StockNews.AI
FE
StockNews.AI
214 days

FirstEnergy Electric Companies Offer Tips to Stay Safe and Save Energy During Extreme Cold

1. FirstEnergy prepares for extreme cold affecting its service area. 2. Sub-zero temperatures expected to last several days, increasing energy bills. 3. Company ready to assist customers with potential power outages. 4. Offers programs for bill assistance and energy-saving tips. 5. Communications tools available for reporting outages and updates.

5m saved
Insight
Article

FAQ

Why Neutral?

Increased energy costs may pressure customers but proactive measures limit outages.

How important is it?

Article emphasizes weather impacts on operations, but does not hint at major changes.

Why Short Term?

Immediate impacts expected due to weather; long-term effects depend on customer response.

Related Companies

FE
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As frigid weather grips the region, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies remind customers of steps they can take to stay safe and better manage energy bills that may climb due to the cold weather. Based on current forecasts, all of FirstEnergy's six-state footprint will be affected by the cold snap, with sub-zero temperatures likely to arrive early next week and lasting several days. Company line workers will be ready to assist should the arctic conditions cause any customers to lose power. A video playlist of utility personnel discussing winter power restoration activities is available on YouTube. FirstEnergy takes a number of steps to prepare its system for cold weather, including pre-winter inspections of key electrical equipment. The companies are also reviewing staffing levels and cold weather operational procedures to ensure any localized power outages caused by the excessive cold are handled promptly and delaying any non-critical, planned outage work scheduled for next week in areas with extreme cold. FirstEnergy also continues to engage in discussions with the regional grid operator and peers to take any necessary proactive steps to ensure grid reliability through these extreme temperatures. Customers should review important winter safety information and prepare in case weather-related outages do occur. Safety Tips: Energy Saving Tips: Electric Bill Payment Assistance: Frigid temperatures can lead to increased electric bills. FirstEnergy understands there are many reasons a customer may be struggling to pay their electric bill and is here to help, offering budget plans, special payment plans and access to energy assistance programs. To apply or learn more about utility bill assistance programs, customers are encouraged to visit www.firstenergycorp.com/billassist. Customer Communications Options: If winter weather does cause an outage, customers who are without power should call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) to report their outage or report online at www.firstenergycorp.com/reportoutage. FirstEnergy customers can subscribe to email and text message alert notifications to receive updates after they've reported their power outages. Customers can also use two-way text messaging to report outages, request updates on restoration efforts and make other inquiries about their electric accounts. More information about these communications tools is available online at www.firstenergycorp.com/connect. 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 six million 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. Follow FirstEnergy on X: @FirstEnergyCorp. SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.

Related News