JCP&L Completes Pre-Winter Inspections and Maintenance to Help Keep Power Flowing Safely and Reliably During Frigid Months
JCP&L, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary, has completed pre-winter maintenance and inspections across its 3,200-square-mile service region to ensure reliable power supply during winter. The company has conducted comprehensive preparations including winterizing substations, tuning heating equipment, inspecting batteries and transmission lines, and servicing vehicles.
The company has trimmed trees along more than 3,100 miles of power lines this year, with 300 additional miles planned by December's end. JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers across 13 New Jersey counties and has implemented various measures to help customers manage seasonal heating bills, including offering energy efficiency tips and assistance programs.
JCP&L, una sussidiaria di FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), ha completato la manutenzione e le ispezioni pre-invernali nella sua regione di servizio di 3.200 miglia quadrate per garantire un fornitura affidabile di energia durante l'inverno. L'azienda ha effettuato preparativi approfonditi, tra cui l'invernamento delle sottostazioni, la messa a punto delle attrezzature di riscaldamento, l'ispezione delle batterie e delle linee di trasmissione e la manutenzione dei veicoli.
L'azienda ha potato gli alberi lungo oltre 3.100 miglia di linee elettriche quest'anno, con ulteriori 300 miglia pianificate entro la fine di dicembre. JCP&L serve 1,1 milioni di clienti in 13 contee del New Jersey e ha implementato varie misure per aiutare i clienti a gestire le bollette di riscaldamento stagionali, inclusi suggerimenti per l'efficienza energetica e programmi di assistenza.
JCP&L, una subsidiaria de FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), ha completado el mantenimiento y las inspecciones previas al invierno en su región de servicio de 3,200 millas cuadradas para garantizar un suministro eléctrico confiable durante el invierno. La empresa ha llevado a cabo preparativos exhaustivos, incluyendo la adaptación de las subestaciones para el invierno, la afinación del equipo de calefacción, la inspección de baterías y líneas de transmisión, y el mantenimiento de vehículos.
La empresa ha podado árboles a lo largo de más de 3,100 millas de líneas eléctricas este año, con 300 millas adicionales planificadas para finales de diciembre. JCP&L atiende a 1.1 millones de clientes en 13 condados de Nueva Jersey y ha implementado diversas medidas para ayudar a los clientes a gestionar las facturas de calefacción estacionales, incluyendo consejos de eficiencia energética y programas de asistencia.
JCP&L은 FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE)의 자회사로, 겨울철 안정적인 전력 공급을 보장하기 위해 3,200 평방 마일에 이르는 서비스 지역에서 겨울 전 유지보수 및 점검을 완료하였습니다. 회사는 변전소 겨울화, 난방 장비 조정, 배터리 및 송전선 검사, 차량 서비스 등 포괄적인 준비 작업을 수행했습니다.
올해 회사는 3,100 마일 이상의 고압 전선 주변의 나무를 다듬었으며, 12월 말까지 300 마일의 추가 작업을 계획하고 있습니다. JCP&L은 뉴저지의 13개 카운티에 걸쳐 110만 명의 고객에게 서비스를 제공하며, 고객들이 계절적 난방 비용을 관리할 수 있도록 에너지 효율성 팁과 지원 프로그램을 제공하는 등 다양한 조치를 시행했습니다.
JCP&L, une filiale de FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), a terminé les travaux de maintenance et les inspections pré-hivernales dans sa région de service de 3 200 milles carrés afin d'assurer un approvisionnement électrique fiable pendant l'hiver. L'entreprise a réalisé des préparations complètes, y compris la préparation des sous-stations pour l'hiver, l'ajustement des équipements de chauffage, l'inspection des batteries et des lignes de transmission, ainsi que l'entretien des véhicules.
Cette année, l'entreprise a élagué des arbres sur plus de 3 100 milles de lignes électriques, avec 300 milles supplémentaires prévus d'ici la fin décembre. JCP&L sert 1,1 million de clients à travers 13 comtés du New Jersey et a mis en œuvre diverses mesures pour aider les clients à gérer leurs factures de chauffage saisonnières, y compris des conseils en matière d'efficacité énergétique et des programmes d'assistance.
JCP&L, eine Tochtergesellschaft von FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), hat die Wartung und Inspektionen vor dem Winter in ihrer 3.200 Quadratmeilen großen Service-Region abgeschlossen, um eine zuverlässige Stromversorgung während des Winters sicherzustellen. Das Unternehmen hat umfassende Vorbereitungen durchgeführt, darunter die Winterisierung von Umspannwerken, die Abstimmung von Heizgeräten, die Inspektion von Batterien und Übertragungsleitungen sowie die Wartung von Fahrzeugen.
Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Jahr Bäume entlang von über 3.100 Meilen Stromleitungen beschnitten, wobei bis Ende Dezember weitere 300 Meilen geplant sind. JCP&L bedient 1,1 Millionen Kunden in 13 counties in New Jersey und hat verschiedene Maßnahmen ergriffen, um Kunden bei der Verwaltung saisonaler Heizkosten zu unterstützen, darunter Tipps zur Energieeffizienz und Unterstützungsprogramme.
- Completed preventative maintenance across 3,200-square-mile service region
- Achieved tree trimming along 3,100 miles of power lines with additional 300 miles planned
- Serves large customer base of 1.1 million in New Jersey
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Company offers tips for customers to manage seasonal heating bills
The work, which includes proactive assessment of key equipment, vehicles and the environment surrounding the lines, ensures that the system is ready for the increased demand brought on by colder temperatures and heavy snow, ice and winds that can damage poles, wires and substation equipment during winter storms.
Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy's President,
Seasonal preparations included:
- Winterizing substation buildings that house remote-controlled equipment.
- Tuning up heating equipment for substation components to ensure cold weather doesn't lead to equipment malfunctions.
- Inspecting batteries used to power electrical devices that can sense abnormal conditions in the system as well as the motors that operate switches to isolate those problems.
- Conducting equipment inspections using high-tech thermal imaging cameras to look for hardware problems and potential "hot spots," or weakened areas in the lines.
- Inspecting transmission lines using a helicopter in areas not visible from the ground.
- Servicing company bucket trucks and other vehicles to help ensure safe operations during the winter season, with special emphasis placed on the condition of tires and air braking systems, which can freeze up if moisture is present.
- Inspecting snow chains and snow removal equipment to ensure safe access to work sites.
Tree trimming throughout the year also helps reinforce the power system ahead of the winter season by maintaining proper clearances around electrical equipment. JCP&L and its certified tree contractors have trimmed trees along more than 3,100 miles of power lines so far this year, with more than 300 additional miles expected to be completed by the end of December.
Beyond infrastructure maintenance, JCP&L 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. With a core focus on safety, company leadership also reviews cold-weather safety procedures with field employees, including tips to traverse slippery conditions and help ensure safe arrival at work sites. Crews are also reminded to hydrate and take frequent breaks in warm trucks to avoid frostbite and maintain sharp mental focus.
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.
- More energy efficiency tips as well as no-fee energy efficiency kits, home energy analyzers and the details of JCP&L's other regulated energy efficiency programs can be found at energysavenj.com.
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in
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Editor's note: Photos of workers conducting inspections to enhance service reliability for JCP&L customers are available for download on Flickr.
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