Company News & Information
Service Anniversaries for July 2023
June 30, 2023
Check out the list of July’s service anniversaries.
Making Our Environment Better
June 29, 2023
Members of the city of St. Marys Tree Commission invited West Penn Power Forestry Specialist, Tim Parson, along with a volunteer from Out on a Limb Tree Service, to visit the fourth-grade classrooms at both Elk County Catholic and St. Marys Area School District. Tim distributed silver maple seedlings, tree guards and bamboo support sticks, all…
Celebrate Safely this Summer
June 29, 2023
As we kick off another summer season, employees are reminded to be cautious of electrical hazards associated with popular outdoor activities. Celebrating responsibly will help keep you and your family safe and the electricity flowing reliably this summer. “As we prepare for parades, barbeques and outdoor fun, we encourage everyone to keep electrical safety top…
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month
June 28, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month, recognized in May since 1949, is for raising awareness about mental illness, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and more. It also aims to draw awareness about suicide, which can be a result of mental illness. And it strives to reduce the stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental illness. Officials and businesses in York…
FirstEnergy Receives EEI Award for Outage Restoration Efforts
June 21, 2023
FirstEnergy received an Emergency Recovery Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) in recognition of our outstanding response in restoring power to more than 569,000 customers in portions of our Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia service areas following severe weather that produced heavy rainfall and high winds on March 25. This is the 18th consecutive year…
FirstEnergy Teams up with Habitat for Humanity
June 21, 2023
For decades The FirstEnergy Foundation has been dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities we serve by supporting non-profit organizations that make a real impact by enhancing the community’s vitality, sustainability, and diversity. Recently, the local Habitat for Humanity chapter, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, received a grant from the FirstEnergy Foundation that…
FirstEnergy Welcomes Amanda Mertens Campbell Vice President, External Affairs
June 21, 2023
Amanda Mertens Campbell will be joining FirstEnergy as vice president, External Affairs, effective July 10. Amanda will lead and oversee the company’s local, state and federal external affairs. In this role, she will drive engagement on issues that that significantly impact our customers, employees and operations aligned with FirstEnergy’s core values and business strategies. She…