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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.
Columbia Gas highlights aid programs for National Energy Assistance Day
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 31, 2025
Columbia Gas of Ohio is highlighting the availability of financial assistance programs for customers struggling with energy bills, in light of National Energy Assistance Day on January 31.
FirstEnergy staff honor MLK Day with service events across Ohio
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 30, 2025
In a warehouse filled with stacks of books, volunteers from FirstEnergy joined efforts to support the Kids Book Bank.
JCP&L initiates $3.2M grid upgrade for Burlington and Ocean counties
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 29, 2025
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has initiated upgrades to the electric grid in Burlington and northwestern Ocean counties.
Solar panels gain traction among farmers seeking cost-effective solutions
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 29, 2025
As the agricultural sector looks towards sustainable energy solutions in 2025, solar panels have become a key consideration for farms.
Illuminating Company's new power line aims to boost reliability for Avon Lake
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 29, 2025
The Illuminating Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is working on a new power line project in Lorain County, Ohio.
FirstEnergy's subsidiaries earn national recognition for customer engagement
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 28, 2025
FirstEnergy Corp.'s electric companies, The Illuminating Company and Ohio Edison, have been recognized as 2024 Business Customer Champions by Escalent.
Webinar explores economics of battery storage with Enerlogics
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 26, 2025
Enerlogics recently participated in a webinar hosted by GridVest focused on simplifying the deployment of behind-the-meter battery storage.
Solar panel farms preferred over wind for large-scale clean energy projects
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 23, 2025
As the global shift towards clean energy intensifies, solar panel farms and wind farms have become pivotal in reducing carbon emissions and meeting electricity demands.
Evolution in risk assessment emphasizes open communication over mere compliance
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 22, 2025
The evolution of risk assessment in the electric utility industry has been a focal point over the past decade.
Gas technician commended for stopping potential house fire in Alliance
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 22, 2025
On November 15, Lance Stocker, a maintenance and repair technician with Columbia Gas of Ohio, was conducting routine adjustments on regulator stations in Alliance.
Fox Squirrel Solar becomes largest operational solar farm in Ohio
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 21, 2025
Fox Squirrel Solar, a large-scale solar farm in Madison County, began operations of Phase 2 this month, increasing its capacity to 400 megawatts and making it the largest operational solar farm in Ohio.
FirstEnergy advises safety measures amid upcoming cold snap across six states
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 17, 2025
As cold weather conditions affect the region, FirstEnergy Corp. is advising customers on how to stay safe and manage energy costs.