Potomac Edison Residential Customers in Maryland to Receive Legislative Energy Relief Refund Bill Credits

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FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) subsidiary Potomac Edison announced that its Maryland residential customers will receive Legislative Energy Relief Refund bill credits starting September 2025. The initiative, part of the Next Generation Energy Act passed in April, aims to help customers manage rising electricity costs.

Eligible customers will receive two automatic bill credits - one in September 2025 and another in January/February 2026. To qualify, customers must have had an active residential account as of June 1, 2025, with recorded usage between April 2024 and March 2025. The credits, funded through utility and electricity supplier payments under Maryland's renewable energy laws, will not be charged back to customers.

Potomac Edison serves approximately 285,000 customers in Maryland and offers additional support through bill assistance programs, energy efficiency tools, and energy-saving resources.

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• Credits will help customers manage rising electricity costs without being charged back to them
• Automatic enrollment with no application required for eligible customers
• Program complements existing energy assistance and efficiency programs

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First credits will be issued in September of this year

WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Edison residential customers in Maryland will see some relief on their electric bills through the Legislative Energy Relief Refund, created as part of the Next Generation Energy Act passed in April by the Maryland General Assembly. The credits are intended to help ease the burden of rising electricity costs for families.

Jim Myers, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland: "While Potomac Edison doesn't set electricity supply prices – the price for the actual electricity used by customers – we are committed to coordinating with state officials to help customers manage costs through these credits. We also offer year-round programs for those who need extra help with their electric bills."

What to Expect

Customers will receive two bill credits – one in September 2025 and another in January or February 2026. The credits amount will vary based on each household's average electricity use over the past year. For more information, please visit firstenergycorp.com/MDEnergyReliefCredit.

Who's Eligible

To qualify for the first credit:

• You must have an active residential electricity account as of June 1, 2025.
• You must have recorded electricity usage between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
• Your account must still be active when the credit is applied.

No Action Needed

Eligible customers will automatically receive the credit – there's no need to sign up or apply. If you'd like to help others in need, Potomac Edison encourages donations to local energy assistance programs, which are listed online.

Why This Is Happening

The credits are funded through payments made by utilities and electricity suppliers under Maryland's renewable energy laws. These credits will not be charged back to customers.

These initiatives complement Potomac Edison's year-round offerings to help manage energy usage and costs:

• Bill assistance programs for income-eligible customers, those with medical needs and others facing financial hardship. Visit firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
• Energy efficiency tools, including the Home Energy Analyzer, whole home energy solutions, HVAC rebates, appliance rebates and recycling. Visit energysavemd.com.
• Easy-to-implement tips and tricks, including smart landscaping and a guide of 100 ways to save energy without sacrificing comfort. Visit firstenergycorp.com/saveenergy.

Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in seven counties in Maryland and about 155,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Follow Potomac Edison at www.potomacedison.com, on X @PotomacEdison, and on Facebook at facebook.com/PotomacEdison.

FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) 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 more than 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 firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp.

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FAQ

When will FirstEnergy (FE) customers receive the Legislative Energy Relief Refund credits?

Customers will receive two credits - the first in September 2025 and the second in January or February 2026.

Who is eligible for the Potomac Edison Legislative Energy Relief Refund in Maryland?

Eligible customers must have an active residential electricity account as of June 1, 2025, with recorded usage between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, and maintain an active account when credits are applied.

How are the Legislative Energy Relief Refund credits calculated for Potomac Edison customers?

Credit amounts will vary based on each household's average electricity usage over the past year.

Do Potomac Edison customers need to apply for the Legislative Energy Relief Refund?

No, eligible customers will automatically receive the credit with no need to sign up or apply.

How is FirstEnergy's Legislative Energy Relief Refund program funded?

The credits are funded through payments made by utilities and electricity suppliers under Maryland's renewable energy laws and will not be charged back to customers.