JCP&L Customers Experiencing Fewer Outages as $95 Million Reliability Project Reaches Midpoint

Core Insights - Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has reached the midpoint of its $95 million New Jersey Reliability Improvement Project, resulting in fewer power outages for customers [1] - In 2025, nearly 16,500 customers in parts of Morris and Monmouth counties experienced over an 80% reduction in outages compared to the previous year due to local power line upgrades [1] - The project is part of FirstEnergy's broader Energize365 initiative, which aims to invest $28 billion from 2025 to 2029 to modernize the electric grid [1] Investment and Upgrades - JCP&L is enhancing reliability by increasing tree trimming, adjusting local line arrangements, adding smart equipment, moving power lines underground, and strengthening poles and wires [1] - The New Jersey Reliability Improvement Project includes upgrades to 18 circuits, with work already underway on seven circuits and additional projects starting soon [1] - Upcoming projects in Hunterdon, Southern Ocean, and Warren counties will improve reliability for nearly 10,000 customers by upgrading power lines and adding new protective equipment [1] Company Overview - JCP&L serves approximately 1.2 million customers across various counties in New Jersey [2] - FirstEnergy Corp. operates one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the U.S., serving over six million customers across multiple states [2] - The company is committed to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence, with a significant focus on modernizing and strengthening the electric grid [2]