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FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is a utility holding company whose electric distribution companies serve more than six million customers across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. Its transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines connecting the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. The news surrounding FirstEnergy reflects its role in nuclear electric power generation, electric distribution and transmission within the utilities sector.
This news page brings together company-issued updates and other coverage related to FE. Readers can find announcements about quarterly and annual financial results, earnings teleconferences and investor presentations, often referenced in Form 8-K filings and news releases. These items provide insight into how management views performance, uses GAAP and non-GAAP measures and communicates core earnings guidance and strategic priorities.
Because FirstEnergy operates regulated utilities, a significant portion of its news flow centers on regulatory developments and settlements. Examples include Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) proceedings and comprehensive settlement agreements that address riders, audits and customer restitution and refunds for Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison customers. Such updates can be important for understanding potential impacts on rates, customer bills and regulatory relationships.
Operational and infrastructure news is another key theme. FirstEnergy and its subsidiaries, including entities like Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission and Jersey Central Power & Light, issue releases on grid modernization projects, high-voltage line rebuilds, substation upgrades and other investments intended to enhance reliability and support growth in local communities.
In addition, the FirstEnergy Foundation regularly announces “Gifts of the Season” and other grants to nonprofits in the company’s service territories, highlighting community and philanthropic initiatives. Investors, customers and observers can use this news page to follow developments across financial, regulatory, operational and community dimensions of FirstEnergy’s business.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) said its Ohio electric companies plan to file a Three-Year Rate Plan (TYRP) with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio by May 22, 2026. The TYRP proposes forward-looking distribution investments to improve reliability and make bill changes more predictable.
Key metrics include an average of $800 million annually for poles, wires and equipment and $83 million annually for expanded tree trimming. Projected average annual residential distribution bill changes: Ohio Edison +2.2%, Illuminating Company +2.6%, Toledo Edison +2.8%. The plan affects distribution charges only, not electricity supply.
FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) is rebuilding about 11 miles of the West Unity (Stryker) 69-kV line in eastern Williams County to boost reliability for Toledo Edison customers. Work began in January and replaces poles, adds steel structures, thicker higher-capacity wire and smart technology.
The approximately $24 million project is part of Energize365, within a planned $36 billion 2026–2030 investment program; northwest Ohio will receive more than $200 million in high-voltage enhancements. Since 2020, ATSI reports a 31% reduction in transmission outages in Ohio.
Potomac Edison (NYSE: FE) launched a new residential time-of-use (TOU) rate for Maryland customers effective April 20, 2026. The rate charges about 16¢/kWh on-peak and about 9¢/kWh off-peak through May 31, 2026, a roughly 44% discount during off-peak hours.
Enrollment has no upfront cost, requires a meter replacement, and the rate excludes customers on the EV charger TOU rider.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) Ohio subsidiaries will hold a competitive bidding auction to procure full requirements service for Standard Service Offer customers, with the auction scheduled for June 9, 2026. The descending-price clock auction is managed by CRA International under PUCO approval.
An information session for prospective bidders is set for April 16, 2026. Part 1 applications are accepted beginning April 17, 2026 and due by May 5, 2026; Part 2 submission window begins May 12, 2026. Bidder instructions and details are available at firstenergycbp.com.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is completing a nearly three-mile rebuild of the Niles Central-Packard 138-kV transmission line in Trumbull County, Ohio, to strengthen service for more than 16,000 Ohio Edison customers. Work replaces wooden poles with 22 steel structures, installs thicker wire, and improves rerouting and outage restoration.
The project began last fall, is expected to finish by the end of this summer, costs approximately $24 million, and is part of the Energize365 program within a $36 billion investment plan for 2026–2030.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) named Jennifer Lawless Vice President, Enterprise Learning effective April 9, 2026, to lead enterprise learning and development and support cultural transformation.
Lawless will modernize learning technologies, advance leadership capabilities and report to SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Karen McClendon. She previously led training at Exelon, upgrading an LMS serving more than 42,000 employees and contractors.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) appointed Brian Harrell as Vice President and Chief Security Officer on April 9, 2026. Harrell will lead enterprise security, reporting to COO Toby Thomas, and focus on strengthening defenses, intelligence‑driven detection and response, 24/7 operations, training, and security integration across corporate and field teams.
He previously held senior roles at DHS/CISA, served as CSO at Avangrid Energy, and has experience at Duke Energy and NERC. FirstEnergy said he holds advanced homeland security and education degrees plus CISM and CPP certifications.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) will release first quarter 2026 financial results after markets close on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Management will discuss results on a conference call at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, followed by Q&A.
The call will be webcast with presentation slides posted to the investor site after markets close on April 28. Replays of the webcast and slides will remain available on the investor site for up to one year. FirstEnergy serves more than 6 million customers and operates about 24,000 miles of transmission lines.
Potomac Edison (NYSE: FE) filed for Maryland Public Service Commission review of the Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek Improvements Project, proposing 18 miles of transmission upgrades in Frederick and Montgomery counties using existing corridors.
If approved, construction would begin in 2028 with estimated completion in 2031; the full PJM-awarded project adds roughly 62 miles of new 500-kV lines across VA, WV and MD.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) electric companies Mon Power and Potomac Edison announced bill assistance options for eligible customers on March 24, 2026. Programs include the Dollar Energy Fund, a one-time Emergency Assistance Program, and the 24/7 2-1-1 Helpline to help avoid service termination and manage seasonal bills.
Mon Power serves about 395,000 customers in 34 West Virginia counties; Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in seven Maryland counties and 155,000 in Eastern Panhandle WV. Visit firstenergycorp.com/billassist for program details.