Established in 1838, Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) is a regulated electric and natural gas utility. Based in Louisville, Ky., it serves Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. Louisville Gas and Electric Company, part of the PPL Corp. family of companies, is a regulated utility that serves 321,000 natural gas and 397,000 electric customers. It has consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. The company's total regulated generation capacity is 3,514 megawatts.