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JCP&L prepares electric grid for summer with extensive inspections
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has completed equipment inspections and maintenance across its central and northern New Jersey service area in preparation for the summer season. The measures aim to enhance the reliability of the electric grid amid high temperatures, storms, and potential hurricanes.
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FirstEnergy conducts maintenance ahead of peak summer demand
With the hot, humid summer months expected to increase electric usage and potentially severe weather, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) operating as West Penn Power in western and central Pennsylvania, is completing inspections and conducting proactive equipment maintenance across its service area to enhance service reliability for customers.
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FirstEnergy prepares for early summer heat wave across Midwest
FirstEnergy Corp.'s distribution and transmission system is prepared to handle the anticipated increase in electricity usage due to the first summer heat wave expected to hit the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions early next week.
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FirstEnergy names Nikhil Rao associate general counsel
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has promoted Nikhil Rao to the role of Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Labor & Employment, effective June 16.
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FirstEnergy names Stephen Avila as new vice president of customer care
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has appointed Stephen Avila as Vice President of Customer Care, effective June 3. Avila will spearhead efforts to leverage innovative technologies and data analysis to enhance the customer experience. He will oversee key functional groups managing customer accounts, payments, care, self-service options, and innovation in all aspects of FirstEnergy's customer relationships. Avila will report to Michelle Henry, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience.
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New Jersey residents urged to seek utility bill aid during awareness week
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is collaborating with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to promote Utility Assistance Awareness Week, running from June 10-14.
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FirstEnergy conducts annual storm drill for efficient power restoration
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) operating in western and central Pennsylvania as West Penn Power and Penn Power, recently completed an emergency preparation drill to test its storm restoration process. The exercise aimed to prepare employees for potential severe weather events that could cause outages across its extensive service area.
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FirstEnergy's PA Green Team restores habitat near Fallingwater house
FirstEnergy’s Green Team in western Pennsylvania recently gathered at the Bear Run Nature Preserve, home to architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater house, to plant shrubs and trees native to the region. The 125 red maple, pin oak, possumhaw, and black chokeberry saplings planted by more than a dozen FirstEnergy volunteers aim to restore forested habitat lost over the years and deter ATV riders from certain areas of the preserve.
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Met-Ed demonstrates electrical safety for first responders at PA Fire Expo
Met-Ed line crews recently showcased their live-wire safety demonstration at the PA Fire Expo, an event hosted by the Lancaster County Firemen’s Association at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The expo is a premier trade show for first responders, featuring the latest equipment and rescue techniques.
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New Jersey residents advised on managing rising summer energy costs
As energy costs rise, New Jersey residents are seeking ways to manage their expenses this summer. On June 1, 2024, the basic generation service (BGS) charge increased for JCP&L customers. However, there are several strategies that can help mitigate these costs.
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Efforts underway to ensure road safety during Ohio’s mayfly season
As communities along Lake Erie prepare for the mass arrival of mayflies this summer, FirstEnergy Corp. electric company Ohio Edison is proactively working with local municipalities to keep roads along the lakeshore safe by temporarily turning off streetlights to deter swarms of the insects. Mayflies are attracted to streetlights and can create hazardous driving conditions when large numbers accumulate along roads and bridges near the lights.
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FirstEnergy seeks PUCO review for rate changes aimed at enhancing service reliability
FirstEnergy Corp.'s Ohio electric companies—Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison—have filed a request with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to review their base electric rates. The rate request aims to recover investments made to enhance the distribution system, improve customer experience, and establish a new customer assistance program for income-eligible residential customers. The proposed annual revenue change is approximately $93.6 million compared to current rates.
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FirstEnergy CEO highlights progress at annual shareholder meeting
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) President and Chief Executive Officer Brian X. Tierney addressed shareholders at the company's 2024 Annual Meeting, emphasizing the company’s progress and resilience. "We have a strong foundation, clear focus and robust strategy to deliver long-term value to our shareholders, customers, communities and employees," Tierney stated.
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FirstEnergy appoints new executives to lead state electric companies
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced the appointment of four new executives to lead its Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey state electric company businesses and its stand-alone transmission companies. This move is part of the company's strategy to enhance execution and customer investments at the local level.
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FirstEnergy completes annual storm restoration drill for severe weather events
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) operating in eastern Pennsylvania as Met-Ed, has recently concluded its annual emergency preparation drill. The exercise aimed to test the company's storm restoration process for potential severe weather-related outages in its extensive and heavily wooded service area.
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FirstEnergy completes electric grid enhancements in Mahoning Valley
American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has completed the installation of approximately 250 new insulators along a 22-mile section of a transmission line that runs through Mahoning and Columbiana counties in northeast Ohio. This enhancement is expected to bolster the reliability and resilience of the electric grid for roughly 1,500 Ohio Edison customers in the Mahoning Valley.
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FirstEnergy emphasizes electrical safety for summer season
AKRON, Ohio – As National Electrical Safety Month coincides with the unofficial start of summer on Memorial Day, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is emphasizing the importance of electrical safety. The company encourages the public to be mindful of potential electrical hazards during outdoor activities to ensure a safe and uninterrupted supply of electricity throughout the summer season.
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FirstEnergy appoints Deandra Williams-Lewis as Chief Privacy Officer
AKRON, Ohio, May 17, 2024 -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has announced the appointment of Deandra Williams-Lewis to the role of Chief Privacy Officer, effective May 19. This new role is in addition to her current position as Director, Ethics & Compliance.
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Toledo Edison conducts tree-trimming work to enhance service reliability
Toledo Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is currently carrying out tree trimming and other vegetation management operations across northwest Ohio. This is part of the company's ongoing efforts to enhance electric service reliability. The $7 million tree-trimming program for this year aims to maintain power supply to customers by preventing tree-related outages, particularly during the spring and summer storm season.
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Tree-Trimming Efforts Underway to Enhance Power Reliability in Greater Cleveland
The Illuminating Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is carrying out tree trimming and other vegetation management tasks across its northeast Ohio service area. This initiative forms part of the company's ongoing commitment to enhancing electric service reliability. The $19.7 million tree-trimming program for this year aims to ensure continuous power supply to customers by mitigating tree-related outages, particularly during the spring and summer storm season.