New Substation Energized to Deliver Safe, Reliable Power to Potomac Edison Customers in Frederick County

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On March 16, 2023, Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), announced the energization of a new substation in Frederick County, Maryland. This development aims to enhance grid reliability for approximately 7,900 customers in the Brunswick, Jefferson, and Petersville areas. Driven by a significant population increase of 37% since 2010, this $9.9 million investment is part of ongoing efforts to improve electric service and minimize outages. The Maryland Public Service Commission has approved further reliability projects for 2023.

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• Energization of a new substation enhances reliability for 7,900 customers.
• Investment of $9.9 million in 2022 for service reliability projects.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Md., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has energized a new substation in Frederick County, Maryland, that will help enhance energy grid reliability for approximately 7,900 customers in the Brunswick, Jefferson and Petersville areas.

Population growth and new housing developments in Frederick County have driven an increase in the demand for electricity in the area. According to data from the United States Census Bureau, the population in Brunswick grew 37% from 5,870 residents in 2010 to an estimated 8,046 residents in 2021.

The new substation, which sits on nine acres of land in Jefferson, works like an off-ramp on a highway by converting electricity from the regional transmission system to a lower voltage that is distributed to local homes and businesses. 

"Increasing the capacity of the local electric system through this project will help reduce extended outages for thousands of customers we serve," said Linda Moss, president of FirstEnergy's Maryland operations. "We continually invest in system enhancements such as this as part of our commitment to delivering safe, reliable power to all of our customers."  

Potomac Edison invested $9.9 million in 2022 to complete other service reliability projects that will help enhance electric service and minimize the impact of power outages for thousands of customers in Maryland. The company also received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to complete additional service reliability projects in 2023.

Potomac Edison serves approximately 280,000 customers in all or parts of Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties. The company also serves about 151,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Follow Potomac Edison at www.potomacedison.com, on Twitter @PotomacEdison, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PotomacEdison.

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

When was the new substation energized by Potomac Edison?

The new substation was energized on March 16, 2023.

How much did Potomac Edison invest in service reliability projects in 2022?

Potomac Edison invested $9.9 million in service reliability projects in 2022.

What areas will benefit from the new substation in Frederick County?

The new substation will benefit customers in Brunswick, Jefferson, and Petersville.

How many customers does Potomac Edison serve?

Potomac Edison serves approximately 280,000 customers in Maryland and West Virginia.

What was the population growth in Brunswick, Maryland, from 2010 to 2021?

Brunswick experienced a population growth of 37% from 5,870 residents in 2010 to an estimated 8,046 in 2021.