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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…

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…

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…

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…

Employees from our Green Team in western Pennsylvania recently teamed with the Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) to plant nearly 100 native trees at the Venango Trail Conservation Area in Cranberry Township, establishing a natural barrier that reduces traffic noise and enhances the visual appeal of the area. “The sycamores we are planting along this fence line are…

JCP&L is replacing an underwater high-voltage power line to enhance service reliability to New Jersey’s barrier islands. Once in service, the new 34.5-kilovolt line will be one of four high-voltage power sources crossing the Barnegat Bay to serve more than 13,000 customers. “The replacement of this high-voltage line offers service-enhancing redundancy into our barrier island…

If you are cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, you can use less energy by observing these tips. Skip the preheat. For many dishes that need to cook longer than an hour, preheating the oven isn’t necessary. Cook more at the same time. Foods with cooking temperatures in a 25-degree range can often be cooked at the same…