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Leading By Example
September 23, 2024
Six FirstEnergy employees were recognized recently for their acts of courage and compassion through the 2023 Hero Awards program. Award recipients were the guests of honor at a ceremony prior to a RubberDucks baseball game at Canal Park in Akron, Ohio. “Thank you for taking action to make a difference in people’s lives and in…
Having the Power to Help Keep Customers Safe
September 18, 2024
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 how customers who rely on life-support equipment can stay safe during an extended power outage. FirstEnergy remains dedicated to providing essential services…
Settlement Reached in FirstEnergy Pennsylvania’s Rate Review
September 17, 2024
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) – doing business as Met-Ed, Penn Power, Penelec and West Penn Power – has reached a settlement in its base rate review, subject to the approval of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). The $225 million settlement expands bill assistance for low-income residential customers and enables electric grid investments…
FirstEnergy Announces Settlement Agreement with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
September 13, 2024
FirstEnergy today announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resolve its previously disclosed investigation. “We are pleased to have reached a resolution with the SEC as we continue to turn a new chapter,” said Brian Tierney, President and Chief Executive Officer of FirstEnergy. “Our focus…
JCP&L Relaunching EV Incentive Program
September 10, 2024
Why electric vehicles? Customers in New Jersey who are looking to install an electric vehicle charger now have access to the state’s EV Driven incentive program. Electric vehicles offer a clean, efficient alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles, averaging as low as one-third the cost-per-mile of gasoline. New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan calls for an increase in…
A Fair Day for Safety
September 9, 2024
More than 100,000 people attend the State Fair of West Virginia each year, and the 2024 event – held Aug. 8–17 – was no exception. Mon Power conducted nine demonstrations with its Live Wire Electrical Safety Trailer that were attended by nearly 600 people, and employees distributed safety information to thousands of fairgoers during the…
New Met-Ed Transformer Installed and Energized
September 6, 2024
As part of our Energize 365 program, Met-Ed recently energized a new transformer at a substation in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to enhance electric service reliability for more than 7,000 customers in the city, North Lebanon Township and West Lebanon Township. “Resolving this critical issue was a top priority, and we expect this to strengthen the reliability of…