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FirstEnergy Corp. reports developments for an investor-owned electric utility holding company with distribution companies in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York and transmission subsidiaries that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Recurring updates cover GAAP and core earnings, distribution and transmission rate-base growth, capital spending for grid reliability, and regulatory proceedings such as Ohio distribution rate plans. Company news also covers projects by American Transmission Systems, Potomac Edison, Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison and The Illuminating Company, including line rebuilds, tree trimming, time-of-use rates, storm restoration and operational leadership changes.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE), through subsidiary Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), reports that more than $3 million of recent grid upgrades in parts of Somerset County, New Jersey, have cut outages by up to half and sped restoration by as much as 62% for customers in Bedminster, Bernards and Bernardsville.
According to JCP&L, targeted work in The Hills neighborhood included upgraded overhead and underground lines, enhanced tree trimming, new automation to isolate faults, and sectionalizing devices to reroute power. In Upper Hills, outages fell 52% with 65% less outage time; Lower Hills saw 38% fewer outages and 56% less outage time. In Bernardsville, rebuilt, more accessible lines after a 2023 tornado contributed to a 32% outage reduction and 62% faster restoration. The company adds that these projects tie into over $1 billion in capital improvements last year and about $6.9 billion in planned New Jersey investments through 2030 under FirstEnergy’s $36 billion Energize365 program.
Jersey Central Power & Light (subsidiary of FirstEnergy, NYSE: FE) is conducting an exchange offer for up to $350 million of its outstanding unregistered 4.600% Senior Notes due 2030. Holders may exchange them for an equal principal amount of SEC-registered notes with the same coupon and maturity.
The offer expires at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on August 13, 2026, unless extended, and tenders may be withdrawn any time before expiration. According to JCP&L, the exchange is being made to satisfy obligations under a registration rights agreement and does not represent new financing. The offer is being made solely under a prospectus dated July 16, 2026, as supplemented July 17, 2026, filed as part of an effective Form S-4 registration statement.
FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) subsidiary Jersey Central Power & Light is working around the clock to restore power after July 3–4, 2026 storms in New Jersey. More than 200,000 customers were affected; about 150,000 remained out by morning. Over 1,700 workers are deployed, with 2,500 more arriving for a multi-day restoration effort.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after markets close on Tuesday, July 28. Management will host an earnings teleconference at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29, with a live webcast and slides available on the investor relations website.
The webcast, presentation, and supporting materials will be posted after markets close on July 28 and remain available for replay for up to one year.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) shared tips on staying safe, cool and energy efficient during an extended June 2026 heat wave. Customers are encouraged to use fans, adjust thermostats, close blinds, seal air leaks and shift appliance use to mornings or evenings.
FirstEnergy also highlighted bill assistance tools at firstenergycorp.com/saveenergy and /billassist, heat safety guidance such as staying hydrated and using cooling centers, and multiple outage reporting options by phone, text and online for its more than six million customers.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) unit The Illuminating Company is installing two new transformers at the Lakewood Substation, each a roughly $1.85 million investment, to enhance reliability for nearly 11,000 customers in Lakewood and West Cleveland.
Work builds on breaker replacements, upgrades on equipment at 167 poles, smart meter rollouts and proactive tree trimming at nearly 100 locations, which contributed to a 98% drop in December 2025 outage time versus December 2024 and a 25% reduction in overall outage time on local lines.
The first transformer is expected to be energized later this year, with the second on track for early next year, while a mobile substation maintains service during construction.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) announced that The Illuminating Company delivered the first of two new 55-ton transformers to the Lakewood Substation, each representing about $1.85 million in investment. Once both are energized later in 2026, the project is expected to enhance reliability for nearly 11,000 customers in Lakewood and West Cleveland.
The work supports broader upgrades, including breaker replacements, pole-top equipment improvements, smart meter installations, and proactive tree trimming, which have already helped cut December 2025 outage time by 98% versus December 2024 and reduced overall outage time on local lines by 25%.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) announced senior leadership appointments effective June 28, 2026, emphasizing business transformation, ethics, compliance and data protection.
Antonio Fernández becomes Vice President of Business Transformation, Deandra Williams-Lewis becomes Vice President and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, and Brian Harrell adds the role of Chief Privacy Officer to his Chief Security Officer position.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) appointed three senior leaders to advance operations, safety and technology. Chris Beam becomes President, West Virginia/Maryland Operations; Hanneke Counts is named Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety; and Daniel Puscas becomes Chief Information Officer.
Their roles focus on reliability, risk-based safety, digital transformation and cybersecurity.
FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) reports that Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison and The Illuminating Company are prepared to respond to potential power outages from severe weather expected Wednesday evening. Forecasts call for strong winds, heavy rain and possible tornadoes that could damage trees, branches and power lines.
To support restoration, FirstEnergy has in-state crews plus more than 1,000 outside line workers, along with forestry and damage assessment teams. The company highlights year‑round grid reliability efforts, including tree trimming, system upgrades and aerial inspections, and shares detailed customer safety, preparedness and outage‑reporting guidance.