FirstEnergy advises safety measures amid upcoming cold snap across six states
As cold weather conditions affect the region, FirstEnergy Corp. is advising customers on how to stay safe and manage energy costs.
JCP&L begins $50M upgrade on Sussex County power grid
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has initiated a significant upgrade to a transmission substation in northern New Jersey.
JCP&L completes upgrade projects enhancing service for Monmouth County residents
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is finalizing two electric system upgrade projects in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
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Public Utilities
AEP Ohio seeks approval for $350 million grid improvement plan
AEP Ohio, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, has submitted a stipulation to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for approval of its latest plan aimed at enhancing power grid reliability and reducing outages.
Columbia Gas promotes safety tips for Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
Columbia Gas is emphasizing the importance of carbon monoxide awareness as November marks Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month.
AEP Ohio calls on PUCO to reject unsupported data center stipulation
A statement from Marc Reitter, AEP Ohio's president and chief operating officer, has been released regarding a partial settlement in the PUCO Docket Number 24-508-EL-ATA. Reitter expressed concerns that the proposed settlement does not sufficiently address the primary issues raised by AEP Ohio in their application. He noted, "It’s unprecedented to present a 'settlement' to the PUCO that isn’t supported by the PUCO staff or the utility that initially raised the concern." He urged for its rejection.
Local and state opposition to renewable energy growing
Energy researcher and author Robert Bryce recently announced that there have been 735 rejections of wind and solar projects across the United States. He has been keeping track of the rejections in a database since 2015.
What’s at stake with solar cases heard by Ohio Supreme Court
Solar generation facilities have swamped the Ohio electric grid in recent years. Six facilities have already been built, with another 37 approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board.
Business
As cold weather conditions affect the region, FirstEnergy Corp. is advising customers on how to stay safe and manage energy costs.
JCP&L begins $50M upgrade on Sussex County power grid
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has initiated a significant upgrade to a transmission substation in northern New Jersey.
JCP&L completes upgrade projects enhancing service for Monmouth County residents
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is finalizing two electric system upgrade projects in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Regulation
Biden energy policies bring higher prices and reduced reliability to the U.S. and Ohio electric grids
U.S. electricity prices are much higher under the Biden administration, according to a recent report from the Energy Alliance.