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The Illuminating Company is enhancing the underground power system in eastern Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with a cable upgrade that will help boost service reliability for area customers. This work complements more than $15 million in upgrades to CEI’s underground system over the past five years to benefit nearly 536,000 customers in Cuyahoga County. This year,…

In the heart of northern New Jersey lies Merrill Creek Reservoir, a picturesque natural haven that offers opportunities for redemption and adventure. Located in JCP&L’s service territory, the property is a 250-acre reservoir with a capacity of 15 billion gallons of water, surrounded by a 290-acre woodland preserve that is a sanctuary for wildlife, boasting…

Believe it or not, in a few months we’ll be preparing for the holidays! And during that time, we always focus on ensuring those in need have a happy holiday season. However, FirstEnergy employees help feed the hungry year-round – whether it’s through our annual Harvest for Hunger campaign or individual volunteer events throughout our…

As we near the start of another school year, the Public Safety group has been busy preparing educational materials and in-person events for school kids in our Ohio service territory. One of those events is the Live Wire Electrical Safety School – a table-top display that shows a variety of electrical contact hazards in a…

West Penn Power is working to connect a pair of solar energy farms – located in Fulton and Franklin counties in Pennsylvania – to the electric grid. The farms are being developed by AES, a global power company, and are expected to generate 220 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy when complete. “We are committed…

Regional External Affairs Consultant Robi Lombardo is not one to sit on the sidelines during high school basketball games. In fact, you’ll find him on the court with the teams, formerly as a coach and currently as a certified Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association basketball official. He serves as a referee in Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League –…

With a focus on safety comes a passion for people – a deep personal commitment to eliminating all harm to our workers and the public. As one our core values, we strive to keep ourselves and others safe. When the day starts, we need to be prepared for any kind of potential danger. That was…