
(15
)
Hedging activities
   
(2
)
   
(1
)
Other
   
(1
)
   
(1
)
   
$
7
   
$
18
 

Income Taxes

The decreases in income taxes were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Higher (lower) pre-tax book income
 
$
6
   
$
(14
)
Change in tax benefits related to nonconventional fuel tax credits
   
(28
)
   
(38
)
Change in tax expense on foreign earnings
   
8
     
(2
)
Transfer of WPD tax items in 2006 (Note 5)
           
20
 
Change in tax expense related to tax reserves (Note 5)
   
(33
)
   
(32
)
Other
           
(2
)
   
$
(47
)
 
$
(68
)

See Note 5 to the Financial Statements for details on effective income tax rates.

Discontinued Operations

In the second quarter of 2007, PPL recorded an $89 million gain, which is net of tax expense of $5 million, in connection with the sale of its El Salvadoran business.  See "Discontinued Operations - Sale of Latin American Businesses" in Note 8 to the Financial Statements for information on this sale and PPL's anticipated sale of its remaining Latin American businesses, along with additional information related to the income (loss) from discontinued operations recorded in 2006 and 2007.

In the second quarter of 2006, PPL recorded a $24 million loss, which is net of a tax benefit of $16 million, in connection with the sale of its ownership interest in the Griffith plant.  The "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations" also includes the acceleration of net unrealized gains on derivatives associated with the Griffith plant of $7 million after tax.  See "Discontinued Operations - Sale of Interest in Griffith Plant" in Note 8 to the Financial Statements for information on this sale, along with information regarding 2006 operating results recorded prior to the sale.

Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

PPL had the following cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term debt as of the dates noted below:
 
   
June 30,
2007
   
December 31,
2006
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
567
(a)  
 
$
794
 
Short-term investments
   
351
     
359
 
   
$
918
   
$
1,153
 
Short-term debt
 
$
96
   
$
42
 

(a)
 
Excludes $14 million of cash related to the Latin American businesses that is included in "Assets held for sale" on the Balance Sheet.

The $235 million decrease in PPL's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments position was primarily the net result of:

·
$692 million of capital expenditures;
·
the retirement of $568 million of long-term debt (which includes the payment of $29 million to settle related cross-currency swaps);
·
the payment of $225 million of common stock dividends;
·
the repurchase of common stock for $77 million;
·
an increase of $72 million in restricted cash;
·
the classification of $14 million of cash related to the Latin American businesses as held for sale;
·
$619 million of cash provided by operating activities;
·
proceeds of $505 million from the issuance of long-term debt;
·
$180 million of proceeds from the sale of the El Salvadoran electricity delivery business;
·
a net increase in short-term debt of $61 million (including $7 million related to Latin American businesses);
·
net proceeds of $31 million from the sale of emission allowances; and
·
proceeds of $22 million from the issuance of common stock.

Convertible Senior Notes

The terms of PPL Energy Supply's 2.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 include a market price trigger that permits holders to convert the notes during any fiscal quarter if the closing sale price of PPL's common stock exceeds $29.83 for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter.  Holders of the Convertible Senior Notes were entitled to convert their notes at any time during the first and second quarters of 2007 and are also entitled to convert their notes any time during the third quarter of 2007 as a result of the market price trigger being met.  When holders elect to convert the Convertible Senior Notes, PPL Energy Supply is required to settle the principal amount in cash and any conversion premium in cash or PPL common stock.  During the six months ended June 30, 2007, Convertible Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $10 million were presented for conversion.  The total conversion premium related to these conversions was $8 million, which was settled with 181,574 shares of PPL common stock, along with an insignificant amount of cash in lieu of fractional shares.  At June 30, 2007, $93 million of Convertible Senior Notes remain outstanding.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply have, and expect to continue to have, access to sufficient liquidity sources to fund any such conversions.

Credit Facilities

In January 2007, WPD (South West) terminated its £150 million three-year committed credit facility, which was to expire in October 2008.  This facility was replaced by a new £150 million five-year committed credit facility at WPDH Limited that expires in January 2012, with the option to extend the expiration date by a maximum of two years.

In March 2007, PPL Energy Supply extended the expiration date of its 364-day reimbursement agreement to March 2008.  Under the agreement, PPL Energy Supply can cause the bank to issue up to $200 million of letters of credit but cannot make cash borrowings.

In May 2007, PPL Energy Supply entered into a $3.4 billion Second Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, which amended its previously existing $1.9 billion credit facility and extended the term of the previously existing facility to June 2012.  Under certain conditions, PPL Energy Supply may elect to have the principal balance of the loans outstanding on the final maturity date of the facility continue as non-revolving term loans for a period of one year from that final maturity date.  Also, under certain conditions, PPL Energy Supply may request that the facility's principal amount be increased by up to $500 million.  PPL Energy Supply has the ability to cause the lenders under this facility to issue letters of credit.  The additional capacity under this facility is expected to support potential collateral requirements under contracts that PPL Energy Supply anticipates entering into in connection with expanding its wholesale marketing and trading business.

In May 2007, Emel arranged uncommitted credit lines in the amount of 32.4 billion Chilean pesos (approximately $62 million), with authorization to borrow up to $20 million as required for working capital needs.

In May 2007, PPL Electric entered into a $200 million Third Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, which extended the term of its existing credit facility to May 2012.  Under certain conditions, PPL Electric may elect to have the principal balance of the loans outstanding on the final maturity date of the facility continue as non-revolving term loans for a period of one year from that final maturity date.  Also, under certain conditions, PPL Electric may request that the facility's principal amount be increased by up to $100 million.  PPL Electric has the ability to cause the lenders under this facility to issue letters of credit.

In July 2007, PPL Electric and a subsidiary extended the expiration date of the credit agreement related to its participation in an asset-backed commercial paper program to July 2008.

Financings

In December 2006, Elfec issued $11 million of 6.05% UFV (inflation-adjusted bolivianos) denominated bonds with serial maturities from 2012 through 2014.  Of these bonds, $5 million were issued in exchange for existing bonds with maturities in 2007 and 2008.  Cash proceeds of $6 million were used in January 2007 to refinance bonds with maturities in 2007.  These transactions were reflected in PPL's January 2007 financial statements due to the one-month lag in foreign subsidiary reporting.

In March 2007, PPL Capital Funding issued $500 million of 2007 Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2067 (Notes).  The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by PPL as to payment of principal, interest and premium, if any.  The Notes mature in March 2067, and are callable at par value beginning in March 2017.  Prior to such time, the Notes may be redeemed at PPL Capital Funding's option at make-whole redemption prices.  The Notes bear interest at 6.70% from the date of issuance through March 2017.  After March 2017, and continuing up to the maturity date, the Notes bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus 2.665%, reset quarterly.  PPL Capital Funding may defer interest payments on the Notes, from time to time, on one or more occasions for up to ten consecutive years.  Deferred interest payments will accumulate additional interest at a rate equal to the interest rate then applicable to the Notes.  During any period in which PPL Capital Funding defers interest payments on the Notes, subject to certain exceptions, neither PPL Capital Funding nor PPL may (i) declare or pay any cash dividend or distribution on its capital stock, (ii) redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to any of its capital stock, or (iii) make any payments on any debt or any guarantee of debt by PPL that is equal or junior in right of payment to the Notes or the related guarantee by PPL.

PPL Capital Funding received $493 million of proceeds, net of a discount and underwriting fees, from the issuance of the Notes.  Of the proceeds, $281 million were used to pay at maturity PPL Capital Funding's 8.375% Medium-Term Notes due June 2007.  The remainder of the net proceeds was used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures relating to the installation of pollution control equipment by PPL Energy Supply subsidiaries.

In connection with the issuance of the Notes, PPL and PPL Capital Funding entered into a Replacement Capital Covenant, in which PPL and PPL Capital Funding agreed for the benefit of holders of a designated series of unsecured long-term indebtedness of PPL or PPL Capital Funding ranking senior to the Notes that (i) PPL Capital Funding will not redeem or purchase the Notes, or otherwise satisfy, discharge or defease the principal amount of the Notes and (ii) neither PPL nor any of its other subsidiaries will purchase the Notes on or before March 30, 2037, except, subject to certain limitations, to the extent that the applicable redemption or repurchase price or principal amount defeased does not exceed a specified amount of proceeds from the sale of qualifying replacement capital securities during the 180-day period prior to the date of that redemption, repurchase or defeasance.  The designated series of covered debt currently benefiting from the Replacement Capital Covenant is PPL Capital Funding's 4.33% Notes Exchange Series A Due March 1, 2009.

In July 2007, PPL Capital Funding issued $100 million of 6.85% Senior Notes due 2047 (6.85% Notes).  The 6.85% Notes are not subject to redemption prior to July 1, 2012.  On or after July 1, 2012, PPL Capital Funding may, at its option, redeem the 6.85% Notes, in whole or in part, at par.  PPL Capital Funding received $97 million of proceeds, net of underwriting fees, from the issuance of the 6.85% Notes.  The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures relating to the installation of pollution control equipment by PPL Energy Supply subsidiaries.
 
Early Redemption of Debt

In February 2007, WPD LLP redeemed all of the 8.23% Subordinated Debentures due 2027 that were held by SIUK Capital Trust I.  Upon redemption, WPD LLP paid a premium of 4.115%, or approximately $3 million, on the principal amount of $85 million of subordinated debentures.  WPD LLP received $3 million when its investment in SIUK Capital Trust I was liquidated in connection with this redemption.  Additionally, payment of $29 million was made to settle related cross-currency swaps.

Common Stock Repurchase Program

In June 2007, PPL's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase by PPL of up to $750 million of its common stock from time to time, in open market purchases, pre-arranged trading plans or privately negotiated transactions.  The specific amount and timing of repurchases will be based on a variety of factors, including potential share repurchase price, strategic investment considerations and other market and economic factors.  During the second quarter of 2007, PPL repurchased 1,675,000 shares of its common stock for $77 million.  Through July 31, 2007, a total of 3,559,100 shares were repurchased for $166 million.

Proceeds from Divestitures

Proceeds from the sales and planned divestitures discussed in Note 8 to the Financial Statements are expected to be used to invest in growth opportunities in PPL's core electricity supply and delivery businesses and/or for the repurchase of securities, including PPL common stock.

Rating Agency Decisions

Moody's, S&P and Fitch periodically review the credit ratings on the debt and preferred securities of PPL and its subsidiaries.  Based on their respective independent reviews, the rating agencies may make certain ratings revisions or ratings affirmations.

A credit rating reflects an assessment by the rating agency of the creditworthiness associated with an issuer and particular securities that it issues.  The credit ratings of PPL and its subsidiaries are based on information provided by PPL and other sources.  The ratings of Moody's, S&P and Fitch are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any securities of PPL or its subsidiaries.  Such ratings may be subject to revisions or withdrawal by the agencies at any time and should be evaluated independently of each other and any other rating that may be assigned to the securities.  A downgrade in PPL's or its subsidiaries' credit ratings could result in higher borrowing costs and reduced access to capital markets.

The rating agencies took the following actions related to PPL and its key rated subsidiaries during the six months ended June 30, 2007:

·
In connection with PPL Capital Funding's issuance in March 2007 of the 2007 Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2067, Moody's, S&P and Fitch assigned ratings of Baa3, BB+ and BBB- to the junior subordinated debt of PPL Capital Funding.
·
Also in March 2007, Fitch affirmed its BBB rating of PPL Montana's 8.903% Pass Through Certificates due 2020.

Capital Expenditures

The schedule below shows PPL's capital expenditure projections as of June 30, 2007, for the years 2007 through 2011.

   
Projected
 
   
2007
 
2008
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
Construction expenditures (a)
                               
 
Generating facilities
 
$
361
 
$
264
 
$
306
 
$
321
 
$
317
 
 
Transmission and distribution facilities
   
602
   
560
   
627
   
697
   
759
 
 
Environmental
   
612
   
408
   
129
   
37
   
77
 
 
Other
   
91
   
64
   
61
   
60
   
66
 
   
Total Construction Expenditures
   
1,666
   
1,296
   
1,123
   
1,115
   
1,219
 
Nuclear fuel
   
81
   
102
   
163
   
169
   
164
 
   
Total Capital Expenditures
 
$
1,747
 
$
1,398
 
$
1,286
 
$
1,284
 
$
1,383
 

(a)
 
Construction expenditures include AFUDC and capitalized interest, which are expected to be $243 million for the 2007-2011 period.

PPL's capital expenditure projections for the years 2007-2011 total $7.1 billion.  Capital expenditure plans are revised periodically to reflect changes in operational, market and regulatory conditions.  The above schedule has been revised from that which was presented in PPL's 2006 Form 10-K, primarily to reflect:

·
the PJM-approved regional transmission expansion project;
·
a reduction due to the sales of the Latin American businesses;
·
estimated costs to submit a combined construction and operating license with the NRC for a possible third nuclear generating unit adjacent to the Susquehanna station; and
·
increased nuclear fuel prices for the Susquehanna station.

See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for additional information.

PPL plans to fund all of its capital expenditures in 2007 with cash on hand, cash from operations and the issuance of debt securities.

For additional information on PPL's liquidity and capital resources, see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in PPL's 2006 Form 10-K.

Risk Management - Energy Marketing & Trading and Other

Market Risk

Commodity Price Risk (Non-trading)

PPL's non-trading commodity derivative contracts mature at various times through 2017.  PPL segregates its non-trading activities as either hedge or economic.  Transactions that are accounted for as hedge activity qualify for hedge accounting treatment under SFAS 133.  The non-trading economic category includes transactions that address a specific risk, but are not eligible for hedge accounting or hedge accounting is not elected.  Included in the non-trading economic category are certain load-following energy obligations and related supply contracts, capacity swaps, FTRs, crude oil swaps to hedge rail transportation charges and hedges of synthetic fuel tax credits.  Although they do not receive hedge accounting treatment, these contracts are considered non-trading.  The fair value of the non-trading economic contracts that do not qualify for accrual or hedge accounting treatment as of June 30, 2007, including net premiums on options, was $62 million.  The following chart sets forth PPL's net fair market value of all non-trading commodity derivative contracts.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the beginning of the period
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(111
)
 
$
(111
)
 
$
(284
)
Contracts realized or otherwise settled during the period
   
(37
)
   
1
     
(14
)
   
12
 
Fair value of new contracts at inception
   
(4
)
           
19
         
Other changes in fair values
   
(190
)
   
11
     
(138
)
   
173
 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the end of the period
 
$
(244
)
 
$
(99
)
 
$
(244
)
 
$
(99
)

The following chart segregates estimated fair values of PPL's non-trading commodity derivative contracts at June 30, 2007, based on whether the fair values are determined by quoted market prices or other more subjective means.

   
Fair Value of Contracts at Period-End
Gains (Losses)
   
Maturity
Less Than
1 Year
 
Maturity
1-3 Years
 
Maturity
4-5 Years
 
Maturity
in Excess
of 5 Years
 
Total Fair
Value
Source of Fair Value
                                       
Prices actively quoted
 
$
6
   
$
(7
)
 
$
(32
)
         
$
(33
)
Prices provided by other external sources
   
(103
)
   
(150
)
   
(130
)
 
$
(28
)
   
(411
)
Prices based on models and other valuation methods
   
65
     
10
     
13
     
112
     
200
 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the end of the period
 
$
(32
)
 
$
(147
)
 
$
(149
)
 
$
84
   
$
(244
)

The "Prices actively quoted" category includes the fair value of exchange-traded natural gas futures contracts quoted on the NYMEX, which has quoted prices through 2012.

The "Prices provided by other external sources" category includes PPL's forward positions and options in natural gas and electricity and natural gas basis swaps at points for which over-the-counter (OTC) broker quotes are available.

The "Prices based on models and other valuation methods" category includes the value of transactions for which an internally developed price curve was constructed as a result of the long-dated nature of the transaction or the illiquidity of the market point, or the value of options not quoted by an exchange or OTC broker.  This category includes the fair value of transactions completed in auction markets, where contract prices represent the market value for load-following bundled energy prices delivered at illiquid delivery points.  The transaction prices associated with the contracts did not equal the wholesale bilateral market prices at inception (Day 1).  However, EITF 02-3, "Issues Involved in Accounting for Derivative Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities," does not generally permit Day 1 gains and losses to be recognized unless the fair value is derived principally from observable market inputs.  Therefore, PPL recorded a reserve for the modeled Day 1 gain, which is netted against the above fair values.

Because of PPL's efforts to hedge the value of the energy from its generation assets, PPL sells electricity, capacity and related services and buys fuel on a forward basis, resulting in open contractual positions.  If PPL is unable to deliver firm capacity and energy or to accept the delivery of fuel under its agreements, under certain circumstances it could be required to pay damages.  These damages would be based on the difference between the market price and the contract price of the commodity.  Depending on price volatility in the wholesale energy markets, such damages could be significant.  Extreme weather conditions, unplanned power plant outages, transmission disruptions, non-performance by counterparties (or their own counterparties) with which it has energy contracts and other factors could affect PPL's ability to meet its obligations, or cause significant increases in the market price of replacement energy.  Although PPL attempts to mitigate these risks, there can be no assurance that it will be able to fully meet its firm obligations, that it will not be required to pay damages for failure to perform, or that it will not experience counterparty non-performance in the future.

As of June 30, 2007, PPL estimated that a 10% adverse movement in market prices across all geographic areas and time periods would have decreased the value of the commodity contracts in its non-trading portfolio by approximately $480 million.  For purposes of this calculation, an increase in the market price for electricity is considered an adverse movement because PPL's electricity portfolio is generally in a net sales position, and the decrease in the market price for fuel is considered an adverse movement because PPL's commodity fuels portfolio is generally in a net purchase position.  PPL enters into those commodity contracts to reduce the market risk inherent in the generation of electricity.

Starting in 2007, PPL elected to use an alternative method for disclosing quantitative information about certain market risk sensitive instruments.  This method utilizes a VaR model to measure commodity price risk in its non-trading and trading portfolios.  This approach is consistent with how PPL's Risk Manager assesses the market risk of its commodity business.  VaR is a statistical model that attempts to predict risk of loss, under normal market conditions, based on historical market price volatility.  PPL calculates VaR using a Monte Carlo simulation technique, which uses historical data from the past 12 month period.  The VaR is the estimated nominal loss of earnings based on a one-day holding period at a 95% confidence interval.  As of June 30, 2007, the VaR for PPL's non-trading portfolio was $14 million.  This excludes the activity for PPL's synthetic fuel tax credit hedges.  Additional information regarding these hedges can be found in the "Synthetic Fuel Tax Credit Risk" section below.

Commodity Price Risk (Trading)

PPL's trading contracts mature at various times through 2011.  The following chart sets forth PPL's net fair market value of trading contracts.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the beginning of the period
 
$
45
   
$
12
   
$
41
   
$
5
 
Contracts realized or otherwise settled during the period
   
(14
)
   
(7
)
   
(27
)
   
(18
)
Fair value of new contracts at inception
           
(1
)
   
16
     
3
 
Other changes in fair values
   
17
     
15
     
18
     
29
 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the end of the period
 
$
48
   
$
19
   
$
48
   
$
19
 

PPL will reverse a gain of approximately $3 million of the $48 million unrealized trading gains over the next three months as the transactions are realized.

The following chart segregates estimated fair values of PPL's trading portfolio at June 30, 2007, based on whether the fair values are determined by quoted market prices or other more subjective means.

   
Fair Value of Contracts at Period-End
Gains (Losses)
   
Maturity
Less Than
1 Year
 
Maturity
1-3 Years
 
Maturity
4-5 Years
 
Maturity
in Excess
of 5 Years
 
Total Fair
Value
Source of Fair Value
                                       
Prices actively quoted
 
$
(11
)
 
$
3
   
$
2
           
$
(6
)
Prices provided by other external sources
   
10
     
7
     
(1
)
           
16
 
Prices based on models and other valuation methods
   
18
     
21
     
(1
)
           
38
 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the end of the period
 
$
17
   
$
31
   
$
             
$
48
 

See "Commodity Price Risk (Non-trading)" above for information on the various sources of fair value.

As of June 30, 2007, PPL estimated that a 10% adverse movement in market prices across all geographic areas and time periods would have decreased the value of the commodity contracts in its trading portfolio by $32 million, compared to $24 million as of June 30, 2006.

As of June 30, 2007, the VaR for PPL's trading portfolio was $2 million.  This excludes the activity for PPL's synthetic fuel tax credit hedges.  Additional information regarding these hedges can be found in the "Synthetic Fuel Tax Credit Risk" section below.

Synthetic Fuel Tax Credit Risk

At this time, PPL expects that the high level and the volatility of crude oil prices will reduce the amount of synthetic fuel tax credits that PPL receives through its synthetic fuel production.  The tax credits are reduced if the annual average wellhead price of domestic crude oil falls within a phase-out range.  The tax credits are eliminated if this reference price exceeds the phase-out range.  See "Regulatory Issues - IRS Synthetic Fuels Tax Credits" in Note 10 to the Financial Statements for more information regarding the phase-out of the tax credits.

PPL implemented a risk management strategy to hedge a portion of the variability of cash flows associated with its 2006 and 2007 synthetic fuel tax credits by hedging the risk that the 2006 and 2007 annual average wellhead price for domestic crude oil will be within the phase-out range.

PPL has net purchased options for 2007 that are expected to mitigate PPL's tax credit phase-out risk due to an increase of the average wellhead price in 2007.  These positions did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment.  The mark-to-market value of these positions at June 30, 2007, was a gain of $21 million.

As of June 30, 2007, PPL estimated that a 10% adverse movement in market prices of crude oil would have decreased the value of the synthetic fuel hedges by $27 million.  For purposes of this calculation, a decrease in the market price for crude oil is considered an adverse movement.

Commodity Price Risk Summary

In accordance with its marketing and hedge strategy, PPL may not elect to fully hedge its generation output or fuel requirements.  PPL estimates that for its entire portfolio, including all generation, emissions and physical and financial energy positions, a 10% adverse change in power prices across all geographic zones and time periods would decrease expected 2007 gross margins by $11 million.  Similarly, a 10% adverse movement in all fossil fuel prices would decrease 2007 gross margins by $8 million.

Interest Rate Risk

PPL and its subsidiaries have issued debt to finance their operations, which exposes them to interest rate risk.  PPL utilizes various financial derivative products to adjust the mix of fixed and floating interest rates in its debt portfolio, adjust the duration of its debt portfolio and lock in treasury rates (and interest rate spreads over treasuries) in anticipation of future financing, when appropriate.  Risk limits under the risk management program are designed to balance risk exposure to volatility in interest expense and changes in the fair value of PPL's debt portfolio due to changes in the absolute level of interest rates.

At June 30, 2007, PPL's potential annual exposure to increased interest expense, based on a 10% increase in interest rates, was $9 million.

PPL is also exposed to changes in the fair value of its domestic and international debt portfolios.  At June 30, 2007, PPL estimated that its potential exposure to a change in the fair value of its debt portfolio, through a 10% adverse movement in interest rates, was $343 million.

PPL utilizes various risk management instruments to reduce its exposure to the expected future cash flow variability of its debt instruments.  These risks include exposure to adverse interest rate movements for outstanding variable rate debt and for future anticipated financing.  While PPL is exposed to changes in the fair value of these instruments, any changes in the fair value of these instruments are recorded in equity and then reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the item being hedged affects earnings.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of these instruments, representing the amount PPL would receive upon their termination, was $7 million.  At June 30, 2007, PPL estimated that its potential exposure to a change in the fair value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in the hedged exposure, was $17 million.

PPL also utilizes various risk management instruments to adjust the mix of fixed and floating interest rates in its debt portfolio.  While PPL is exposed to changes in the fair value of these instruments, any change in market value is recorded with an equal and offsetting change in the value of the debt being hedged.  At June 30, 2007, PPL estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the fair value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in interest rates, was $19 million.

WPDH Limited holds a net position in cross-currency swaps totaling $702 million to hedge the interest payments and principal of its U.S. dollar-denominated bonds with maturity dates ranging from December 2007 to December 2028.  The estimated value of this position at June 30, 2007, being the amount PPL would pay to terminate it, including accrued interest, was $176 million.  At June 30, 2007, PPL estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, was $127 million.

Foreign Currency Risk

PPL is exposed to foreign currency risk, primarily through investments in affiliates in the U.K. and Latin America.  In addition, PPL may make purchases of equipment in currencies other than U.S. dollars.

PPL has adopted a foreign currency risk management program designed to hedge certain foreign currency exposures, including firm commitments, recognized assets or liabilities, anticipated transactions and net investments.  In addition, PPL enters into financial instruments to protect against foreign currency translation risk of expected earnings.

To economically hedge 2007 expected income in Chilean pesos, PPL entered into average rate forwards totaling 12.4 billion Chilean pesos.  The settlement date of these forwards is November 2007.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL would pay upon their termination, was insignificant.  PPL estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was $1 million at June 30, 2007.

To economically hedge 2007 expected income denominated in British pounds sterling, PPL entered into a combination of average rate forwards and average rate options, which total £60.1 million at June 30, 2007.  These forwards and options have termination dates ranging from September 2007 to December 2007.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL would pay upon their termination, was $3 million.  PPL estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was $7 million at June 30, 2007.

PPL executed forward sale contracts totaling 215 billion Chilean pesos.  Of these forward sale contracts, 161 billion Chilean pesos are to hedge PPL's net investment in Emel, while the remaining 54 billion Chilean pesos are to hedge a portion of the proceeds from the anticipated sale of Emel.  The settlement date of these forwards is December 2007.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL would pay upon their termination, was $8 million.  PPL estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was $44 million at June 30, 2007.

PPL executed forward sale contracts totaling £22.5 million.  These forward sale contracts are to partially hedge its net investment in WPD.  The settlement date of these forwards is January 2008.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL would pay upon their termination was insignificant.  PPL estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was $4 million at June 30, 2007.

PPL has entered into a forward contract to purchase 5.1 million Euros in order to protect against fluctuations in the Euro exchange rate, in connection with the purchase of equipment.  The settlement date of this contract is January 2008.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of this position, representing the amount PPL would receive upon its termination, was insignificant.  PPL estimated that its potential exposure to a change in the market value of this instrument, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was insignificant at June 30, 2007.

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds - Securities Price Risk

In connection with certain NRC requirements, PPL Susquehanna maintains trust funds to fund certain costs of decommissioning the Susquehanna nuclear station.  As of June 30, 2007, these funds were invested primarily in domestic equity securities and fixed-rate, fixed-income securities and are reflected at fair value on PPL's Balance Sheet.  The mix of securities is designed to provide returns sufficient to be used to fund Susquehanna's decommissioning and to compensate for inflationary increases in decommissioning costs.  However, the equity securities included in the trusts are exposed to price fluctuation in equity markets, and the values of fixed-rate, fixed-income securities are exposed to changes in interest rates.  PPL actively monitors the investment performance and periodically reviews asset allocation in accordance with its nuclear decommissioning trust policy statement.  At June 30, 2007, a hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates and a 10% decrease in equity prices would have resulted in an estimated $41 million reduction in the fair value of the trust assets.  See Note 21 in PPL's 2006 Form 10-K for more information regarding the nuclear decommissioning trust funds.

Related Party Transactions

PPL is not aware of any material ownership interests or operating responsibility by senior management of PPL, PPL Energy Supply or PPL Electric in outside partnerships, including leasing transactions with variable interest entities, or other entities doing business with PPL.

For additional information on related party transactions, see Note 11 to the Financial Statements.

Acquisitions, Development and Divestitures

PPL continuously evaluates strategic options for its business segments and from time to time, PPL and its subsidiaries are involved in negotiations with third parties regarding acquisitions and dispositions of businesses and assets, joint ventures and development projects, which may or may not result in definitive agreements.  Any such transactions may impact future financial results.  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for information regarding such recent transactions.

PPL is currently planning incremental capacity increases of 343 MW at several existing domestic generating facilities.  Offsetting this increase is an expected 30 MW reduction in generation capability at each of the Brunner Island and Montour plants, due to the estimated increases in station service usage during the scrubber operation.  See Note 10 to the Financial Statements for additional information, as well as information regarding the planned shut down of two 150 MW generating units at PPL Martins Creek in September 2007.

PPL is continuously reexamining development projects based on market conditions and other factors to determine whether to proceed with these projects, sell them, cancel them, expand them, execute tolling agreements or pursue other opportunities.

Environmental Matters

See Note 10 to the Financial Statements for a discussion of environmental matters.

New Accounting Standards

See Note 17 to the Financial Statements for a discussion of new accounting standards recently adopted or pending adoption.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

PPL's financial condition and results of operations are impacted by the methods, assumptions and estimates used in the application of critical accounting policies.  The following accounting policies are particularly important to the financial condition or results of operations of PPL, and require estimates or other judgments of matters inherently uncertain: price risk management, pension and other postretirement benefits, asset impairment, leasing, loss accruals and asset retirement obligations.

See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in PPL's 2006 Form 10-K for a discussion of each critical accounting policy.  PPL's senior management has reviewed these critical accounting policies, and the estimates and assumptions regarding them, with its Audit Committee.  In addition, PPL's senior management reviewed the Form 10-K disclosures regarding the application of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109."  In May 2007, the FASB amended this guidance by issuing FSP FIN 48-1, "Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48."  PPL and its subsidiaries adopted FIN 48, as amended, effective January 1, 2007.  The adoption of FIN 48 alters the methodology PPL previously used to account for income tax uncertainties.  Effective with the adoption of FIN 48, uncertain tax positions are no longer considered to be contingencies assessed in accordance with SFAS 5, "Accounting for Contingencies."  The following is an update to the "Income Tax Uncertainties" section of the "Loss Accruals" critical accounting policy disclosed in PPL's 2006 Form 10-K, which reflects the adoption of FIN 48.


Similar to SFAS 5, FIN 48 continues to require significant management judgment in determining the amount of benefit to be recognized in relation to an uncertain tax position.  FIN 48 requires PPL to evaluate its tax positions following a two-step process.  The first step requires an entity to determine whether, based on the technical merits supporting a particular tax position, it is more likely than not (greater than a 50 percent chance) that the tax position will be sustained.  This determination assumes that the relevant taxing authority will examine the tax position and is aware of all the relevant facts surrounding the tax position.  The second step requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the benefit of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition criterion.  The measurement of the benefit equals the largest amount of benefit that has a likelihood of realization, upon settlement, that exceeds 50 percent.  PPL's management considers a number of factors in assessing the benefit to be recognized, including negotiation of a settlement.

On a quarterly basis, PPL reassesses its uncertain tax positions by considering information known at the reporting date.  Based on management's assessment of new information, PPL may subsequently recognize a tax benefit for a previously unrecognized tax position, derecognize a previously recognized tax position, or remeasure the benefit of a previously recognized tax position.

The balance sheet classification of unrecognized tax benefits also requires significant management judgment.  FIN 48 requires an entity to classify unrecognized tax benefits as current, to the extent management expects to settle an uncertain tax position, by paying cash, within one year of the reporting date.

Significant management judgment is also required in developing valuation allowances for deferred tax assets.  Valuation allowances are initially recorded and reevaluated each reporting period by assessing the likelihood of the ultimate realization of a deferred tax asset.  Management considers a number of factors in assessing the realization of a deferred tax asset, including forecasts of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies.  Any tax planning strategy utilized in this assessment must meet the recognition and measurement criteria of FIN 48.  See Note 5 to the Financial Statements for the disclosures required by FIN 48.


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

PPL Energy Supply is an energy company with headquarters in Allentown, PA.  In PPL Energy Supply's 2006 Form 10-K, descriptions of its domestic and international businesses are found in "Item 1. Business - Background."  Through its subsidiaries, PPL Energy Supply is primarily engaged in the generation and marketing of electricity in two key markets - the northeastern and western U.S. - and in the delivery of electricity in the U.K. and Latin America.  In March 2007, PPL announced its intention to sell its regulated electricity delivery businesses in Latin America.  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for information on the status of the planned sales.  PPL Energy Supply's reportable segments are Supply and International Delivery.  See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Overview" in PPL Energy Supply's 2006 Form 10-K and Form 8-K dated June 21, 2007, for an overview of PPL Energy Supply's strategy and the risks and the challenges that it faces in its business.  See "Forward-Looking Information," Note 10 to the Financial Statements and the rest of this Item 2 in this Form 10-Q and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and the rest of Item 7 in PPL Energy Supply's 2006 Form 10-K for more information concerning the material risks and uncertainties that PPL Energy Supply faces in its businesses and with respect to its future earnings.

The following information should be read in conjunction with PPL Energy Supply's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes, PPL Energy Supply's 2006 Form 10-K and a related Form 8-K dated June 21, 2007.

Terms and abbreviations are explained in the glossary.  Dollars are in millions unless otherwise noted.

Results of Operations

The following discussion begins with a summary of PPL Energy Supply's earnings.  "Results of Operations" continues with a review of results by reportable segment and a description of key factors by segment that management expects may impact future earnings.  This section ends with explanations of significant changes in principal items on PPL Energy Supply's Statements of Income, comparing the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, with the same periods in 2006.

Earnings

Net income was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
   
$
320
   
$
158
   
$
467
   
$
388
 

The changes in net income from period to period were, in part, attributable to several special items that management considers significant.  Details of these special items are provided within the review of each segment's results.

The period-to-period changes in significant earnings components, including domestic gross energy margins by region and significant income statement line items, are explained in the "Statement of Income Analysis."

The Statements of Income reflect the results of past operations and are not intended as any indication of future operating results.  Future operating results will necessarily be affected by various and diverse factors and developments.  Furthermore, because results for interim periods can be disproportionately influenced by various factors and developments and by seasonal variations, the results of operations for interim periods do not necessarily indicate results or trends for the year.

Segment Results

Net income by segment was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Supply
 
$
137
   
$
79
   
$
256
   
$
228
 
International Delivery
   
183
     
79
     
211
     
160
 
Total
 
$
320
   
$
158
   
$
467
   
$
388
 

Supply Segment

The Supply segment primarily consists of the domestic energy marketing, domestic generation and domestic development operations of PPL Energy Supply.

The Supply segment results in 2006 reflect the reclassification of PPL's interest in the Griffith plant's operating revenues and expenses from certain income statement line items to "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations."  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for further discussion.

Supply segment net income was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Energy revenues
 
$
830
   
$
799
   
$
1,589
   
$
1,615
 
Energy-related businesses
   
174
     
135
     
347
     
285
 
Total operating revenues
   
1,004
     
934
     
1,936
     
1,900
 
Fuel and energy purchases
   
380
     
407
     
719
     
783
 
Other operation and maintenance
   
192
     
188
     
380
     
365
 
Depreciation
   
39
     
36
     
77
     
69
 
Taxes, other than income
   
10
     
9
     
18
     
19
 
Energy-related businesses
   
196
     
128
     
392
     
275
 
Total operating expenses
   
817
     
768
     
1,586
     
1,511
 
Other Income - net
   
18
     
12
     
31
     
21
 
Interest Expense
   
27
     
19
     
54
     
35
 
Income Taxes
   
41
     
60
     
70
     
126
 
Minority Interest
           
1
     
1
     
1
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations
           
(19
)
           
(20
)
Net Income
 
$
137
   
$
79
   
$
256
   
$
228
 

The after-tax changes in net income between these periods were due to the following factors, including discontinued operations.

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
                 
Eastern U.S. non-trading margins
 
$
23
   
$
20
 
Western U.S. non-trading margins
           
(4
)
Net energy trading margins
   
2
     
1
 
Other operation and maintenance expenses
   
(11
)
   
(13
)
Depreciation
   
(2
)
   
(5
)
Financing costs
   
(2
)
   
(6
)
Earnings from synfuel projects
   
2
     
13
 
Other income – net
   
1
     
2
 
Other
   
7
     
8
 
Special items
   
38
     
12
 
   
$
58
   
$
28
 

·
See "Domestic Gross Energy Margins" for an explanation of non-trading margins by geographic region and for an explanation of net energy trading margins.
   
·
The improved earnings contribution from synfuel projects for both periods was primarily the result of lower assumed phase-out of synthetic fuel tax credits.  These favorable tax credits were partially offset by greater unrealized gains in 2006 versus 2007 on options purchased to hedge a portion of the risk associated with the phase-out of synthetic fuel tax credits in 2007.
   
·
Other operation and maintenance expenses were higher for both periods primarily due to increased outage costs at the Eastern U.S. fossil/hydro stations and the Susquehanna nuclear station.
   
·
Financing costs were higher for both periods primarily due to higher interest expense on long-term debt.

The following after-tax amounts, which management considers special items, also had a significant impact on the Supply segment earnings.  See the indicated Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Mark-to-market adjustments from certain economic, non-trading hedges
 
$
16
   
$
(8
)
 
$
26
   
$
(1
)
Loss related to sale of interest in the Griffith plant (Note 8)
           
(17
)
           
(17
)
Off-site remediation of ash basin leak
(Note 10)
           
5
             
6
 
Impairment of telecommunication assets (Note 8)
   
(2
)
           
(20
)
       
PJM billing dispute (Note 10)
                   
(1
)
       
Impairment of synfuel-related assets (Note 10)
           
(6
)
           
(6
)
Reduction in Enron reserve (Note 10)
           
2
             
11
 
Total
 
$
14
   
$
(24
)
 
$
5
   
$
(7
)

Outlook

PPL Energy Supply projects significantly higher earnings in its Supply business segment in 2007 compared with 2006, excluding the impact of special items.  Based on current forward energy prices and hedges already in place, PPL Energy Supply is projecting higher energy margins for the balance of 2007, driven primarily by the replacement of expiring supply obligations with higher-margin wholesale energy contracts in Montana and the Mid-Atlantic region.

While PPL Energy Supply expects improved baseload power plant performance for the remainder of 2007, this performance will be offset by the retirement in September of two coal-fired units in Pennsylvania and by planned outages, including the Susquehanna Unit 1 outage, which is expected to resolve the control rod friction issues that have affected plant operations over the past several years.  PPL Energy Supply believes these planned outages will improve the overall long-term reliability of its generation fleet.  PPL Energy Supply also expects a modest increase in fuel-related expenses and increased operation and maintenance expenses.

In July 2007, PPL EnergyPlus was one of the successful bidders in a competitive solicitation process for PPL Electric's generation supply in 2010 for retail customers who do not choose an alternative competitive supplier.  The PUC approved the results of PPL Electric's first of six competitive solicitations, which includes a contract executed between PPL Electric and PPL EnergyPlus to supply up to 671 MW of total peak load in 2010, at an average price of $91.42 per MWh.

International Delivery Segment

The International Delivery segment includes operations of the international energy businesses of PPL Global that are primarily focused on the distribution of electricity.  Substantially all of PPL Global's remaining international businesses are located in the U.K. and Chile.  In May and July 2007, PPL Global sold its El Salvadoran and Bolivian businesses.  The sale of the Chilean business is expected to be completed by the end of 2007.

The International Delivery segment results in 2007 and 2006 reflect the reclassification of Latin American revenues and expenses to "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations."  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for further discussion.

International Delivery segment net income was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Utility revenues
 
$
218
   
$
185
   
$
434
   
$
388
 
Energy-related businesses
   
9
     
10
     
19
     
20
 
Total operating revenues
   
227
     
195
     
453
     
408
 
Other operation and maintenance
   
69
     
42
     
125
     
87
 
Depreciation
   
35
     
34
     
78
     
69
 
Taxes, other than income
   
16
     
15
     
32
     
26
 
Energy-related businesses
   
4
     
4
     
9
     
8
 
Total operating expenses
   
124
     
95
     
244
     
190
 
Other Income - net
   
6
     
21
     
17
     
20
 
Interest Expense
   
45
     
43
     
94
     
86
 
Income Taxes
   
(18
)
   
9
     
(3
)
   
12
 
Income from Discontinued Operations
   
101
     
10
     
76
     
20
 
Net Income
 
$
183
   
$
79
   
$
211
   
$
160
 

The after-tax changes in net income between these periods were due to the following factors, including discontinued operations.

 
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
U.K.:
             
Delivery margins
$
1
   
$
(6
)
Depreciation
 
2
     
(1
)
Other operating expenses
 
(6
)
   
(9
)
Interest expense
         
(3
)
Income taxes
 
(1
)
   
(21
)
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
 
6
     
13
 
Hyder liquidation distributions (Note 8)
 
(22
)
   
(18
)
Gain on transfer of equity investment (Note 8)
         
5
 
Impairment of investment in U.K. real estate (Note 8)
         
6
 
Other
 
1
     
(1
)
Latin American results of operations excluding special items (Note 8)
 
9
     
15
 
Change in tax reserves (Note 5)
 
31
     
31
 
Other
         
(2
)
Special items
 
83
     
42
 
 
$
104
   
$
51
 

·
The U.K.'s earnings were negatively impacted for the six months ended June 30, 2007, by lower delivery margins, primarily due to a 6% decrease in sales volumes as a result of milder weather in 2007.
   
·
Higher U.K. income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2007, were due to the transfer of WPD tax items in the first quarter of 2006.  See Note 5 to the Financial Statements for additional information.
   
·
Changes in foreign exchange rates increased WPD's portion of revenue and expense line items by 11% in both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same periods in 2006.

The following after-tax amounts, which management considers special items, also had a significant impact on the International Delivery segment earnings.  See the indicated Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Divestiture of Latin American businesses (Note 8)
 
$
83
           
$
43
         
Reduction in Enron reserve
                         
$
1
 
Total
 
$
83
           
$
43
   
$
1
 

Outlook
 
PPL Energy Supply projects the earnings from its International Delivery business segment to be consistent in 2007 compared with 2006, excluding the impact in 2007 of the U.K. tax rate reduction noted below and other special items.  A U.S. income tax benefit is expected to be offset by increased operating expenses and higher income taxes in the U.K. in 2007, due to the favorable resolution of several tax-related items in 2006.  In addition, gains from the sale or liquidation of U.K. non-electricity delivery businesses are not expected to continue at the same level in 2007 as occurred in 2006.

In July 2007, the U.K.'s Finance Act 2007, which includes amendments to existing tax law, was enacted.  The most significant change to the tax law was a reduction in the U.K.'s statutory income tax rate.  Effective April 1, 2008, the statutory income tax rate will be reduced from 30% to 28%.  As a result, PPL Energy Supply anticipates recognizing a one-time deferred tax benefit during the third quarter of 2007 in the range of $50 to $60 million.

Statement of Income Analysis --

Domestic Gross Energy Margins

The following table provides pre-tax changes in the income statement line items that comprise domestic gross energy margins.

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Wholesale energy marketing
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(90
)
Wholesale energy marketing to affiliate
   
27
     
62
 
Unregulated retail electric and gas
   
3
         
Net energy trading margins
   
5
     
2
 
Other revenue adjustments (a)
   
26
     
40
 
Total revenues
   
57
     
14
 
Fuel
   
18
     
83
 
Energy purchases
   
(43
)
   
(143
)
Energy purchases from affiliate
   
(2
)
   
(4
)
Other cost adjustments (a)
   
12
     
15
 
Total cost of sales
   
(15
)
   
(49
)
Domestic gross energy margins
 
$
72
   
$
63
 

(a)
 
Adjusted to exclude the impact of any revenues and costs not associated with domestic gross energy margins, consistent with the way management reviews domestic gross energy margins internally.  These exclusions include revenues and energy costs related to the international operations of PPL Global.  Also adjusted to include the margins of the Griffith plant prior to its sale in June 2006, which are included in "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations," and gains or losses on sales of emission allowances, which are included in "Other operation and maintenance" expenses on the Statements of Income.

Changes in Domestic Gross Energy Margins By Region

Domestic gross energy margins are generated through PPL Energy Supply's non-trading and trading activities.  PPL Energy Supply manages its non-trading energy business on a geographic basis that is aligned with its generation assets.  Additionally, beginning in 2006, PPL Energy Supply further segregates non-trading activities into two categories:  hedge activity and economic activity.  Economic activity represents the net unrealized effect of derivative transactions that are entered into as economic hedges, but do not qualify for hedge accounting, or hedge accounting was not elected, under SFAS 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended and interpreted.

 
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
Non-trading
             
Eastern U.S.
$
79
   
$
80
 
Western U.S.
         
(7
)
Net energy trading
 
(7
)
   
(10
)
Domestic gross energy margins
$
72
   
$
63
 

Eastern U.S.

Eastern U.S. non-trading margins were higher in the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same periods in 2006, primarily due to new supply contracts and higher average sales prices.  Also contributing to the increase in margins were lower average coal costs, which, for purposes of analyzing energy margins, include gains on the sales of emission allowances.  Average coal costs were lower by 24% and 9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same periods in 2006.

Partially offsetting these improvements was lower coal generation of 11% and 4%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, due to additional planned outages in 2007.  Additionally, increased customer demand under the PLR contract between PPL Electric and PPL EnergyPlus resulted in higher supply costs.  PLR sales volumes were up 5% and 7%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same periods in 2006.

Unrealized gains and losses included in Eastern U.S. non-trading margins that resulted from economic activity and hedge ineffectiveness were a $26 million gain in the second quarter of 2007, compared with a $10 million loss in the same period in 2006.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, these amounts were a $37 million gain, compared to a $4 million gain in the same period in 2006.  The increase in these amounts in 2007 over 2006 was significantly impacted by PJM's implementation of its Reliability Pricing Model (RPM) that developed a long-term pricing signal for capacity resources and load serving entity obligations, effective April 1, 2007.

Prior to the RPM, PPL Energy Supply recorded valuation reserves for capacity contracts due to the lack of liquidity and reliable, observable prices in the marketplace.  With the implementation of the RPM and the completion of PJM capacity auctions, forward capacity prices became sufficiently observable and PPL Energy Supply reversed reserves of $21 million during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.

Western U.S.

Western U.S. non-trading margins were lower in the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same period in 2006, primarily due to higher average coal costs, which were up 23%.

Net Energy Trading

PPL Energy Supply enters into energy contracts to take advantage of market opportunities.  As a result, PPL Energy Supply may at times create a net open position in its portfolio that could result in significant losses if prices do not move in the manner or direction anticipated.  The margins from these trading activities are reflected in the Statements of Income as "Net energy trading margins."  These physical and financial contracts cover trading activity associated with electricity, gas and oil.

The amount of net energy trading margins from unrealized mark-to-market transactions was a $7 million gain in the second quarter of 2007, compared to an $8 million gain in the same period in 2006.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, these amounts were a $5 million loss, compared to a $12 million gain in the same period in 2006.  The 2006 unrealized gains were primarily due to commodity contracts associated with the Griffith plant.

The realized physical volumes for electricity and gas associated with energy trading were:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
GWh
   
2,559
     
1,694
     
5,347
     
3,779
 
Bcf
   
2.9
     
5.0
     
8.2
     
9.3
 

Utility Revenues

The increases in utility revenues were attributable to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
International:
               
U.K. retail electric delivery (PPL Global)
 
$
13
   
$
3
 
Foreign currency exchange rates
   
20
     
43
 
   
$
33
   
$
46
 

The increases in U.K. utility revenues, excluding foreign currency exchange rate impacts, for both periods were primarily due to an increase in unit prices effective April 1, 2007, and engineering services performed for third parties.  These increases were partially offset by a 6% decrease in sales volumes as a result of milder weather in 2007.

Energy-related Businesses

Energy-related businesses contributed $30 million less to operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same period in 2006.  The decrease was primarily attributable to a $3 million impairment of held for sale transport assets (see Note 8) and $32 million of higher pre-tax losses from synfuel projects.  The decrease in synfuel projects reflects:

·
a $31 million lower unrealized gain on options purchased to hedge a portion of the risk associated with the phase-out of the synthetic fuel tax credits; and
·
$11 million of higher operating losses due to higher production levels; offset by
·
a $10 million impairment charge on the synfuel-related assets in 2006.

Energy-related businesses contributed $57 million less to operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same period in 2006.  The decrease was primarily attributable to a $34 million impairment of held for sale transport assets (see Note 8) and $29 million of higher pre-tax losses from synfuel projects.  The decrease in synfuel projects reflects:

·
$33 million lower unrealized gains on options purchased to hedge a portion of the risk associated with the phase-out of the synthetic fuel tax credits; and
·
$6 million of higher operating losses due to higher production levels; offset by
·
a $10 million impairment charge on the synfuel-related assets in 2006.

See Note 10 to the Financial Statements for a detailed discussion of synthetic fuel tax credits.

Other Operation and Maintenance

The increases in other operation and maintenance expenses were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Reduction in Enron reserve in 2006 (Note 10)
 
$
4
   
$
19
 
WPD recoverable engineering services
   
14
     
14
 
Martins Creek ash basin remediation adjustment in 2006 (Note 10)
   
8
     
11
 
Eastern U.S. fossil/hydro station outages
   
13
     
10
 
Susquehanna nuclear station outages
   
6
     
8
 
Change in foreign currency exchange rates
   
4
     
8
 
Pension and other postretirement benefits
   
2
     
6
 
WPD insurance adjustment in 2006
   
5
     
5
 
Stock-based compensation
   
2
     
3
 
Gains on sale of emission allowances
   
(25
)
   
(36
)
Other
   
(2
)
   
5
 
   
$
31
   
$
53
 

Depreciation

The increases in depreciation expense were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Additions to PP&E
 
$
4
   
$
10
 
Foreign currency exchange rates
   
3
     
8
 
Reduction of useful lives of certain WPD distribution assets
   
1
     
2
 
Purchase in September 2006 of equipment previously leased
           
1
 
Extension of useful lives of certain WPD network assets (Note 2)
   
(4
)
   
(4
)
   
$
4
   
$
17
 

Taxes, Other Than Income

Taxes, other than income increased by $5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to:

·
a $3 million increase from changes in the foreign currency exchange rates; and
·
a $3 million increase in WPD property taxes, as the 2006 period included a refund credit of $2 million; partially offset by
·
a $2 million decrease in domestic capital stock tax expense.

Other Income - net

See Note 12 to the Financial Statements for details of other income.

Interest Expense

The increases in interest expense, which includes "Interest Expense with Affiliates," were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Long-term debt interest expense
 
$
17
   
$
35
 
Foreign currency exchange rates
   
4
     
8
 
Redemption of 8.23% Subordinated Debentures due 2027 with affiliate (Note 11)
   
(3
)
   
(2
)
Increases in capitalized interest
   
(8
)
   
(15
)
Other
           
1
 
   
$
10
   
$
27
 

Income Taxes

The decreases in income taxes were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Higher (lower) pre-tax book income
 
$
6
   
$
(19
)
Change in tax benefits related to nonconventional fuel tax credits
   
(27
)
   
(37
)
Change in tax expense on foreign earnings
   
8
     
(2
)
Transfer of WPD tax items in 2006 (Note 5)
           
20
 
Change in tax expense related to tax reserves (Note 5)
   
(32
)
   
(31
)
Other
   
(1
)
   
(2
)
   
$
(46
)
 
$
(71
)

See Note 5 to the Financial Statements for details on effective income tax rates.

Discontinued Operations

In the second quarter of 2007, PPL recorded an $89 million gain, which is net of tax expense of $5 million, in connection with the sale of its El Salvadoran business.  See "Discontinued Operations - Sale of Latin American Businesses" in Note 8 to the Financial Statements for information on this sale and PPL's anticipated sale of its remaining Latin American businesses, along with additional information related to the income (loss) from discontinued operations recorded in 2006 and 2007.

In the second quarter of 2006, PPL recorded a $24 million loss, which is net of a tax benefit of $16 million, in connection with the sale of its ownership interest in the Griffith plant.  The "Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations" also includes the acceleration of net unrealized gains on derivatives associated with the Griffith plant of $7 million after tax.  See "Discontinued Operations - Sale of Interest in Griffith Plant" in Note 8 to the Financial Statements for information on this sale, along with information regarding 2006 operating results recorded prior to the sale.

Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

PPL Energy Supply had the following cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments as of the dates noted below:
 
   
June 30,
2007
   
December 31,
2006
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
492
(a)  
 
$
524
 
Short-term investments
   
346
     
328
 
   
$
838
   
$
852
 

(a)
 
Excludes $14 million of cash related to the Latin American businesses that is included in "Assets held for sale" on the Balance Sheet.

The $14 million decrease in PPL Energy Supply's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments position was primarily the net result of:

·
$539 million of capital expenditures;
·
distributions to Member of $463 million;
·
the retirement of $130 million of long-term debt (which includes the payment of $29 million to settle related cross-currency swaps);
·
an increase of $74 million in restricted cash;
·
the classification of $14 million of cash related to the Latin American businesses as held for sale;
·
$500 million of contributions from Member;
·
$490 million of cash provided by operating activities;
·
$180 million of proceeds from the sale of the El Salvadoran electricity delivery business; and
·
net proceeds of $31 million from the sale of emission allowances.

Convertible Senior Notes

The terms of PPL Energy Supply's 2.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 include a market price trigger that permits holders to convert the notes during any fiscal quarter if the closing sale price of PPL's common stock exceeds $29.83 for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter.  Holders of the Convertible Senior Notes were entitled to convert their notes at any time during the first and second quarters of 2007 and are also entitled to convert their notes any time during the third quarter of 2007 as a result of the market price trigger being met.  When holders elect to convert the Convertible Senior Notes, PPL Energy Supply is required to settle the principal amount in cash and any conversion premium in cash or PPL common stock.  During the six months ended June 30, 2007, Convertible Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $10 million were presented for conversion.  The total conversion premium related to these conversions was $8 million, which was settled with 181,574 shares of PPL common stock, along with an insignificant amount of cash in lieu of fractional shares.  At June 30, 2007, $93 million of Convertible Senior Notes remain outstanding.  PPL and PPL Energy Supply have, and expect to continue to have, sufficient liquidity sources to fund any such conversions.

Credit Facilities

In January 2007, WPD (South West) terminated its £150 million three-year committed credit facility, which was to expire in October 2008.  This facility was replaced by a new £150 million five-year committed credit facility at WPDH Limited that expires in January 2012, with the option to extend the expiration date by a maximum of two years.

In March 2007, PPL Energy Supply extended the expiration date of its 364-day reimbursement agreement to March 2008.  Under the agreement, PPL Energy Supply can cause the bank to issue up to $200 million of letters of credit but cannot make cash borrowings.

In May 2007, PPL Energy Supply entered into a $3.4 billion Second Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, which amended its previously existing $1.9 billion credit facility and extended the term of the previously existing facility to June 2012.  Under certain conditions, PPL Energy Supply may elect to have the principal balance of the loans outstanding on the final maturity date of the facility continue as non-revolving term loans for a period of one year from that final maturity date.  Also, under certain conditions, PPL Energy Supply may request that the facility's principal amount be increased by up to $500 million.  PPL Energy Supply has the ability to cause the lenders under this facility to issue letters of credit.  The additional capacity under this facility is expected to support potential collateral requirements under contracts that PPL Energy Supply anticipates entering into in connection with expanding its wholesale marketing and trading business.

In May 2007, Emel arranged uncommitted credit lines in the amount of 32.4 billion Chilean pesos (approximately $62 million), with authorization to borrow up to $20 million as required for working capital needs.

Financings

In December 2006, Elfec issued $11 million of 6.05% UFV (inflation-adjusted bolivianos) denominated bonds with serial maturities from 2012 through 2014.  Of these bonds, $5 million were issued in exchange for existing bonds with maturities in 2007 and 2008.  Cash proceeds of $6 million were used in January 2007 to refinance bonds with maturities in 2007.  These transactions were reflected in PPL's January 2007 financial statements due to the one-month lag in foreign subsidiary reporting.

Early Redemption of Debt

In February 2007, WPD LLP redeemed all of the 8.23% Subordinated Debentures due 2027 that were held by SIUK Capital Trust I.  Upon redemption, WPD LLP paid a premium of 4.115%, or approximately $3 million, on the principal amount of $85 million of subordinated debentures.  WPD LLP received $3 million when its investment in SIUK Capital Trust I was liquidated in connection with this redemption.  Additionally, payment of $29 million was made to settle related cross-currency swaps.

Proceeds from Divestitures

Proceeds from the sales and planned divestitures discussed in Note 8 to the Financial Statements are expected to be used to invest in growth opportunities in PPL's core electricity supply and delivery businesses and/or for the repurchase of securities, including PPL common stock.

Rating Agency Decisions

Moody's, S&P and Fitch periodically review the credit ratings on the debt and preferred securities of PPL Energy Supply and its subsidiaries.  Based on their respective independent reviews, the rating agencies may make certain ratings revisions or ratings affirmations.

A credit rating reflects an assessment by the rating agency of the creditworthiness associated with an issuer and particular securities that it issues.  The credit ratings of PPL Energy Supply and its subsidiaries are based on information provided by PPL Energy Supply and other sources.  The ratings of Moody's, S&P and Fitch are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any securities of PPL Energy Supply or its subsidiaries.  Such ratings may be subject to revisions or withdrawal by the agencies at any time and should be evaluated independently of each other and any other rating that may be assigned to the securities.  A downgrade in PPL Energy Supply's or its subsidiaries' credit ratings could result in higher borrowing costs and reduced access to capital markets.

Moody's and S&P did not take any actions related to PPL Energy Supply and its key rated subsidiaries during the six months ended June 30, 2007.  In March 2007, Fitch affirmed its BBB rating of PPL Montana's 8.903% Pass Through Certificates due 2020.

Capital Expenditures

The schedule below shows PPL Energy Supply's capital expenditure projections as of June 30, 2007, for the years 2007 through 2011.

   
Projected
 
   
2007
 
2008
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
Construction expenditures (a)
                               
 
Generating facilities
 
$
361
 
$
264
 
$
306
 
$
321
 
$
317
 
 
Transmission and distribution facilities
   
311
   
288
   
295
   
305
   
311
 
 
Environmental
   
612
   
408
   
129
   
37
   
77
 
 
Other
   
41
   
26
   
27
   
26
   
26
 
   
Total Construction Expenditures
   
1,325
   
986
   
757
   
689
   
731
 
Nuclear fuel
   
81
   
102
   
163
   
169
   
164
 
   
Total Capital Expenditures
 
$
1,406
 
$
1,088
 
$
920
 
$
858
 
$
895
 

(a)
 
Construction expenditures include AFUDC and capitalized interest, which are expected to be $229 million for the 2007-2011 period.

PPL Energy Supply's capital expenditure projections for the years 2007-2011 total $5.2 billion.  Capital expenditure plans are revised periodically to reflect changes in operational, market and regulatory conditions.  The above schedule has been revised from that which was presented in PPL Energy Supply's 2006 Form 10-K, primarily to reflect:

·
a reduction due to the sales of the Latin American businesses;
·
estimated costs to submit a combined construction and operating license with the NRC for a possible third nuclear generating unit adjacent to the Susquehanna station; and
·
increased nuclear fuel prices for the Susquehanna station.

See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for additional information.

PPL Energy Supply plans to fund all of its capital expenditures in 2007 with cash on hand, cash from operations, contributions from Member and the issuance of debt securities.

For additional information on PPL Energy Supply's liquidity and capital resources, see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in PPL Energy Supply's 2006 Form 10-K.

Risk Management - Energy Marketing & Trading and Other

Market Risk

Commodity Price Risk (Non-trading)

PPL Energy Supply's non-trading commodity derivative contracts mature at various times through 2017.  PPL Energy Supply segregates its non-trading activities as either hedge or economic.  Transactions that are accounted for as hedge activity qualify for hedge accounting treatment under SFAS 133.  The non-trading economic category includes transactions that address a specific risk, but are not eligible for hedge accounting or hedge accounting is not elected.  Included in the non-trading economic category are certain load-following energy obligations and related supply contracts, capacity swaps, FTRs, crude oil swaps to hedge rail transportation charges and hedges of synthetic fuel tax credits.  Although they do not receive hedge accounting treatment, these contracts are considered non-trading.  The fair value of the non-trading economic contracts that do not qualify for accrual or hedge accounting treatment as of June 30, 2007, including net premiums on options, was $62 million.  The following chart sets forth PPL Energy Supply's net fair market value of all non-trading commodity derivative contracts.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the beginning of the period
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(96
)
 
$
(111
)
 
$
(278
)
Contracts realized or otherwise settled during the period
   
(38
)
   
(4
)
   
(20
)
   
5
 
Fair value of new contracts at inception
   
(4
)
           
19
         
Other changes in fair values
   
(190
)
   
5
     
(133
)
   
178
 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the end of the period
 
$
(245
)
 
$
(95
)
 
$
(245
)
 
$
(95
)

The following chart segregates estimated fair values of PPL Energy Supply's non-trading commodity derivative contracts at June 30, 2007, based on whether the fair values are determined by quoted market prices or other more subjective means.

   
Fair Value of Contracts at Period-End
Gains (Losses)
   
Maturity
Less Than
1 Year
 
Maturity
1-3 Years
 
Maturity
4-5 Years
 
Maturity
in Excess
of 5 Years
 
Total Fair
Value
Source of Fair Value
                                       
Prices actively quoted
 
$
6
   
$
(7
)
 
$
(32
)
         
$
(33
)
Prices provided by other external sources
   
(103
)
   
(151
)
   
(130
)
 
$
(28
)
   
(412
)
Prices based on models and other valuation methods
   
65
     
10
     
13
     
112
     
200
 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the end of the period
 
$
(32
)
 
$
(148
)
 
$
(149
)
 
$
84
   
$
(245
)

The "Prices actively quoted" category includes the fair value of exchange-traded natural gas futures contracts quoted on the NYMEX, which has quoted prices through 2012.

The "Prices provided by other external sources" category includes PPL Energy Supply's forward positions and options in natural gas and electricity and natural gas basis swaps at points for which over-the-counter (OTC) broker quotes are available.

The "Prices based on models and other valuation methods" category includes the value of transactions for which an internally developed price curve was constructed as a result of the long-dated nature of the transaction or the illiquidity of the market point, or the value of options not quoted by an exchange or OTC broker.  This category includes the fair value of transactions completed in auction markets, where contract prices represent the market value for load-following bundled energy prices delivered at illiquid delivery points.  The transaction prices associated with the contracts did not equal the wholesale bilateral market prices at inception (Day 1).  However, EITF 02-3, "Issues Involved in Accounting for Derivative Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities," does not generally permit Day 1 gains and losses to be recognized unless the fair value is derived principally from observable market inputs.  Therefore, PPL Energy Supply recorded a reserve for the modeled Day 1 gain, which is netted against the above fair values.

Because of PPL Energy Supply's efforts to hedge the value of the energy from its generation assets, PPL Energy Supply sells electricity, capacity and related services and buys fuel on a forward basis, resulting in open contractual positions.  If PPL Energy Supply were unable to deliver firm capacity and energy or to accept the delivery of fuel under its agreements, under certain circumstances it could be required to pay damages.  These damages would be based on the difference between the market price and the contract price of the commodity.  Depending on price volatility in the wholesale energy markets, such damages could be significant.  Extreme weather conditions, unplanned power plant outages, transmission disruptions, non-performance by counterparties (or their own counterparties) with which it has energy contracts and other factors could affect PPL Energy Supply's ability to meet its obligations, or cause significant increases in the market price of replacement energy.  Although PPL Energy Supply attempts to mitigate these risks, there can be no assurance that it will be able to fully meet its firm obligations, that it will not be required to pay damages for failure to perform, or that it will not experience counterparty non-performance in the future.

As of June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply estimated that a 10% adverse movement in market prices across all geographic areas and time periods would have decreased the value of the commodity contracts in its non-trading portfolio by approximately $480 million.  For purposes of this calculation, an increase in the market price for electricity is considered an adverse movement because PPL Energy Supply's electricity portfolio is generally in a net sales position, and the decrease in the market price for fuel is considered an adverse movement because PPL Energy Supply's commodity fuels portfolio is generally in a net purchase position.  PPL Energy Supply enters into those commodity contracts to reduce the market risk inherent in the generation of electricity.

Starting in 2007, PPL Energy Supply elected to use an alternative method for disclosing quantitative information about market risk sensitive instruments.  This method utilizes a VaR model to measure commodity price risk in its non-trading and trading portfolios.  This approach is consistent with how PPL's Risk Manager assesses the market risk of its commodity business.  VaR is a statistical model that attempts to predict risk of loss, under normal market conditions, based on historical market price volatility.  PPL Energy Supply calculates VaR using a Monte Carlo simulation technique, which uses historical data from the past 12 month period.  The VaR is the estimated nominal loss of earnings based on a one-day holding period at a 95% confidence interval.  As of June 30, 2007, the VaR for PPL Energy Supply's non-trading portfolio was $14 million.  This excludes the activity for PPL Energy Supply's synthetic fuel tax credit hedges.  Additional information regarding these hedges can be found in the "Synthetic Fuel Tax Credit Risk" section below.

Commodity Price Risk (Trading)

PPL Energy Supply's trading contracts mature at various times through 2011.  The following chart sets forth PPL Energy Supply's net fair market value of trading contracts.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the beginning of the period
 
$
45
   
$
12
   
$
41
   
$
5
 
Contracts realized or otherwise settled during the period
   
(14
)
   
(7
)
   
(27
)
   
(18
)
Fair value of new contracts at inception
           
(1
)
   
16
     
3
 
Other changes in fair values
   
17
     
15
     
18
     
29
 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the end of the period
 
$
48
   
$
19
   
$
48
   
$
19
 

PPL Energy Supply will reverse a gain of approximately $3 million of the $48 million unrealized trading gains over the next three months of 2007 as the transactions are realized.

The following chart segregates estimated fair values of PPL Energy Supply's trading portfolio at June 30, 2007, based on whether the fair values are determined by quoted market prices or other more subjective means.

   
Fair Value of Contracts at Period-End
Gains (Losses)
   
Maturity
Less Than
1 Year
 
Maturity
1-3 Years
 
Maturity
4-5 Years
 
Maturity
in Excess
of 5 Years
 
Total Fair
Value
Source of Fair Value
                                       
Prices actively quoted
 
$
(11
)
 
$
3
   
$
2
           
$
(6
)
Prices provided by other external sources
   
10
     
7
     
(1
)
           
16
 
Prices based on models and other valuation methods
   
18
     
21
     
(1
)
           
38
 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the end of the period
 
$
17
   
$
31
     $              
$
48
 

See "Commodity Price Risk (Non-trading)" above for information on the various sources of fair value.

As of June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply estimated that a 10% adverse movement in market prices across all geographic areas and time periods would have decreased the value of the commodity contracts in its trading portfolio by $32 million, compared to $24 million as of June 30, 2006.

As of June 30, 2007, the VaR for PPL Energy Supply's trading portfolio was $2 million.  This excludes the activity for PPL Energy Supply's synthetic fuels tax credits.  Additional information regarding these hedges can be found in the "Synthetic Fuel Tax Credit Risk" section below.

Synthetic Fuel Tax Credit Risk

At this time, PPL Energy Supply expects that the high level and the volatility of crude oil prices will reduce the amount of synthetic fuel tax credits that PPL Energy Supply receives through its synthetic fuel production.  The tax credits are reduced if the annual average wellhead price of domestic crude oil falls within a phase-out range.  The tax credits are eliminated if this reference price exceeds the phase-out range.  See "Regulatory Issues - IRS Synthetic Fuels Tax Credits" in Note 10 to the Financial Statements for more information regarding the phase-out of the tax credits.

PPL Energy Supply implemented a risk management strategy to hedge a portion of the variability of cash flows associated with its 2006 and 2007 synthetic fuel tax credits by hedging the risk that the 2006 and 2007 annual average wellhead price for domestic crude oil will be within the phase-out range.

PPL Energy Supply has net purchased options for 2007 that are expected to mitigate PPL Energy Supply's tax credit phase-out risk due to an increase of the average wellhead price in 2007.  These positions did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment.  The mark-to-market value of these positions at June 30, 2007, was a gain of $21 million.

As of June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply estimated that a 10% adverse movement in market prices of crude oil would have decreased the value of the synthetic fuel hedges by $27 million.  For purposes of this calculation, a decrease in the market price for crude oil is considered an adverse movement.

Commodity Price Risk Summary

In accordance with its marketing and hedge strategy, PPL Energy Supply may not elect to fully hedge its generation output or fuel requirements.  PPL Energy Supply estimates that for its entire portfolio, including all generation, emissions and physical and financial energy positions, a 10% adverse change in power prices across all geographic zones and time periods would decrease expected 2007 gross margins by $11 million.  Similarly, a 10% adverse movement in all fossil fuel prices would decrease 2007 gross margins by $8 million.

Interest Rate Risk

PPL Energy Supply and its subsidiaries have issued debt to finance their operations, which exposes them to interest rate risk.  Both PPL and PPL Energy Supply manage interest rate risk for PPL Energy Supply by using various financial derivative products to adjust the mix of fixed and floating interest rates in PPL Energy Supply's debt portfolio, adjust the duration of its debt portfolio and lock in treasury rates (and interest rate spreads over treasuries) in anticipation of future financing, when appropriate.  Risk limits under the risk management program are designed to balance risk exposure to volatility in interest expense and changes in the fair value of PPL Energy Supply's debt portfolio due to changes in the absolute level of interest rates.

At June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply's potential annual exposure to increased interest expense, based on a 10% increase in interest rates, was $4 million.

PPL Energy Supply is also exposed to changes in the fair value of its domestic and international debt portfolios.  At June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply estimated that its potential exposure to a change in the fair value of its debt portfolio, through a 10% adverse movement in interest rates, was $285 million.

PPL and PPL Energy Supply utilize various risk management instruments to reduce PPL Energy Supply's exposure to the expected future cash flow variability of its debt instruments.  These risks include exposure to adverse interest rate movements for outstanding variable rate debt and for future anticipated financing.  While PPL Energy Supply is exposed to changes in the fair value of these instruments, any changes in the fair value of these instruments are recorded in equity and then reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the item being hedged affects earnings.  At June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply had none of these instruments outstanding.

PPL and PPL Energy Supply also utilize various risk management instruments to adjust the mix of fixed and floating interest rates in PPL Energy Supply's debt portfolio.  While PPL Energy Supply is exposed to changes in the fair value of these instruments, any change in market value is recorded with an equal and offsetting change in the value of the debt being hedged.  At June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply estimated that its additional potential exposure to a change in the fair value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in interest rates, was $2 million.

WPDH Limited holds a net position in cross-currency swaps totaling $702 million to hedge the interest payments and principal of its U.S. dollar-denominated bonds with maturity dates ranging from December 2007 to December 2028.  The estimated value of this position at June 30, 2007, being the amount PPL Energy Supply would pay to terminate it, including accrued interest, was $176 million.  At June 30, 2007, PPL Energy Supply estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, was $127 million.

Foreign Currency Risk

PPL Energy Supply is exposed to foreign currency risk, primarily through investments in affiliates in the U.K. and Latin America.  In addition, PPL Energy Supply may make purchases of equipment in currencies other than U.S. dollars.

PPL and PPL Energy Supply have adopted a foreign currency risk management program designed to hedge certain foreign currency exposures, including firm commitments, recognized assets or liabilities, anticipated transactions and net investments.  In addition, PPL and PPL Energy Supply enter into financial instruments to protect against foreign currency translation risk of expected earnings.

To economically hedge 2007 expected income in Chilean pesos, PPL Energy Supply entered into average rate forwards totaling 12.4 billion Chilean pesos.  The settlement date of these forwards is November 2007.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL Energy Supply would pay upon their termination, was insignificant.  PPL Energy Supply estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was $1 million at June 30, 2007.

To economically hedge 2007 expected income denominated in British pounds sterling, PPL entered into a combination of average rate forwards and average rate options, which total £60.1 million at June 30, 2007.  In connection with these transactions, PPL Energy Supply entered into average rate forwards and average rate options with PPL that have terms identical to those executed by PPL.  These forwards and options have termination dates ranging from September 2007 to December 2007.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL Energy Supply would pay upon their termination, was $3 million.  PPL Energy Supply estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was $7 million at June 30, 2007.

PPL executed forward sale contracts totaling 215 billion Chilean pesos.  In connection with these transactions, PPL Energy Supply entered into forward contracts with PPL that have terms identical to those executed by PPL.  Of these forward sale contracts, 161 billion Chilean pesos are to hedge PPL Energy Supply's net investment in Emel, while 54 billion Chilean pesos are to partially hedge the proceeds from the anticipated sale of Emel.  The settlement date of these forwards is December 2007.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL Energy Supply would pay upon their termination, was $8 million.  PPL Energy Supply estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was $44 million at June 30, 2007.

PPL executed forward sale contracts totaling £22.5 million.  In connection with these transactions, PPL Energy Supply entered into forward contracts with PPL that have terms identical to those executed by PPL.  These forward sale contracts are to partially hedge PPL Energy Supply's net investment in WPD.  The settlement date of these forwards is January 2008.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of these positions, representing the amount PPL would pay upon their termination was insignificant.  PPL estimated that its potential additional exposure to a change in the market value of these instruments, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was $4 million at June 30, 2007.

PPL Energy Supply has entered into a forward contract to purchase 5.1 million Euros in order to protect against fluctuations in the Euro exchange rate, in connection with the purchase of equipment.  The settlement date of this contract is January 2008.  At June 30, 2007, the market value of this position, representing the amount PPL Energy Supply would receive upon its termination, was insignificant.  PPL Energy Supply estimated that its potential exposure to a change in the market value of this instrument, through a 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates, was insignificant at June 30, 2007.

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds - Securities Price Risk

In connection with certain NRC requirements, PPL Susquehanna maintains trust funds to fund certain costs of decommissioning the Susquehanna nuclear station.  As of June 30, 2007, these funds were invested primarily in domestic equity securities and fixed-rate, fixed-income securities and are reflected at fair value on PPL Energy Supply's Balance Sheet.  The mix of securities is designed to provide returns sufficient to be used to fund Susquehanna's decommissioning and to compensate for inflationary increases in decommissioning costs.  However, the equity securities included in the trusts are exposed to price fluctuation in equity markets, and the values of fixed-rate, fixed-income securities are exposed to changes in interest rates.  PPL actively monitors the investment performance and periodically reviews asset allocation in accordance with its nuclear decommissioning trust policy statement.  At June 30, 2007, a hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates and a 10% decrease in equity prices would have resulted in an estimated $41 million reduction in the fair value of the trust assets.  See Note 21 in PPL Energy Supply's 2006 Form 10-K for more information regarding the nuclear decommissioning trust funds.

Related Party Transactions

PPL Energy Supply is not aware of any material ownership interests or operating responsibility by senior management of PPL Energy Supply in outside partnerships, including leasing transactions with variable interest entities, or other entities doing business with PPL Energy Supply.

For additional information on related party transactions, see Note 11 to the Financial Statements.

Acquisitions, Development and Divestitures

PPL continuously evaluates strategic options for its business segments and from time to time, PPL Energy Supply and its subsidiaries are involved in negotiations with third parties regarding acquisitions and dispositions of businesses and assets, joint ventures and development projects which may or may not result in definitive agreements.  Any such transactions may impact future financial results.  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for information regarding such recent transactions.

PPL Energy Supply is currently planning incremental capacity increases of 343 MW at several existing domestic generating facilities.  Offsetting this increase is an expected 30 MW reduction in generation capability at each of the Brunner Island and Montour plants, due to the estimated increases in station service usage during the scrubber operation.  See Note 10 to the Financial Statements for additional information, as well as information regarding the planned shut down of two 150 MW generating units at PPL Martins Creek in September 2007.

PPL Energy Supply is continuously reexamining development projects based on market conditions and other factors to determine whether to proceed with these projects, sell them, cancel them, expand them, execute tolling agreements or pursue other opportunities.

Environmental Matters

See Note 10 to the Financial Statements for a discussion of environmental matters.

New Accounting Standards

See Note 17 to the Financial Statements for a discussion of new accounting standards recently adopted or pending adoption.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

PPL Energy Supply's financial condition and results of operations are impacted by the methods, assumptions and estimates used in the application of critical accounting policies.  The following accounting policies are particularly important to the financial condition or results of operations of PPL Energy Supply, and require estimates or other judgments of matters inherently uncertain: price risk management, pension and other postretirement benefits, asset impairment, leasing, loss accruals and asset retirement obligations.

See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in PPL Energy Supply's 2006 Form 10-K for a discussion of each critical accounting policy.  PPL's senior management has reviewed these critical accounting policies, and the estimates and assumptions regarding them, with its Audit Committee.  In addition, PPL's senior management reviewed the Form 10-K disclosures regarding the application of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109."  In May 2007, the FASB amended this guidance by issuing FSP FIN 48-1, "Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48."  PPL Energy Supply and its subsidiaries adopted FIN 48, as amended, effective January 1, 2007.  The adoption of FIN 48 alters the methodology PPL Energy Supply previously used to account for income tax uncertainties.  Effective with the adoption of FIN 48, uncertain tax positions are no longer considered to be contingencies assessed in accordance with SFAS 5, "Accounting for Contingencies."  The following is an update to the "Income Tax Uncertainties" section of the "Loss Accruals" critical accounting policy disclosed in PPL Energy Supply's 2006 Form 10-K, which reflects the adoption of FIN 48.

Similar to SFAS 5, FIN 48 continues to require significant management judgment in determining the amount of benefit to be recognized in relation to an uncertain tax position.  FIN 48 requires PPL Energy Supply to evaluate its tax positions following a two-step process.  The first step requires an entity to determine whether, based on the technical merits supporting a particular tax position, it is more likely than not (greater than a 50 percent chance) that the tax position will be sustained.  This determination assumes that the relevant taxing authority will examine the tax position and is aware of all the relevant facts surrounding the tax position.  The second step requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the benefit of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition criterion.  The measurement of the benefit equals the largest amount of benefit that has a likelihood of realization, upon settlement, that exceeds 50 percent.  PPL Energy Supply's management considers a number of factors in assessing the benefit to be recognized, including negotiation of a settlement.

On a quarterly basis, PPL Energy Supply reassesses its uncertain tax positions by considering information known at the reporting date.  Based on management's assessment of new information, PPL Energy Supply may subsequently recognize a tax benefit for a previously unrecognized tax position, derecognize a previously recognized tax position, or remeasure the benefit of a previously recognized tax position.

The balance sheet classification of unrecognized tax benefits also requires significant management judgment.  FIN 48 requires an entity to classify unrecognized tax benefits as current, to the extent management expects to settle an uncertain tax position, by paying cash, within one year of the reporting date.

Significant management judgment is also required in developing valuation allowances for deferred tax assets.  Valuation allowances are initially recorded and reevaluated each reporting period by assessing the likelihood of the ultimate realization of a deferred tax asset.  Management considers a number of factors in assessing the realization of a deferred tax asset, including forecasts of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies.  Any tax planning strategy utilized in this assessment must meet the recognition and measurement criteria of FIN 48.  See Note 5 to the Financial Statements for the disclosures required by FIN 48.


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

PPL Electric provides electricity delivery service in eastern and central Pennsylvania.  Its headquarters are in Allentown, PA.  In PPL Electric's 2006 Form 10-K, a description of its business is found in "Item 1. Business - Background" and an overview of its strategy and the risks and the challenges that it faces in its business are discussed in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Overview."  See "Forward-Looking Information," Note 10 to the Financial Statements and the rest of this Item 2 in this Form 10-Q and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and the rest of Item 7 in PPL Electric's 2006 Form 10-K for more information concerning the material risks and uncertainties that PPL Electric faces in its business and with respect to its future earnings.

The following information should be read in conjunction with PPL Electric's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes and in conjunction with PPL Electric's 2006 Form 10-K.

Terms and abbreviations are explained in the glossary.  Dollars are in millions unless otherwise noted.

Results of Operations

The following discussion, which explains significant changes in principal items on PPL Electric's Statements of Income, compares the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, with the same periods in 2006.

The Statements of Income reflect the results of past operations and are not intended as any indication of future operating results.  Future operating results will necessarily be affected by various and diverse factors and developments.  Furthermore, because results for interim periods can be disproportionately influenced by various factors and developments and by seasonal variations, the results of operations for interim periods do not necessarily indicate results or trends for the year.

Earnings

Income available to PPL was:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
                                 
   
$
30
   
$
30
   
$
82
   
$
81
 

The after-tax changes in income available to PPL between these periods were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
                 
Delivery revenues (net of CTC/ITC amortization, interest expense on transition bonds and ancillary charges)
 
$
5
   
$
10
 
Operation and maintenance expenses
   
(2
)
   
(4
)
Depreciation
   
(3
)
   
(5
)
   
$
     
$
1
 

The period-to-period changes in significant earnings components are explained in the "Statement of Income Analysis."

PPL Electric's period-to-period earnings were affected by a number of factors, including higher delivery revenues which were primarily due to 6% and 5% increases in sales volumes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, due in part to the impact of favorable weather in 2007 on residential and commercial sales and normal load growth.

Outlook

PPL Electric expects to have modest earnings growth in 2007 compared with 2006, excluding special items, with load growth being offset by increased operation and maintenance expenses.

In March 2007, PPL Electric filed a request with the PUC to increase distribution rates by approximately $84 million (subsequently amended to $77 million).  The PUC's review of the distribution rate request is expected to take about nine months.  The proposed distribution rate increase, as amended, would result in a 2.4% increase over PPL Electric's present rates and would be effective January 1, 2008.  PPL Electric cannot predict the outcome of this proceeding.

In May 2007, the PUC approved PPL Electric's plan to procure default electricity supply in 2010 for retail customers who do not choose an alternative competitive supplier after PPL Electric's PLR contract with PPL EnergyPlus expires.  Under the plan, PPL Electric will issue a series of competitive bids for such supply in 2007, 2008 and 2009.  The price customers pay in 2010 will result from a blend of contracts from these competitive bids.  Based on the PUC-approved bid solicitation schedule, PPL Electric issued the first series of competitive bids for 850 MW of electricity supply in May 2007; received the competitive bid proposals by July 23, 2007; and obtained PUC approval of the winning proposals on July 26, 2007.  The average generation supply price, including Pennsylvania gross receipts tax, from this first of six competitive solicitations for residential customers is $96.30 per MWh and for small commercial and industrial customers is $99.46 per MWh.  If the prices paid in this supply purchase were to be the same for the remaining five purchases, the average residential customer's monthly bill in 2010 would increase by approximately 28% over 2009 levels, while small commercial and industrial bills would increase between 18% to 37%.  (The estimated increases exclude any potential rate increases from the current rate proceeding.)

In May 2007, the PUC also approved final regulations regarding the obligation of Pennsylvania electric utilities to provide default electricity supply in 2011 and beyond.  The new regulations provide that default service providers will acquire electricity supply at prevailing market prices pursuant to procurement and implementation plans approved by the PUC.  The regulations also address the utilities' recovery of market supply costs.  The final regulations will become effective after review by several other state agencies and official publication in Pennsylvania.

Statement of Income Analysis --

Retail Electric

The increases in revenues from retail electric operations were attributable to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
                 
PLR electric delivery
 
$
29
   
$
66
 
Electric delivery
   
15
     
29
 
Other
   
(2
)
   
(1
)
   
$
42
   
$
94
 

Higher PLR revenues and electric delivery revenues were primarily attributable to 6% and 5% increases in sales volume for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, due in part to the impact of favorable weather in 2007 on residential and commercial sales and normal load growth.

Wholesale Electric to Affiliate

PPL Electric has a contract to sell to PPL EnergyPlus the electricity that PPL Electric purchases under contracts with NUGs.  The decreases of $2 million and $4 million in wholesale revenue to affiliate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same periods in 2006, were primarily due to lower generation at several NUG facilities during 2007.  PPL Electric therefore had less electricity to purchase from the NUG facilities, and then sell to PPL EnergyPlus in 2007.

Energy Purchases from Affiliate

The increases in energy purchases from affiliate of $27 million and $62 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same periods in 2006, reflect an increase in PLR load, as well as higher prices for energy purchased under the power supply contracts with PPL EnergyPlus needed to support the PLR load.


Other Operation and Maintenance

The increases in other operation and maintenance expenses were due to: 

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
                 
Advertising
 
$
2
   
$
3
 
Insurance premiums
   
1
     
3
 
   
$
3
   
$
6
 

Depreciation

Depreciation expense increased $5 million and $8 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same periods in 2006.  These increases were primarily due to the purchase in September 2006 of equipment previously leased.

Taxes, Other Than Income

Taxes, other than income increased by $6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $7 million increase in domestic gross receipts tax expense resulting from a 5% increase in sales volume, offset by a $1 million decrease in domestic capital stock tax expense.

Other Income - net

See Note 12 to the Financial Statements for details of other income.

Financing Costs

The decreases in financing costs, which include "Interest Expense," "Interest Expense with Affiliate" and "Dividends on Preferred Securities," were due to:

   
June 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2006
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
             
Long-term debt interest expense primarily due to the repayment of transition bonds
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(12
)
Dividends on 6.25% Series Preference Stock
           
4
 
Other
           
1
 
   
$
(5
)
 
$
(7
)

Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

PPL Electric had the following cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term debt as of the dates noted below:
 
   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
17
   
$
150
 
Short-term investments
           
26
 
   
$
17
   
$
176
 
Short-term debt
 
$
96
   
$
42
 

The $159 million decrease in PPL Electric's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments position was primarily the result of:

·
the retirement of $157 million of long-term debt;
·
$138 million of capital expenditures; and
·
the payment of $74 million of common stock dividends to PPL; partially offset by
·
$159 million of cash provided by operating activities; and
·
a net increase in short-term debt of $54 million.

Credit Facilities

In May 2007, PPL Electric entered into a $200 million Third Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, which extended the term of its existing credit facility to May 2012.  Under certain conditions, PPL Electric may elect to have the principal balance of the loans outstanding on the final maturity date of the facility continue as non-revolving term loans for a period of one year from that final maturity date.  Also, under certain conditions, PPL Electric may request that the facility's principal amount be increased by up to $100 million.  PPL Electric has the ability to cause the lenders under this facility to issue letters of credit.

In July 2007, PPL Electric and a subsidiary extended the expiration date of the credit agreement related to its participation in an asset-backed commercial paper program to July 2008.

Rating Agency Decisions

Moody's, S&P and Fitch periodically review the credit ratings on the debt and preferred securities of PPL Electric and PPL Transition Bond Company.  Based on their respective independent reviews, the rating agencies may make certain ratings revisions or ratings affirmations.

A credit rating reflects an assessment by the rating agency of the creditworthiness associated with an issuer and particular securities that it issues.  The credit ratings of PPL Electric and PPL Transition Bond Company are based on information provided by PPL Electric and other sources.  The ratings of Moody's, S&P and Fitch are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any securities of PPL Electric or PPL Transition Bond Company.  Such ratings may be subject to revisions or withdrawal by the agencies at any time and should be evaluated independently of each other and any other rating that may be assigned to the securities.  A downgrade in PPL Electric's or PPL Transition Bond Company's credit ratings could result in higher borrowing costs and reduced access to capital markets.

Moody's, S&P and Fitch did not take any actions related to PPL Electric or PPL Transition Bond Company during the six months ended June 30, 2007.

Capital Expenditures

The schedule below shows PPL Electric's capital expenditure projections as of June 30, 2007, for the years 2007 through 2011.

   
Projected
 
   
2007
 
2008
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
Construction expenditures (a)
                               
 
Transmission and distribution facilities
 
$
272
 
$
253
 
$
313
 
$
373
 
$
430
 
Other
   
24
   
20
   
17
   
17
   
21
 
 
Total Capital Expenditures
 
$
296
 
$
273
 
$
330
 
$
390
 
$
451
 

(a)
 
Construction expenditures include AFUDC, which is expected to be $13 million for the 2007-2011 period.

PPL Electric's capital expenditure projections for the years 2007-2011 total $1.7 billion.  Capital expenditure plans are revised periodically to reflect changes in operational, market and regulatory conditions.  The above schedule has been revised from that which was presented in PPL Electric's 2006 10-K, primarily to reflect the cost for the PJM-approved regional transmission expansion project.  See Note 8 to the Financial Statements for additional information.

PPL Electric plans to fund all of its capital expenditures in 2007 with cash on hand and cash from operations.

For additional information on PPL Electric's liquidity and capital resources, see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in PPL Electric's 2006 Form 10-K.

Risk Management

Market Risk

Commodity Price Risk - PLR Contracts

PPL Electric and PPL EnergyPlus have power supply agreements under which PPL EnergyPlus sells to PPL Electric (under a predetermined pricing arrangement) energy and capacity to fulfill PPL Electric's PLR obligation through 2009.  As a result, PPL Electric has shifted any electric price risk relating to its PLR obligation to PPL EnergyPlus through 2009.  See Note 11 to the Financial Statements for information on the PLR contracts.

Interest Rate Risk

PPL Electric has issued debt to finance its operations, which exposes it to interest rate risk.  At June 30, 2007, PPL Electric's potential annual exposure to increased interest expense, based on a 10% increase in interest rates, was insignificant.

PPL Electric is also exposed to changes in the fair value of its debt portfolio.  At June 30, 2007, PPL Electric estimated that its potential exposure to a change in the fair value of its debt portfolio, through a 10% adverse movement in interest rates, was $34 million.

Related Party Transactions

PPL Electric is not aware of any material ownership interests or operating responsibility by senior management of PPL Electric in outside partnerships, including leasing transactions with variable interest entities, or other entities doing business with PPL Electric.

For additional information on related party transactions, see Note 11 to the Financial Statements.

Environmental Matters

See Note 10 to the Financial Statements for a discussion of environmental matters.

New Accounting Standards

See Note 17 to the Financial Statements for a discussion of new accounting standards recently adopted or pending adoption.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

PPL Electric's financial condition and results of operations are impacted by the methods, assumptions and estimates used in the application of critical accounting policies.  The following accounting policies are particularly important to the financial condition or results of operations of PPL Electric, and require estimates or other judgments of matters inherently uncertain: pension and other postretirement benefits and loss accruals.

See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in PPL Electric's 2006 Form 10-K for a discussion of each critical accounting policy.  PPL's senior management has reviewed these critical accounting policies, and the estimates and assumptions regarding them, with its Audit Committee.  In addition, PPL's senior management reviewed the Form 10-K disclosures regarding the application of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109."  In May 2007, the FASB amended this guidance by issuing FSP FIN 48-1, "Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48."  PPL Electric and its subsidiaries adopted FIN 48, as amended, effective January 1, 2007.  The adoption of FIN 48 alters the methodology PPL Electric previously used to account for income tax uncertainties.  Effective with the adoption of FIN 48, uncertain tax positions are no longer considered to be contingencies assessed in accordance with SFAS 5, "Accounting for Contingencies."  The following is an update to the "Income Tax Uncertainties" section of the "Loss Accruals" critical accounting policy disclosed in PPL Electric's 2006 Form 10-K, which reflects the adoption of FIN 48.

Similar to SFAS 5, FIN 48 continues to require significant management judgment in determining the amount of benefit to be recognized in relation to an uncertain tax position.  FIN 48 requires PPL Electric to evaluate its tax positions following a two-step process.  The first step requires an entity to determine whether, based on the technical merits supporting a particular tax position, it is more likely than not (greater than a 50 percent chance) that the tax position will be sustained.  This determination assumes that the relevant taxing authority will examine the tax position and is aware of all the relevant facts surrounding the tax position.  The second step requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the benefit of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition criterion.  The measurement of the benefit equals the largest amount of benefit that has a likelihood of realization, upon settlement, that exceeds 50 percent.  PPL Electric's management considers a number of factors in assessing the benefit to be recognized, including negotiation of a settlement.

On a quarterly basis, PPL Electric reassesses its uncertain tax positions by considering information known at the reporting date.  Based on management's assessment of new information, PPL Electric may subsequently recognize a tax benefit for a previously unrecognized tax position, derecognize a previously recognized tax position, or remeasure the benefit of a previously recognized tax position.

The balance sheet classification of unrecognized tax benefits also requires significant management judgment.  FIN 48 requires an entity to classify unrecognized tax benefits as current, to the extent management expects to settle an uncertain tax position, by paying cash, within one year of the reporting date.

Significant management judgment is also required in developing valuation allowances for deferred tax assets.  Valuation allowances are initially recorded and reevaluated each reporting period by assessing the likelihood of the ultimate realization of a deferred tax asset.  Management considers a number of factors in assessing the realization of a deferred tax asset, including forecasts of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies.  Any tax planning strategy utilized in this assessment must meet the recognition and measurement criteria of FIN 48.  See Note 5 to the Financial Statements for the disclosures required by FIN 48.

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PPL ENERGY SUPPLY, LLC
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION


Reference is made to "Risk Management - Energy Marketing & Trading and Other" for PPL and PPL Energy Supply and "Risk Management" for PPL Electric in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


(a)
 
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
     
   
The registrants' principal executive officers and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrants' disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) have concluded that, as of June 30, 2007, the registrants' disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that material information relating to the registrants and their consolidated subsidiaries is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC's rules and forms, particularly during the period for which this quarterly report has been prepared.  The aforementioned principal officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are also effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive and principal financial officers, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
     
(b)
 
Change in internal controls over financial reporting.
     
   
The registrants' principal executive officers and principal financial officers have concluded that there were no changes in the registrants' internal control over financial reporting during the registrants' second fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants' internal control over financial reporting.
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 
For additional information regarding various pending administrative and judicial proceedings involving regulatory, environmental and other matters, which information is incorporated by reference into this Part II, see:
     
·
 
"Item 3. Legal Proceedings" in PPL's, PPL Energy Supply's and PPL Electric's 2006 Form 10-K; and
     
·
 
Note 10 of the registrants' "Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part I of this report.

 
There have been no material changes in PPL's, PPL Energy Supply's and PPL Electric's risk factors from those disclosed in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of the 2006 Form 10-K.


Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities:

 
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Period
Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid
per Share
(or Unit)
Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs (2)
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
April 1 to April 30, 2007
       
May 1 to May 31, 2007
         
June 1 to June 30, 2007
1,690,384
 
$46.16
1,675,000
$672,667,290
Total
1,690,384
   
1,675,000
$672,667,290

 
(1)
 
Includes 15,384 shares of common stock withheld by PPL as a result of net settlement of restricted stock awards, as permitted under the terms of PPL's Incentive Compensation Plan and Incentive Compensation Plan for Key Employees.
       
 
(2)
 
In June 2007, PPL announced a program to repurchase from time to time up to $750 million of its common stock in open market purchases, pre-arranged trading plans or privately negotiated transactions.
   
 
 
At PPL's Annual Meeting of Shareowners held on May 23, 2007, the shareowners:

 
(1)
Elected the three nominees for the office of director. The votes for individual nominees were:
         
     
Number of Votes
 
     
For
 
Withhold Authority
 
   
Stuart Heydt
 
284,709,294
 
39,982,183
 
   
Craig A. Rogerson
 
302,638,157
 
22,053,320
 
   
W. Keith Smith
 
302,241,982
 
22,449,495
 

 
(2)
 
Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2007.  The vote was 320,368,553 in favor and 1,508,881 against, with 2,814,043 abstaining.
       
 
(3)
 
Approved a shareowner proposal that recommended that the "Board take each step necessary for adoption of a simple majority vote to apply to the greatest extent possible."  The vote was 188,074,472 in favor and 77,300,762 against, with 6,101,283 abstaining and 53,214,960 broker non-votes.
 
At PPL Electric's Annual Meeting of Shareowners held on May 24, 2007, the shareowners:
       
 
(1)
 
Elected all six nominees for the office of director.  Dean A. Christiansen, David G. DeCampli, Paul A. Farr, Robert J. Grey, James H. Miller and William H. Spence were elected with 66,368,056 votes cast for each director, no votes cast against and no votes abstaining.
 
     
-
Form of Provider of Last Resort Supply Master Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2007, between PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and PPL EnergyPlus, LLC
10(b) - Form of Fifth Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2007, by and among PPL Receivables Corporation, PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, Variable Funding Capital Company LLC (successor to Blue Ridge Asset Funding Corporation) and Wachovia Bank, National Association
-
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
-
PPL Energy Supply, LLC and Subsidiaries Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
-
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
     
Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007, filed by the following officers for the following companies:
     
-
James H. Miller for PPL Corporation
-
Paul A. Farr for PPL Corporation
-
James H. Miller for PPL Energy Supply, LLC
-
Paul A. Farr for PPL Energy Supply, LLC
-
David G. DeCampli for PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
-
J. Matt Simmons, Jr. for PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
     

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007, furnished by the following officers for the following companies:
     
-
James H. Miller for PPL Corporation
-
Paul A. Farr for PPL Corporation
-
James H. Miller for PPL Energy Supply, LLC
-
Paul A. Farr for PPL Energy Supply, LLC
-
David G. DeCampli for PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
-
J. Matt Simmons, Jr. for PPL Electric Utilities Corporation

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.  The signature for each undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company or its subsidiaries.

 
PPL Corporation
 
 
(Registrant)
 
     
 
PPL Energy Supply, LLC
 
 
(Registrant)
 
     
 
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
 
 
(Registrant)
 
     
     
     
     
Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/ J. Matt Simmons, Jr.
 
 
J. Matt Simmons, Jr.
 
 
Vice President and Controller
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
EX-10.A 2 ppl10q6-07exhibit10a.htm EXHIBIT 10(A) ppl10q6-07exhibit10a.htm
Exhibit 10(a)


APPENDIX 1

2007

PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION

PROVIDER OF LAST RESORT

SUPPLY MASTER AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

[PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION]

AND

[PPL ENERGYPLUS, LLC]












DATED [JULY 26, 2007]



PROVIDER OF LAST RESORT SUPPLY MASTER AGREEMENT
Articles and Provisions
Table of Contents
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS
4
ARTICLE 2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FULL REQUIREMENTS SERVICE
13
2.1
SELLER'S OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE SERVICE
13
2.2
BUYER'S OBLIGATION TO TAKE SERVICE
13
2.3
DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
14
2.4
CHANGES IN PJM CHARGES
14
2.5
STATUS OF SELLER
14
2.6
SALES FOR RESALE
14
2.7
GOVERNING TERMS
14
2.8
TRANSACTION CONFIRMATION
14
ARTICLE 3 SCHEDULING, FORECASTING, AND INFORMATION SHARING
15
3.1
SCHEDULING
15
3.2
LOAD FORECASTING
15
3.3
INFORMATION SHARING
15
ARTICLE 4 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
15
4.1
CONGESTION AND CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
15
4.2
LOAD RESPONSE PROGRAMS
16
4.3
PJM E-ACCOUNTS
16
4.4
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS OBLIGATION
16
4.5
TITLE TRANSFER
16
4.6
RELIABILITY GUIDELINES
17
4.7
PJM MEMBERSHIP
17
4.8
DECLARATION OF AUTHORITY
17
4.9
FERC AUTHORIZATION
17
4.10
DISCLOSURE IN THE EVENT OF SELLER DEFAULT
17
4.11
SELLER STEP-UP RIGHTS
17
ARTICLE 5 TERM AND SURVIVAL
18
5.1
TERM
18
5.2
SURVIVAL
18
ARTICLE 6 DETERMINATION OF DELIVERED QUANTITIES
18
6.1
MONTHLY SETTLEMENT LOAD
18
ARTICLE 7 BILLING AND SETTLEMENT
18
7.1
BILLING
18
7.2
PJM BILLING
19
7.3
PAYMENTS OF THE INVOICE
19
7.4
BILLING DISPUTES AND ADJUSTMENTS OF INVOICES
19
7.5
INTEREST ON UNPAID BALANCES
20
ARTICLE 8 TAXES
20
8.1
COOPERATION
20
8.2
TAXES
20
8.3
DISCLOSURE OF TAX TREATMENT
20
ARTICLE 9 INDEMNIFICATION
21
9.1
SELLER'S INDEMNIFICATION FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS
21
9.2
BUYER'S INDEMNIFICATION FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS
21
9.3
INDEMNIFICATION PROCEDURES
21
ARTICLE 10 LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
22
ARTICLE 11 FORCE MAJEURE
22
11.1
FORCE MAJEURE
22
11.2
NOTIFICATION
23
ARTICLE 12 EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES
23
12.1
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
23
12.2
REMEDIES
24
12.3
CALCULATION AND NET OUT OF SETTLEMENT AMOUNTS
25
12.4
NOTICE OF TERMINATION PAYMENT
26
12.5
DISPUTES WITH RESPECT TO TERMINATION PAYMENT
26
12.6
DUTY TO MITIGATE
26
ARTICLE 13 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
26
13.1
INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
26
13.2
FORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
27
ARTICLE 14 PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
27
14.1
REQUIREMENT FOR PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
27
14.2
PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE TRANSFERS/RETURNS
27
14.3
UNSECURED CREDIT
28
14.4
CREDIT RATING
29
14.5
TANGIBLE NET WORTH
29
14.6
AGGREGATE BUYER'S EXPOSURE
29
ARTICLE 15 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
31
15.1
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
31
15.2
ADDITIONAL UNDERSTANDINGS
32
ARTICLE 16 MISCELLANEOUS
32
16.1
NOTICES
32
16.2
GENERAL
32
16.3
RULES OF INTERPRETATION
32
16.5
CONFIDENTIALITY
33
16.6
SUCCESSORS
34
16.7
ASSIGNMENT/CHANGE IN CORPORATE IDENTITY
34
16.8
GOVERNING LAW
34
16.9
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
34
16.10
AMENDMENTS
35
16.11
PJM AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS
35
16.12
DELAY AND WAIVER
35
16.13
REGULATORY APPROVALS
35
EXHIBIT A TRANSACTION CONFIRMATION EXAMPLE
37
EXHIBIT B ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS OBLIGATION
38
EXHIBIT C PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE EVERGREEN LETTER OF CREDIT
39
EXHIBIT D SAMPLE PJM INVOICE
42
EXHIBIT E METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATION OF MARK TO MARKET (MTM) EXPOSURE
44
EXHIBIT F UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTY
47
EXHIBIT G FORM OF NOTICE
54
EXHIBIT H PJM DECLARATION OF AUTHORITY
56



PROVIDER OF LAST RESORT SUPPLY MASTER AGREEMENT

THIS PROVIDER OF LAST RESORT SUPPLY MASTER AGREEMENT ("Agreement" or "POLR SMA"), is made and entered into as of _July 26, 2007 ("Effective Date"), by and between _PPL EnergyPlus, LLC , hereinafter referred to as "Seller" and _PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Buyer" (each hereinafter referred to individually as "Party" and collectively as "Parties").

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Orders issued pursuant to the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act, 66 Pa. C. S. Sections 2801-2182, direct Buyer to supply electric service to Provider of Last Resort Service Load ("POLR Load") within Buyer's Pennsylvania franchise service territory; and

WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania legislature has enacted a law establishing an Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard applicable to retail electricity suppliers serving customers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, Buyer has solicited offers for obtaining all or a portion of the supply it requires to serve its POLR Load pursuant to a Request for Proposal ("RFP") and the Seller is a winning bidder in that solicitation; and

WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell Full Requirements Service and Buyer desires to purchase such Full Requirements Service to supply a Specified Percentage in Buyer's Pennsylvania franchised service territory on a firm and continuous basis; and

NOW, THEREFORE, and in consideration of the foregoing, and of the mutual promises, covenants, and conditions set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, hereby agree as follows:
 
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS

In addition to terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, the following definitions shall apply hereunder:

"Affiliate" means, with respect to any entity, any other entity that, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, such entity. For this purpose, "control" means the direct or indirect ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding capital stock or other equity interests having ordinary voting power.

"Aggregate Buyer's Exposure" means all Buyer's Exposure for Aggregate Transactions.

"Aggregate Transactions" means all Transactions under this Agreement and all other transactions under Supply Master agreements executed between the Parties pursuant to the PUC Orders.

"Ancillary Services" shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the PJM Agreements.

"Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards ("AEPS") Obligation" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 4.4 (Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Obligation).

"Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards ("AEPS")" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, 73 P.S. §§ 1648.1-1648.8.

"Amended and Restated PJM Operating Agreement" means the Operating Agreement of PJM or the successor, superceding or amended versions of the Operating Agreement that may take effect from time to time.

"Bankrupt" means, with respect to any entity, such entity: (i) voluntarily files a petition or otherwise commences, authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of a proceeding or cause of action under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar law, or has any such petition filed or commenced against it by its creditors and such petition is not dismissed within sixty (60) calendar days of the filing or commencement; (ii) makes an assignment or any general arrangement for the benefit of creditors; (iii) otherwise becomes insolvent, however evidenced; (iv) has a liquidator, administrator, receiver, trustee, conservator or similar official appointed with respect to it or any substantial portion of its property or assets; or (v) is generally unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

"Business Day" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or a day that PJM declares to be a holiday, as posted on the PJM website. A Business Day shall open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Prevailing Time ("EPT").

"Buyer Downgrade Event " means that Buyer's (or Buyer's Guarantor's) Credit Rating is less than BBB- by S&P, BBB- by Fitch or Baa3 by Moody's.

"Buyer's Exposure" during the term of a Transaction shall be deemed equal to the positive difference between: (i) the MtM Exposure pursuant to a Transaction under this Agreement; less (ii) the sum of any unpaid or unbilled amounts owed by Buyer to Seller pursuant to a Transaction under this Agreement. With respect to the preceding sentence, "unbilled amounts owed by Buyer" shall consist of a good faith estimate by Buyer as to any amounts which will be owed by Buyer for service already rendered by Seller under a Transaction.

"Capacity" means "Unforced Capacity" as set forth in the PJM Agreements, or any successor measurement of the capacity obligation of a Load Serving Entity as may be employed in PJM (whether set forth in the PJM Agreements or elsewhere).

"Capacity Forward Price" means the price, as reported by PJM, for Capacity stated in terms of $/MWD associated with each month remaining in a Transaction Delivery Period.

"Capacity Initial Mark Price" means the Capacity Forward Price as of the Transaction Date.

"Capacity Obligation" means the product of the capacity obligation, consistent with PJM unforced capacity accounting and corresponding to the Current PLC Per Tranche, and the number of Tranches awarded to the Seller.

"Congestion Revenue Rights" or "CRR" means the current or any successor congestion management mechanism or mechanisms as may be employed by PJM (whether set forth in the PJM Tariff or elsewhere) for the purpose of allocating financial congestion hedges.

"Costs" means, with respect to the Non-Defaulting Party, brokerage fees, commissions, PJM charges, and other similar third party transaction costs and expenses reasonably incurred by such Party either in terminating any arrangement pursuant to which it has hedged its POLR Load obligations or entering into new arrangements which replace a Terminated Transaction; and all reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the Non-Defaulting Party in connection with the termination of a Transaction.

"Credit Rating" means, with respect to any entity, the rating then assigned to such entity's unsecured, senior long-term debt obligations (not supported by third party credit enhancements) or if such entity does not have a rating for its senior unsecured long-term debt, then the rating then assigned to such entity as an issuer rating by S&P, Moody's or Fitch.

"Current PLC Per Tranche" means, on any given Business Day, for each Transaction, the product of: (i) the aggregate PLC for an entire Service Type; and (ii) the quotient of (x) the Specified Percentage and (y) the number of Tranches.

"Declaration of Authority" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 4.8 (Declaration of Authority).

"Default Damages" means, for the period of time specified in Section 12.2(b)(ii) (Remedies) any direct damages and Costs, calculated in a commercially reasonable manner, that the Non-Defaulting Party incurs with respect to the Specified Percentage as a result of an Event of Default. Direct damages may include, but are not limited to: (i) the positive difference (if any) between the price of Full Requirements Service hereunder and the price at which the Buyer or Seller is able to purchase or sell (as applicable) Full Requirements Service (or any components of Full Requirements Service it is able to purchase or sell) from or to third parties, including PJM; (ii) Emergency Energy charges; and (iii) additional transmission or congestion costs incurred to purchase or sell Full Requirements Service.

"Delivery Period" means the period of delivery for a Transaction as specified in a Transaction Confirmation.

"Delivery Point" means the PPL Zone as defined within PJM.

"Eastern Prevailing Time" or "EPT" means Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Savings Time, whichever is in effect on any particular date.

"Emergency Energy" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the PJM Agreements.

"Energy" means three-phase, 60-cycle alternating current electric energy, expressed in units of kilowatt-hours or megawatt-hours.

"Equitable Defenses" means any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and other laws affecting creditors' rights generally, and with regard to equitable remedies, the discretion of the court before which proceedings to obtain same may be pending.

"FERC " means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or its successor. "Fitch" means Fitch Investor Service, Inc. or its successor.

"Force Majeure" "Force Majeure" means an event or circumstance which prevents one party from performing its obligations under one or more transactions, such riot or revolutions, demands or embargoes of the United States Government, fire, flood, drought, insurrection, acts of God which are not within the reasonable control of, or the result of the negligence of the affected party and which, by the exercise of due diligence, the Party is unable to mitigate or avoid or cause to be avoided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, under no circumstance shall an event of Force Majeure be based on: (i) the loss or failure of Seller's supply; (ii) Seller's ability to sell the Full Requirements Service at a price greater than that received under any Transaction; (iii) curtailment by a Transmitting Utility; (iv) Buyer's ability to purchase the Full Requirements Service at a price lower than paid under any Transaction; or (v) Labor stoppage or lockout.

"Full Requirements Service" means all necessary Energy, Capacity, Transmission other than Network Integration Transmission Service, Ancillary Services, Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) requirement, transmission and distribution losses, congestion management costs, and such other services or products that are required to supply the Specified Percentage except for Network Integration Transmission Service and distribution service.

"Gains" means, with respect to any Party, an amount equal to the present value of the economic benefit to it, if any (exclusive of Costs), resulting from a Terminated Transaction, determined in a commercially reasonable manner.

"Generator Attribute Tracking System" or "GATS" means the system owned and operated by PJM Environmental Services, Inc. to provide environmental and emissions attributes reporting and tracking services to its subscribers in support of Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) Act.

"Governmental Authority" means any federal, state, local, municipal or other governmental entity, authority or agency, department, board, court, tribunal, regulatory commission, or other body, whether legislative, judicial or executive, together or individually, exercising or entitled to exercise any administrative, executive, judicial, legislative, policy, regulatory or taxing authority or power over a Party or this Agreement.

"Guarantor" means any party, who agrees to guaranty Seller's financial obligations under this Agreement pursuant to the guaranty agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit F, recognizing that such a party will be obligated to meet or exceed Buyer's credit requirements for Seller and that the acceptability of such guaranty will be determined at Buyer's sole discretion.

"Interest Rate" means, for any date, the lesser of: (i) the per annum rate of interest equal to the prime lending rate as may from time to time be published in The Wall Street Journal under "Money Rates" on such day (or if not published on such day on the most recent preceding day on which published), plus two percent (2%); and (ii) the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.

"kWh" means one kilowatt of electric power over a period of one hour.

"Letter(s) of Credit" means one or more irrevocable, transferable standby letters of credit issued by a U.S. commercial bank or a foreign bank with a U.S. branch, with such bank having a credit rating of at least A- from S&P or A3 from Moody's and a minimum of $10 billion in assets, in a form acceptable to the Party in whose favor the letter of credit is issued (for clarification, the form of Letter of Credit attached as Exhibit C hereto shall be considered an acceptable form). Costs of a Letter of Credit shall be borne by the applicant for such Letter of Credit. The Party to whom the Letter of Credit is in favor reserves the right to monitor the financial position of the issuing bank and, if the issuing bank's Credit Rating is downgraded by any increment; or if the issuing bank's Current, Quick, Return on Assets, or Price/Earnings ratios diminish (reflecting the financial stability of the bank); or if the Party determines, for any reason, at its sole discretion that the issuing bank's position has deteriorated, then the Party has the right to demand and receive, from the applicant for the Letter of Credit, that the Letter of Credit be reissued from a bank that meets or exceeds the credit ratings and asset valuation listed above.

"Load Percentage" means the percentage of the Monthly Settlement Load that the Monthly Settlement Price is applicable to, as set forth in Section 6.2 (Load Percentages).

"Load Serving Entity" or "LSE" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the PJM Agreements.

"Losses" means, with respect to any Party, an amount equal to the present value of the economic loss to it, if any (exclusive of Costs), resulting from the termination of a Terminated Transaction, determined in a commercially reasonable manner.

"Mark to Market Exposure" or "MtM Exposure" means, with respect to each month remaining in each Transaction Delivery Period, the sum of: (i) the relevant month On-Peak Forward Price minus the relevant month On-Peak Initial Mark Price, multiplied by the relevant month On-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity; (ii) the relevant month Off-Peak Forward Price minus the relevant month Off-Peak Initial Mark Price, multiplied by the relevant month Off-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity; and (iii) the relevant month Capacity Forward Price minus the relevant month Capacity Initial Mark Price, multiplied by the remaining Capacity Obligation.

The methodology for calculating the MtM Exposure and an example are included in Exhibit E.

"Monthly Settlement Amount" means with respect to any calendar month during the Delivery Period, the sum of: (i) the product of the applicable Monthly Settlement Price and Monthly Settlement Load; and (ii) any other adjustments as set forth in this Agreement.

"Monthly Settlement Price" means the price for Monthly Settlement Load for the applicable month of the Delivery Period as set forth in a Transaction Confirmation.

"Monthly Settlement Date" means, with respect to any calendar month of a Delivery Period, the date(s) determined to be the PJM Settlement Date(s) pursuant to the PJM Agreements.

"Monthly Settlement Load" means, with respect to any calendar month during an applicable Delivery Period, the product of Specified Percentage and POLR Load.

"Moody's" means Moody's Investor Services, Inc. or its successor.

"MWD" means one megawatts of electric power available over a period of one day which shall be rounded in a manner consistent with the standards in the PJM Agreements.

"MWh" means one megawatt of electric power used over a period of one hour which shall be rounded in a manner consistent with standards in the PJM Agreements. The current rounding standards are to the nearest one-thousandth of a megawatt hour.

"MW-Measure" means the estimated megawatt measure of PLC corresponding to a single Tranche.

"NERC" means the North American Electric Reliability Council or any successor organization thereto.

"Network Integration Transmission Service" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the PJM Agreements.

"Non-Defaulting Party" means the Party not responsible for an Event of Default, as set forth in Article 12.

"Off-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity" means, for each month in each Transaction, the product of: (i) the relevant month Off-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity per MW-Measure; (ii) the quotient of the Current PLC Per Tranche divided by the MW-Measure; (iii) the number of Tranches awarded to the Seller per the Transaction Confirmation; and (iv) the percentage of Off-Peak Hours remaining (excluding current day) in each month.

"Off-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity Per MW-Measure" means the estimation of Energy, inclusive of electrical line losses, in the Off-Peak Hours for each of the twelve (12) calendar months, as set forth in the Transaction Confirmation.

"Off-Peak Forward Price" means the price, as provided by the Pricing Agent, for Off-Peak Hours, stated in terms of $/MWh, associated with each month remaining in a Transaction Delivery Period, and based on the most recent publicly available information and/or quotes from Reference Market-Makers on forward Energy transactions occurring at the PJM Western HUB (as discussed in Exhibit E). If the publicly available information is not available from the Reference Market-Makers then the price shall equal the product of: (i) the relevant month Off-Peak Forward Price; and (ii) the relevant month Off-Peak Price Ratio.

"Off-Peak Hours" means those hours which are not On-Peak Hours.

"Off-Peak Initial Mark Price" means the Off-Peak Forward Price as of the Transaction Date.

"Off-Peak Price Ratio" means the ratio of the relevant month's average off-peak price to the annual average off-peak price calculated using PJM's reported day-ahead hourly prices as set forth by Buyer each month based on the previous 36-month rolling period.
The historical off-peak prices used to calculate the ratio will be the PJM Western Hub day-ahead hourly prices for the Off-Peak Hours. The relevant month's average off-peak price will be calculated as the sum of all the off-peak hourly prices in all such months divided by the total amount of off-peak hours in all such months (e.g., for the month of January, there would be three such months). The annual average off-peak price will be calculated as the sum of all the off-peak hourly prices in the 36-month rolling period divided by the total amount of off-peak hours in the 36-month rolling period.

"On-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity" means, for each month in each Transaction, the product of: (i) the relevant month On-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity per MW-Measure; (ii) the quotient of the Current PLC Per Tranche divided by the MW-Measure; (iii) the number of Tranches awarded to the Seller per the Transaction Confirmation; and (iv) the percentage of On-Peak Hours remaining (excluding current day) in each month.

"On-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity Per MW-Measure" means the estimation of Energy, inclusive of electrical line losses, in the On-Peak Hours for each of the twelve (12) calendar months, as set forth in the Transaction Confirmation.

"On-Peak Forward Price" means the price, as provided by the Pricing Agent, for On-Peak Hours, stated in terms of $/MWh, associated with each month remaining in a Transaction Delivery Period, and based on the most recent publicly available information and/or quotes from Reference Market-Makers on forward Energy transactions occurring at the PJM Western HUB (as discussed in Exhibit E). If the publicly available information is not available from the Reference Market-Makers then the price shall equal the product of: (i) the relevant month On-Peak Forward Price; and (ii) the relevant month On Peak Price Ratio.

"On-Peak Hours" means Hour Ending ("HE") 0800 through HE 2300 EPT, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturday, Sunday and PJM holidays.

"On-Peak Initial Mark Price" means the On-Peak Forward Price as of the Transaction Date.

"On-Peak Price Ratio" means the ratio of the relevant month's average on-peak price to the annual average on-peak price calculated using PJM's reported day-ahead hourly prices as set forth by Buyer each month based on the previous 36-month rolling period.
The historical on-peak prices used to calculate the ratio will be the PJM Western Hub day-ahead hourly prices for the On-Peak Hours. The relevant month's average on-peak price will be calculated as the sum of all the on-peak hourly prices in all such months divided by the total amount of on-peak hours in all such months (e.g., for the month of January, there would be three such months). The annual average on-peak price will be calculated as the sum of all the on-peak hourly prices in in the 36-month rolling period divided by the total amount of on-peak hours in the 36-month rolling period.

"Peak Load Contribution" or "PLC" means the aggregation of retail customer peak load contributions, as determined by the Buyer in accordance with the PJM Agreements and reported by Buyer to PJM pursuant to Buyer's retail load settlement process, and used by PJM in determining the Seller's capacity obligation for each Transaction.

"Performance Assurance" means collateral in the form of cash, Letter(s) of Credit, or other security acceptable to the Requesting Party.

"Photo-voltaic ("PV")" means shall have the meaning ascribed in Tier 1 Alternative Energy Sources.

"PJM" means the PJM Interconnection, LLC or any successor organization thereto.

"PJM Active Load Management " shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the PJM Agreements.

"PJM Agreements" means the PJM OATT, PJM Operating Agreement, PJM RAA, PJM West RAA, and any other applicable PJM manuals or documents, or any successor, superceding or amended versions that may take effect from time to time.

"PJM Control Area" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the PJM Agreements.

"PJM OATT" or "PJM Tariff' means the Open Access Transmission Tariff of PJM or the successor, superceding or amended versions of the Open Access Transmission Tariff that may take effect from time to time.

"PJM Planning Period" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the PJM Agreements. Currently, the PJM Planning Period is the twelve (12) months beginning June 1 and extending through May 31 of the following year.

"PJM RAA" means the PJM Reliability Assurance Agreement or any successor, superceding or amended versions of the PJM Reliability Assurance Agreement that may take effect from time to time.

"PJM Settlement Date" means the date on which payments are due to PJM for services provided by PJM in accordance with the PJM Agreements. Such date currently occurs on the first Business Day after the nineteenth (19th) calendar day of the month following service.

"PJM Western Hub" means the aggregated Locational Marginal Price ("LMP") nodes defined by PJM.

"PJM West RAA" means the PJM West Reliability Assurance Agreement or the successor, superceding or amended versions of the PJM West Reliability Assurance Agreement that may take effect from time to time.

"POLR Service" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act and PUC Orders enacted thereunder.

"Pricing Agent" shall be the person or entity described in Article 14.6, Exhibit B, and Exhibit E.

"Provider of Last Resort Service Load" or "POLR Load" means the total sales at the retail meter, plus any losses and Unaccounted For Energy, expressed in MWh or MW, as appropriate, for a particular class(es) of retail customers being served by Buyer pursuant to the PUC Orders and Settlements, as such sales vary from hour to hour, in Buyer's Pennsylvania franchise service territory, as such territory exists on the Effective Date or may increase or decrease due to de minimis geographic border changes to the service territory that exists on the Effective Date. For purposes of clarification, POLR Load shall not include sales resulting from changes in the Buyer's Pennsylvania service territory which occur as a result of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition of another entity which has a franchised service territory in Pennsylvania or a result of a significant franchise territory swap with another entity which has a franchised service territory in Pennsylvania.

"PUC" means the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and any successor thereto.

"PUC Orders" means the orders issued by the PUC pursuant to the Electricity Generation customer Choice and Competition Act, 66 Pa. C. S. Sections 2801-2812, including the Order authorizing the parties to enter into this Agreement.

"Rate Classes" means the existing, and modified or successor, customer rate schedule designations in PPL Electric Utilities Corporation's General Tariff.

"Reference Market-Maker" means any broker in energy products.

"Request for Proposal" or "RFP" means the request for proposals issued from time to time by Buyer pursuant to the PUC Orders and Settlements.

"S&P" means Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, a division of McGraw Hill, Inc. and any successor thereto.

"Service Type" means the customer class, partial customer class and/or group of customer classes, as set forth in a Transaction Confirmation.

"Settlement Amount" means, with respect to a Transaction and the Non-Defaulting Party, the Losses or Gains, and Costs, expressed in U.S. Dollars, which such Party incurs as a result of the liquidation of a Terminated Transaction pursuant to Article 12 (Events of Default – Remedies). The calculation of a Settlement Amount for a Terminated Transaction shall exclude any Default Damages calculated pursuant to Section 12.2(b)(ii) for the same Terminated Transaction. For the purposes of calculating the Termination Payment, the Settlement Amount shall be considered an amount due to the Non-Defaulting Party under this Agreement if total of the Losses and Costs exceeds the Gains and shall be considered an amount due to the Defaulting Party under this Agreement if the Gains exceed the total of the Losses and Costs.

"Specified Percentage" means the percentage of POLR Load as set forth in a Transaction Confirmation.

"Tangible Net Worth" or "TNW" means an entity's total assets (exclusive of intangible assets), minus that entity's total liabilities, each as would be reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and as of the relevant date of determination most recently filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

"TNW Amount" shall equal the product of the applicable TNW Percentage and an entity's Tangible Net Worth.

"TNW Percentage" means the percentage determined pursuant to Section 14.3 (Unsecured Credit) that is multiplied by an entity's Tangible Net Worth to determine that entity's TNW Amount.

"Tier 1 Alternative Energy Sources" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, 73 P.S. §§ 1648.1-1648.8.

"Tier 2 Alternative Energy Sources" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, 73 P.S. §§ 1648.1-1648.8.

"Tranche" means a fixed percentage share of load for a Service Type that is awarded to Seller in accordance with Buyer's RFP as set forth in a Transaction Confirmation. The fixed percentage defines the Tranche size for each of the Company's Service Types.

"Transaction" means a particular agreement by which Buyer purchases and Seller sells Full Requirements Service pursuant to this Agreement, the details of which are more fully set forth in a Transaction Confirmation.

"Transaction Confirmation" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.8 (Transaction Confirmation).

"Transaction Date" means the date that a Transaction is executed as set forth in the Transaction Confirmation.

"Transmitting Utility" means the utility or utilities and their respective control area operators and their successors, transmitting Full Requirements Service.

"Unaccounted For Energy" means an energy accounting adjustment assessed by PJM for settlement purposes among retail energy suppliers in the PPL zone. It is the difference on an hourly basis (as either a credit or a charge), between, the PPL zonal load as measured and billed by PJM and adjusted for losses, and, the sum of the individually metered customer hourly loads served within the zone as billed and adjusted for losses. Unaccounted for Energy also includes energy related adjustments for PJM billing charges that are normally billed to PPL Electric and not necessarily billed to LSEs serving retail load in the zone. Load profiles adjusted for losses are used to determine individual hourly customer usage when actual hourly loads are not available. Unaccounted for Energy is distributed by PJM among all retail energy suppliers in the PPL zone on an hourly basis.

"Unsecured Credit" means an amount that is the lower of: (i) the relevant Unsecured Credit Limit as determined pursuant to Section 14.3 (Unsecured Credit); (ii) the relevant TNW Amount, as determined pursuant to Section 14.3 (Unsecured Credit); or (iii) the Guaranty Amount from Seller's Guarantor as set forth in the Guaranty Agreement.

"Unsecured Credit Limit" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 14.3 (Unsecured Credit).
 
ARTICLE 2
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FULL REQUIREMENTS SERVICE

2.1
Seller's Obligation To Provide Service. With respect to a Transaction, Seller shall provide Full Requirements Service on a firm and continuous basis such that the Specified Percentage is supplied during the Delivery Period.

2.2
Buyer's Obligation to Take Service. With respect to a Transaction, Buyer shall accept Full Requirements Service as provided by Seller pursuant to Section 2.1 (Seller's Obligation to Provide Service), and shall pay Seller the Monthly Settlement Amounts for such Full Requirements Service on the applicable Monthly Settlement Date in accordance with Section 7.3 (Payments of the Invoice).
 
2.3
Network Integration Transmission Service and Distribution Service. With respect to a Transaction, Buyer shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, for the provision of Network Integration Transmission Service for PPL Electric customers and distribution service necessary to serve the Specified Percentage. Buyer is responsible, at its sole cost and expense for future PJM charges assessed to network transmission customers for PJM-required transmission system enhancements pursuant to the PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Plan and for future PJM charges assessed to network transmission customers for transition costs related to the elimination of through-and-out transmission rates.

2.4
Other Changes in PJM Charges. Except as provided in Section 2.3 (Network Integration Transmission Service and Distribution Service), Seller bears the risk of any other changes in PJM products and pricing during the term of this Agreement. However, if there are any other new FERC-approved PJM transmission charges other than those referred to in Section 2.3 or other new PJM charges and costs, charged to network transmission customers, that Seller believes the Buyer should recover through retail rates because they are directly related to the Buyer's obligations, then Buyer will file with the PUC, and provide notice to all intervening parties in PUC Docket No. P-00062227, a request for approval to recover such new costs. Seller is required to intervene in any such proceeding before the PUC. Such new costs can only be charged by Seller to Buyer to the extent that the PUC approves Buyer's recovery of those costs. Seller agrees to be bound by the decision of the PUC (subject to the normal rules for appeal of the decision of the PUC) and waives all claims concerning this issue before FERC. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in the Agreement shall preclude Seller from taking any position before FERC regarding the creation and allocation of any such PJM charges.

2.5
Status of Seller. Seller, for purposes of this Agreement and any Transaction, is a Load Serving Entity.

2.6
Sales for Resale. All Full Requirements Service provided by Seller to Buyer shall be sales for resale, with Buyer reselling such Full Requirements Service to POLR Load customers.

2.7
Governing Terms. Each Transaction shall be governed by this Agreement. This Agreement, including all exhibits hereto, any designated collateral, credit support, margin agreement or similar arrangements and all Transaction Confirmations shall form a single integrated agreement between Buyer and Seller. Any inconsistency between terms in this Agreement and terms in a Transaction Confirmation shall be resolved in favor of the terms of this Agreement.

2.8
Transaction Confirmation. A Transaction shall be documented in a Transaction Confirmation in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. On the Business Day on which Seller is selected and approved by the PUC as a provider of Full Requirements Service, Buyer will forward by facsimile or other immediate means acceptable to both Parties, to Seller a partially executed Transaction Confirmation(s) and shall send by overnight delivery three (3) originals. Except as otherwise provided in the RFP, by 2:00 p.m. EPT on the next Business Day following Seller's receipt of such facsimile of partially executed Transaction Confirmation(s), Seller shall return by facsimile, or other immediate means acceptable to both Parties, to Buyer a fully executed Transaction Confirmation(s), and shall send by overnight delivery two (2) originals. In addition, if such Transaction(s) is the initial Transaction(s) with the Seller under the current RFP solicitation, then Buyer will forward by facsimile or other immediate means acceptable to both Parties, to Seller a fully executed Agreement, and shall send by overnight delivery two (2) originals.

ARTICLE 3
SCHEDULING, FORECASTING, AND INFORMATION SHARING

3.1
Scheduling. Seller shall schedule Full Requirements Service pursuant to the PJM Agreements. Buyer will provide to Seller and PJM all information required by PJM, for the purpose of calculating Seller's Full Requirements Service obligations.

3.2
Load Forecasting. Buyer shall not be required to provide to the Seller any load forecasting services for any Transaction.

3.3
Information Sharing. On each Business Day, Buyer shall provide to the Seller on a reasonable efforts basis, Buyer's estimation of the PLC for the seventh (7th) following day, representing the Seller's Specified Percentage of each Service Type. Buyer does not warrant the accuracy of such information.

ARTICLE 4
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4.1
Congestion and Congestion Management. Seller is responsible for any congestion costs incurred to supply the Specified Percentage. Because the PJM Planning Period does not correspond exactly with the supply term of this POLR SMA, Buyer, in its capacity as LSE for POLR Load during the Year 2009, will ensure that rights to CRRs for the period January 1, 2010, through May 31, 2010, obtained in conjunction with Buyer's designation as LSE for POLR Load will be provided to Seller as described herein. Buyer shall transfer or assign to Seller, Buyer's rights to CRRs for the period January 1, 2010 through May 31, 2010 to which Buyer is entitled as an LSE pursuant to the PJM Agreements, provided that such rights are related to the service being provided to the Specified Percentage. All rights and obligations associated with such CRRs will accrue to the Seller through the transfer or assignment from Buyer to Seller including the ability of Seller to request or nominate such CRRs when applicable. The Seller is responsible for nominating and obtaining CRRs for the period June 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010. Seller, as a LSE serving POLR Load, shall have the right to request and nominate CRRs provided all Transactions for the Seller's Specified Percentage of POLR Load have been executed and are in full force and effect. Effective January 1, 2011 all CRR rights will transfer back to the Buyer.

4.2
Load Response Programs. Buyer will manage its load response programs in accordance with the provisions of its applicable riders and retail electric service tariffs, as amended and approved by the PUC from time to time or distribution utility customer contracts, as amended by the distribution utility from time to time. Unless specifically prohibited by its retail electric service tariffs, POLR Service customers may, at their election, participate in demand response programs offered under the PJM OATT.

4.3
PJM E-Accounts. Buyer and Seller shall work with PJM to establish any PJM E-Accounts necessary for Seller to provide Full Requirements Service. In a timely manner, Buyer shall establish PJM E-Account contract(s) for the entire duration of the Transaction(s) and Seller shall confirm the PJM E-Account contract(s) for the entire duration of the Transaction(s).

4.4
Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Obligation.

(a)  
Seller shall enable the Buyer to comply with the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards, including regulations adopted thereunder, (together the AEPS Obligation) and shall provide its proportional share of the Buyer's AEPS Obligation as set forth in the AEPS Act and PUC rules and Orders that may be promulgated to implement the AEPS Act.

(b)  
Seller and Buyer shall work together to establish the proper accounts within the GATS. Seller shall be a subscriber to GATS and is responsible for paying its annual subscription fee. Seller shall transfer certificates into the Buyer's account(s) in the amount necessary to fulfill Seller's AEPS Obligation under this Agreement. Seller shall be responsible for paying the volumetric fees associated with LSE GATS fee requirements in proportion to Seller's Full Requirements Service.

(c)  
Seller shall provide to the Buyer all information regarding its share of the AEPS Obligation that may be required by the PUC rules governing reporting and auditing of Buyer's compliance with the AEPS Obligation.

The Buyer will provide the Seller with a version of Exhibit B to this Agreement at the same time that it provides the Transaction Confirmation. Exhibit B at that time will incorporate the AEPS percentage obligations for 2010 in effect on the day the bid was submitted. Exhibit B as provided with the Transaction Confirmation will apply during the term of the Agreement and will be used to determine the Seller's AEPS Obligation.

4.5
Title Transfer. Seller shall cease to have title to, possession of, and risk of loss with respect to liability pursuant to Sections 9.1 (Seller's Indemnification for Third-Party Claims) and 9.2 (Buyer's Indemnification for Third-Party Claims) of Full Requirements Service scheduled and received or delivered hereunder at the Delivery Point(s). Seller warrants that it has good title to the Full Requirements Service sold and delivered hereunder and that it has the right to sell such Full Requirements Service. The word "loss" in this Section 4.5 (Title Transfer) does not encompass electrical transmission and distribution losses. As between Buyer and Seller only, Buyer shall take title to, possession of, and risk of loss with respect to liability pursuant to Sections 9.1 (Seller's Indemnification for Third-Party Claims) and 9.2 (Buyer's Indemnification for Third-Party Claims) of Full Requirements Service scheduled and received or delivered hereunder at the Delivery Point(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to create or increase liability of Buyer to any third party beyond such liability, if any, that would otherwise exist under the PJM Agreements or under applicable law if Buyer had not taken title.

4.6
Reliability Guidelines. Each Party agrees to adhere to the applicable operating policies, criteria and/or guidelines of the NERC, PJM, their successors, and any regional or sub regional requirements.

4.7
PJM Membership. For the period of time that this Agreement is in effect, Seller shall be:  a member in good standing of PJM; (ii) qualified as a PJM "Market Buyer" and "Market Seller" pursuant to the PJM Agreements; and (iii) qualified as a PJM "Load Serving Entity." For the period of time that this Agreement is in effect, Buyer shall be a member in good standing of PJM.

4.8
Declaration of Authority. For the period of time that this Agreement is in effect, both Buyer and Seller shall have executed the Declaration of Authority in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H.

4.9
FERC Authorization. For the period of time that this Agreement is in effect, Seller shall have FERC authorization to make sales of energy, capacity, and ancillary services at market based rates within PJM. (Appendix 5 in RFP Process and Rules Document)

4.10
Disclosure in the Event of Seller Default. If Seller defaults and this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Article 12 (Events of Default; Remedies), Buyer may disclose the terms of this Agreement and any Transaction Confirmation to all other non-defaulting wholesale suppliers providing service to Buyer pursuant to the PUC Orders and Settlements. Such disclosure by Buyer shall be made for the purpose of allowing each non-defaulting wholesale supplier to make its Step-Up elections described in Section 4.11 (Seller Step-Up Rights) below.

4.11
Seller Step-Up Rights. In the event of an early termination of a POLR SMA and associated transactions between Buyer and an entity other than Seller, Buyer shall send a written notification to Seller which: (i) describes the individual supply obligations associated with the terminated transaction(s) for the remaining term(s) of such transaction(s), including all available information regarding the associated CRRs; and (ii) requests Seller to agree to supply its full or partial pro-rata share of the supply obligation associated with each terminated transaction for the remaining term(s) of the terminated transaction(s), without change to the pricing, terms and conditions of the terminated full requirements service agreement and transaction(s). Such agreement to make additional supply available shall be termed a "Step-Up".

In the event that Seller wishes to exercise its option to Step-Up, Seller shall notify Buyer of such within five (5) Business Days from the date of Buyer's notification. In Seller's notification, Seller shall indicate: (i) the amount of the increased obligation that Seller wishes to take on in respect of certain specified transaction(s) (which need not be all); and (ii) that it is willing to meet any additional collateral requirements related to the Step-Up. If other sellers do not exercise their option to Step-Up, Buyer shall again notify Seller as to the amount available for Step-Up and Seller will again have an option to take a full or partial pro-rata share of the amount that such other sellers declined to take. Seller's notification shall take place no later than two (2) Business Days of its receipt of Buyer's notification. Seller's pro-rata share, as described in this paragraph, shall be the ratio of Seller's total load obligation across all service types and customer classes at the time the Step-Up option is offered, stated on a PLC basis, to the total load being supplied under this Agreement and other full requirements service agreements pursuant to the PUC Orders and Settlements on a PLC basis, excluding the terminated transactions(s) and, if applicable, excluding the full requirement service agreements under which other sellers declined to exercise their Step-Up option in part or full.

For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that Seller does not respond to Buyer's Step-Up request within the relevant timeframe, Seller shall be deemed to have rejected the Buyer's request in full.

ARTICLE 5
TERM AND SURVIVAL

5.1
Term. Unless otherwise agreed upon by Buyer and Seller, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect from the Effective Date until the end of all Transaction(s) executed under this Agreement unless this Agreement is terminated prematurely pursuant to Article 12 of this Agreement.

5.2
Survival. All provisions of this Agreement which must, in order to give full force and effect to the rights and obligations of the Parties hereto, survive termination or expiration of this Agreement, shall so survive, including, without limitation, Articles 9, 10, 12, and 13.

ARTICLE 6
DETERMINATION OF DELIVERED QUANTITIES

6.1
Monthly Settlement Load. The amount of Monthly Settlement Load with respect to any calendar month during the Delivery Period shall be determined in terms of megawatt-hours ("MWh") of Energy. The MWh of Energy shall be equivalent to the amount of Energy reported as the Seller's Specified Percentage obligation by Buyer to PJM, and shall include seller's share of 500KV losses as determined by PJM. The MWh of Energy shall also be adjusted for any subsequent meter corrections reported to PJM, or as a result of any subsequent retail load settlement process. The MWh of Energy as reported includes any reduction in load as a result of the Buyer's and PJM's operation of its load response programs.

ARTICLE 7
BILLING AND SETTLEMENT

7.1
Billing. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties, on or before the sixth (6th) Business Day of each month, Buyer shall deliver to Seller, via electronic transmission or other means agreed to by the Parties, an invoice ("Invoice") that sets forth the total amount due for the previous calendar month for all Transactions. The Invoice shall detail for each Transaction the following:
 
(a)  
Monthly Settlement Load
(b)  
Monthly Settlement Price
(c)  
Monthly Settlement Amount
(d)  
PJM billing adjustments
(e)  
Any other adjustments set forth in this Agreement
 
7.2
PJM Billing.

(a)  
Buyer and Seller shall direct PJM to invoice Seller and Buyer for charges and credits relating to Seller's and Buyer's rights and obligations under this Agreement as set forth in Exhibit D attached hereto and made a part hereof. If PJM is unable to invoice charges or credits in accordance with Exhibit D, Buyer shall rectify such PJM invoice discrepancy in the Invoice sent pursuant to Section 7.1 (Billing).

(b)  
The Parties agree that the PJM bill may change from time to time. Allocation of any charges that are reflected in a PJM bill that are not included on or are inconsistent with Exhibit D will be determined pursuant to Sections 2.3 (Network Integration Transmission Service and Distribution Service), 2.4 (Other Changes in PJM Charges), and 16.11 (PJM Agreement Modifications) of this Agreement.

7.3
Payments of the Invoice. On the Monthly Settlement Date, Buyer will pay to Seller, or Seller will pay to the Buyer, as the case may be, the total amount due in the applicable Invoice. All payments shall be made by "Electronic Funds Transfer" ("EFT") via "Automated Clearing House" ("ACH"), to a bank designated in writing by such Party, by 12:00 p.m. EPT on the Monthly Settlement Date. Payment of Invoices shall not relieve the paying Party from any other responsibilities or obligations it has under this Agreement (other than the obligation to make such payment), nor shall such payment constitute a waiver of any claims arising hereunder.

7.4            Billing Disputes and Adjustments of Invoices.

(a)  
Within twelve (12) months of the date on which an Invoice is issued, Buyer may, in good faith, adjust the Invoice to correct any errors. The adjustment shall include interest calculated at the Interest Rate from the original due date to the date of payment. Buyer shall provide Seller a written explanation of the basis for the adjustment.

(b)  
Within twelve (12) months of the date on which an Invoice is issued or an Invoice is adjusted pursuant to Section 7.4(a) (Billing Disputes and Adjustment of Invoices), Seller may, in good faith, dispute the correctness of such Invoice or adjustment, pursuant to the provisions of Article 13 (Dispute Resolution), and provided that Seller has paid by the Monthly Settlement Date any portion of an Invoice that is not disputed.

(c)  
Within twelve (12) months of the date on which a PJM bill is issued, Buyer or Seller may, in good faith, dispute the correctness of any such PJM bill, pursuant to the provisions of Article 13 (Dispute Resolution), and provided that the disputing Party has paid by the Monthly Settlement Date any portion of an Invoice that is not disputed.

7.5
Interest on Unpaid Balances. Interest on delinquent amounts, other than amounts in dispute as described in Section 7.4 (Billing Disputes and Adjustment of Invoices), shall be calculated at the Interest Rate from the original due date to the date of payment.

7.6
Netting of Payments. Buyer and Seller shall discharge mutual debts and payment obligations due and owing to each other under this Agreement, as of the Monthly Settlement Date, such that all amounts owed by each Party to the other Party shall be reflected in a single amount due to be paid by the Party who owes it and received by the other Party, provided that the calculation of the net amount shall not include any disputed amounts being withheld pursuant to Section 7.4 (Billing Disputes and Adjustment of invoices).

ARTICLE 8
TAXES

8.1
Cooperation. Each Party shall use reasonable efforts to implement the provisions of and administer this Agreement in accordance with the intent of the Parties to minimize taxes, so long as neither Party is materially adversely affected by such efforts.

8.2
Taxes.

(a)  
As between the Parties: (i) Seller is responsible for the payment of all taxes imposed by any Governmental Authority on the wholesale sales of Full Requirements Service under this Agreement; and (ii) Buyer is responsible for the payment of all taxes imposed by any Governmental Authority on retail sales of Full Requirements Service under this Agreement.

(b)  
Any Party paying taxes that should have been paid by the other Party pursuant to Section 8.2(a) (Taxes), shall be reimbursed by such other Party in the next invoice issued pursuant to Section 7.1 (Billing).

8.3
Disclosure of Tax Treatment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or in the RFP and appendices thereto, Seller and Buyer agree that: (i) any obligation of confidentiality with respect to the Parties' Transactions hereunder does not apply, and has not applied from the commencement of discussions between the Parties, to the tax treatment and tax structure of the Agreement and all Transactions thereunder, and (ii) Seller and Buyer (and each of their respective employees, representatives, or agents) may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the Agreement and the Transactions thereunder, as well as any materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that have been provided to the disclosing Party relating to such tax treatment and tax structure, all within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.6011-4; provided, however, that the foregoing is not intended to affect any privileges that each Party is entitled, at its sole discretion, to maintain, including with respect to any confidential communications with its attorney or any confidential communications with a federally authorized tax practitioner under Section 7525 of the Internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE 9
INDEMNIFICATION

9.1
Seller's Indemnification for Third-Party Claims. Seller shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Buyer and its Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors, invitees, successors, representatives and permitted assigns (collectively, "Buyer's Indemnitees") from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, losses, damages, punitive damages and expenses including reasonable attorney and expert fees, disbursements actually incurred, and any penalties or fines imposed by Government Authorities in any action or proceeding between Buyer and a third party or Seller for damage to property of unaffiliated third parties, injury to or death of any person, including Buyer's employees or any third parties, to the extent directly caused by the negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct of Seller and/or its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or invitees arising out of or connected with Seller's performance under this Agreement, Seller's exercise of rights under this Agreement, or Seller's breach of this Agreement. Buyer shall have the right to hire the attorney of its choice to defend it in any proceeding brought against it pursuant to this provision.

9.2
Buyer's Indemnification for Third-Party Claims. Buyer shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Seller and its Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors, invitees, successors, representatives and permitted assigns (collectively, "Seller's Indemnitees") from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, losses, damages, and expenses including reasonable attorney and expert fees, disbursements actually incurred, and any penalties or fines imposed by Government Authorities in any action or proceeding between Seller and a third party or Buyer for damage to property of unaffiliated third parties, injury to or death of any person, including Seller's employees or any third parties, to the extent directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Buyer and/or its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or invitees arising out of or connected with Buyer's performance under this Agreement, Buyer's exercise of rights under this Agreement, or Buyer's breach of this Agreement. Seller shall have the right to hire the attorney of its choice to defend it in any proceeding brought against it pursuant to this provision.

9.3
Indemnification Procedures. If either Party intends to seek indemnification under Sections 9.1 (Seller's Indemnification for Third-Party Claims) or 9.2 (Buyers Indemnification for Third-Party Claims), as applicable, from the other Party, the Party seeking indemnification shall give the other Party notice of such claim within ninety (90) days of the later of the commencement of, or the Party's actual knowledge of, such claim or action. Such notice shall describe the claim in reasonable detail, and shall indicate the amount, estimated if necessary, of the claim that has been, or may be, sustained by said Party. To the extent that the other Party will have been actually and materially prejudiced as a result of the failure to provide such notice, such notice will be a condition precedent to any liability of the other Party under the provisions for indemnification contained in this Agreement. Neither Party may settle or compromise any claim without the prior consent of the other Party; provided, however, said consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

ARTICLE10
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY

Limitation of Remedies, Liability and Damages. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED. THE PARTIES CONFIRM THAT THE EXPRESS REMEDIES AND MEASURES OF DAMAGES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT SATISFY THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSES HEREOF. FOR BREACH OF ANY PROVISION FOR WHICH AN EXPRESS REMEDY OR MEASURE OF DAMAGES IS PROVIDED, SUCH EXPRESS REMEDY OR MEASURE OF DAMAGES SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, THE OBLIGOR'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH IN SUCH PROVISION AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES OR DAMAGES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY ARE WAIVED. IF NO REMEDY OR MEASURE OF DAMAGES IS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE OBLIGOR'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO COSTS AND DEFAULT DAMAGES AS DEFINED IN THIS AGREEMENT, SUCH COSTS AND DEFAULT DAMAGES SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES OR DAMAGES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY ARE WAIVED. UNLESS EXPRESSLY HEREIN PROVIDED, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR OTHER BUSINESS INTERRUPTION DAMAGES, BY STATUTE, IN TORT OR CONTRACT, UNDER ANY INDEMNITY PROVISION OR OTHERWISE. IT IS THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES THAT THE LIMITATIONS HEREIN IMPOSED ON REMEDIES AND THE MEASURE OF DAMAGES BE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CAUSE OR CAUSES RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PARTY, WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, OR ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, TO THE EXTENT ANY DAMAGES REQUIRED TO BE PAID HEREUNDER ARE LIQUATED, THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DAMAGES ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE, OR OTHERWISE OBATINING AN ADEQUATE REMEDY IS INCONVENIENT AND THE DAMAGES CALCULATED HEREUNDER CONSTITUTE A REASONABLE APPROXIMATION OF THE HARM OR LOSS.

ARTICLE 11
FORCE MAJEURE

11.1
Force Majeure means an event or circumstance as defined in Article 1. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Parties shall be excused from performing their respective obligations under this Agreement (other than the obligation to make payments with respect to performance prior to the event of Force Majeure) and shall not be liable for damages or otherwise due to their failure to perform, during any period that one Party is unable to perform due to an event of Force Majeure, provided that the Party declaring an event of Force Majeure shall: (i) act expeditiously to resume performance; (ii) exercise all commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate or limit damages to the other Party; and (iii) fulfills the requirements set forth in Section 11.2 (Notification).

11.2
Notification. A Party unable to perform under this Agreement due to an event of Force Majeure shall: (i) provide prompt written notice of such event of Force Majeure to the other Party, which shall include an estimate of the expected duration of the Party's inability to perform due to the event of Force Majeure; and (ii) provide prompt notice to the other Party when performance resumes.

ARTICLE 12
EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES

12.1
Events of Default. An "Event of Default" shall mean, with respect to a Party ("Defaulting Party"), the occurrence of any of the following:

(a)  
the failure to make, when due, any payment required pursuant to this Agreement if such failure is not remedied within two (2) Business Days after written notice;

(b)  
any representation or warranty made by such Party herein or in response to the RFP is intentionally or unintentionally false or misleading in any material respect when made or when deemed made or repeated;

(c)  
the failure of a Party to comply with the requirements of Section 4.7 (PJM Membership) and 4.9 (FERC Authorization) if such failure is not remedied within three (3) Business Days after written notice;

(d)  
PJM has declared a Party to be in default of any provision of any PJM Agreement, which default prevents a Party's performance hereunder if such failure is not remedied within three (3) Business Days after written notice;

(e)  
the failure to perform any material covenant or obligation set forth in this Agreement (except to the extent constituting a separate Event of Default) if such failure is not remedied within three (3) Business Days after written notice;

(f)  
such Party becomes Bankrupt;

(g)  
such Party consolidates with, or merges with or into, or transfers all or substantially all of its assets to, another entity, or assigns the Agreement or any rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party when such consent is required, and, at the time of such consolidation, merger, transfer or assign, the resulting, surviving, transferee, or assigned entity fails to assume all the obligations of such Party under this Agreement to which it or its predecessor was a party by operation of law or pursuant to an agreement reasonably satisfactory to the other Party;

(h)  
the occurrence and continuation of: (i) a default, event of default or other similar condition or event in respect of such Party under one or more agreements or instruments, individually or collectively, relating to indebtedness for borrowed money in an aggregate amount of not less than five percent (5%) of such Party's TNW, which results in such indebtedness becoming immediately due and payable or; (ii) a default by such Party in making on the due date therefore one or more payments, individually or collectively, in an aggregate amount of not less than five percent (5%) of such Party's TNW.

(i)  
the failure of a Party to comply with its obligations pursuant to Article 14 (Performance Assurance) if such failure is not remedied within three (3) Business Days after written notice.

(j)  
with respect to Seller's Guarantor if any: (i) if any representation or warranty made by the Guarantor in connection with this Agreement is intentionally or unintentionally false or misleading in any material respect when made or when deemed made or repeated; (ii)the failure of the Guarantor to make any payment required or to perform any other material covenant or obligation in any guaranty made in connection with this Agreement and such failure shall not be remedied within three (3) Business Days after written notice; (iii) the failure of the Guarantor's guaranty to be in full force and effect for purposes of this Agreement (other than in accordance with its terms) prior to the satisfaction of all obligations of such Party under this Agreement without the written consent of the other Party; (iv) the Guarantor repudiates, disaffirms, disclaims, or rejects, in whole or in part, or challenges the validity of any guaranty; or (v) conditions described with respect to a Party in subparagraph (f) of this Section 12.1 (Events of Default) occurs with respect to its Guarantor.
 
12.2
Remedies. If an Event of Default with respect to a Defaulting Party shall have occurred and be continuing, the other Party (the "Non-Defaulting Party"), shall provide written notice to the Defaulting Party and shall have the right to temporarily suspend performance pursuant to Section 12.2(a) or implement all remedies pursuant to Section 12.2(b):

(a)  
If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Non-Defaulting Party shall have the right to suspend performance, provided that such suspension shall not continue for longer than ten (10) Business Days. At any time during or subsequent to the temporary suspension of performance, the Non-Defaulting Party may proceed with the steps outlined in Section 12.2(b). If, by the end of the ten (10) Business Day period of suspension, the Non-Defaulting Party has not commenced the implementation of the remedies pursuant to Section 12.2(b), then the Non-Defaulting Party must resume performance of its obligations under this Agreement.

(b)  
In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity to the Non-Defaulting Party, if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Non-Defaulting Party shall have the right to implement all, but not less than all, the following remedies:

 
i.
designate a day, in such notice, no earlier than the day such notice is effective and no later than twenty (20) calendar days after such notice iseffective, as an early termination date ("Early Termination Date") for the purposes of determining the Settlement Amount;
 
ii.
calculate and receive from the Defaulting Party, payment for any Default Damages and costs, as defined this Agreement, the Non-Defaulting Party incurs as of the date of the event giving rise to the Event of Default, until the earlier of: (i) the Early Termination Date (if applicable); or (ii) the
Event of Default has been cured by the Defaulting Party; or (iii) the Non-Defaulting Party waives such Event of Default; (iv) withhold any payments due to the Defaulting Party under this Agreement as an offset to any Default Damages and costs, as defined this Agreement, or Termination Payment, as defined in Section 12.3 (Calculation and Net Out of Settlement Amounts); and (v) permanently suspend performance.

(c)  
If an Event of Default has occurred and the Non-Defaulting Party is the Buyer, then:

 
i.
unless the Event of Default was a failure by Seller to meet any or all of its Full Requirements Service obligations, Buyer may offer to waive the default on such terms and conditions as Buyer, at its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to propose ("Special Remedy"); provided however that;
 
ii.
any such Special Remedy can only be offered to Seller if it first is specifically approved by the PUC in accordance with PUC Orders and Settlements.

 
12.3 Calculation and Net Out of Settlement Amounts.

(a)  
The Non-Defaulting Party shall calculate, in a commercially reasonable manner, a Settlement Amount for each such Terminated Transaction as of the Early Termination Date or, to the extent that in the reasonable opinion of the Non-Defaulting Party certain of such Terminated Transactions are commercially impracticable to liquidate and terminate or may not be liquidated and terminated under applicable law on the Early Termination Date, as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable. For purposes of calculating the Settlement Amount, the Non-Defaulting Party shall reflect the net impact of the exercise of the option on the part of other wholesale suppliers as described in Section 4.11 (Seller Step-Up Rights) of this Agreement. The Non-Defaulting Party shall aggregate all Settlement Amounts into a single liquidated amount (the "Termination Payment") by netting out: (i) all Settlement Amounts that are due to the Defaulting Party, plus, at the option of the Non-Defaulting Party, any cash or other form of security then available to the Non-Defaulting Party pursuant to Article 14 (Performance Assurance/Accelerated Payments), plus any or all other amounts due to the Defaulting Party under this Agreement; against (ii) all Settlement Amounts that are due to the Non-Defaulting Party plus any or all other amounts due to the Non-Defaulting Party, including but not limited to Default Damages and costs, under this Agreement. The Termination Payment shall be due to the Non-Defaulting Party. In no event will a termination payment result in payment from the Non-Defaulting Party with the exception for any amount due, after set off, for services provided by the Defaulting Party prior to the Early Termination Date.

(b)  
In order to avoid doubt regarding a commercially reasonable calculation for thepurposes of calculating the Settlement Amount by the Non-Defaulting Party, the quantity of amounts of Energy, Capacity and other services to have been provided under the POLR SMA for the period following the Early Termination Date (the "Termination Quantity") shall be deemed those quantity amounts that would have been delivered on an hourly basis had the POLR SMA been in effect during the previous calendar year, adjusted for such POLR load changes as have occurred since the previous calendar year. Nothing in this section shall limit the right of the Buyer when Seller is the Defaulting Party to replace Seller's full requirements obligation and the result of any Commission-approved procedure will be deemed to be commercially reasonable for purposes of calculating the Settlement Amount and will be deemed to have been determined by reference to the Termination Quantity.

12.4
Notice of Termination Payment. As soon as practicable after an Early Termination Date is declared, the Non-Defaulting Party shall provide written notice to the Defaulting Party of the amount of the Termination Payment. The notice shall include a written statement explaining in reasonable detail the calculation of such amount. The Defaulting Party shall make the Termination Payment within five (5) Business Days after such notice is effective.

12.5
Disputes With Respect to Termination Payment. If the Defaulting Party disputes the Non-Defaulting Party's calculation of the Termination Payment, in whole or in part, the Defaulting Party shall, within five (5) Business Days of receipt of Non-Defaulting Party's calculation of the Termination Payment, provide to the Non-Defaulting Party a notice that it intends to dispute the calculation of the Termination Payment ("Termination Payment Dispute Notice"), pursuant to the provisions of Article 13 (Dispute Resolution), and provided, the Defaulting Party shall first transfer collateral to the Non-Defaulting Party in an amount equal to the Termination Payment, such collateral to be in a form acceptable to the Non-Defaulting Party by the Termination Payment Date.

12.6
Duty to Mitigate. Each Party agrees that it has a duty to mitigate damages and covenants that it will use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize any damages it may incur as a result of the other Party's failure to perform pursuant to this Agreement.

ARTICLE 13
DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1
Informal Dispute Resolution. Before pursuing resolution of any dispute arising out of this Agreement, the disputing Party shall provide written notice to the other Party setting forth the nature of the dispute, the amount involved, if any, and the remedies sought. The Parties shall use good faith and reasonable commercial efforts to informally resolve such dispute. Such efforts shall last for a period of at least thirty (30) calendar days from the date that the notice of the dispute is first delivered from one Party to the other Party. Any amounts that are owed by one Party to the other Party as a result of resolution of a dispute pursuant to this Section 13.1 (Informal Dispute Resolution), shall be paid within two (2) Business Days of such resolution and the payment shall include interest calculated at the Interest Rate from the original due date through the date of payment.

13.2
Formal Dispute Resolution. After the requirements of Section 13.1 (Informal Dispute Resolution) have been satisfied, all disputes, except as noted below, between the Parties shall be submitted to the appropriate authority.

ARTICLE 14
PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE

14.1
Requirement for Performance Assurance. With respect to Aggregate Transactions, if at any time and from time to time during the term of this Agreement, Aggregate Buyer's Exposure exceeds the Unsecured Credit on any Business Day, then Buyer shall request that Seller post Performance Assurance in an amount equal to the amount by which Aggregate Buyer's Exposure exceeds the Unsecured Credit (rounding upwards to the nearest $100,000), less any Performance Assurance already posted with Buyer. Notwithstanding the above, Seller shall only be required to post the required Performance Assurance to the extent the amount of required Performance Assurance is equal to or greater than $500,000. Subsequent and incremental requests for Performance Assurance shall be in $100,000 increments. Buyer's request for Performance Assurance shall not be disputed by Seller.

14.2
Performance Assurance Transfers/Returns. If the request for Performance Assurance is made by Buyer before 1:00 p.m. EPT on a Business Day, then if Seller is posting cash as the form of Performance Assurance collateral, Seller shall be required to deliver the Performance Assurance cash to Buyer on the Business Day following the date of such request; and if Seller is posting a Letter of Credit or other security as acceptable to Buyer as the form of Performance Assurance collateral, Seller shall be required to deliver the Performance Assurance Letter of Credit or other security on the second Business Day following the date of such request. If a request for Performance Assurance is made by Buyer at or after 1:00 p.m. EPT, then if Seller is posting cash as the form of Performance Assurance collateral, Seller shall be required to deliver the Performance Assurance cash to Buyer on the second Business Day following the date of such request; and if Seller is posting a Letter of Credit or other security as acceptable to Buyer as the form of Performance Assurance collateral, Seller shall be required to deliver the Performance Assurance Letter of Credit or other security on the third Business Day following the date of such request. Telephone, facsimile, or other communication means mutually acceptable by the Parties, are suitable means for the Buyer to make requests for Performance Assurance. If Seller provides its Performance Assurance collateral in cash, in whole or in part, Seller will also simultaneously grant Buyer a first-priority security interest in that cash, in a form mutually acceptable to Buyer and Seller. Buyer shall not be entitled to hold Performance Assurance in the form of cash; rather, Performance Assurance in the form of cash shall be held in any major U.S. commercial bank, or a foreign bank with a U. S. branch office, (which is not the Buyer or an affiliate of the Buyer), and has assets of at least $10 billion and a credit rating of at least "A" by Standard and Poor's, or "A2" by Moody's Investor Services ("Qualified Institution"). The Buyer will pay to Seller on the first Business Day of each calendar quarter the amount of interest it receives based upon the applicable overnight repurchase interest rate from the Qualified Institution on any Performance Assurance in the form of cash posted by Seller. The interest amount or portion thereof not returned to Seller pursuant to this Section 14.2 will constitute Performance Assurance and will be subject to the provisions of Article 14 of this Agreement.

 
On any Business Day (but no more frequently than weekly with respect to Letters of Credit or other security acceptable to Buyer, and daily with respect to cash), Seller, at its sole cost, may request that the Performance Assurance be reduced correspondingly to reflect the decrease in Buyer Exposure or an increase in Seller's Unsecured Credit, if any (rounding upwards for any fractional amount to the nearest $100,000). Buyer shall be required to return the amount of Performance Assurance due in accordance with the timeframes set forth in the preceding paragraph. A written means is suitable for the Seller to make requests for return of Performance Assurance.

In the event that Seller fails to provide Performance Assurance or Buyer fails to return Performance Assurance pursuant to the terms of this Article 14 (Performance Assurance) within the applicable timeframes, then an Event of Default pursuant to Section 12.1(i) shall be deemed to have occurred with respect to the non-performing Party and the other Party will be entitled to the remedies set forth therein.

In instances caused by the timing of the requests for both the return of Performance Assurance and placement of Performance Assurance, a situation may arise where the Parties are both sending and receiving transactions on the same day. In these instances, the Parties may net the requested amounts and proceed with only one transaction. Netting is only permitted for Performance Assurance purposes if it is mutually agreed to by both Parties in advance and confirmed in advance.

14.3
Unsecured Credit. During the term of this Agreement, Buyer shall extend, solely with respect to the Performance Assurance set forth in Section 14.1 (Requirement for Performance Assurance), Unsecured Credit, as defined in Article 1 of this Agreement, to Seller in an amount initially determined on the Effective Date and redetermined each Business Day thereafter pursuant to this Section 14.3.

For purposes of determining Unsecured Credit, the relevant Unsecured Credit Limit shall be the Unsecured Credit Limit listed in the following table that corresponds to Seller's (or Seller's Guarantor's) lowest Credit Rating most recently published by S&P, Fitch and/or Moody's. The relevant TNW Amount shall be calculated using the TNW Percentage listed in the following table that corresponds to Seller's (or Seller's Guarantor's) lowest Credit Rating most recently published by S&P, Fitch and/or Moody's. 

CREDIT
RATING
 
S&P
Fitch
Moody's
TNW
Percentage
Unsecured
Credit Limit
A- or
above
A- or above
A3 or
above
5%
$75,000,000
BBB+
BBB+
Baal
5%
$50,000,000
BBB
BBB
Baa2
5%
$35,000,000
BBB-
BBB-
Baa3
5%
$20,000,000
Below
BBB-
Below
BBB-
Below
Baa3
5%
$0
 
Pursuant to this Article 14 and Article 1, the analysis of Unsecured Credit will also include consideration of the Guaranty Agreement, if any, submitted by Seller in connection with this contract.

14.4
Credit Rating. If during the term of the Agreement, Seller's or Seller's Guarantor's, if applicable, Credit Rating changes, by either being upgraded or downgraded by any of the rating agencies referenced in Section 14.3 (Unsecured Credit) of the Agreement, the Seller shall be required to provide written notice to Buyer of such Credit Rating change no later than two (2) Business Days after the date of such change. However, if Seller's, or Seller's Guarantor's, if applicable, equity is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ National Market, or American Stock Exchange, the Buyer will waive the requirement to provide written notice.

14.5
Tangible Net Worth. During the term of the Agreement, Seller, or Seller's Guarantor, if applicable, shall be required to provide Buyer written financial information to determine the Seller's, or Seller's Guarantor's Tangible Net Worth. Financial information shall include an audited Annual Report, containing, but not limited to, a balance sheet prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, a schedule of long term debt including maturity dates, and all notes to the financial statement that apply to long term debt, short term borrowing, and liquidity and capital resources. The Seller, or Seller's Guarantor, shall also provide the Buyer written financial information on a quarterly basis containing a balance sheet prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. However, if Seller's, or Seller's Guarantor's, if applicable, equity is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ National Market, or American Stock Exchange, the Buyer will waive the requirement to provide written financial information.

14.6
Aggregate to Buyer's Exposure. In order to determine the amount of Performance Assurance during the term of this Agreement, Buyer shall calculate the Aggregate Buyer's Exposure under Aggregate Transactions once per Business Day, pursuant to the process and methodology described in Exhibit E. On a Transaction Date, the Buyer's Exposure for that Transaction shall be deemed equal to zero.

 
To the extent that the calculations of the Aggregate Buyer's Exposure for a given date results in a negative number, the Aggregate Buyer's Exposure for such date shall be deemed equal to zero.

(a)  
Pricing Agent. Buyer shall contract with and pay for the services of a single independent consultant to provide pricing services with respect to the Transactions under this Agreement ("Pricing Agreement"). The Pricing Agent shall provide to the Buyer the On-Peak Initial Mark Price and the Off-Peak Initial Mark Price. In addition, on each Business Day, the Pricing Agent shall provide to the Buyer the On-Peak Forward Price and the Off-Peak Forward Price. To the extent that information and/or quotes are not available to determine an On-Peak Forward Price or Off-Peak Forward Price for a given month the Pricing Agent shall be permitted to use information and/or quotes relevant to such month for which information/and quotes are available in order to provide the Buyer the required On-Peak Forward Price and Off-Peak Forward Price for such month. Exhibit E presents in more detail the methodology to be used by the Pricing Agent in determining the Off-Peak Initial Mark Price, On-Peak Initial Mark Price, Capacity Forward Price, Capacity Initial Mark Price, the On-Peak Forward Price, and the Off-Peak Forward Price.

(b)  
Buyer shall use reasonable efforts to provide Seller with Aggregate Buyer's Exposure on each Business Day subject to the Confidentiality provisions of this Agreement.

(c)  
Pursuant to Section 14.1 above, Seller shall not dispute any request by Buyer for Performance Assurance. Notwithstanding such provision, Seller may dispute the Pricing Agent's determinations of the On-Peak Initial Mark Price, Off-Peak Initial Mark Price, Capacity Forward Price, Capacity Initial Mark Price, On-Peak Forward Price, and Off-Peak Forward Price if Seller can demonstrate that the Pricing Agent has been grossly negligent or has exhibited willful misconduct in such determinations, or that the Pricing Agent is making such determinations in a manner that is arbitrary, capricious or erroneous on its face. Such dispute of the Pricing Agent's determinations by the Seller shall not be cause for any delay by the Seller in posting any Performance Assurance requested by the Buyer.
 
14.7
Accelerated Payments: If at any time and from time to time during the term of this Agreement, a Buyer Downgrade Event occurs, notwithstanding the provisions of Article 7 (Billing and Settlement), Seller shall have the right to require Buyer to divide the Monthly Settlement Amount into weekly amounts and pay such amounts on a weekly basis for so long as the Buyer Downgrade Event continues. A "weekly basis" as referred to in the preceding sentence means that for a given Monday through Sunday period in a Delivery Period. Seller shall notify Buyer who shall be required to make payment for such period no later than the first Wednesday following such period (or if such day is not a Business Day, on the next Business Day). Buyer's failure to make such accelerated payments shall be deemed an Event of Default under Section 12.1 (Events of Default) of the Agreement.

ARTICLE 15
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

15.1
Representations and Warranties. On the Effective Date and throughout the term of this Agreement, each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that:

(a)  
it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation;

(b)  
it has all regulatory authorizations necessary for it to legally perform its obligations under this Agreement and each Transaction;

(c)  
the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Transaction are within its powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary action and do not violate any of the terms and conditions in its governing documents, any contracts to which it is a party or any law, rule, regulation, order or the like applicable to it;

(d)  
this Agreement and each Transaction constitutes its legally valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms; subject to any equitable defenses;

(e)  
it is not Bankrupt and there are no proceedings pending or being contemplated by it or, to its knowledge, threatened against it which would result in it becoming Bankrupt;

(f)  
there are no pending, or to its knowledge threatened, actions, suits or proceedings against it or any of its Affiliates any legal proceedings before any Governmental Authority that could materially adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement and each Transaction;

(g)  
no Event of Default with respect to it has occurred and is continuing and no such event or circumstance would occur as a result of its entering into or performing its obligations under this Agreement and each Transaction;

(h)  
with respect to Buyer, it is acting to fulfill its obligations under and in accordance with PUC Orders and Settlements to enter into this Agreement;

(i)  
it is not relying upon the advice or recommendations of the other Party in entering into this Agreement, it is capable of understanding, understands and accepts the terms, conditions and risks of this Agreement and each Transaction, and the other Party is not acting as a fiduciary for or advisor to it in respect of this Agreement;
 
(j)  
it is a "forward contract merchant" within the meaning of the United States Bankruptcy Code; and
 
(k)  
it has entered into this Agreement and each Transaction in connection with the conduct of its business and it has the capacity or ability to provide or take delivery of the Full Requirements Service; and it is an "eligible contract participant" as defined in Section la(12) of the Commodity Exchange Act.
 
15.2
Additional Understandings. This Agreement is for the purchase and sale of Full Requirements Service that will be delivered in quantities expected to be used or sold over a defined period(s) in the normal course of business, and it is the intention at the inception and throughout the term of this Agreement and each Transaction hereunder that the Agreement will result in physical delivery and not financial settlement, and the quantity of Full Requirements Service that Seller must deliver and Buyer must receive will be determined by the requirements of the POLR Load served by Buyer, and, as such, the Agreement does not provide for an option by either Party with respect to the quantity of Full Requirements Service to be delivered or received during performance of the Agreement. This Agreement has been drafted to effectuate Buyer's and Seller's specific intent so that in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 133 ("FAS 133"), as amended, Buyer would be able to elect to use accrual accounting for its purchases under this Agreement, while Seller would be able to elect to use either accrual or mark-to-market accounting for its sales under the Agreement. If either Buyer or Seller determines, in good faith, that the intended accounting treatment has become jeopardized, due to a change in interpretations of FAS 133, as amended, or otherwise, then Buyer and Seller agree to meet and use their best efforts to reform the Agreement so that, with the minimum changes possible, the Agreement again qualifies for the intended accounting treatments.

ARTICLE 16
MISCELLANEOUS

16.1
Notices. Unless otherwise specified herein, all notices shall be in writing and delivered by hand, overnight or facsimile (provided a copy is also sent by overnight mail). Notice shall be effective on the next Business Day after it is sent. A Party may change its address by providing notice of the same in accordance with this Section 16.1. Notice information for Buyer and Seller is shown on Exhibit G.

16.2
General. This Agreement shall be considered for all purposes as prepared through the joint efforts of the Parties and shall not be construed against one Party or the other as a result of the preparation, substitution, submission or other event of negotiation, drafting or execution hereof. Each Party further agrees that it will not assert, or defend itself, on the basis that any applicable tariff is inconsistent with this Agreement. This Agreement shall not impart any rights enforceable by any third party other than a permitted successor or assignee bound to this Agreement or any Transaction. Any provision declared or rendered unlawful will not otherwise affect the remaining lawful obligations that arise under this Agreement or any Transaction; provided that in such event the Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to amend this Agreement or any Transaction in order to give effect to the original intention of the Parties.

16.3
Rules of Interpretation. The following principles shall be observed in the interpretation and construction of this Agreement:

(a)  
unless otherwise stated, the terms "include" and "including" when used in this Agreement shall be interpreted to mean by way of example only and shall not be considered limiting in any way;

(b)  
all titles and headings used herein are for convenience and reference purposes only, do not constitute a part of this Agreement and shall be ignored in construing or interpreting the obligations of the parties under this Agreement;
 
(c)  
references to the singular include the plural and vice versa;

(d)  
references to Articles, Sections, Clauses and the Preamble are, unless the context indicates otherwise, references to Articles, Sections, Clauses and the Preamble of this Agreement; and

(e)  
in carrying out its rights, obligations and duties under this Agreement, each Party shall have an obligation of good faith and fair dealing.

16.4
Audit. Each Party has the right on at least three (3) Business Days prior written notice, at its sole expense and during normal working hours, to examine the records of the other Party to the extent reasonably necessary to verify the accuracy of any statement, charge or computation made pursuant to this Agreement. If any such examination reveals any inaccuracy in any statement, the necessary adjustments in such statement and the payments thereof will be made in accordance with Sections 7.1 (Billing) and 7.5 (Interest on Unpaid Balances).

16.5
Confidentiality.

(a)  Each Party shall hold in confidence and not release or disclose any document or information furnished by the other Party in connection with this Agreement, unless: (i) compelled to disclose such document or information by judicial, regulatory or administrative process or other provision of law; (ii) such document or information is generally available to the public; (iii) such document or information was available to the receiving Party on a non-confidential basis; or (iv) such document or information was available to the receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a third –party, providing that the receiving Party does not know, and by reasonable effort, could not know that such third-party is prohibited from transmitting the document or information to the receiving Party by a contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation.

(b)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 16.5, a Party may disclose it its employees, representative and agents all documents and information furnished by the other Party in connection with this Agreement, provided that such employees, representatives and agents have been advised of the confidentiality provisions of this Section 16.5, and further provided that in no event shall a document or information be disclosed in violation of the standard of conduct requirements established by FERC.

(c)  A Party receiving notice or otherwise concluding that any confidential document or information furnished by the other Party in connection with this Agreement is being sought under any provision of law, to the extent it is permitted to do so under any applicable law, shall: (i) promptly notify the other Party; and (ii) use reasonable efforts in cooperation with the other Party to seek confidential treatment of such confidential information.

(d)  Any independent auditor performing an audit on behalf of a Party pursuant to Section 16.4 shall be required to execute a confidentiality agreement with the Party being audited. Such audit information shall be treated as confidential pursuant to this Section 16.5,

(e)  The Parties agree that monetary damages may be inadequate to compensate a Party for the other Party's breach of its obligations under this Section 16.5. Each Party accordingly agrees that the other Party shall be entitled to equitable relief, by way of injunction or otherwise, if the Party breaches or threatens to breach its obligations under this Section 16.5, which equitable relief shall be granted without bond or proof of damages, and the receiving Party shall not plead in defense that there would be an adequate remedy at law.

16.6
Successors. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof are binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

16.7
Assignment/Change in Corporate Identity. Neither Party shall assign this Agreement, its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, either Party may, without the consent of the other Party (and without relieving itself from liability hereunder),

(a)  
transfer, sell, pledge, encumber or assign this Agreement or the accounts, revenues or proceeds hereof in connection with any financing or other financial arrangements;

(b)  
transfer or assign this Agreement to an affiliate of such Party if: (i) such affiliates creditworthiness is equal to or higher than that of such Party; or (ii) in such event, the Transferee should assume all obligations pursuant to this Agreement and shall provide appropriate performance assurances as required by this Agreement;

(c)  
transfer or assign this Agreement to any person or entity succeeding to all or substantially all of the assets whose: (i) creditworthiness is equal to or higher than that of such Party; or (ii) in such event, the Transferee should assume all obligations pursuant to this Agreement and shall provide appropriate performance assurances as required by this Agreement; and

(d)  
provided, however, that in each such case, any such assignee shall agree in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions hereof and so long as the transferring Party delivers such tax and enforceability assurance as the non-transferring Party may reasonably request.

16.8
Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTITUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW.

16.9
Jurisdiction and Venue. Except for matters jurisdictional to FERC, the PUC or the appellate courts having jurisdiction over the PUC or FERC matters, all disputes hereunder shall be resolved in the Federal or State courts of Pennsylvania and each Party hereby irrevocably submits to the in personam jurisdiction of such courts. Each Party hereby waives its respective rights to any jury trial with respect to any litigation arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

16.10
Amendments. Except as provided in Section 16.11 (PJM Agreement Modifications), this Agreement or any Transaction shall not be amended, modified, terminated, discharged or supplemented, nor any provision hereof waived, unless mutually agreed, in writing, by the Parties. Except as provided in Section 16.11 (PJM Agreement Modifications), the rates, terms and conditions contained in this Agreement or any Transaction are not subject to change under Sections 205 or 206 of the Federal Power Act absent the mutual written agreement of the Parties. Absent the agreement of all parties to the proposed change, the standard of review for changes to this Agreement proposed by a Party, a non-Party or the FERC acting sua sponte shall be the "public interest" standard of review set forth in United Gas Pipe Line Co. v. Mobile Gas Service Corp., 350 U.S. 332 (1956), and Federal Power Commission v. Sierra Pacific Power Co., 350 U. S. 348 (1956) (the "Mobile-Sierra" doctrine).

16.11
PJM Agreement Modifications.

(a)  
If the PJM Agreements are amended or modified so that any schedule or section references herein to such agreements is changed, such schedule or section references herein shall be deemed to automatically (and without any further action by the Parties) refer to the new or successive schedule or section in the PJM Agreements which replaces that originally referred to in this Agreement.

(b)  
If the applicable provisions of the PJM Agreements referenced herein, or any other PJM rules relating to the implementation of this Agreement, are changed materially from those in effect on the Effective Date, both Parties shall cooperate to make conforming changes to this Agreement to fulfill the purposes of this Agreement.

16.12
Delay and Waiver. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to the respective Parties hereto upon any breach or default of any other Party under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy, nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such similar breach or default thereafter occurring; nor shall any waiver of any single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default theretofore or thereafter occurring. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind or character of any breach or default under this Agreement, or any waiver of any provision or condition of this Agreement, must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing.

16.13
Regulatory Approvals. The commencement of the Delivery Period is subject to the receipt or waiver by Buyer of all Buyer required regulatory approvals. In the event such required regulatory approvals are not received or waived, the Step-Up provisions of Section 4.11 (Seller Step-Up Rights) shall apply.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the day and year first written above.
 
ATTEST:
 
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITES CORPORATION
     
   
By:
     
Title:
 
Name:
     
   
Title:
     
     
ATTEST:
   
     
     
   
By:
     
Title:
 
Name: Clarence J. Hopf, Jr.
     
   
Title:  President

 
EXHIBIT A
 
TRANSACTION CONFIRMATION EXAMPLE

This Transaction Confirmation letter is being provided pursuant to and in accordance with the Provider of Last Resort Supply Master Agreement ("POLR SMA") dated __ between PPL Electric Utilities Corporation ("Company" or "PPL Electric") and _____  ("Seller"). Terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the POLR SMA. This Transaction Confirmation shall confirm the following terms of the transaction ("Transaction") agreed to on  _____________ ("Bid Proposal Due Date").

Product: Full Requirements Electric Service
Group: Residential
Service Type: Rate Classes RS, RTS, RTD
Delivery Location: PPL Electric Zone
Delivery Period: January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010

The Seller's specified percentage is ___________.  Seller will supply_______ tranches at a monthly settlement price of $______ per MWh for the duration of the delivery period.

Service Type
Total
Tranches
% Size of
a Tranche
PLC
(MW)
Approximate
Tranche Size
(MW)
Rate Classes RS, RTS, RTD
 
1.67%
 
50.0

   
2010 Estimated Quantity Per Tranche (MWh)
 
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
                       
 
Please confirm that the terms stated herein accurately reflect the Transaction reached on the Bid Proposal Due Date above between Seller and PPL Electric by returning an executed copy of this Transaction Confirmation by facsimile to PPL Electric at [Fax number to be provided] in accordance with Section 2.8 — Transaction Confirmation of the POLR SMA. The signatories to this Transaction Confirmation must have the authority to enter into this Transaction.

SELLER
 
By:_______________
 
Name: ____________
 
Title:______________
 
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION
 
By: ___________________________________
 
Name:_________________________________
 
Title: _________________________________
 





EXHIBIT B

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS OBLIGATION


This Exhibit B shall confirm the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Obligation of the transaction ("Transaction") agreed to on —("Bid Proposal Due Date").

Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Obligations for the period beginning January 1, 2010 based on the total MWh supplied by Seller :


2007 Solicitations - Residential and Small C&I

  Compliance Period
Tier I
PV(included in
Tier I Obligation)
Tier II
1/1/10 to 5/31/10
2.5%
0.0360%
4.2%
6/1/10 to 12/31/10
3.0%
0.0609%
6.2%


2008 and 2009 Solicitations - Residential and Small C&I

  Compliance Period
Tier I
PV(included in
Tier I Obligation)
Tier II
1/1/10 to 5/31/10
2.5%
0.0000%
4.2%
6/1/10 to 12/31/10
3.0%
0.0000%
6.2%


2009 Solicitations - Large C&I

Compliance Period
Tier I
PV(included in
Tier I Obligation)
Tier II
1/1/10 to 5/31/10
2.5%
0.0120%
4.2%
6/1/10 to 12/31/10
3.0%
0.0203%
6.2%

The percentages set forth above are those applicable for the first RFP and may be revised for future RFPs to reflect changes in law or other applicable regulatory requirements.





EXHIBIT C

PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE EVERGREEN LETTER OF CREDIT

{TO BE ISSUED ON THE LETTERHEAD OF THE ISSUING BANK}

IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NO.

ISSUE DATE_____________________________                                            EXPIRY DATE: ________

APPLICANT

[ NAME]

[ ADDRESS]

BENEFICIARY

[ NAME ]

[ADDRESS]

CURRENCY AMOUNT USD
*********$
WE HEREBY ISSUE IN YOUR FAVOR OUR IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NO:________ FOR THE ACCOUNT OF _________ (APPLICANT) FOR AN AMOUNT OR AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED IN THE AGGREGATE US DOLLARS _________ AVAILABLE BY YOUR DRAFT(S) AT SIGHT ON THE BANK OF ________ ("ISSUER") ________ (ADDRESS), EFFECTIVE________ AND EXPIRING AT OUR COUNTERS ON OR ANY AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED EXPIRY DATE, AS PROVIDED HEREIN. THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS AVAILABLE IN ONE OR MORE DRAFTS UP TO THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT SET FORTH HEREIN.

THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS PRESENTABLE AND PAYABLE AT OUR COUNTERS AND WE HEREBY ENGAGE WITH YOU THAT DRAFTS DRAWN UNDER AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT WILL BE HONORED ON PRESENTATION IF ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT.

THE BELOW MENTIONED DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE PRESENTED ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRY DATE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT.

1. YOUR SIGNED AND DATED STATEMENT, READING AS FOLLOWS:

"THE AMOUNT FOR THIS DRAWING, USD (INSERT AMOUNT), BEING MADE UNDER THE BANK OF________ (BANK) LETTER OF CREDIT NUMBER (INSERT LETTER OF CREDIT REFERENCE NUMBER), REPRESENTS AN AMOUNT DUE AND PAYABLE TO BENEFICIARY FROM APPLICANT FOR PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE RELATED TO THE FULL REQUIREMENTS SERVICE AGREEMENT(S) DATED __________  BETWEEN  __________  AND_________."

2. THIS ORIGINAL LETTER OF CREDIT AND ANY AMENDMENT(S).

IF PRESENTATION OF ANY DRAWING IS MADE ON A BUSINESS DAY (AS HEREIN DEFINED) AND SUCH PRESENTATION IS MADE ON OR BEFORE 11:00 A.M. NEW YORK TIME, ISSUER SHALL SATISFY SUCH DRAWING REQUEST ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. IF THE DRAWING IS RECEIVED AFTER 11:00 A.M. NEW YORK TIME, ISSUER WILL SATISFY SUCH DRAWING REQUEST ON THE SECOND FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY.

IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT THAT IT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED WITHOUT AMENDMENT FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE EXPIRATION DATE HEREOF, OR ANY FUTURE EXPIRATION DATE, UNLESS AT LEAST 90 DAYS PRIOR TO ANY EXPIRATION DATE WE NOTIFY YOU AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS BY REGISTERED MAIL OR HAND DELIVERED COURIER THAT WE ELECT NOT TO CONSIDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT RENEWED FOR ANY SUCH PERIOD.

THIS LETTER OF CREDIT MAY BE TERMINATED UPON BENEFICIARY'S RECEIPT OF FULL PAYMENT FROM THE APPLICANT AND ISSUER'S RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN RELEASE FROM THE BENEFICIARY RELEASING THE ISSUER FROM ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT.

THE TERM "BUSINESS DAY" AS USED HEREIN MEANS ANY DAY OTHER THAN (I) A SATURDAY, (II) A SUNDAY, OR (III) A DAY ON WHICH BANKING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK ARE REQUIRED OR AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO BE CLOSED.

APPLICANT'S FILING OF A BANKRUPTCY, RECEIVERSHIP OR OTHER DEBTOR-RELIEF PETITION, AND/OR APPLICANT'S DISCHARGE THEREUNDER, SHALL IN NO WAY AFFECT THE LIABILITY OF [BANK] UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT AND [BANK] SHALL ALWAYS REMAIN LIABLE TO [BENEFICIARY] FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF APPLICANT'S OBLIGATIONS HEREIN TO [BENEFICIARY] NOT TO EXCEED THE AVAILABLE AMOUNT IN THIS LETTER OF CREDIT.

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
 
1.  
ALL COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BANKING CHARGES WILL BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.
2.  
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED.
3.  
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS IRREVOCABLE.
4.  
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS SUBJECT TO THE INTERNATIONAL STANDBY PRACTICES (1998) OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION NO. 590 ("ISP98") OR SUCH LATER REVISION(S) OF THE ISP AS MAY BE HEREAFTER ADOPTED. AS TO MATTERS NOT GOVERNED BY ISP98, THIS LETTER OF CREDIT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, INCLUDING, TO THE EXTENT NOT INCONSISTENT WITH ISP98, THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AS IN EFFECT IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. THIS LETTER OF CREDIT MAY NOT BE AMENDED, CHANGED OR MODIFIED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE BENEFICIARY AND THE ISSUER.
5.  
THE BENEFICIARY SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, UNLESS THE BENEFICIARY OR AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE BENEFICIARY SHALL HAVE SIGNED A DATED WRITTEN WAIVER. NO SUCH WAIVER, UNLESS EXPRESSLY SO STATED THEREIN, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS TO ANY TRANSACTION THAT OCCURS SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF THE WAIVER, NOR AS TO ANY CONTINUANCE OF A BREACH AFTER THE WAIVER.
6.  
A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY PARTIAL DRAWINGS AT ANY TIME SHALL NOT IMPAIR OR REDUCE THE AVAILABILTY OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IN ANY SUBSEQUENT PERIOD OR OUR OBLIGATION TO HONOR YOUR SUBSEQUENT DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT.



AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:  ________________________

TITLE:________

PLEASE DIRECT ANY WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING DRAWING OR INQUIRIES TO:

[BANK NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER]



EXHIBIT D
 
SAMPLE PJM INVOICE
 
FINAL BILLING STATEMENT ISSUED ON: MM/DD/YYYY FOR PERIOD: MM/DD/YYYY TO MM/DD/YYYY
 
 
 OPERATING AGREEMENT OF PJM INTERCONNECTION, L.L.C.:

 
Day-Ahead
Balancing
Total
Charges:
Spot Market Energy
Seller
Seller
Seller
Transmission Congestion
Seller
Seller
Seller
Transmission Losses (Point-to-Point)
Seller
Seller
Seller
Regulation
   
Seller
Spinning Reserve
   
Seller
Operating Reserves
Seller
Seller
Seller
Synchronous Condensing
   
Seller
Capacity Credit Market
   
Seller
Reconciliation for Spot Market
   
Seller
Reconciliation for Regulation
   
Seller
Reconciliation for Operating Reserves
   
Seller
Emergency Energy
   
Seller
FTR Auction
   
Seller
Meter Error Correction
   
Seller
PJM Load Response Program
   
Seller
       
       
Credits:
     
Spot Market Energy
Seller
Seller
Seller
Transmission Congestion
     
Hourly
   
Seller
Planning Period Excess
   
Buyer
Transmission Losses (Point-to-Point)
   
Seller
Regulation
   
Seller
Spinning Reserve
   
Seller
Operating Reserves
Seller
Seller
Seller
Synchronous Condensing
   
Seller
Capacity Credit Market
   
Seller
Reconciliation for Transmission Losses
   
Seller
Emergency Energy
   
Seller
FTR Auction
   
Seller




EXHIBIT D (Continued)

SAMPLE PJM INVOICE

FINAL BILLING STATEMENT ISSUED On: MM/DD/YYYY FOR PERIOD:
MM/DD/YYYY TO MM/DD/YYYY
 
 
PJM OPEN ACCESS TRANSMISSION TARIFF:
 
Total

Charges:
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch Service
Seller
Transmission Owner Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch Service
Seller
Reactive Supply and Voltage Control from Generation Sources Service
Seller
Black Start Service
Seller
Network Integration Transmission Service
Buyer
Network Transmission Service Offset Charges
Buyer
Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service
Seller
Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service
Seller
Transitional Market Expansion Charges (Transmission Customer Charge Only)
Buyer
Reconciliation for PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch Service
Seller
Reconciliation for Transmission Owner Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
Seller
Service
 
Intra-PJM Seams Elimination Cost Assignment Charges
Buyer
PJM/MISO Seams Elimination Cost Assignment Charges
Buyer
   
   
Credits:
 
Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service
Buyer
Other Supporting Facilities
Buyer

Reliability Assurance Agreement Among Load Serving Entities in the PJM Control Ares:
 
Total
Charges:
Capacity Deficiency
Seller

Credits:
Capacity Excess
Seller




EXHIBIT E,
METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATION OF MARK TO MARKET (MTM)
EXPOSURE

Parameters

In calculating the Mark to Market (MtM) Exposure for each Transaction, the following parameters are set on the Transaction Date:

1.  On-Peak Initial Mark Price
2.  Off-Peak Price Ratio/On-Peak Price Ratio
3.  Off-Peak Initial Mark Price
4.  On-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity Per Tranche for each of the twelve calendar months
5.  Off-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity Per Tranche for each of the twelve calendar months
6.  Capacity Initial Mark Price
7.  Capacity Obligation
8.  Number of awarded Tranches

In calculating the MtM Exposure for each Transaction, the following parameters are set each Business Day subsequent to the Transaction Date:

1.  On-Peak Forward Price
2.  Off-Peak Forward Price
3.  Capacity Forward Price
4.  Capacity Obligation
5.  On-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity
6.  Off-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity

Calculation of the MtM Exposure

On each Business Day subsequent to the Transaction Date, the MtM Exposure will be calculated, with respect to each month remaining in the Transaction Delivery Period, as the sum of the following:
 
(i)
the relevant month On-Peak Forward Price minus the relevant month On-Peak Initial Mark Price, multiplied by the relevant month On-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity;
(ii)
the relevant month Off-Peak Forward Price minus the relevant month Off-Peak Initial Mark Price, multiplied by the relevant month Off-Peak Estimated Energy Quantity;
(iii)
the relevant month Capacity Forward Price minus the relevant month Capacity Initial Mark Price, multiplied by the remaining Capacity Obligation per Tranche and number of Tranches award to the Seller.
 
Determination of On-Peak Forward Prices

On each Business Day subsequent to the Transaction date, the Pricing Agent will follow the steps outlined below to determine the on-peak forward prices.

1.  
The Pricing Agent will contact four Reference Market-Makers to obtain bid and ask Energy price quotes for PJM Western Hub On-Peak Hours for each month of the Delivery Period. Both bid and ask Energy price quotes must be available to be considered a valid quote.
2.  
If a minimum of two quotes in a particular month are available, the Pricing Agent will determine the On-Peak Forward Price by averaging the bid and ask Energy prices.
3.  
If a minimum of two quotes in a particular month are not available, then the Pricing Agent will determine the On-Peak Forward Price using an annual quote, obtain in the same manner above. In this case, the On-Peak Forward Price will be calculated as the product of the Off-Peak Price Ratio and the annual price quote.

Determination of Off-Peak Forward Prices

On each Business Day subsequent to the Transaction date, the Pricing Agent will follow the steps outlined below to determine the off-peak forward prices.

1.  
The Pricing Agent will contact four Reference Market-Makers to obtain bid and ask Energy price quotes for PJM Western Hub Off-Peak Hours for each month of the Delivery Period. Both bid and ask Energy price quotes must be available to be considered a valid quote.
2.  
If a minimum of two quotes in a particular month are available, the Pricing Agent will determine the Off-Peak Forward Price by averaging the bid and ask Energy prices.
3.  
If a minimum of two quotes in a particular month are not available, then the Pricing Agent will determine the Off-Peak Forward Price using an annual quote obtained in the same manner as the in the following manner obtained in the same manner as discussed above. In this case, the Off-Peak Forward Price will be calculated as the product of the Off-Peak Price Ratio and the annual price quote.

Determination of Capacity Forward Prices

The Pricing Agent will obtain Capacity Forward Prices for the PPL Zone, or capacity pricing region within which the PPL Zone is included, as reported by PJM. To the extent that actual Capacity Forward Prices are unavailable through PJM, the Pricing Agent will obtain applicable Capacity Forward Prices as estimated by PJM.

EXHIBIT E (Continued)

MtM EXAMPLE CALCULATION FOR A TRANSACTION
 

 
EXHIBIT F

UNCONDITIONALGUARANTY

THIS GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this "Guaranty") is made and entered into as of this ________ day of____, by ____ (the "Guarantor"), with an address at _______, in favor of [Utility] (the "Buyer"), with an address at_______, in consideration of the Provider of Last Resort Supply Master Agreement(s) (the "POLR SMA(s)") between [Utility] and________ (the "Seller") dated ________, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged. Guarantor is the________ of Seller.

Whereas, Seller________ is an affiliate of ____, _____ will therefore benefit by Supplier entering into the POLR SMA with Buyer and________ desires Buyer to enter into the POLR SMA with Seller and to extend credit to Seller thereunder. (May be revised if guarantor is not a parent or affiliate of Seller.)

1.  
Guaranty of Obligations.

(a)  
The Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees, with effect from date hereof, the prompt and complete payment when due of all of Seller's payment obligations under the POLR SMA (to the extent such payment obligations exceed the amount of any Performance Assurance provided to the Buyer by Seller as defined in and in accordance with the POLR SMA), whether on scheduled payment dates, when due upon demand, upon declaration of termination or otherwise, in accordance with the terms of the POLR SMA and giving effect to any applicable grace period, and, provided only that the Buyer is the prevailing party in any judicial suit, action or proceeding arising out of, resulting from, or in any way relating to this Guaranty, or if by mutual agreement by Guarantor and Buyer, all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Buyer in the enforcement of the Guarantor's obligations or collection under this Guaranty, including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses (collectively, the "Obligations"). [Optional provision: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the liability of the Guarantor under this Guaranty and Buyer's right of recovery hereunder for all Obligations is limited to a total aggregate amount of $("Guaranty Amount"), where Guaranty Amount shall be no less than Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($500,000).]

(b)  
The limitations on liabilities of the Seller set forth in Article 10 of the POLR SMA shall also apply to the liabilities of the Guarantor hereunder.

2.  
Nature of Guaranty; Waivers
 
(a)  
This is a guaranty of payment and not of collection and the Buyer shall not be required, as a condition of the Guarantor's liability, to pursue any rights which may be available to it with respect to any other person who may be liable for the payment of the Obligations. This is not a performance guaranty and the Guarantor is not obligated to provide power under the POLR SMA or this Guaranty.
 
(b)  
This Guaranty is an absolute, unconditional, irrevocable (subject to the provisions of Section 12 of this Guaranty) and continuing guaranty and will remain in full force and effect until all of the Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, or until the POLR SMA has been terminated, whichever comes later. This Guaranty will not be affected by any surrender, exchange, acceptance, compromise or release by the Buyer of any other party, or any other guaranty or any security held by it for any of the Obligations, by any failure of the Buyer to take any steps to perfect or maintain its lien or security interest in or to preserve its rights to any security or other collateral for any of the Obligations or any guaranty, or by any irregularity, unenforceability or invalidity of any of the Obligations (other than any irregularity, unenforceability or invalidity of any of the obligations under the POLR SMA resulting from the conduct of the Buyer) or any part thereof.
 
(c)  
Except as to any claims, defenses, rights of set-off or to reductions of Seller in respect of its obligations under the POLR SMA, (all of which are expressly reserved under this Guaranty), the Guarantor's obligations hereunder shall not be affected, modified or impaired by any counterclaim, set-off, deduction or defense based upon any claim the Guarantor may have against Seller or the Buyer, including: (i) any change in the corporate existence (including its charter or other governing agreement, laws, rules, regulations or powers), structure or ownership of Seller or the Guarantor; or (ii) any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other similar proceeding affecting Seller or its assets; or (iii) the invalidity or unenforceability in whole or in part of the POLR SMA; or (iv) any provision of applicable law or regulations purporting to prohibit payment by Seller of amounts to be paid by it under the POLR SMA (other than any law or regulation that eliminates or nullifies the obligations under the POLR SMA).

(d)  
Guarantor waives notice of acceptance of this Guaranty, diligence, presentment, notice of dishonor and protest and any requirement that at any time any person exhaust any right to take any action against Seller or their assets or any other guarantor or person, provided, however, that any failure of Buyer to give notice will not discharge, alter or diminish in any way Guarantor's obligations under this Guaranty. The Guarantor waives all defenses based on suretyship or impairment of collateral or any other defenses that would constitute a legal or equitable discharge of Guarantor's obligations, except any claims or defenses of Seller in respect of its obligations under the POLR SMA.

(e)  
The Buyer at any time and from time to time, without notice to or the consent of the Guarantor, and without impairing or releasing, discharging or modifying the Guarantor's liabilities hereunder, may (i) to the extent permitted by the POLR SMA, change the manner, place, time or terms of payment or performance of, or other terms relating to, any of the Obligations; (ii) to the extent permitted by the POLR SMA, renew, substitute, modify, amend or alter, or grant consents or waivers relating to any of the Obligations, or any other guaranties for any Obligations; (iii) settle, compromise or deal with any other person, including Seller , with respect to any Obligations in such manner as the Buyer deems appropriate at its sole discretion; (iv) substitute, exchange or release any guaranty; or (v) take such actions and exercise such remedies hereunder as Buyer deems appropriate.
 
3.  
Representations and Warranties. The Guarantor hereby represents and warrants that:

(a)  
it is a [limited liability company, corporation, limited partnership, general partnership] duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its [formation, organization, incorporation] and has the [corporate power] [power] and authority to conduct the business in which it is currently engaged and enter into and perform its obligations under this Guaranty;

(b)  
it has the [corporate power] [power] and authority and the legal right to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, this Guaranty, and has taken all necessary [corporate action] [action] to authorize its execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty;

(c)  
this Guaranty constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Guarantor enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as affected by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws relating to or affecting the enforcement of Buyers' rights generally, general equitable principles and an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing;

(d)  
the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty will not violate any provision of any requirement of law or contractual obligation of the Guarantor (except to the extent that any such violation would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Guarantor or this Guaranty);

(e)  
no consent or authorization of, filing with, or other act by or in respect of, any arbitrator or governmental authority and no consent of any other person (including, without limitation, any stockholder or creditor of the Guarantor) is required in connection with the execution, delivery, performance, validity or enforceability of this Guaranty, other than any which have been obtained or made prior to the date hereof and remain in full force and effect; and

(f)  
no litigation, investigation or proceeding of or before any arbitrator or governmental authority is pending or, to the knowledge of the Guarantor, threatened by or against the Guarantor that would have a material adverse effect on this Guaranty.

4.  
Repayments or Recovery from the Buyer. If any demand is made at any time upon the Buyer for the repayment or recovery of any amount received by it in payment or on account of any of the Obligations, including but not limited to upon the bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution or reorganization of the Seller and if the Buyer repays all or any part of such amount by reason of any judgment, decree or order of any court or administrative body or by reason of any settlement or compromise of any such demand, the Guarantor (subject to Sections 2 (c) and (d) of this Guaranty) will be and remain liable hereunder for the amount so repaid or recovered to the same extent as if such amount had never been received originally by the Buyer. The provisions of this section will be and remain effective notwithstanding any contrary action which may have been taken by the Guarantor in reliance upon such payment, and any such contrary action so taken will be without prejudice to the Buyer's rights hereunder and will be deemed to have been conditioned upon such payment having become final and irrevocable.

5.  
Enforceability of Obligations. No modification, limitation or discharge of the Obligations of Seller arising out of or by virtue of any bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding for relief of debtors under federal or state law will affect, modify, limit or discharge the Guarantor's liability in any manner whatsoever and this Guaranty will remain and continue in full force and effect and will be enforceable against the Guarantor to the same extent and with the same force and effect as if any such proceeding had not been instituted. The Guarantor waives all rights and benefits which might accrue to it by reason of any such proceeding and will be liable to the full extent hereunder, irrespective of any modification, limitation or discharge of the liability of Seller that may result from any such proceeding.

6.  
Postponement of Subrogation. Only to the extent that, at the relevant time, there are Obligations, or other amounts hereunder, that are then due and payable but unpaid, the Guarantor postpones and subordinates in favor of the Buyer any and all rights which the Guarantor may have to (a) assert any claim against the Seller based on subrogation rights with respect to payments made by Guarantor hereunder and (b) any realization on any property of the Seller, including participation in any marshalling of the Seller's assets. Upon payment of such due and unpaid Obligations, Buyer agrees that Guarantor shall be subrogated to the rights of Buyer against Seller to the extent of Guarantor's payment to Buyer.

7.  
Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals and other communications required or permitted hereunder must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt. Such notices and other communications may be hand-delivered, sent by facsimile transmission with confirmation of delivery and a copy sent by first-class mail, or sent by nationally recognized overnight courier service, to the addresses for the Buyer and the Guarantor set forth below or to such other address as one may give to the other in writing for such purpose:

All communications to Buyer shall be directed to:

Attn:_______________
Phone: _____________
Fax: _______________
With a copy to: ______

Phone __________
Fax ___________


or such other address as the Buyer shall from time to time specify to Guarantor. All communications to Guarantor shall be directed to:
 
Attn: ________
Phone:__________
Fax: _________


or such other address as the Guarantor shall from time to time specify to Buyer.

8.  
Preservation of Rights. Except as provided by any applicable statute of limitations, no delay or omission on the Buyer's part to exercise any right or power arising hereunder will impair any such right or power or be considered a waiver of any such right or power, nor will the Buyer's action or inaction impair any such right or power. The Buyer's rights and remedies hereunder are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies which the Buyer may have under other agreements with the Guarantor, at law or in equity.

9.  
Illegality. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Guaranty should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

10.  
Amendments. No modification, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Guaranty nor consent to any departure by the Guarantor therefrom, will be effective unless made in a writing signed by the Buyer, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose for which given. No notice to or demand on the Guarantor in any case will entitle the Guarantor to any other or further notice or demand in the same, similar or other circumstance.

11.  
Entire Agreement. This Guaranty (including the documents and instruments referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all other prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the Guarantor and the Buyer with respect to the subject matter hereof.

12.  
Successors and Assigns. This Guaranty will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Guarantor and the Buyer and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither party may assign this Guaranty in whole or in part without the other's prior written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, except that Buyer may at any time assign this Guaranty without Guarantor's consent, in the same manner, on the same terms and to the same persons as Buyer assigns the POLR SMA in accordance with Section 16.7(b) of the POLR SMA, and except that this Section 12 shall not limit the Guarantor's right to assign this Guaranty, along with substantially all of the Guarantor's assets and business to a successor entity or Affiliate that assumes all obligations thereunder and (i) where the successor Guarantor's Lowest Credit Rating is equal to or greater than the Guarantor's Lowest Credit Rating or where the successor Guarantor's Lowest Credit Rating is equal to or greater than BBB, as rated by S&P or Fitch, or Baa2, as rated by Moody's, and (ii) the Seller is in compliance with Article 14 of the POLR SMA. The "Lowest Credit Rating" shall mean the lowest of the senior unsecured long-term debt ratings determined by Moody's Investor Services, Inc. (or its successor) ("Moody's"), the Standard & Poor's Rating Group, a division of McGraw-Hill, Inc., (or its successor) ("S&P"), or Fitch Investor Service, Inc. (or its successor) ("Fitch") immediately before such transfer and assumption. Upon any such delegation and assumption of obligations by a successor Guarantor, the Guarantor shall be relieved of and fully discharged from all of its obligations hereunder, whether such obligations arose before or after the date of such delegation and assumption.

13.  
Interpretation. In this Guaranty, unless the Buyer and the Guarantor otherwise agree in writing, the singular includes the plural and the plural the singular; references to statutes are to be construed as including all statutory provisions consolidating, amending or replacing the statute referred to; the word "or" shall be deemed to include "and/or", the words "including", "includes" and "include" shall be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation"; and references to sections or exhibits are to those of this Guaranty unless otherwise indicated. Section headings in this Guaranty are included for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Guaranty for any other purpose.

14.  
Governing Law.

(a)  
This Guaranty has been delivered to and accepted by the Buyer. THIS GUARANTY WILL BE INTERPRETED AND THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THE BUYER AND THE GUARANTOR DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, EXCLUDING ITS CONFLICT OF LAWS RULES.

(b)  
The Guarantor hereby irrevocably consents to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any federal court in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but in the event that the Guarantor and the Buyer determine in good faith that jurisdiction does not lay with such court or that such court refuses to exercise jurisdiction or venue over the Guarantor and the Buyer or any claims made pursuant to this Guaranty, then the Guarantor and the Buyer agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania state courts; provided that nothing contained in this Guaranty will prevent the Buyer from bringing any action, enforcing any award or judgment or exercising any rights against the Guarantor individually, against any security or against any property of the Guarantor within any other county, state or other foreign or domestic jurisdiction. The Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that the venue provided above is the most convenient forum for both the Buyer and the Guarantor. The Guarantor waives any objection to venue and any objection based on a more convenient forum in any action instituted under this Guaranty.
 
15.  
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE GUARANTOR AND BUYER IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR CLAIM OF ANY NATURE RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY, ANY DOCUMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS GUARANTY OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED IN ANY OF SUCH DOCUMENTS. THE GUARANTOR AND BUYER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE FOREGOING WAIVER IS KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY.

16.  
Term. This Guaranty shall survive termination of the POLR SMA and remain in full force and effect until all amounts due hereunder, including all of the Obligations, have been paid or performed in full.

17.  
Stay of Acceleration Ineffective with Respect to Guarantor. If acceleration of the time for payment of any amount payable by Seller under the POLR SMA is stayed upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of Seller, all such amounts otherwise subject to acceleration or required to be paid upon an early termination pursuant to the terms of the POLR SMA shall nonetheless be payable by the Guarantor hereunder on written demand by Buyer.
 
The Guarantor acknowledges that it has read and understood all the provisions of this Guaranty, and has been advised by counsel as necessary or appropriate.
 
 
[Guarantor]


By: __________________________
Name: ____________________________
Title: _____________________________




EXHIBIT G

FORM OF NOTICE

Any notices required under this Agreement shall be made as follows:

BUYER:
 
All Notices:
Street: Two North Ninth Street
City/State/Zip: Allentown, PA 18101
Attn: Douglas R. Stinner
Facsimile: 610-774-5694
Duns: 00-790-9427
Federal Tax ID Number: 23-0959590
 
Invoices:
 
Attn: Douglas R. Stinner
Phone: 610-774-5568
Facsimile: 610-774-5694
 
Scheduling:
 
Attn: N/A
Phone: N/A
Facsimile: N/A
 
Payments:
 
Attn: John M. George
Phone: 610-774-6053
Facsimile: 610-774-7413
 
Wire Transfer:
 
BNK: Mellon Bank
ABA:
ACCT:
 
Credit and Collections:
 
Attn: John M. George
Phone: 610-774-6053
Facsimile: 610-774-7413
SELLER:
 
All Notices:
 
Street:
City/State/Zip
Attn:
Facsimile:
Duns:
Federal Tax ID Number:
 
Invoices:
 
Attn:
Phone:
Facsimile:
 
Scheduling:
 
Attn:
Phone:
Facsimile:
 
Payments:
 
Attn:
Phone:
Facsimile:
 
Wire Transfer
 
BNK:
ABA:
ACCT:
 
Credit and Collections:
 
Attn:
Phone:
Facsimile:
 



With additional Notices of an
Event of Default to:
 
Attn: Douglas R. Stinner
Phone: 610-774-5568
Facsimile: 610-774-5694
With Additional Notices of an
Event of Default to:
 
Attn:
Phone:
Facsimile:




EXHIBIT H

PJM DECLARATION OF AUTHORITY

This Declaration of Authority ("Declaration") is a statement and certification made this 26th day of July,2007 by [PPL Electric Utilities Corporation], ("PARTY A") and [PPL EnergyPlus, LLC] ("PARTY B") for the benefit of PJM Interconnection, LLC.



RECITALS:

WHEREAS, PJM is a Regional Transmission Organization ("RTO") subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, ("FERC");

WHEREAS, PJM administers centralized markets that clear various electric energy and energy-related products among multiple buyers and sellers;

WHEREAS, PJM additionally exercises operational control over its members' transmission facilities whereby PJM provides control area functions, including economic dispatch, the scheduling of transmission service and emergency response to ensure reliability across an integrated transmission system; and

WHEREAS, in capacities more fully described below, PARTY A and PARTY B seek to participate either directly or indirectly in the markets administered by PJM or engage in operations that use or affect the integrated transmission system operated by PJM.



DECLARATION:

NOW, THEREFORE, acknowledging that PJM will rely on the truth, accuracy and completeness of the statements made below, PARTY A and PARTY B, as indicated below, provide the following certifications:

1.       Certification.

(a)  
PARTY B hereby certifies that in all activities with PJM regarding PARTY B's provision of energy, capacity, ancillary services, scheduling and procurement of transmission service, congestion management and all other required products and services necessary to serve the load obligation assumed by PARTY B, PARTY B shall be billed and be primarily liable to PJM for all costs associated in its procurement of such products and services; provided, however, that charges, for PPL Electric customers, for Network Integration Transmission Service, Transitional Market Expansion assessed to Network Integration Transmission Service customers, Expansion Integration assessed to Network Integration Transmission Service customers, and any Transmission Congestion credits remaining at the end of a planning period for such load shall be billed to PARTY A and remain the sole and primary responsibility of PARTY A.
 
2.       Reliance By PJM On Certifications.

(a)  
Each of PARTY A and PARTY B recognizes and accepts that PJM is relying on the truth, accuracy and completeness of the certifications herein made in making its assessments as to creditworthiness and in assuring PJM's own compliance with its tariff, operating agreement, reliability agreement and business practices.

(b)  
Each of PARTY A and PARTY B recognizes and accepts that each has a continuing duty to notify PJM if and when the certifications herein made cease to be accurate or complete. Until such time as PJM receives written notification of any changes to such certifications, signed by both PARTY A and PARTY B, PJM shall be entitled to rely perpetually on this Declaration as governing its relationship with PARTY A and PARTY B as to the subject matter of this Declaration. Any written notice of changes to the certifications herein made must be provided to PJM at least thirty days in advance of their effectiveness.

(c)  
Each of PARTY A and PARTY B recognize and acknowledge that PJM will receive and rely on individually modeled POLR Seller accounts that contain only zonal-specific POLR load to manually adjust the accounts to move the applicable billing line items' amounts in their entirety from the applicable POLR Seller's account to the applicable EDC's account.

(d)  
PARTY A and PARTY B recognize and acknowledge that they have entered into a Provider of Last Resort Supply Master Agreement (POLR SMA) and that this Certification is not intended in any way to change, revise or redistribute the rights and obligations of the PARTY A or PARTY B under the POLR SMA. If this Certification is determined to be inconsistent with any provision of the POLR SMA, with respect to the rights and obligations of PARTY A and PARTY B under the POLR SMA, the provisions of the POLR SMA shall be controlling on PARTY A and PARTY B.

3.
Duration. Each of PARTY A and PARTY B acknowledge and agree that this Declaration shall terminate upon the termination of the POLR SMA in accordance with its terms. To this end, within 30 days prior to the termination of the POLR SMA in accordance with its terms or as soon thereafter as is practicable, each of PARTY A and PARTY B will provide written notice to PJM of the termination of this Declaration.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, PARTY A and PARTY B execute this Declaration to be effective as of the date written above.

PARTY A _______________________________
 
NAME: _______________________________
 
TITLE: ______________________________
PARTY B  _________________________
 
NAME: ____________________________
 
 TITLE: _____________________________
 
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Exhibit 10(b)
FIFTH AMENDMENT
TO
CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

THIS FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, dated as of July 30, 2007 (this “Amendment”), is entered into by and among PPL Receivables Corporation (“Borrower”), PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (“PPL Electric”), Variable Funding Capital Company LLC (successor to Blue Ridge Asset Funding Corporation) (“VFCC”), and Wachovia Bank, National Association (together with its successors and assigns, the “Agent”).  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein are used as defined in the Agreement (as defined below).
 
WHEREAS, the Borrower, PPL Electric, VFCC  and the Agent are parties to that certain Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2004 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Agreement"); and
 
WHEREAS, the parties to the Agreement wish to amend the Agreement in certain respects as hereinafter described.
 
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the other mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
SECTION 1.  Amendment.  The Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
 
(a)  The definition of “Facility Termination Date” in Exhibit I of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
 
Facility Termination Date:  The earlier of (i) the Liquidity Termination Date, (ii) the Amortization Date and (iii) July 28, 2008.”
 
(b)  Exhibit IV hereto hereby replaces the existing Exhibit IV to the Agreement.
 
SECTION 2.  Reference to and Effect on the Agreement and the Related Documents.  Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, (i) each of the Borrower and PPL Electric hereby reaffirms all representations and warranties made by it in the Agreement and agrees that all such representations and warranties shall be deemed to have been remade as of the effective date of this Amendment, (ii) each of the Borrower and PPL Electric hereby represents and warrants that no Amortization Event or Unmatured Amortization Event shall have occurred and be continuing and (iii) each reference in the Agreement to “this Agreement”, “hereunder”, “hereof”, “herein” or words of like import shall mean and be, and any references to the Agreement in any other document, instrument or agreement executed and/or delivered in connection with the Agreement shall mean and be, a reference to the Agreement as amended hereby.
 
SECTION 3.  Effect.  Upon the execution and delivery of counterparts of this Amendment by each of the parties hereto, this Amendment shall be effective as of the date of receipt by the Agent of all executed signature pages.  Except as otherwise amended by this Amendment, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed.
 
SECTION 4.  Governing Law.  This Amendment will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the conflicts of laws principles thereof (other than Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligations Law).
 
SECTION 5. Severability.  Each provision of this Amendment shall be severable from every other provision of this Amendment for the purpose of determining the legal enforceability of any provision hereof, and the unenforceability of one or more provisions of this Amendment in one jurisdiction shall not have the effect of rendering such provision or provisions unenforceable in any other jurisdiction.
 
SECTION 6. Counterparts.  This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.  Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page by facsimile shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Amendment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.


PPL RECEIVABLES CORPORATION


By:____________________________
Name:__________________________
Title:___________________________


PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION

By:____________________________
Name:__________________________
Title:___________________________


VARIABLE FUNDING CAPITAL COMPANY LLC
By:           Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC,
  as Attorney-In-Fact


By:____________________________
Name:__________________________
Title:___________________________


WACHOVIA BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Liquidity Bank and as Agent

By:____________________________
Name:__________________________
Title:___________________________








[Signature page to Fifth Amendment to CSA - PPL]

Exhibit IV

Names of Collection Banks & Collection Accounts


Collection Accounts

Name of Current Account Holder:  PPL Electric Utilities
Account Number:  2334233
Mellon Bank
ABA Number:  031000037
Contact Person:  ACH Operations
Contact’s Tel:  (412)234-2694

Name of Current Account Holder:  PPL Electric Utilities
Account Number:  2000303379562
Wachovia Bank, National Association
ABA Number:  031000503 (ACH)
ABA Number:  053000219 (Wire Transfer)
Contact Person:  Customer Service
Contact’s Tel:  (800)590-7868 ext.663

EX-12.A 5 ppl10q6-07exhibit12a.htm EXHIBIT 12(A) ppl10q6-07exhibit12a.htm
Exhibit 12(a)
PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS
(Millions of Dollars)
 
   
6 Months
Ended
June 30,
 
12 Months
Ended
December 31,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
Earnings, as defined:
                                               
Net income (a)
 
$
473
   
$
846
   
$
704
   
$
689
   
$
786
   
$
407
 
Preferred security dividend requirements
   
9
     
14
     
2
     
2
     
29
     
66
 
Less undistributed income (loss)
  of equity method investments
           
3
     
2
     
(1
)
   
(5
)
   
(9
)
Income taxes
   
107
     
273
     
127
     
206
     
168
     
219
 
Total fixed charges as below
  (excluding capitalized interest,
  preferred security distributions of
  subsidiaries on a pre-tax basis and
  interest expense related to discontinued
  operations)
   
251
     
480
     
512
     
525
     
500
     
579
 
                                                 
Total earnings
 
$
840
   
$
1,610
   
$
1,343
   
$
1,423
   
$
1,488
   
$
1,280
 
                                                 
Fixed charges, as defined:
                                               
Interest on long-term debt
 
$
250
   
$
482
   
$
465
   
$
491
   
$
417
   
$
486
 
Interest on short-term debt and
  other interest
   
12
     
13
     
29
     
20
     
25
     
70
 
Amortization of debt discount,
  expense and premium - net
   
4
     
11
     
23
     
8
     
41
     
25
 
Estimated interest component of
  operating rentals
   
9
     
29
     
32
     
34
     
45
     
38
 
Preferred securities distributions of
  subsidiaries on a pre-tax basis
   
11
     
24
     
5
     
5
     
45
     
79
 
                                                 
Total fixed charges (b)
 
$
286
   
$
559
   
$
554
   
$
558
   
$
573
   
$
698
 
                                                 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
   
2.9
     
2.9
     
2.4
     
2.6
     
2.6
     
1.8
 
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges
  and preferred stock dividends (c)
   
2.9
     
2.9
     
2.4
     
2.6
     
2.6
     
1.8
 

(a)
 
Net income excludes minority interest, income (loss) from discontinued operations and the cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles.
(b)
 
Interest on unrecognized tax benefits is not included in fixed charges.
(c)
 
PPL, the parent holding company, does not have any preferred stock outstanding; therefore, the ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends is the same as the ratio of earnings to fixed charges.
EX-12.B 6 ppl10q6-07exhibit12b.htm EXHIBIT 12(B) ppl10q6-07exhibit12b.htm
Exhibit 12(b)
PPL ENERGY SUPPLY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Millions of Dollars)
 
   
6 Months
Ended
June 30,
 
12 Months
Ended
December 31,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
Earnings, as defined:
                                               
Net income (a)
 
$
392
   
$
678
   
$
567
   
$
641
   
$
779
   
$
177
 
Preferred security dividend requirement
                                   
5
     
9
 
Less undistributed income (loss)
  of equity method investments
           
4
     
2
                     
(8
)
Income taxes
   
67
     
187
     
81
     
210
     
183
     
274
 
Total fixed charges as below (excluding
  capitalized interest, preferred security
  distributions of subsidiaries on a pre-tax
  basis and interest expense related to
  discontinued operations)
   
154
     
276
     
272
     
262
     
209
     
212
 
                                                 
Total earnings
 
$
613
   
$
1,137
   
$
918
   
$
1,113
   
$
1,176
   
$
680
 
                                                 
Fixed charges, as defined:
                                               
Interest on long-term debt
 
$
161
   
$
296
   
$
259
   
$
255
   
$
149
   
$
169
 
Interest on short-term debt and
  other interest
   
10
     
16
     
26
     
23
     
25
     
52
 
Amortization of debt discount,
  expense and premium - net
   
(1
)
   
(1
)
   
7
     
(6
)
   
31
     
9
 
Estimated interest component of
  operating rentals
   
5
     
15
     
15
     
17
     
31
     
21
 
Preferred securities distributions of
  subsidiaries on a pre-tax basis
                                   
8
     
12
 
                                                 
Total fixed charges (b)
 
$
175
   
$
326
   
$
307
   
$
289
   
$
244
   
$
263
 
                                                 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
   
3.5
     
3.5
     
3.0
     
3.9
     
4.8
     
2.6
 

(a)
 
Net income excludes minority interest, income (loss) from discontinued operations and the cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles.
(b)
 
Interest on unrecognized tax benefits is not included in fixed charges.
EX-12.C 7 ppl10q6-07exhibit12c.htm EXHIBIT 12(C) ppl10q6-07exhibit12c.htm
Exhibit 12(c)
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS
(Millions of Dollars)
 
   
6 Months
Ended
June 30,
 
12 Months
Ended
December 31,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
Earnings, as defined:
                                               
Net income
 
$
91
   
$
194
   
$
147
   
$
76
   
$
28
   
$
55
 
Income taxes
   
46
     
104
     
69
     
8
     
18
     
18
 
Total fixed charges as below
  (excluding capitalized interest and
  preferred security distributions of
  subsidiaries on a pre-tax basis)
   
72
     
158
     
190
     
197
     
219
     
225
 
                                                 
Total earnings
 
$
209
   
$
456
   
$
406
   
$
281
   
$
265
   
$
298
 
                                                 
Fixed charges, as defined:
                                               
Interest on long-term debt
 
$
57
   
$
131
   
$
151
   
$
176
   
$
201
   
$
209
 
Interest on short-term debt and
  other interest
   
11
     
13
     
22
     
7
     
3
     
3
 
Amortization of debt discount,
  expense and premium - net
   
4
     
8
     
9
     
7
     
8
     
7
 
Estimated interest component of
  operating rentals
   
2
     
7
     
8
     
8
     
7
     
7
 
Preferred security distributions of
  subsidiaries on a pre-tax basis
                                           
13
 
                                                 
Total fixed charges (a)
 
$
74
   
$
159
   
$
190
   
$
198
   
$
219
   
$
239
 
                                                 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
   
2.8
     
2.9
     
2.1
     
1.4
     
1.2
     
1.2
 
                                                 
Preferred stock dividend requirements on a
  pre-tax basis
 
$
13
   
$
24
   
$
4
   
$
4
   
$
5
   
$
7
 
Fixed charges, as above
   
74
     
159
     
190
     
198
     
219
     
239
 
Total fixed charges and preferred
stock dividends
 
$
87
   
$
183
   
$
194
   
$
202
   
$
224
   
$
246
 
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed
  charges and preferred stock
  dividends
   
2.4
     
2.5
     
2.1
     
1.4
     
1.2
     
1.2
 

(a)
 
Interest on unrecognized tax benefits is not included in fixed charges.
EX-31.A 8 ppl10q6-07exhibit31a.htm EXHIBIT 31(A) ppl10q6-07exhibit31a.htm
Exhibit 31(a)

CERTIFICATION
 
I, JAMES H. MILLER, certify that:
   
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Corporation ("the registrant");
   
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
   
 
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
 
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     
 
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
   
 
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
   
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   
 
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
 
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
   
   
Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  James H. Miller                                        
 
James H. Miller
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
PPL Corporation
EX-31.B 9 ppl10q6-07exhibit31b.htm EXHIBIT 31(B) ppl10q6-07exhibit31b.htm
Exhibit 31(b)

CERTIFICATION
 
I, PAUL A. FARR, certify that:
   
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Corporation ("the registrant");
   
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
   
 
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
 
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     
 
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
   
 
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
   
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   
 
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
 
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
   
   
Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  Paul A. Farr                                          
 
Paul A. Farr
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
PPL Corporation
EX-31.C 10 ppl10q6-07exhibit31c.htm EXHIBIT 31(C) ppl10q6-07exhibit31c.htm
Exhibit 31(c)

CERTIFICATION
 
I, JAMES H. MILLER, certify that:
   
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Energy Supply, LLC (the "registrant");
   
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
   
 
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
 
b.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
 
c.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
   
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   
 
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
 
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
   
   
Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  James H. Miller                                        
 
James H. Miller
President
PPL Energy Supply, LLC
EX-31.D 11 ppl10q6-07exhibit31d.htm EXHIBIT 31(D) ppl10q6-07exhibit31d.htm
Exhibit 31(d)

CERTIFICATION
 
I, PAUL A. FARR, certify that:
   
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Energy Supply, LLC (the "registrant");
   
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
   
 
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
 
b.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
 
c.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
   
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   
 
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
 
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
   
   
Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  Paul A. Farr                                               
 
Paul A. Farr
Executive Vice President
PPL Energy Supply, LLC
EX-31.E 12 ppl10q6-07exhibit31e.htm EXHIBIT 31(E) ppl10q6-07exhibit31e.htm
Exhibit 31(e)

CERTIFICATION
 
I, DAVID G. DECAMPLI, certify that:
   
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (the "registrant");
   
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
   
 
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
 
b.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
 
c.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
   
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   
 
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
 
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
   
   
Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  David G. DeCampli                                              
 
David G. DeCampli
President
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
EX-31.F 13 ppl10q6-07exhibit31f.htm EXHIBIT 31(F) ppl10q6-07exhibit31f.htm
Exhibit 31(f)

CERTIFICATION
 
 
I, J. MATT SIMMONS, JR., certify that:
   
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (the "registrant");
   
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
   
 
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
 
b.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
 
c.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
   
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   
 
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
 
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
   
   
Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  J. Matt Simmons, Jr.                                               
 
J. Matt Simmons, Jr.
Vice President and Controller
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
EX-32.A 14 ppl10q6-07exhibit32a.htm EXHIBIT 32(A) ppl10q6-07exhibit32a.htm
Exhibit 32(a)
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
FOR PPL CORPORATION'S 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Corporation (the "Company") for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Covered Report"), I, the principal executive officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, hereby certify that:

 
·
The Covered Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
     
 
·
The information contained in the Covered Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.



Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  James H. Miller                                        
 
James H. Miller
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
PPL Corporation


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
EX-32.B 15 ppl10q6-07exhibit32b.htm EXHIBIT 32(B) ppl10q6-07exhibit32b.htm
Exhibit 32(b)
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
FOR PPL CORPORATION'S 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Corporation (the "Company") for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Covered Report"), I, the principal financial officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, hereby certify that:

 
·
The Covered Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
     
 
·
The information contained in the Covered Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.



Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  Paul A. Farr                                    
 
Paul A. Farr
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
PPL Corporation


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
EX-32.C 16 ppl10q6-07exhibit32c.htm EXHIBIT 32(C) ppl10q6-07exhibit32c.htm
Exhibit 32(c)
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
FOR PPL ENERGY SUPPLY, LLC'S 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Energy Supply, LLC (the "Company") for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Covered Report"), I, the principal executive officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, hereby certify that:

 
·
The Covered Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
     
 
·
The information contained in the Covered Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.



Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  James H. Miller                                        
 
James H. Miller
President
PPL Energy Supply, LLC


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
EX-32.D 17 ppl10q6-07exhibit32d.htm EXHIBIT 32(D) ppl10q6-07exhibit32d.htm
Exhibit 32(d)
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
FOR PPL ENERGY SUPPLY, LLC'S 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Energy Supply, LLC (the "Company") for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Covered Report"), I, the principal financial officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, hereby certify that:

 
·
The Covered Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
     
 
·
The information contained in the Covered Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.



Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  Paul A. Farr                                               
 
Paul A. Farr
Executive Vice President
PPL Energy Supply, LLC


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
EX-32.E 18 ppl10q6-07exhibit32e.htm EXHIBIT 32(E) ppl10q6-07exhibit32e.htm
Exhibit 32(e)
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
FOR PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION'S 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (the "Company") for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Covered Report"), I, the principal executive officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, hereby certify that:

 
·
The Covered Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
     
 
·
The information contained in the Covered Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.



Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  David G. DeCampli                                   
 
David G. DeCampli
President
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.F 19 ppl10q6-07exhibit32f.htm EXHIBIT 32(F) ppl10q6-07exhibit32f.htm
Exhibit 32(f)
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
FOR PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION'S 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (the "Company") for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Covered Report"), I, the principal financial officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, hereby certify that:

 
·
The Covered Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
     
 
·
The information contained in the Covered Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.



Date:  August 2, 2007
/s/  J. Matt Simmons, Jr.                                               
 
J. Matt Simmons, Jr.
Vice President and Controller
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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