Crews Wrap Up Winter Prep to Help Provide Safe and Reliable Power for FirstEnergy's Ohio Customers
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has completed winter preparations across its Ohio electric companies to ensure system reliability during cold weather. The company has conducted comprehensive inspections including substation equipment checks, helicopter surveillance of transmission lines, and thermovision camera inspections of power lines and transformers.
Key maintenance activities include winterizing substation control buildings, tree trimming to prevent outages, and vehicle inspections focusing on tires and air braking systems. The company has also implemented an Advanced Vegetation Analytics Tool and conducted storm readiness exercises.
FirstEnergy serves over 2 million customers through Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison across Ohio. The company has provided customers with tips for managing seasonal heating bills, including proper insulation and maintenance recommendations.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) ha completato i preparativi invernali per le sue aziende elettriche in Ohio, al fine di garantire l'affidabilità del sistema durante il maltempo. L'azienda ha condotto ispezioni approfondite, comprese verifiche delle attrezzature delle sottostazioni, sorveglianza delle linee di trasmissione con elicottero e ispezioni delle linee elettriche e dei trasformatori con telecamere a termovisione.
Le principali attività di manutenzione includono l'invernamento degli edifici di controllo delle sottostazioni, la potatura degli alberi per prevenire interruzioni e le ispezioni dei veicoli focalizzate su pneumatici e sistemi di frenatura ad aria. L'azienda ha inoltre implementato un Strumento Avanzato di Analisi della Vegetazione e condotto esercizi di prontezza per le tempeste.
FirstEnergy serve oltre 2 milioni di clienti attraverso Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company e Toledo Edison in Ohio. L'azienda ha fornito ai clienti suggerimenti per gestire le bollette di riscaldamento stagionali, comprese raccomandazioni su isolamento e manutenzione.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) ha completado los preparativos de invierno en sus compañías eléctricas de Ohio para garantizar la confiabilidad del sistema durante el clima frío. La empresa ha realizado inspecciones exhaustivas, incluyendo chequeos de equipos en las subestaciones, vigilancia de las líneas de transmisión en helicóptero e inspecciones de líneas de energía y transformadores con cámaras termográficas.
Las principales actividades de mantenimiento incluyen la adaptación de los edificios de control de las subestaciones para el invierno, el recorte de árboles para prevenir cortes de energía, y las inspecciones de vehículos centradas en neumáticos y sistemas de frenos de aire. La empresa también ha implementado una Herramienta Avanzada de Análisis de Vegetación y ha realizado ejercicios de preparación para tormentas.
FirstEnergy sirve a más de 2 millones de clientes a través de Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company y Toledo Edison en Ohio. La empresa ha proporcionado a los clientes consejos para gestionar las facturas de calefacción estacionales, incluyendo recomendaciones sobre aislamiento adecuado y mantenimiento.
퍼스트에너지 Corp. (NYSE: FE)는 추운 날씨 동안 시스템의 신뢰성을 보장하기 위해 오하이오 전력 회사 전역에서 겨울 준비를 완료했습니다. 이 회사는 변전소 장비 점검, 헬리콥터를 통한 송전선 감시, 열화상 카메라를 통한 전선 및 변압기 점검을 포함한 종합적인 검사를 실시했습니다.
주요 유지 보수 활동에는 변전소 제어 건물의 겨울화, 정전 예방을 위한 나무 가지치기 및 타이어와 공기 제동 시스템에 중점을 둔 차량 검사가 포함됩니다. 또한 이 회사는 고급 식물 분석 도구를 구현하고 폭풍 준비 훈련을 실시했습니다.
퍼스트에너지는 오하이오의 오하이오 에디슨, 일루미네이팅 컴퍼니, 그리고 톨레도 에디슨을 통해 200만 이상의 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다. 이 회사는 고객들에게 적절한 단열 및 유지보수 권장 사항을 포함하여 계절 난방 요금을 관리하는 팁을 제공했습니다.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) a finalisé les préparatifs hivernaux de ses entreprises électriques de l'Ohio pour garantir la fiabilité du système par temps froid. La société a effectué des inspections approfondies, y compris des vérifications des équipements de sous-station, une surveillance des lignes de transmission par hélicoptère et des inspections des lignes électriques et des transformateurs à l'aide de caméras thermographiques.
Les principales activités de maintenance comprennent l'hivernage des bâtiments de contrôle des sous-stations, l'élagage des arbres pour éviter les pannes de courant, et les inspections de véhicules axées sur les pneus et les systèmes de freinage à air. La société a également mis en œuvre un Outil Avancé d'Analyse de la Végétation et a réalisé des exercices de préparation aux tempêtes.
FirstEnergy dessert plus de 2 millions de clients à travers Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company et Toledo Edison dans l'Ohio. La société a fourni aux clients des conseils pour gérer leurs factures de chauffage saisonnier, y compris des recommandations sur l'isolation appropriée et l'entretien.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) hat die Wintervorbereitungen in ihren Elektrokundenunternehmen in Ohio abgeschlossen, um die Systemzuverlässigkeit bei kaltem Wetter sicherzustellen. Das Unternehmen hat umfassende Inspektionen durchgeführt, darunter Überprüfungen der Geräte in Umspannwerken, Hubschrauberüberwachung von Übertragungsleitungen und Wärmebildkamerainspektionen von Stromleitungen und Transformatoren.
Wichtige Wartungsaktivitäten umfassen die Winterfestmachung von Steuergebäuden in Umspannwerken, das Beschneiden von Bäumen zur Vermeidung von Stromausfällen und Fahrzeuginspektionen mit Fokus auf Reifen und Luftbremssysteme. Das Unternehmen hat zudem ein Fortgeschrittenes Vegetationsanalyse-Tool implementiert und Übungen zur Sturmvorbereitung durchgeführt.
FirstEnergy bedient über 2 Millionen Kunden über Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company und Toledo Edison in Ohio. Das Unternehmen hat den Kunden Tipps zur Verwaltung von saisonalen Heizkosten gegeben, einschließlich Empfehlungen zur richtigen Isolierung und Wartung.
- Implementation of Advanced Vegetation Analytics Tool to prevent tree-related power outages
- Comprehensive winter preparation and maintenance completed across Ohio operations
- Enhanced system reliability through smart grid investments
- Expected higher electric usage during cold-weather months may impact customer bills
- Potential vulnerability to tree-related outages during severe winter weather
Insights
FirstEnergy's comprehensive winter preparation strategy demonstrates a proactive approach to maintaining grid reliability. The implementation of advanced technologies like thermovision cameras and the Advanced Vegetation Analytics Tool represents significant operational improvements. These initiatives, combined with traditional maintenance methods like helicopter line inspections and equipment winterization, create a robust defense against winter-related outages.
The focus on vegetation management is particularly strategic, as tree-related incidents are historically the primary cause of power outages. The company's infrastructure maintenance program, including substation equipment inspections and vehicle winterization, aligns with industry best practices for winter storm preparedness. These measures should help minimize service disruptions during severe weather events, though their true effectiveness will be tested during actual winter conditions.
The company's customer-focused approach to winter preparation includes practical energy efficiency recommendations that could help moderate the expected increase in winter electricity consumption. The suggested measures, such as proper insulation and sealing air leaks, are proven strategies for reducing energy waste. However, the timing of these recommendations is particularly relevant given the current trend of rising energy costs.
The availability of payment assistance programs shows awareness of the financial challenges some customers may face with higher winter bills. This proactive communication about both energy-saving measures and financial assistance options demonstrates good corporate citizenship while potentially helping to reduce peak load demands during extreme weather events.
Company offers tips for customers to manage seasonal heating bills
Torrence Hinton, FirstEnergy's Ohio President: "Completing inspections and equipment maintenance now can help enhance system reliability to keep power flowing to customers when severe winter weather strikes. This work complements the smart grid investments made across our
In recent months, FirstEnergy field personnel have inspected substation equipment and winterized substation control buildings to help ensure that crucial components of the electric system continue to function properly during cold weather.
Helicopter inspections have been completed on thousands of miles of high-voltage transmission lines owned by FirstEnergy transmission subsidiaries across the company's
On the ground, electricians inspected power lines, transformers and other electrical equipment using thermovision cameras, which capture infrared images that can reveal potential problems that aren't visible through regular visual inspections. The infrared technology can identify equipment issues such as loose connections and corrosion, and workers are able to make repairs to prevent potential power outages.
Additionally, tree trimming around electrical equipment throughout the year also helps meet the rigors of winter operations. Trees are the leading cause of power outages across the entire electric utility industry. Maintaining proper clearances around electrical systems helps to protect against tree-related outages caused by snow, high winds and ice.
FirstEnergy explains a new vegetation management tool and how it's being used across the company's footprint in a video clip on the company's YouTube channel.
Lastly, company bucket trucks and other vehicles are frequently inspected to help ensure safe operation during the winter season. Special emphasis is placed on the condition of tires and air braking systems, which can freeze up if moisture is present. Snow removal equipment is also checked.
Beyond infrastructure maintenance, FirstEnergy employees also participated in readiness exercises and drills throughout the year to test the company's restoration process used to address winter storm-related power outages. Storm drills are becoming more common in the utility industry in response to severe weather that has occurred over the last several years.
Customers can review tips to prepare in advance for severe weather, and view restoration updates if storms do cause power outages, by visiting FirstEnergy's 24/7 Power Center at firstenergycorp.com/outages.
Cold Weather Tips for Customers
With the winter storm season also comes frigid temperatures and rising energy costs. Customers can take steps to keep their homes comfortable while managing their electricity bill this cold season. The following tips can help customers use electricity wisely during this period of high demand:
- Seal any leaks around windows and door frames with caulk or weather stripping to prevent cold air from sneaking into your home.
- Close the fireplace damper when it is not in use to keep cold air out.
- Close the drapes at night. During the day, only open those that receive direct sunlight.
- Check furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing a heating system to work harder than necessary.
- Make sure your home is properly insulated. If you have less than six inches of insulation, you'll benefit by adding more.
- Payment arrangements and assistance programs are available for customers who need help with their electric bills. For more information, visit firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
Ohio
The Illuminating Company serves more than 750,000 customers across
Toledo
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crews-wrap-up-winter-prep-to-help-provide-safe-and-reliable-power-for-firstenergys-ohio-customers-302327649.html
SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.
FAQ
What winter preparations has FirstEnergy (FE) completed for its Ohio operations?
How many customers does FirstEnergy (FE) serve in Ohio?
What new technology has FirstEnergy (FE) implemented for winter reliability?
What tips does FirstEnergy (FE) recommend for managing winter heating bills?
