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FirstEnergy Foundation Donates $25,000 to Central PA Food Bank
December 3, 2024
The mission of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is to fight hunger, improve lives and strengthen communities. As part of this mission, the organization provides services that enhance the lives of veterans and their families through the MilitaryShare Program. To assist with this initiative, the FirstEnergy Foundation recently presented a $25,000 check to the food…
Greenify Your Holiday Decor
December 3, 2024
Make your holiday season merry, bright and more sustainable by considering the environment when it comes to your seasonal décor choices. According to Advanced Scientist and Green Teams Lead Jessica Shaffer, it doesn’t take much extra effort or time to do so – and you can even save money in the process. “Not everyone is into…
Ensuring a Future of Fall Foliage
December 1, 2024
As temperatures drop and fall settles in, employees remain committed to tree planting efforts within our six-state service area. Members of our Green Team in northeast Ohio recently braved the rain and muddy trails to tackle one of their largest projects of the year – planting 1,600 trees in Youngstown State University’s Legacy Forest at the Mill…
FirstEnergy Names Mark Andrade Vice President, Enterprise Technology
November 26, 2024
FirstEnergy announced today that Mark Andrade has been named Vice President, Enterprise Technology, effective Dec. 2. In this role, Andrade will drive FirstEnergy’s technology modernization and digital transformation in support of the company’s strategic vision. He will report to John Combs, Senior Vice President, Shared Services. John Combs, Senior Vice President, Shared Services: “Mark is…
John Hawkins Hits the Airwaves to Help Keep Customers Warm this Winter
November 26, 2024
Winter is coming, and colder temperatures often mean an increased use in electricity – and some families in our service area may need a hand paying their utility bills. To help ease the financial burden, FirstEnergy has once again teamed up with the Dollar Energy Fund to support the 2024 Winter Warm Up Request-A-Thon. The…
FirstEnergy Awarded $50 Million Smart Grid Grant by U.S. DOE
November 26, 2024
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…
Help FirstEnergy Light the Way Home for Customers
November 25, 2024
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…