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http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-business-companynews-1004-20121003,0,7461863.story FROM THE MORNING CALL PPL grants help supportlocal education As part of its continuing relationship with the communities it serves, PPL Corp. is once again offering grants to teachers to help their students learn more about energy, the environment and resource conservation. Through the competitive Empowering Educators grants, teachers can receive up to $2,000 for educational projects that focus on energy issues like renewable energy demonstrations, energy efficiency and the greening of schools. The program focuses on science, technology, engineering and math projects to encourage action in schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey near company facilities. Applications must be postmarked or received on or before 4 p.m. Nov. 9. Grant awards will be announced Dec. 10. For more information, and for grant application forms, visit the Empowering Educators online page. Trifecta Technologiesis WebAward winner Trifecta Technologies was named a 2012 WebAward winner for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development from the Web Marketing Association. The WebAwards recognize the best website development in 96 industries as selected by a panel of industry experts, including members of the media, advertising executives, top website designers, content providers and webmasters.