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Promoting Equality, Allyship and Pride
August 31, 2024
FirstEnergy employees showed up in force along with family and friends to show their support for promoting equality at the Akron Equity March & Pride Festival this past Saturday. The Alternate Current Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) organized our participation as their signature event. The FirstEnergy Foundation played a pivotal role as a presenting sponsor of the…
FirstEnergy’s Outage Map Plays Key Role During Historic Storm
August 27, 2024
FirstEnergy’s updated outage map tools were put to the test during the historic Aug. 6 storms – and passed with flying colors. The map even popped up during local media storm coverage to help illustrate how serious the damage was, and just how much work our crews faced as they got everyone back online. “Much…
Tomato Time
August 27, 2024
They may not bear tomatoes themselves, but small, flowering tree species – such as the Spicebush, Sweetspire and Witch-hazel – are important for fostering healthy pollinator populations. And thriving pollinators are necessary for growing gorgeous tomato plants, which were the focus of West Virginia’s most recent celebratory fete held in Fairmont: the 15th Annual Tomato Festival…
Ohio Storm Heroes
August 23, 2024
Many stories of camaraderie and community surfaced during the historic Ohio storm that occurred Aug. 6, but these heroic acts performed by four employees of The Illuminating Company take top honors for embodying bravery, integrity and courage under pressure. Parma house fire rescue Meter Workers Sean Groom and Rob Cecil, along with Distribution Technician Brian Green, were guardian angels…
Power System Upgrades to Enhance Electric Service in West Virginia
August 22, 2024
We are replacing and upgrading equipment at eight transmission substations in our Mon Power service area to help prevent or minimize the impact of power outages for more than 13,000 customers who are served by high-voltage power lines connected to the substations. The work builds upon system enhancements completed at several other substations last year…
At Forefront of Protecting Endangered Species
August 21, 2024
JCP&L has installed 64 artificial, free-standing bat roosts along two transmission rights-of-way that run through Warren, Morris and Union counties as part of our ongoing efforts to protect endangered species near electrical infrastructure. This work is part of a collaborative research study with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) aimed at providing additional habitat for…
Pet-Proof your Home
August 20, 2024
Electrical devices are essential for our daily lives, but they can pose potential hazards to our beloved pets. From mischievous puppies to curious cats, furry companions may find themselves in dangerous situations when they nibble on electrical cords or nose around outlets instead of tussling with their favorite chew toys. One of the most common…