By Editor , 3 November 2026
FirstEnergy Names Don Rettig Foundation President as Giving Grows

Akron – November 03, 2026 -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has named Don Rettig Vice President and FirstEnergy Foundation President, putting him in charge of a charitable program that has distributed nearly $6.5 million across the company's operational area so far in 2026.

Rettig will lead the Foundation's philanthropic strategy and oversee its charitable investments. He will report to Wade Smith, President of FirstEnergy Utilities. Smith said Rettig understands community needs, builds relationships and is disciplined about where resources are focused.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
FirstEnergy Foundation Awards $115,000 to 14 Pennsylvania Shelters

GREENSBURG, Pa. – October 30, 2026 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation is investing $115,000 in 14 Pennsylvania organizations that provide housing assistance and support services to people facing homelessness, domestic violence and other housing-related challenges.

By Editor , 29 October 2026
FirstEnergy Foundation Awards $125,000 to Mid-Atlantic Shelters

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – October 28, 2026 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation is awarding $125,000 to seven West Virginia and Maryland organizations providing emergency shelter, housing assistance and support services, part of a housing initiative that grew from $100,000 to $500,000 in 2026 and now reaches 38 organizations across five states.

By Editor , 30 September 2026
FirstEnergy Declares 46.5-Cent Quarterly Dividend Payable Dec. 1

Akron, Ohio – September 29, 2026 -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock, payable December 1, 2026.

Board sets record date for shareholder payout

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 6, 2026, will be eligible to receive the payment. The declaration was approved by FirstEnergy's Board of Directors.

By Editor , 20 September 2026
FirstEnergy PA Unit Launches $850M Note Exchange Offer

Greensburg, Pa. – September 19, 2026 -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has launched an exchange offer covering $850 million in outstanding senior notes, swapping unregistered debt for SEC-registered equivalents with identical terms.

By Editor , 9 September 2026
Potomac Edison Seeks $52.8M Maryland Rate Hike for Grid Upgrades

Williamsport, Md. – September 09, 2026 -- Potomac Edison, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary, has filed a $52.8 million rate adjustment proposal with the Maryland Public Service Commission that would raise the average residential customer's monthly bill by approximately 5.3%.

Even after the increase, Potomac Edison's residential rates would remain the lowest among Maryland's investor-owned electric utilities. As of June 1, the utility's rates stood 25% below the average of its in-state peers.

By Editor , 9 September 2026
FirstEnergy Names Jon Dormo VP to Lead New Generation Projects

Akron, Ohio – September 08, 2026 -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has appointed Jon Dormo as Vice President of Generation Project Development, tasking him with planning and developing new power generation projects to meet rapidly growing customer electricity demand.

Dormo will report to Chris Beam, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland

He will coordinate with internal teams, community leaders and regulators to advance reliable, affordable electricity sources across FirstEnergy's service territory.

By Editor , 7 September 2026
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FirstEnergy Foundation Awards $1.3M to Fight Hunger in New Jersey

Holmdel, N.J. – September 07, 2026 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation is awarding $1.3 million to 25 New Jersey food banks and pantries, funding expected to provide more than 3.8 million meals across the state. The grants, announced during Hunger Action Month, mark the largest hunger-relief investment in the Foundation's history.