FirstEnergy appoints Brian Harrell as chief security officer to strengthen protections

FirstEnergy Corp has named Brian Harrell as its new chief security officer amid rising cyber threats facing utilities nationwide. Harrell brings extensive experience from federal agencies; his appointment underscores FirstEnergy’s focus on strengthening enterprise-wide protections.

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Special Reconnect Order Begins October 16 for Winter Heating Season

Byohio energy reporterOct 12, 20233 min read

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has announced the commencement of the 2023-24 Special Reconnect Order (SRO) for Columbia Gas of Ohio customers. Starting from October 16, 2023, until April 15, 2024, customers will have the opportunity to reconnect their service or avoid disconnection during the winter heating season for a fee of $175, along with a $36 reconnection fee if the service has already been disconnected.According to the…