July 31, 2022

FirstEnergy’s Green Teams have been making a difference across our service territory over the past few years. And their impact continues to grow. The teams are driven by diverse employees committed to operating our business in an environmentally responsible manner, through the sound use of natural resources and the advancement of sustainable practices. This effort helps to ensure a clean environment for our families, communities and the customers we serve for generations to come. Members of our Green Teams are doing this and more by implementing and supporting waste reduction and recycling at FirstEnergy facilities, protecting and advancing natural resources and wildlife, and assisting employees in using Volunteer Time Off (VTO) hours for team-sponsored activities. Here are some notable 2022 examples!

The Mon Power Green Team supported Bartlett Housing Solutions in Morgantown, an organization that transitions homeless persons to independent living. Doug Milbrand, fiber networks specialist IV, led the volunteers in planting a vegetable garden that will be used by the residents.

L.-r: Amber Moore, business analyst; Crystal Brady, advanced Customer Service associate; Mark Talkington, distribution technician IV-Design Services; Carol Trembly, senior scientist; DrewWade, meter reader A; Ryan Thomas, meter reader; and Doug. Not in photo is Susan Samuelson, senior advertising and production consultant.

On Arbor Day, the Potomac Edison Green Team – led by Michele Dellinger, advanced forestry specialist – and the Potomac Edison Distribution Forestry group, planted 30 trees at a number of Washington County Public Schools sites.

These Potomac Edison Green Team members attended the Arbor Day Tree Planting with Mainstreet Middletown.

Jeannette (Pa.) Greenspaces benefitted from the West Penn Power Green Team’s volunteer efforts. The team helped prepare the community gardens and donated 300 trees for Earth Day giveaways. The organization grows produce to improve resident health while at the same time eliminating blighted city lots. The team leader for this event was Renee Menanno, supervisor, Operations Support, and the executive volunteer was George Farah, vice president, Utility Services.

Amanda Habershaw, manager, Governance, Permitting & Environmental Services, prepares the ground for planting.

The JCP&L Green Team planted 224 trees at Jenny Jump State Park. John Greco, FirstEnergy Utilities environmental coordinator-senior, coordinated the effort with the NY-NJ Trail Conference.

Members of the CEI Green Team handed out trees at the Eastern Lake County Earth Day Family Fun Event. The effort was coordinated by Ian Artman, forestry specialist.

At the giveaway, l.-r.: Shannon Hustosky, associate forestry technician, and Wendy Zele, consultant, Regional External Affairs.

The Ohio Edison Green Team planted 1,100 trees along Zimmer Ditch in Stark County, creating a barrier that will help reduce future flooding. The event was led by Bill Brechtel, senior consultant. Sam Belcher, senior vice president, Operations, was the executive volunteer.

Toledo Metroparks was grateful for the many helping hands provided by the Toledo Edison Green Team – led by Tyler Leggett, FirstEnergy Utilities environmental coordinator senior. Volunteers planted 92 potted trees at the Howard Marsh Park to celebrate Arbor Day.

Cindy Morse, design drafter senior (l.), and Matt Stockmaster, engineer IV, laying the groundwork!