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FE PA Invests $368M to Upgrade Westmoreland County Grid

12/2/2025

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FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) is upgrading its grid in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, to improve reliability for nearly 5,000 customers.
The upgrades are part of FE PA's Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan, with a $368 million investment to modernize the grid.
Jersey Central Power and Light is helping eligible New Jersey households through its Energy Assistance Outreach Team to apply for the Universal Service Fund to lower electric bills.

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FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) is upgrading its grid in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, to improve reliability for nearly 5,000 customers.
The upgrades are part of FE PA's Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan, with a $368 million investment to modernize the grid.
Jersey Central Power and Light is helping eligible New Jersey households through its Energy Assistance Outreach Team to apply for the Universal Service Fund to lower electric bills.