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Did you know certain pollinator plants require colder temperatures in order to germinate come spring? This makes winter the perfect time to prepare for spring pollinator plants – essential for helping our pollinator populations grow and thrive. Nearly 80% of our ecosystem’s fruit, vegetable and grain crops would cease to exist without pollination. The alternation…

​What better time to bring good cheer than doing the holiday season? Employees in our Met-Ed service area did just that – and more! Reading employees volunteered for the Community Holiday Wrap Party at Schlegel’s Park Field House in our Met-Ed service area. The gifts benefited the children participating in the Reading Recreation After School…

Even though the holidays are over, the FirstEnergy Foundation is still making spirits bright for a number of organizations, through our Gifts of the Season program. “At the end of each year, the FirstEnergy Foundation presents surprise contributions to selected nonprofits in our service area. The recipients are chosen by FirstEnergy External Affairs employees who…

Our employees volunteered for a number of holiday fundraising events and activities throughout our service area. Through their generous giving of time, many people in need were able to have a joyous holiday season. Here are a few examples! Jimmy Brissey, line leader, coordinated a collection of toys at Ohio Edison’s Kent Line Shop in support…

Sam Belcher, senior vice president, Operations, has informed the company that he has decided to retire, effective May 1. “Sam’s strong leadership, commitment to continuous improvement and unwavering focus on safety at FirstEnergy has made our company stronger and our workforce safer,” said John Somerhalder, interim president and chief executive officer. “I thank Sam for his solid guidance…

WHEN NEIGHBORS ASK What do you say when a friend, family member or neighbor asks a question about a specific topic pertaining to FirstEnergy? Take for instance customers experiencing financial difficulties who may qualify for emergency assistance programs to help maintain their service during the winter. Here is some information you may want to share. Does FirstEnergy…

FirstEnergy is partnering with Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local 102 to pilot a Pennsylvania line worker apprentice program early this year. The company launched a similar successful pilot program for Ohio apprenticeships in 2022. The initiatives are designed to enhance and expand our existing line worker training program while increasing staffing levels at…