Retirement and Postemployment Benefits (Savings Plans and Employee Stock Ownership Plan) (Details) - Deferred Savings Plans 401K [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans [Line Items]
Employer contributions to deferred savings plans	$ 53	$ 48	$ 36
PPL Electric Utilities Corp [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans [Line Items]
Employer contributions to deferred savings plans	9	8	6
Louisville Gas And Electric Co [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans [Line Items]
Employer contributions to deferred savings plans	8	8	7
Kentucky Utilities Co [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans [Line Items]
Employer contributions to deferred savings plans	$ 6	$ 6	$ 5