Nearly 1,000 customers to benefit from the project

HOLMDEL, N.J., Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is upgrading its electric grid in portions of Mercer County to help prevent or minimize the impact of outages for nearly 1,000 customers in Hopewell Township, particularly during severe weather.

Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy's President of New Jersey: "We've designed a variety of grid enhancement projects tailored specifically to the area where the work is being done to help provide the most efficient and impactful upgrades that will meet customer demands for safe, reliable electricity for many years to come."

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 after markets close on Wednesday, February 26. These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 8 a.m. EST on Thursday, February 27. A question-and-answer session will follow.   

FirstEnergy line rebuild to benefit 500 West Penn Power customers

GREENSBURG, Pa., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) doing business as West Penn Power in western Pennsylvania, has upgraded its electric system in eastern Westmoreland County to help prevent service disruptions, support voltage and accommodate growth. The work centered on rebuilding part of an existing power line with larger diameter wire capable of carrying more electricity, enabling customers to stay comfortable during frigid winter weather and summertime heat waves.

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) received an Emergency Recovery Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) in recognition of its outstanding response in restoring power to hundreds of thousands of customers in northeast Ohio following a historic weather event in August 2024 that brought severe thunderstorms, wind and tornadoes.

The company also received the Emergency Assistance Award from EEI for its support last fall with the restoration efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the 20th consecutive year FirstEnergy has been recognized by EEI for its storm response efforts.

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced it has hired Arsalan Azarsa as Vice President, Finance and Regulatory for West Virginia and Maryland, effective February 10, and Kevin Keller as Vice President, Finance and Regulatory for Ohio, effective February 24. In these roles, Azarsa and Keller will be responsible for developing and implementing financial strategy for their respective states, including budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, and will oversee relationships with state commissions and staff while leading the development of state regulatory strategy.

FirstEnergy reminds customers to be careful with helium-filled balloons

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Valentine's Day approaches, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is reminding customers to handle helium-filled foil balloons safely to keep power flowing this season and year-round. Foil balloons cause power outages when released outdoors because their metallic coating conducts electricity and poses a risk to the electric system.

Proposal includes programs aimed at helping customers better manage their electric bills

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE: FE) Ohio electric companies – Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison – have filed a proposed Electric Security Plan (ESP) with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) that supports their commitment to investing in and maintaining the electric grid while providing customer assistance programs and energy efficiency initiatives that help customers manage and control their electric bills.

The recognition highlights the companies' commitment to supporting businesses across the region

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies The Illuminating Company and Ohio Edison have been named 2024 Business Customer Champions in a national study conducted by Escalent, a leading data analytics and advisory firm with extensive expertise in the energy and utility industry. The designation underscores the companies' dedication to fostering strong, engaged relationships with business customers throughout their Ohio service areas.

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As frigid weather grips the region, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies remind customers of steps they can take to stay safe and better manage energy bills that may climb due to the cold weather. Based on current forecasts, all of FirstEnergy's six-state footprint will be affected by the cold snap, with sub-zero temperatures likely to arrive early next week and lasting several days.

HOLMDEL, N.J., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is upgrading a northern New Jersey transmission substation to better enhance reliability for customers in Sussex County. The project in Franklin Borough is expected to cost $50.3 million and take approximately 18 months to complete.

Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy's President, New Jersey: "The extensive work happening both inside and outside the fence of our substation in Franklin is designed to enhance the reliability and resiliency of the backbone of our electric grid. Once complete, this project will help us deliver the safe, reliable electricity our customers expect."