Company News & Information
JCP&L Customers Experiencing Fewer Outages as $95 Million Reliability Project Reaches Midpoint
February 12, 2026
Thousands of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers saw fewer power outages last year as the company reached the halfway point of its $95 million New Jersey Reliability Improvement Project – a multi-year effort to make the electric system stronger and more dependable. In parts of Morris and Monmouth counties, nearly 16,500 customers experienced more than…
When Neighbors Ask: Ohio Minimum Reliability Standards Filing
February 11, 2026
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 about the minimum reliability standards filing in Ohio that was recently in the news. We are updating our minimum reliability standards as…
Welcoming the Next Generation of Engineers to FirstEnergy
February 10, 2026
On Tuesday, January 27, we welcomed five new co‑op students to FEHQ as we kicked off the Spring Co‑op Session, which runs through early May. These students will be working within the Power Delivery and Construction & Design Services teams, diving right into meaningful projects from day one. Over the next few months, they’ll gain…
People Behind the Power: Kiarah Mendoza
February 9, 2026
Meet, Kiarah! Since joining FirstEnergy in 2022, Kiarah has brought heart and dedication to her role as a Customer Service Representative. “I love being a part of something bigger than myself,” she says. “I love helping in any way to uplift the community.” Outside of work, Kiarah runs a small business creating pop-up picnics across…
People Behind the Power: Larry Skelly
February 5, 2026
Meet Larry, one of our outstanding Field Technicians! Having been a vital part of the FirstEnergy team for over 18 years, Larry plays a key role in ensuring our customers receive safe and reliable energy every day. When asked what he values most about his role, he shared: “I like knowing each day that my fellow…
Jim Myers, President of WV/MD Announces Retirement
February 3, 2026
Jim Myers, President of West Virginia & Maryland, will retire on April 1 after nearly 40 years of dedicated service. Jim began his career in 1985 as a student engineering assistant with Allegheny Energy and steadily advanced through engineering and leadership roles. Following the merger with FirstEnergy in 2012, he continued to make a significant impact…
Service Anniversaries for February 2026
February 1, 2026
Check out the list of February’s service anniversaries.