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FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has announced its annual "Merry & Bright" Holiday Lights Sweepstakes, urging utility customers to showcase their outdoor holiday lighting displays. Participants can enter by submitting photos or videos via their local utility's Facebook page until December 17, 2021. Weekly winners will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. FirstEnergy emphasizes the importance of safety when decorating outdoors, advising customers to maintain safe distances from electrical hazards. For more details and safety tips, customers can visit FirstEnergy’s public safety website.

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is enhancing service reliability ahead of winter by conducting inspections and maintenance across its 3,200-square-mile area. Proactive measures, such as tuning up substations and tree trimming along 2,970 miles of electric lines, aim to prevent service interruptions due to winter weather conditions. JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in New Jersey and emphasizes safety through winter preparation for both equipment and employees.

Met-Ed, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is preparing for winter by completing crucial equipment inspections and maintenance. This initiative aims to ensure reliable electric service for its 570,000 customers across 14 Pennsylvania counties. Key activities include infrared inspections of substations, helicopter checks of 1,400 miles of transmission lines, and extensive tree trimming—approximately 3,200 miles planned for completion. Additionally, Met-Ed emphasizes safety checks on utility vehicles and conducted a storm drill to enhance restoration readiness.

West Penn Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE), is finalizing inspections and maintenance to ensure reliable electricity delivery during winter. President Scott Wyman emphasized proactive measures to safeguard infrastructure. Key activities include using 'thermovision' cameras for equipment checks, winterizing control buildings, and helicopter inspections of 1,700 miles of transmission lines. The company has trimmed over 3,800 miles of electric lines this year, aiming for 4,800 miles by year-end. These efforts support approximately 725,000 customers in Pennsylvania.

FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania subsidiary, Penelec, is enhancing electric service reliability ahead of winter by completing crucial equipment inspections and maintenance. This proactive approach includes using thermovision cameras for inspecting substations, winterizing control buildings, and conducting helicopter inspections on 2,500 miles of transmission lines. Maintenance also involves trimming 4,200 miles of trees to minimize outages and ensuring utility vehicles are equipped for harsh conditions. Penelec serves about 585,000 customers across northern and central Pennsylvania, emphasizing safety and reliability during cold months.

Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp (NYSE: FE), is enhancing service reliability as winter approaches. Conducting inspections and maintenance across its Maryland and West Virginia areas, the utility is preparing for challenges posed by winter weather. Key activities include the inspection of substations, the use of thermovision technology for detecting equipment issues, and helicopter inspections of 1,400 miles of transmission lines. The company is also winterizing utility vehicles and performing extensive tree trimming along over 1,670 miles of power lines.

Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is enhancing power reliability in West Virginia ahead of winter. Key activities include inspections of substations, use of thermovision cameras for detecting equipment issues, and helicopter inspections of transmission lines. The company aims to mitigate potential power outages by addressing reliability issues. Mon Power serves 395,000 customers across 34 counties. These proactive measures are part of their commitment to ensure safe and reliable electricity during cold weather.