- FirstEnergy Corp. (FE, Financial) subsidiary Ohio Edison is upgrading the power grid in Clark County, improving reliability for 2,700 customers.
- The upgrades, part of the Energize365 program, include rebuilding power lines and installing advanced equipment to minimize outages.
- Energize365 involves planned investments of $28 billion from 2025 to 2029, supporting new technologies like electric vehicles and clean energy sources.
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) is spearheading significant electric grid enhancements in Clark County, Ohio, to bolster power reliability for approximately 2,700 Ohio Edison customers in the Springfield area. This major initiative is designed to not only improve service quality but also to facilitate local manufacturing expansion and potential job creation.
The upgrade includes rebuilding power lines using larger diameter wire to increase electricity capacity. This enhancement ensures a more robust and reliable electricity flow to meet the growing demand in industrial facilities and residential areas. Additionally, new equipment will be installed to maintain a constant high-voltage electricity flow, while automated reclosing devices will be introduced to reduce service interruptions and improve outage management.
This effort is an integral part of FirstEnergy's comprehensive Energize365 grid evolution program, which is set to invest $28 billion between 2025 and 2029. The program's goal is to develop a smarter, more secure grid capable of supporting the integration of electric vehicles, home and business electrification, and clean energy sources.
The benefits extend beyond improved reliability: the automated reclosing devices will quickly restore power during certain types of outages, allowing crews to efficiently locate and address issues, thereby expediting power restoration efforts.
FirstEnergy Corp., through Ohio Edison, is committed to advancing the region’s economic development and energy reliability as more businesses recognize central Ohio as an attractive location for growth. The Energize365 initiative underscores the company's dedication to creating a resilient and future-ready power grid.
