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FirstEnergy.
electric utility headquartered in Akron, Ohio
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Power outages and infrastructure damage occurred in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties due to severe weather.Well supported6 reports7 developments inside
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FirstEnergy Corp. owns Toledo Edison, and the company operates assistance programs through its various Ohio electric companies.Some support3 reports
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Expert comments discuss national grid trends and the high-demand U.S. energy market involving major players like FirstEnergy, Dominion Energy, and Duke Energy.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A new AI campus is being built on the footprint of a former power plant, involving Aligned Data Centers and FirstEnergy.Some support7 reports
Earlier this month
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Severe weather has caused power outages in Cambria County and Johnstown, requiring a state of emergency declaration involving FirstEnergy.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Utility restoration estimated for Thursday involving FirstEnergy at Belmont Avenue.Some support1 report
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Storm damage caused widespread power outages involving FirstEnergy on September 4, 2026.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy outlines its operational footprint, which includes facilities across New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy is exploring the West Fork River as a new water source, potentially leading to the end of a long-term water service contract.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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FirstEnergy must complete power installation for a new facility in Willoughby, with police monitoring the park area.Some support1 report
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Appalachian Power and FirstEnergy are both responding to the increasing power demands generated by data centers.Some support3 reports
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FERC's response to industry issues is now influencing how utilities plan their future capital investments.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather caused power outages in multiple counties, including Geauga and Lake County, affecting residents served by FirstEnergy.Some support2 reports
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Chuck Jones was chairman of FirstEnergy during the bribery scheme, while Kulewicz represents Franklin County in the AG race.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy is supporting the American Red Cross in its disaster response efforts.Some support1 report
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Morgan Stanley reissued rating, TD Cowen upgraded, and Jefferies increased price objective for FirstEnergy amid SEC review.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy admitted to a scheme involving Larry Householder, which connects to Jon Husted and the city of Ironton, Ohio.Some support2 reports
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A storm caused power outages in Alsace, affecting service providers in the region.Some support1 report
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Boston Partners boosted its position in FirstEnergy shares.Some support1 report
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Tornado warnings are in effect for the Morgantown area, prompting power outages and reliance on NWS data.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy and Frontier were involved in a pole dispute in West Virginia while the PSC evaluated PJM capacity auctions.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy received a $1.3 billion bailout package amid the political context of the state election in Ohio.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy sponsored the All-American Soap Box Derby championship held in Akron on July 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy, an Ohio-based utility, caused power outages in the Northeast Ohio region on July 6, 2026, affecting Lakewood. Mayor George is calling for a reinvestigation of the company.Some support4 reports
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FirstEnergy provides electric service to Easton.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy selected a site in Monongalia County.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy reported on JCP&L outages affecting various communities in New Jersey, including Passaic, Monmouth, and the greater AC area.Some support1 report
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Met-Ed, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, provided free water, ice, and reimbursement for power loss purchases to customers.Some support2 reports
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Severe thunderstorm caused widespread power outages in the area served by FirstEnergy in Smithfield Township on July 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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Flash flooding declared a disaster emergency in Slippery Rock, prompting FirstEnergy to manage power restoration efforts.Some support1 report
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Severe weather causes power outages and downed lines, leading to road closures in Northeast Ohio.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Eau Claire borough is located in Butler County, and FirstEnergy is the parent company of WestPennPower.Some support1 report
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A mayor criticized FirstEnergy for service failures on July 3, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Major energy companies, including Dominion Energy and FirstEnergy, are forming new transmission companies and undertaking projects to meet growing electricity demand.Well supported4 reports7 developments inside
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FirstEnergy proposes a powerline project running through Trumbull, Beloit, and extending to Newton Falls.Some support1 report
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Power outages reported in Trumbull County, prompting the county to request an investigation from the state DNR.Some support2 reports
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Morgan Stanley and UBS raised price targets for FirstEnergy on June 29, 2026, noting the company's headquarters in Akron.Some support1 report
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Analyst consensus compares the financial performance and risk profiles of National Grid and FirstEnergy.Some support1 report
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State regulators rejected FirstEnergy's reliability proposal, while Maureen Willis opposed the plan in Ohio.Some support2 reports
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FirstEnergy is making improvements in Lakewood.Some support3 reports
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MarketBeat provided analyst ratings for utility companies FirstEnergy and Avista on June 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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Antonio Fernández previously worked at GE Power and Florida Power & Light.Some support1 report
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TD Cowen upgraded FirstEnergy stock rating on June 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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Severe storms impacted the region of Ohio on June 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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American Electric Power is expanding its holdings through a partial acquisition of Transource and the creation of Valley Link Transmission Company to meet electricity demand.Some support1 report
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Steen was involved in investigating the FirstEnergy House Bill 6 bribery scheme, which is headquartered in Ohio.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A criminal trial has begun in Summit County regarding a scandal linked to the operations of FirstEnergy in the state of Ohio.Some support2 reports
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FirstEnergy, NRG Energy, and Dominion Energy are increasing operational efficiency in the utility sector and expanding their footprint in the Texas market.Speculative1 report
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UBS adjusted its price target for FirstEnergy on June 24, 2025.Speculative1 report
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EnergizeNJ, an entity related to FirstEnergy, joined the Energize365 program.Speculative1 report
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FirstEnergy CEO Brian Tierney addressed the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh, where David McCormick hosted the event.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy's operations in West Virginia and Maryland, including residential electricity service in Maryland, are led by Jim Myers.Some support1 report1 development inside
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FirstEnergy's president commented on Jersey Central Power & Light's grid strengthening and infrastructure upgrades benefiting residents in Burlington.Some support2 reports
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FirstEnergy appointed Christopher Lopez as VP of Labor Relations, who previously worked for a Ford joint venture.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy is the parent company of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company and Mon Power and Potomac Edison, which operates the Marlowe site.Well supported7 reports
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Foundation supports flood victims in Marion County, with employees located at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy Corp. serves the electric needs of Asbury Park and provides grant funding to the nonprofit Interfaith Neighbors.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy Foundation provided a $100,000 grant to United Way of Berks County, while Met-Ed volunteers assisted with event setup.Some support1 report
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John Hawkins was appointed as President of FirstEnergy.Some support1 report
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FirstEnergy operates through Met-Ed, and Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission (MAIT) is a company of FirstEnergy.Some support3 reports
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Around FirstEnergy this week
News at the entities that move FirstEnergy most-
Ohio StructuralGovernor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel announced several new economic development projects in Ohio, including a lithium facility and a Wal-Mart project.Moves FirstEnergy
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission assessed the viability of a 350 MW facility interconnection involving Eversource Energy.Moves FirstEnergy
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralA data center project involving DeepGreen Cook Inlet is seeking preliminary permits from the FERC while facing opposition from the Kenai Peninsula Borough.Moves FirstEnergy
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Brian Tierney StructuralAjay Raju, Matt O'Donnell, and Brian Tierney discussed political candidates and current events on September 26, 2026.Moves FirstEnergy
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National Weather Service OperationalOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves FirstEnergy
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TD Cowen TransactionalAnalyst downgraded Ag Growth International Inc. due to debt management risks.Moves FirstEnergy
Connections
The 40 strongest of 143, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Toledo Edison Structural
FirstEnergy owns Toledo Edison, which functions as its subsidiary.
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Ohio Structural
FirstEnergy operates as a licensed electric utility within the state of Ohio, relying on its operational framework and subject to state regulation and oversight.
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Akron Shared context
FirstEnergy is headquartered and operates within the city of Akron.
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TD Cowen Transactional
TD Cowen upgraded FirstEnergy's stock rating.
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Dave Yost Transactional
The relationship is defined by high-stakes legal and corruption issues involving FirstEnergy and Dave Yost.
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Met-Ed Structural
Met-Ed functions as a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., providing services under the parent company's umbrella.
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Aligned Data Centers Structural
Aligned Data Centers is built on the former footprint of a FirstEnergy power plant site.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
FERC regulates FirstEnergy, with regulatory responses influencing the utility's capital investment decisions.
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Dominion Energy Transactional
FirstEnergy and Dominion Energy jointly formed Valley Link Transmission Company.
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National Grid Operational
Analyst consensus views both companies as competitors whose financial performance and risk profiles are constantly compared.
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Meghan George Operational
Meghan George, as Mayor, actively holds FirstEnergy accountable through criticism and regulatory oversight regarding service failures.
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Butler County Structural
FirstEnergy functions as the parent company of Butler County.
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Michael Dowling Structural
Michael Dowling served as the former Senior Vice President of FirstEnergy.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
FERC formally regulates FirstEnergy's utility subsidiaries, requiring compliance and review of incentives.
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Dawson Structural
FirstEnergy utilizes substations in Dawson for its cooling operations.
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West Fork River Operational
FirstEnergy is actively exploring West Fork River as a potential new water source for its operations.
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Brian Tierney Structural
Brian Tierney serves as the CEO and Chairman of FirstEnergy.
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Cambria County Structural
The company operates as a service provider whose functions are governed by the operational status of Cambria County, specifically under a state of emergency.
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John Hawkins Structural
John Hawkins serves as the President of FirstEnergy.
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Morgantown Structural
FirstEnergy provides essential utility services to Morgantown, and the company's operational status directly impacts the city's functionality during service disruptions.
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Larry Householder Structural
FirstEnergy held a role within the scheme led by Larry Householder.
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Morgan Stanley Mentioned together
Morgan Stanley provides financial ratings and price target adjustments for FirstEnergy.
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Chuck Jones Structural
Chuck Jones served as chairman of FirstEnergy during the period of the bribery scheme.
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Easton Structural
FirstEnergy provides essential electric service to Easton.
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Erie County Structural
The county's operational capacity is functionally dependent on the stability of the utility lines that traverse its territory.
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Maryland Structural
Maryland exercises regulatory oversight over FirstEnergy utility subsidiaries, including issuing complaints and reviewing rate approvals.
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PJM Interconnection Structural
FirstEnergy operates within the market structure defined by PJM Interconnection, which dictates pricing and outlines regional electricity demand requirements.
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Cuyahoga County Structural
FirstEnergy operates as a critical service provider within the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County, making its operations functionally dependent on the county's operational context.
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Central Jersey Operational
The operational area of Central Jersey, including its weather patterns, impacts the operational status of FirstEnergy.
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Abraham Structural
Abraham serves as a representative for Appalachian Power, which is functionally linked to FirstEnergy's operations.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
FirstEnergy is subject to the formal oversight and review of filings by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Appalachian Power Operational
Both companies are actively responding to the market demands created by data center expansion.
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Tom Bullock Operational
Councilman Bullock uses his position to apply political pressure on FirstEnergy regarding operational outages.
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House Structural
FirstEnergy executives sought legislative favors via House Bill 6 bailout.
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American Red Cross Transactional
FirstEnergy provides financial and in-kind support to the American Red Cross for disaster response efforts.
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Jon Husted Operational
FirstEnergy was implicated in a bribery scheme, involving corporate support for Jon Husted's campaigns.
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Lakewood Shared context
FirstEnergy operates and provides utility services within the geographical area of Lakewood.
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National Weather Service Operational
National Weather Service weather events, such as tornadoes, cause power disruptions for FirstEnergy.
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Mikie Sherrill Structural
Mikie Sherrill's regulatory orders directly impact FirstEnergy's ability to set rates.
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Boston Partners Transactional
Boston Partners increased its investment position in FirstEnergy shares.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- A new AI campus is being built on the footprint of a former power plant, involving Aligned Data Centers and FirstEnergy.
- Severe weather has caused power outages in Cambria County and Johnstown, requiring a state of emergency declaration involving FirstEnergy.
- Utility restoration estimated for Thursday involving FirstEnergy at Belmont Avenue.
- Storm damage caused widespread power outages involving FirstEnergy on September 4, 2026.
- FirstEnergy outlines its operational footprint, which includes facilities across New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
August 2026
7 events- FirstEnergy must complete power installation for a new facility in Willoughby, with police monitoring the park area.
- Appalachian Power and FirstEnergy are both responding to the increasing power demands generated by data centers.
- FERC's response to industry issues is now influencing how utilities plan their future capital investments.
- Chuck Jones was chairman of FirstEnergy during the bribery scheme, while Kulewicz represents Franklin County in the AG race.
- FirstEnergy is supporting the American Red Cross in its disaster response efforts.
- Morgan Stanley reissued rating, TD Cowen upgraded, and Jefferies increased price objective for FirstEnergy amid SEC review.
- FirstEnergy admitted to a scheme involving Larry Householder, which connects to Jon Husted and the city of Ironton, Ohio.
July 2026
21 events- Expert comments discuss national grid trends and the high-demand U.S. energy market involving major players like FirstEnergy, Dominion Energy, and Duke Energy.
- FirstEnergy is exploring the West Fork River as a new water source, potentially leading to the end of a long-term water service contract.
- Severe weather caused power outages in multiple counties, including Geauga and Lake County, affecting residents served by FirstEnergy.
- A storm caused power outages in Alsace, affecting service providers in the region.
- Boston Partners boosted its position in FirstEnergy shares.
- Tornado warnings are in effect for the Morgantown area, prompting power outages and reliance on NWS data.
- FirstEnergy and Frontier were involved in a pole dispute in West Virginia while the PSC evaluated PJM capacity auctions.
- FirstEnergy received a $1.3 billion bailout package amid the political context of the state election in Ohio.
- FirstEnergy sponsored the All-American Soap Box Derby championship held in Akron on July 18, 2026.
- FirstEnergy, an Ohio-based utility, caused power outages in the Northeast Ohio region on July 6, 2026, affecting Lakewood. Mayor George is calling for a reinvestigation of the company.
- FirstEnergy provides electric service to Easton.
- FirstEnergy selected a site in Monongalia County.
- FirstEnergy reported on JCP&L outages affecting various communities in New Jersey, including Passaic, Monmouth, and the greater AC area.
- Met-Ed, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, provided free water, ice, and reimbursement for power loss purchases to customers.
- Severe thunderstorm caused widespread power outages in the area served by FirstEnergy in Smithfield Township on July 6, 2026.
- Flash flooding declared a disaster emergency in Slippery Rock, prompting FirstEnergy to manage power restoration efforts.
- Eau Claire borough is located in Butler County, and FirstEnergy is the parent company of WestPennPower.
- A mayor criticized FirstEnergy for service failures on July 3, 2026.
- FirstEnergy proposes a powerline project running through Trumbull, Beloit, and extending to Newton Falls.
- Power outages reported in Trumbull County, prompting the county to request an investigation from the state DNR.
- Morgan Stanley and UBS raised price targets for FirstEnergy on June 29, 2026, noting the company's headquarters in Akron.
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June 2026
27 events- Power outages and infrastructure damage occurred in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties due to severe weather.
- FirstEnergy Corp. owns Toledo Edison, and the company operates assistance programs through its various Ohio electric companies.
- Severe weather causes power outages and downed lines, leading to road closures in Northeast Ohio.
- Major energy companies, including Dominion Energy and FirstEnergy, are forming new transmission companies and undertaking projects to meet growing electricity demand.
- Analyst consensus compares the financial performance and risk profiles of National Grid and FirstEnergy.
- State regulators rejected FirstEnergy's reliability proposal, while Maureen Willis opposed the plan in Ohio.
- FirstEnergy is making improvements in Lakewood.
- MarketBeat provided analyst ratings for utility companies FirstEnergy and Avista on June 23, 2026.
- Antonio Fernández previously worked at GE Power and Florida Power & Light.
- TD Cowen upgraded FirstEnergy stock rating on June 18, 2026.
- Severe storms impacted the region of Ohio on June 18, 2026.
- American Electric Power is expanding its holdings through a partial acquisition of Transource and the creation of Valley Link Transmission Company to meet electricity demand.
- Steen was involved in investigating the FirstEnergy House Bill 6 bribery scheme, which is headquartered in Ohio.
- A criminal trial has begun in Summit County regarding a scandal linked to the operations of FirstEnergy in the state of Ohio.
- FirstEnergy, NRG Energy, and Dominion Energy are increasing operational efficiency in the utility sector and expanding their footprint in the Texas market.
- UBS adjusted its price target for FirstEnergy on June 24, 2025.
- EnergizeNJ, an entity related to FirstEnergy, joined the Energize365 program.
- FirstEnergy CEO Brian Tierney addressed the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh, where David McCormick hosted the event.
- FirstEnergy's operations in West Virginia and Maryland, including residential electricity service in Maryland, are led by Jim Myers.
- FirstEnergy's president commented on Jersey Central Power & Light's grid strengthening and infrastructure upgrades benefiting residents in Burlington.
- FirstEnergy appointed Christopher Lopez as VP of Labor Relations, who previously worked for a Ford joint venture.
- FirstEnergy is the parent company of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company and Mon Power and Potomac Edison, which operates the Marlowe site.
- Foundation supports flood victims in Marion County, with employees located at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
- FirstEnergy Corp. serves the electric needs of Asbury Park and provides grant funding to the nonprofit Interfaith Neighbors.
- FirstEnergy Foundation provided a $100,000 grant to United Way of Berks County, while Met-Ed volunteers assisted with event setup.
- John Hawkins was appointed as President of FirstEnergy.
- FirstEnergy operates through Met-Ed, and Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission (MAIT) is a company of FirstEnergy.