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FirstEnergy reports Q3 2024 financial results; narrows full-year guidance
FirstEnergy Corp. has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, reporting GAAP earnings from continuing operations of $419 million, or $0.73 per share, on revenue of $3.7 billion.
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FirstEnergy seeks return to previous electric security plan
FirstEnergy Corp.'s Ohio electric companies, including Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison, have submitted a request to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to withdraw their current Electric Security Plan (ESP) 5.
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Former customers offer support to FirstEnergy crews during post-hurricane restoration
FirstEnergy crews assisting in power restoration efforts after Hurricane Milton found unexpected support from former customers now residing in Florida.
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FirstEnergy workers highlight dedication during hurricane recovery efforts
Happy is focused, focused is safe. This mantra guides Paul Dindo, a senior safety representative at FirstEnergy, as he coordinates storm response efforts to ensure the safety and focus of electric company workers. With 12 years in FirstEnergy's safety department, Dindo has managed numerous storms across the company's six-state service area and participated in at least eight mutual aid trips. Recently, he was among over 580 FirstEnergy personnel aiding power restoration in Florida after Hurricane Milton.
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New transformer boosts electricity reliability for Bradford area
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. operating as Penelec in northwestern Pennsylvania, has energized a new transformer at a substation in Bradford. This move aims to enhance electric service reliability for over 1,000 customers in the area, including the University of Pittsburgh's Bradford campus.
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FirstEnergy donates trees at Mountain State Forest Festival for third consecutive year
For the third year in a row, FirstEnergy continued its tradition of donating trees at the Mountain State Forest Festival held in Elkins, West Virginia. The event took place on October 4-5, where Green Team members from Mon Power, a FirstEnergy electric company, distributed 1,500 trees including pin oak, serviceberry, arrowwood, silky dogwood and gray dogwood to festival-goers. These employees volunteered their time to support environmental initiatives such as tree-planting events and park cleanups across West Virginia.
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West Penn Power upgrades systems to prevent lengthy disruptions in Allegheny County
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is upgrading its power system in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania. The initiative aims to reduce service interruptions during severe weather by installing remote-controlled devices along power lines serving approximately 4,900 customers in Oakdale, North Fayette Township, and Findlay Township.
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FirstEnergy completes upgrades in Monroe County to meet growing energy demands
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has completed significant upgrades to its distribution system in southeast Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The enhancements aim to prevent service disruptions and support ongoing residential and commercial growth in the area.
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New operations center enhances response times for Mahoning County power services
American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has completed a new operations service center in North Jackson, Mahoning County. The facility aims to improve efficiency and streamline operations along the local high-voltage power system.
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FirstEnergy volunteers aid adaptive games hosted by IM ABLE Foundation
Several years ago, MaryBeth Emerich, an IT supervisor at FirstEnergy, took her autistic twins to an inclusive fitness class offered by the IM ABLE Foundation in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. The welcoming environment and supportive staff left a lasting impression on her. "I went there thinking this is just not going to work, and I’m just setting my boys up for failure," Emerich said. "But in the long run, I was setting them up for a long-term purpose of being a part of a community that will always be there to support them."
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FirstEnergy completes second utility-scale solar site in West Virginia
Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp., have successfully completed their second utility-scale solar project in West Virginia. This new solar site is located in Rivesville, Marion County, and began generating clean energy with nearly 14,000 solar panels capable of producing up to 5.5 megawatts of power.
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Energy-saving tips for renters: simple steps for reducing electricity bills
You don’t have to own your property to make improvements that will help maximize your energy use and lower your electric bill. If you rent, you can still make simple energy efficiency upgrades without breaking your lease. Here are some small changes that can add up.
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FirstEnergy employees aid nonprofit providing formalwear for multicultural quinceañera ball
Members of FirstEnergy's Women in Leadership employee business resource group (EBRG) recently volunteered to support the 2024 Youngstown Rayen Early College Multicultural Quinceañera Ball, an event backed by DIVA Donations for the past eight years. The Northeast Ohio nonprofit provides affordable formalwear and accessories for special occasions, helping young women dress for significant events.
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FirstEnergy advances projects enhancing electricity reliability for rural West Virginia
Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp., are advancing with five projects aimed at improving electric service reliability for nearly 8,700 customers in rural West Virginia. These efforts are expected to be completed by the end of 2024 and focus on reducing outage frequency and duration, especially during severe weather conditions.
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New vehicle trims trees along power lines in Pennsylvania
Motorists in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains recently observed a compact excavator with a long reach trimming branches along power lines. This vehicle, known as Kwik-Trim, is currently the only one of its kind operating within Met-Ed’s 3,300-square-mile service area. Owned by Lewis Tree Service, a contractor for FirstEnergy, the machine is used to ensure reliable electric service by maintaining tree growth around hard-to-access power line corridors.
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FirstEnergy Ohio's new president addresses customers' concerns and future plans
As the new President of FirstEnergy Ohio, Torrence L. Hinton expressed his enthusiasm for leading the electric companies Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison. Having joined the organization in June, Hinton brings 25 years of experience in the energy sector and has lived around Chicago before relocating to Ohio.
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New president aims to enhance service reliability at FirstEnergy Pennsylvania
John Hawkins Jr. has been appointed as the new President of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania, overseeing the power delivery through Met-Ed, Penn Power, West Penn Power, and Penelec. Hawkins joined FirstEnergy in 2022 as Vice President for Operations and Distribution Engineering.
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Mon Power receives $5M DOE grant for rural WV electric reliability project
Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has received $5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations. This grant aims to improve electric service reliability for customers in rural West Virginia. The funds are part of the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas program, which was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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New JCP&L president focuses on local decision-making
Doug Mokoid, the newly appointed president of FirstEnergy New Jersey, has expressed his enthusiasm for leading the organization. In a recent communication to customers, Mokoid shared his commitment to enhancing local decision-making and accountability within JCP&L, part of FirstEnergy's network.
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FirstEnergy dispatches crews to aid power restoration efforts ahead of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast, FirstEnergy Corp. is mobilizing over 580 line workers and support personnel to assist in power restoration efforts with Florida Power & Light and Duke Energy. Many of these crews are transitioning from recent operations in the Carolinas and Georgia after Hurricane Helene. A new group of support staff departed from FirstEnergy's service area today, with all personnel expected to arrive in Florida by Friday, post-storm.