News from February 2025
FirstEnergy schedules earnings release and teleconference for February
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 11, 2025
FirstEnergy Corp. has announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 after the market closes on February 26.
West Penn Power completes electric system upgrade in Westmoreland County
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 10, 2025
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), operating as West Penn Power in western Pennsylvania, has completed an upgrade to its electric system in eastern Westmoreland County.
FirstEnergy receives EEI awards for storm response and hurricane assistance
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 6, 2025
FirstEnergy Corp. has been recognized with two awards from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for its storm restoration efforts in Ohio and its assistance during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Ohio legislature elects new leadership for House and Senate
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 4, 2025
After a challenging start to the legislative session and two years of intense political maneuvering, former Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) has been elected as Ohio House Speaker for the 136th General Assembly.
Governor DeWine appoints Jon Husted to replace Vance in U.S. Senate
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 4, 2025
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted has been appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance.
FirstEnergy appoints two new VPs for finance roles in key regions
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 4, 2025
FirstEnergy Corp. has announced the appointment of Arsalan Azarsa and Kevin Keller to vice president roles in finance and regulatory for specific regions.
New legislators begin terms in Ohio General Assembly
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 4, 2025
Senator Susan Manchester has started her first term in the Ohio Senate as the new General Assembly began on January 6.
Ohio's House Bill 15 aims to reform electric utility laws
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 4, 2025
A new legislative proposal, House Bill 15, has been introduced in Ohio aiming to reform the state's electric utility laws.
FirstEnergy warns against releasing foil balloons as Valentine’s Day approaches
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 3, 2025
As Valentine's Day nears, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) urges customers to handle helium-filled foil balloons with care to prevent power outages.