News from 2025
Ohio's Electric Cooperatives announce winners of 2025 scholarship competitions
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 21, 2025
Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives have announced the winners of the 2025 Louise Freeland and Ohio Line Supervisors Association (OLSA) scholarship competitions.
Duke Energy invests $600K in NC community colleges for workforce development
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 20, 2025
Duke Energy Foundation has announced a $600,000 investment in North Carolina's community colleges to support workforce development.
FirstEnergy improves power system reliability with cable replacement in Cranberry Township
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 20, 2025
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), operating as Penn Power, is undertaking a project to replace underground cables and associated equipment in a residential neighborhood of Butler County.
Duke Energy allocates $500K for South Carolina disaster preparedness grants
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 19, 2025
South Carolina agencies and nonprofits are invited to apply for grants up to $20,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation's 2025 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant Program.
Duke Energy Florida lineworkers win top honors at state rodeo
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 19, 2025
Duke Energy Florida lineworkers excelled at the 2025 Florida Lineman’s Rodeo, securing top awards and a chance to compete in the International Lineman’s Rodeo this fall.
Duke Energy launches new programs for electric vehicle incentives in Florida
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 18, 2025
Duke Energy Florida has introduced three new programs aimed at providing residential and business customers with more options related to electric vehicles (EVs).
Duke Energy awards grants to tackle affordable child care issues in Indiana
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 18, 2025
Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation are jointly providing $150,000 in grants to four organizations in Indiana.
Duke Energy seeks public input on recreation at Catawba-Wateree lakes
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 18, 2025
Duke Energy has initiated a Recreation Use and Needs Study along the Catawba-Wateree River basin, where it operates 11 lakes.
FirstEnergy continues storm recovery efforts after severe weather causes widespread outages
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 17, 2025
Power has been restored to nearly 261,000 of the approximately 311,000 FirstEnergy Corp. customers who experienced outages following severe storms that impacted the company's service area on Sunday.
Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day highlights contributions of energy employees
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 17, 2025
Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are recognizing the efforts of natural gas employees on March 18, 2025, marking the 10th annual Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day.
Columbia Gas of Ohio advises customers to prepare for severe weather
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 13, 2025
Columbia Gas of Ohio is urging customers to take necessary precautions as Severe Weather Awareness Week approaches, highlighting the importance of preparedness for potential severe weather in the spring.
Duke Energy promotes program rewarding customers for reducing electricity use during high demand
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 13, 2025
Duke Energy Florida is drawing attention to its EnergyWise Home program as summer approaches, offering customers the opportunity to earn up to $141 in annual bill credits.
Do solar panels increase your property's taxes? Here's what you need to know
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 12, 2025
No homeowner wants to encounter a surprise tax increase after investing in solar panels.
JCP&L begins electrical upgrades in northern New Jersey
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 11, 2025
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has commenced a project aimed at upgrading both overhead and underground electric services in parts of Sussex County, New Jersey.
Energy-saving tips for homeowners going on vacation
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 7, 2025
As the spring break and summer seasons approach, many individuals are preparing for vacations.
Homeowners urged to prepare for spring storms with safety checks
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 7, 2025
Spring can bring both renewal and severe weather, posing risks such as storms and flooding.
New Jersey electricity prices set to rise sharply on June 1
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 7, 2025
Electricity prices for New Jersey customers are set to rise significantly on June 1, according to a recent announcement.
Debunking myths: Solar panel efficiency during winter months
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Mar 6, 2025
As winter approaches, many homeowners question the efficiency of solar panels during colder months.
FirstEnergy secures major grid enhancement projects from PJM Interconnection
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 27, 2025
FirstEnergy Transmission LLC (FET), co-owned by FirstEnergy Corp. and Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners, has secured several transmission projects awarded by PJM Interconnection.
Duke Energy allocates $500k for storm preparedness in North Carolina
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Feb 27, 2025
Duke Energy Foundation has announced a commitment of $500,000 to enhance storm preparedness in North Carolina communities.