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Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company Complete Three-Year Grid Modernization Project in Ashtabula County

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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ASHTABULA, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies Ohio Edison and The Illuminating Company are completing smart grid upgrades across Ashtabula County to help prevent or minimize the length of service disruptions, particularly during severe weather. The work includes installation of new, automated equipment and technology in substations and along power lines serving nearly 18,000 customers in parts of Ashtabula, Austinburg, Andover, Geneva and nearby areas. Upgrades began in 2020 under the company's initial three-year portfolio of grid modernization work.

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  • ASHTABULA, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies Ohio Edison and The Illuminating Company are completing smart grid upgrades across Ashtabula County to help prevent or minimize the length of service disruptions, particularly during severe weather.
  • "Every project is customized and designed to address the particular reliability needs of each community," said Ed Shuttleworth, president of FirstEnergy's Ohio operations.
  • Beyond the company's investments in power lines and equipment, Ohio Edison and The Illuminating Company have installed more than 20,000 smart meters for customers in Ashtabula County since 2020.
  • FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities, including Ohio Edison and The Illuminating Company, recently filed a plan with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) that would expand smart grid technology investments.

The Illuminating Company Adds New Line and Substation Employees from Power Systems Institute Training Program

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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AKRON, Ohio, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illuminating Company, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) utility, has hired 13 graduates of Power Systems Institute (PSI), the company's award-winning, two-year educational program that helps prepare the next generation of line and substation workers for FirstEnergy's 10 electric utility companies.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illuminating Company, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) utility, has hired 13 graduates of Power Systems Institute (PSI), the company's award-winning, two-year educational program that helps prepare the next generation of line and substation workers for FirstEnergy's 10 electric utility companies.
  • The new employees include ten lineworkers and three substation electricians who are recent graduates of the PSI training partnership with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) in Cleveland.
  • "Our Power Systems Institute develops top-quality, well-educated men and women for the electric utility industry," said Edward Shuttleworth, president of Ohio Operations.
  • The Illuminating Company serves more than 750,000 customers across Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.

National Grid Expands Residential Off-Peak EV Charging Rebate Program in Massachusetts with cleantech software provider, ev.energy

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif. and WALTHAM, Mass., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid is expanding its Off-Peak Charging Rebate Program in Massachusetts with ev.energy, a global provider of managed electric vehicle (EV) charging software.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif. and WALTHAM, Mass., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid is expanding its Off-Peak Charging Rebate Program in Massachusetts with ev.energy, a global provider of managed electric vehicle (EV) charging software.
  • The Charge Smart MA app allows National Grid customers to log in using their National Grid billing account so that any rebates earned are credited straight back onto their electric bill.
  • "Even better, charging off-peak with National Grid means that EV drivers are supporting grid stability and using lower-carbon energy."
  • "The MA EV Off-Peak Charging Program helps EV drivers reduce the cost of charging their EVs and improving the resiliency of the electric grid," said Helen Burt, Chief Customer Officer for National Grid.

United Illuminating Announces New Partnership With Bidgely to Assist in State EV Charging Program

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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The United Illuminating Company (UI) a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is partnering with Bidgely to help implement the first electric vehicle (EV) managed charging program in Connecticut.

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  • The United Illuminating Company (UI) a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is partnering with Bidgely to help implement the first electric vehicle (EV) managed charging program in Connecticut.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220512006076/en/
    The United Illuminating Company, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc., is partnering with Bidgely to help implement the first electric vehicle (EV) managed charging program in Connecticut.
  • The Connecticut Electric Vehicle Managed Charging Program launched on January 1, 2022, with managed charging set to begin this June.
  • I am excited that Bidgely is bringing their cutting-edge technology to the EV charging program in Connecticut, added Frank Reynolds, President & CEO of UI.

Illumine Energy Adopts ZINFI Channel Marketing Automation Platform to Create a Customized Workflow for Product Registration and Warranty Documentation

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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PLEASANTON, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZINFI Technologies, Inc., a company leading the definition and creation of Unified Channel Management (UCM) solutions, today announced Illumine Energy, a top player in the renewable energy market in India and the UAE, has launched its channel marketing automation platform to automate product registration and warranty documentation processes and to boost the confidence of prospective customers. Illumine offers comprehensive products and services for large-scale renewable energy markets, with a special emphasis on solar energy, and is a leading provider in a very competitive regional market.

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  • Illumine began using ZINFI's channel marketing automation platform to automate and customize its workflow for gathering serial numbers, manufacturing information, batch numbers, installation site and date, and other information digitally.
  • The information is now scanned from individual panels at the project site using a mobile device connected to the ZINFI platform.
  • After scanning, Illumine makes the data directly available to customers, and can create detailed and individualized warranties for customers instantly.
  • You can also follow ZINFI Technologies on LinkedIn and at the ZINFI Channel Marketing Best Practices blog .

FirstEnergy Launches Utility Pole Recycling Program in Ohio Service Area

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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AKRON, Ohio, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wooden utility poles no longer fit for use in Ohio are receiving a new lease on life, thanks to a sustainability program launched by FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) to repurpose discarded poles and keep them out of landfills.

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  • "What started as a pilot program in FirstEnergy's Ohio Edison service area is now a reality across the company's entire six-state footprint," said Dave Frederick, director of FirstEnergy's environmental department.
  • When a FirstEnergy pole is retired, utility personnel will remove any hardware from the pole and store it at one of its participating service centers.
  • Each pole, which weighs roughly 50 pounds per cubic foot, must be at least eight feet in length to be part of the reuse program.
  • In addition to being offered in Ohio, the pole recycling program was recently rolled out by all of FirstEnergy's electric companies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia.

Work Underway to Upgrade The Illuminating Company's Electrical Power System in Parma

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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The work includes installation of new, automated equipment and technology in substations and along neighborhood power lines serving nearly 15,000 residents and businesses in the area.

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  • The work includes installation of new, automated equipment and technology in substations and along neighborhood power lines serving nearly 15,000 residents and businesses in the area.
  • "The work underway in Parma will provide new technology and backup power lines for thousands of our customers and reduce many power interruptions to just a brief or momentary outage," said Ed Shuttleworth, president of FirstEnergy's Ohio operations.
  • Utility personnel are upgrading electrical equipment in two local substations as well as the power lines that deliver electric service to customers from those facilities.
  • The work underway in Parma kicked off in November and is expected to be completed in 2022.

AVANGRID Earns WELL Health-Safety Rating for 17 Workspaces

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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The company is now WELL Health-Safety Rated across 17 of its workplaces, covering more than 80% of its employees.

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  • The company is now WELL Health-Safety Rated across 17 of its workplaces, covering more than 80% of its employees.
  • This achievement marks AVANGRIDs ongoing efforts to support healthy workspaces and create safer re-entry for its workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • About AVANGRID: AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States.
  • Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $39 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables.

FirstEnergy Foundation Presents "Gifts of the Season" to Local Charitable Organizations in The Illuminating Company's Service Area

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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BRECKSVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted surprise $5,000 "Gifts of the Season" to two local nonprofit agencies that are working to make lives better in communities within The Illuminating Company's service area.

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  • BRECKSVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted surprise $5,000 "Gifts of the Season" to two local nonprofit agencies that are working to make lives better in communities within The Illuminating Company's service area.
  • "The winners were chosen by FirstEnergy External Affairs employees who identified organizations in their local areas that do extraordinary work to strengthen the community and enhance the lives of vulnerable and underserved populations."
  • Nearly 100 students graduate from the Institute each year, and 95% of graduates are employed in food service and dining establishments across Ohio.
  • "The generous funds from the FirstEnergy Foundation will support our ongoing mission to help returning citizens receive the training and support services necessary for long-term success."

FirstEnergy's Ohio Utilities Complete Inspections and Maintenance to Help Enhance Service Reliability for Customers Through Winter Season

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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"Completing inspections and equipment maintenance now can help enhance system resiliency to keep power flowing to customers when severe winter weather strikes," saidEd Shuttleworth, president of FirstEnergy's Ohio operations.

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  • "Completing inspections and equipment maintenance now can help enhance system resiliency to keep power flowing to customers when severe winter weather strikes," saidEd Shuttleworth, president of FirstEnergy's Ohio operations.
  • "This work complements the vast power system upgrades we've recently made across our entire Ohio service area to help prevent power outages or minimize their impact when they do occur."
  • Helicopter inspections have been completed on nearly 7,200 miles of FirstEnergy high-voltage transmission lines located across the company's entire Ohio footprint.
  • Lastly, company bucket trucks and other vehicles are beinginspected to help ensure safe operation during the winter season.