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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…

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…

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…

It takes a lot of courage, focus and collaboration to safely restore power following a major storm impacting more than half-a-million customers with widespread damage. But that’s what our employees, contractors, mutual assistance partners and support personnel did following the Aug. 6 storm in Ohio. It also takes sincere patience on our customers’ part to wait…

In response to last week’s unprecedented storms and widespread power outages, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) and its more than 1,000 partner agencies have been working hard to ensure that all individuals in our service area have access to food and resources. Thanks to a $100,000 donation from the FirstEnergy Foundation, the GCFB is…

For many students, school is already back in session, and that means bright yellow buses are traveling on roadways across our service territory. You can help ensure students stay safe by following traffic guidelines pertaining to school buses. Flashing yellow lights indicate that a bus is preparing to stop to pick up or drop off…

Mon Power’s Live Wire Electrical Safety Trailer is at the State Fair of West Virginia this week, where fair goers can view highly visual demonstrations on the power of electricity, including how to recognize dangerous conditions and, most important, how to stay safe around power lines and electrical equipment. The fair is being held in…