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Over the last four decades, our region’s transmission system has undergone significant changes that have made it more efficient, reliable and secure. One person who has helped to shepherd FirstEnergy through these changes is Rod Phillips, who is retiring after nearly 40 years with the company. According to Rod, advancements in technology have had the biggest…

We are pleased to welcome Joseph (Joe) McClelland to FirstEnergy as vice president, External Affairs, effective July 18. Joe will be replacing Mike Eckard, who will be retiring from FirstEnergy. We greatly appreciate Mike’s service to FirstEnergy and wish him the best in his retirement. Joe will oversee all government relations activities for the company, including local, state and…

Check out the list of July’s service anniversaries​.​​​​

The Fourth of July is fast approaching. As we prepare for parades, barbecues and other outdoor activities, Max Safety – spokesperson for FirstEnergy’s Public Safety Outreach program – is reminding everyone to play it safe this summer by encouraging them to Stop. Look. Live. STOP what you’re doing to consider your personal safety before working or playing…

Employees at the following operating companies were honored for their safety commitment. The Illuminating Company (CEI) Concord – Thirty-five employees in the Lines group surpassed two years without an OSHA-recordable incident. Bargaining-unit employees at CEI are represented by Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local 270. Potomac Edison Cumberland – The service center’s 54 employees celebrated one year…

​JCP&L recognized employees in the following work groups for safety milestones: Howell – Meter Services has worked 14 years without an OSHA-recordable incident. There are 47 employees in the group. Lakewood/Point Pleasant – Eleven employees in Meter Reading eclipsed 11 years without a chargeable motor vehicle accident (CMVA). Phillipsburg – Thirteen employees in Utility Construction & Maintenance achieved…

We’re launching Light the Way, a reputational campaign that highlights the exceptional work we do for the six million customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. The campaign kicks off this week with social and digital media advertising across our service area and features stories of FirstEnergy employees who are living…