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Fairmont Community Teams Up to Collect Plastic Waste and Promote Sustainability

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Mardi, novembre 28, 2023
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FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Mon Power is teaming with East Fairmont High School to collect plastic waste, including items like bubble wrap, bread bags and shipping envelopes, as part of the nationwide NexTrex challenge to promote sustainability within communities across the United States.

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  • FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Mon Power is teaming with East Fairmont High School to collect plastic waste, including items like bubble wrap, bread bags and shipping envelopes, as part of the nationwide NexTrex challenge to promote sustainability within communities across the United States.

FirstEnergy Appoints Two Senior Executives to Accelerate Transformation into Premier Electric Utility

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Mardi, novembre 21, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that Wade Smith has been named president, FirstEnergy Utilities, and Toby L. Thomas has been named chief operating officer of FirstEnergy, effective Dec. 18 and Nov. 30, respectively. The addition of these two senior executives is an important step in driving forward the company's transformation into a premier electric utility. Both leaders will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Brian X. Tierney.

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  • The addition of these two senior executives is an important step in driving forward the company's transformation into a premier electric utility.
  • As president, FirstEnergy Utilities, Smith will oversee the company's state businesses – Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and a combined West Virginia/Maryland division – as well as its stand-alone transmission companies.
  • Thomas joins FirstEnergy after more than two decades at American Electric Power (AEP), where he most recently served as senior vice president – AEP Energy Delivery.
  • In 2021, Smith joined Pacific Gas & Electric as senior vice president of Electric Operations, leading electric transmission and distribution system operations and maintenance, generation, and project management and construction teams for the company's electric operations.

Quantum Energy Corporation (fka - FlooidCX Corp) Announces Inaugural National Distributors Association Meeting

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Mercredi, novembre 1, 2023
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Quantum in conjunction with its United States and Canada product and services launch, announces its inaugural Quantum National Distributors Meeting of the Quantum National Distributors Association, (QNDA).

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  • Quantum in conjunction with its United States and Canada product and services launch, announces its inaugural Quantum National Distributors Meeting of the Quantum National Distributors Association, (QNDA).
  • The event will also highlight many of the leading Quantum Direct Energy System customers in the United States and Canada.
  • Quantum Energy Corporation and its Association of Licensed Distributors throughout North America, has as its central mission the delivery of 100% distributed electrical energy, owned and operated by the consumer.
  • A large variety of Quantum Direct Energy Products and Services will be on display at the Quantum National Distributors Association meeting at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Ohio.

CleanChoice Energy Begins Its Newest Chapter in Renewable Energy By Acquiring 25 Megawatts of Solar in Franklin County, Penn.

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Mercredi, novembre 1, 2023
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With this acquisition, CleanChoice secures its role as the first 100% independent green gen-tailer in the United States -- generating 100% renewable power and selling directly to retail customers. CleanChoice currently connects hundreds of thousands of households across the U.S. with easy, convenient, 100% pollution-free energy, and is striving toward a cleaner future. For more information visit www.cleanchoiceenergy.com.

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  • This solar project sits on 168 acres in Franklin County and will add renewable energy to the PJM electric grid via FirstEnergy.
  • CleanChoice anticipates commencing construction shortly at the site and aims to begin producing energy in the last quarter of 2024 - generating enough power to supply 4,500 homes.
  • “This is an important growth milestone for CleanChoice Energy as we make a strategic shift in our company’s direction - by now owning our own solar projects that deliver clean energy to the electric grid,” said Zoe Gamble, President of CleanChoice Energy.
  • CleanChoice currently connects hundreds of thousands of households across the U.S. with easy, convenient, 100% pollution-free energy, and is striving toward a cleaner future.

PJM Announces Organization Changes

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Jeudi, novembre 2, 2023
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VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM announced today that Kenneth S. Seiler, Sr. Vice President – Planning, will retire April 1, 2024, following a distinguished career for the nation's largest regional transmission organization.

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  • VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM announced today that Kenneth S. Seiler, Sr. Vice President – Planning, will retire April 1, 2024, following a distinguished career for the nation's largest regional transmission organization.
  • "We are grateful for Ken's many contributions to the entire organization and employees over the past 23 years," said Manu Asthana, President and CEO.
  • Prior to joining PJM, Seiler was employed by Metropolitan Edison Company/GPU Energy for nearly 14 years in various engineering and operations roles.
  • For the latest news about PJM, visit PJM Inside Lines at insidelines.pjm.com .

New EV Charging Stations Available for Public Use at Rocky Gap Casino and Resort

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Mercredi, novembre 1, 2023
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WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Potomac Edison has teamed with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Rocky Gap Casino and Resort to install two public EV charging stations at the facility located off Interstate 68 in Flintstone, Allegany County.  

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  • WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Potomac Edison has teamed with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Rocky Gap Casino and Resort to install two public EV charging stations at the facility located off Interstate 68 in Flintstone, Allegany County.
  • To date, the company has successfully installed more than three-fourths of the total 59 charging stations, including 20 fast-charging stations, committed under EV Driven.
  • Energizing the Rocky Gap charging stations undoubtedly enhances the public charging network and is one of many important steps in meeting the state's electrification goals."
  • Eric Barfield, director of facilities at Rocky Gap Casino and Resort: "Rocky Gap is committed to the EV movement and the charging infrastructure is very important to help support that movement.

Community Pollinator Gardens Create Food and Habitat for Wildlife

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Lundi, octobre 30, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) employee volunteers are donating their time and company resources to plant community pollinator gardens across the company's six-state service area, transforming unused areas into new green spaces while creating food and habitat for insects and small animals that pollinate plants.

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  • The community pollinator garden initiative is aligned with FirstEnergy's commitment to environmental stewardship and its separate goal of developing 225 acres of pollinator habitat in its transmission rights of way and other company properties.
  • Insects and small animals that pollinate plants such as birds, bats, bees, butterflies and beetles help to sustain ecosystems.
  • FirstEnergy's Ohio Green Team members in northwest Ohio planted a pollinator garden at Middlegrounds Metropark in downtown Toledo, Ohio, in October.
  • FirstEnergy's Green Team members in West Virginia will plant a pollinator garden in Fairmont at the Fairmont Community Youth Development Center, which serves school-aged children and underserved families in need.

Gorge Dam Removal Moves Forward with $10 Million Contribution from FirstEnergy Subsidiary Ohio Edison

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Mercredi, octobre 25, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison is contributing $10 million to expedite removal of the Gorge Dam, marking a major stride toward unlocking substantial environmental, economic and recreational benefits for communities along the Cuyahoga River in northeast Ohio.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison is contributing $10 million to expedite removal of the Gorge Dam, marking a major stride toward unlocking substantial environmental, economic and recreational benefits for communities along the Cuyahoga River in northeast Ohio.
  • For more information on the Gorge Dam removal and updates on the project's progress, visit bit.ly/freethefalls .
  • The Gorge Dam was built in 1911 by Northern Ohio Traction & Light – which later became Ohio Edison.
  • Before the Gorge Dam can be safely deconstructed, the removal and safe disposal of approximately one million cubic yards of sediment accumulated behind the dam is necessary.

FirstEnergy Earns "Best Companies to Work For - Utility Industry" Recognition from U.S. News & World Report

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Lundi, octobre 23, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has been named to the inaugural 2023-24 list of Best Companies to Work For in the Utility Industry by U.S. News & World Report. The recognition reflects FirstEnergy's commitment to its team members through quality pay and benefits, career opportunities, professional development and more.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has been named to the inaugural 2023-24 list of Best Companies to Work For in the Utility Industry by U.S. News & World Report.
  • The recognition reflects FirstEnergy's commitment to its team members through quality pay and benefits, career opportunities, professional development and more.
  • U.S. News & World Report's latest list highlights 349 publicly traded companies spanning 20 diverse industries.
  • For the utility industry, FirstEnergy ranked sixth out of the 18 companies included (see the full list at https://bit.ly/usworldreportutilitylist .)

Ampacimon Raises $10.6 Million USD in Series C Funding Led by Junction Growth Investors to Accelerate Grid Modernization in the U.S.

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Mardi, octobre 17, 2023
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The round is led by Junction Growth Investors and includes follow-on participation from longstanding investors Korys, Noshaq, Creos, and Gesval.

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  • The round is led by Junction Growth Investors and includes follow-on participation from longstanding investors Korys, Noshaq, Creos, and Gesval.
  • Pieter-Jan Mermans, managing director at Junction Growth Investors, joins Ampacimon’s Board of Directors.
  • “These solutions are critical to grid modernization and to the broad implementation of renewables.
  • “We’re on a mission to accelerate the transition toward a lower emissions world through state-of-the-art grid optimization solutions.