Company News & Information

New Technology to Predict Tree-Related Outages

October 3, 2024

FirstEnergy is among the first in the electric utility industry to deploy a new program that helps predict and reduce tree-related outages before they occur across our six-state service area. Vegetation Management employees engineered an AI-driven program to calculate where trees pose the most risk to the electric system, particularly ahead of winter and summer…

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How to Support Communities Devastated by Helene

October 3, 2024

Following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact across the Southeast and Midwest, numerous states are reeling from extensive damage. Our dedicated line workers are providing crucial restoration support in some of the most severely affected areas. Employees can also extend their support during this challenging time. In response to this tragedy, the American Red Cross is providing…

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Northwest Ohio Substation Expansion to Enhance Reliability

October 3, 2024

FirstEnergy employees are working to expand and upgrade a high-voltage substation in Sylvania Township, Lucas County. The project will include installing new automated equipment and technology to enhance electric service reliability for more than 20,000 Toledo Edison customers in northwestern Ohio. “This important upgrade to our substation in Lucas County will strengthen the transmission system…

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Let’s Walk for a Difference!

September 30, 2024

FirstEnergy employees are once again coming together in the fight against Alzheimer’s, a disease that more than 6 million Americans are living with. We need your help in bringing awareness and support to those impacted by and fighting the disease. Please join us for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the…

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Service Anniversaries for October

September 29, 2024

​​​​Check out the list of October’s service anniversaries​.​​​​

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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…

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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…

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