Construction Underway on New FirstEnergy Transmission Service Center in Mahoning County

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On January 31, 2023, American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), commenced construction on a new 20,000-square-foot operations service center in North Jackson, Ohio. This facility aims to enhance electric service reliability and expedite response times for service disruptions. It will centralize operations for nearly a dozen transmission line workers and include a 15,000-square-foot storage facility for large transmission equipment. Both facilities are expected to be ready by late spring 2023, supporting ATSI's extensive network of over 8,100 miles of transmission lines.

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• Construction of a new operations service center to streamline operations.
• Facility expected to enhance electric service reliability.
• Centralized location will improve response times to service-related issues.
• Project includes additional storage for large transmission equipment.

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), recently broke ground on a new operations service center in North Jackson, Mahoning County, to help streamline operations and maximize efficiencies along the local high-voltage power system.

The nearly 20,000-square-foot facility, located within Ohio Edison's service area, will provide company personnel with direct access to heavy-duty transmission equipment and materials to help enhance electric service reliability and minimize the impact of service disruptions for customers in the area.

"This facility will benefit customers by providing quicker access to resources for our transmission personnel in the event of a service-related issue," said Jim Gatto, manager of Ohio's transmission operations at FirstEnergy. "Transmission personnel were previously scattered at various service centers across our entire northeast Ohio service area, causing a slower response to issues in the North Jackson area since crews were coming from work sites in Kinsman, Alliance and Massillon."

When finished, the building will serve as a central location for nearly a dozen transmission line workers based in the Mahoning Valley area. The new center, situated on 10 acres along Bailey Court East, will also include offices and storage space for other utility personnel.

In addition to the service center, the project includes construction of a 15,000-square-foot storage facility next to the service center that will be used to house large transmission equipment, including transformers, power lines, insulators and more. Construction of both facilities are on track to be completed in the late spring.

ATSI provides transmission services in Ohio and in the western portion of Pennsylvania and owns or maintains more than 8,100 miles of transmission lines, substations and other facilities.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.

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SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.

FAQ

What is the new facility being built by FirstEnergy Corp. in Ohio?

FirstEnergy Corp. is building a new operations service center in North Jackson, Ohio, to enhance service reliability.

When is the FirstEnergy service center expected to be completed?

The new service center is expected to be completed by late spring 2023.

How will the new service center benefit FirstEnergy customers?

The service center will provide quicker access to resources, improving response times during service disruptions.

What is the size of the new operations service center by FirstEnergy?

The operations service center will be nearly 20,000 square feet.

What company's subsidiary is responsible for the new operations service center?

American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is responsible for the new service center.