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We have been awarded $50 million in federal funding by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Deployment Office for projects that will enhance electric service reliability for more than 53,000 Mon Power and Potomac Edison customers in West Virginia and Maryland. The funding is part of the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program…

Although often overlooked, streetlights play an essential role in our communities. They support safety and security, and they help cities and towns project the image of being a thriving place that is open for business to residents and visitors. It should come as no surprise that streetlight outages are most commonly reported in the fall…

Employees from our Green Team in western Pennsylvania recently teamed with the Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) to plant nearly 100 native trees at the Venango Trail Conservation Area in Cranberry Township, establishing a natural barrier that reduces traffic noise and enhances the visual appeal of the area. “The sycamores we are planting along this fence line are…

JCP&L is replacing an underwater high-voltage power line to enhance service reliability to New Jersey’s barrier islands. Once in service, the new 34.5-kilovolt line will be one of four high-voltage power sources crossing the Barnegat Bay to serve more than 13,000 customers. “The replacement of this high-voltage line offers service-enhancing redundancy into our barrier island…

If you are cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, you can use less energy by observing these tips. Skip the preheat. For many dishes that need to cook longer than an hour, preheating the oven isn’t necessary. Cook more at the same time. Foods with cooking temperatures in a 25-degree range can often be cooked at the same…

Dedicated employees at FirstEnergy continue to show tremendous commitment to their communities by engaging in various volunteer activities. Their efforts have not only fostered a spirit of teamwork but have also brought about meaningful changes in the lives of those around them. Our company is committed to supporting community organizations that make a daily difference…

What do you say when a friend, family member or neighbor asks a question about a specific topic pertaining to FirstEnergy? Here is some information you may want to share if you’re asked about how the company is responding to the threat of wildfires in the eastern area of our service territory. An ongoing drought,…