FirstEnergy

JCP&L crews work to upgrade power lines in Monmouth County.
Dec 19, 2025

JCP&L upgrades Monmouth County power grid

The FirstEnergy Corp. electric company is investing $1.6 million in infrastructure modernization, improving reliability for 11,000 customers and reducing outages.

JCP&L is investing more than $100 million in electrical grid upgrades in Ocean County.
Nov 19, 2025

JCP&L invests $108M to upgrade Ocean County power grid

Driven by explosive population growth, the First Energy electric utility will expand and modernize the equipment to meet rising demand with major updates planned through 2028.

Electric bill
Jun 20, 2025

NJBPU approves summer energy bill relief amid rate hikes

All four major utility companies will participate in the plan that will defer $60 total from residents' payments during the high-usage months.

Electric bill
Feb 13, 2025

Electric bill increases due for NJ customers

New Jersey’s 24th annual electricity auction for Basic Generation Service produced winning prices that will result in increases for all four regulated Electric Distribution Companies in the state.

FirstEnergy, the parent company of JCP&L, sent crews to support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Following Hurricane Milton's impact, the company then sent and transitioned others to assist with those recovery efforts.
Jan 9, 2025

FirstEnergy awards NJ nonprofits $740K in grants

Recipient organizations impact their community in many areas, such as promoting workforce and economic development, enhancing the region’s social and cultural landscape, and championing crucial safety initiatives.

JCP&L President Jim Fakult delivers remarks at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's, for which he is chair of the board, 2023 ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo at Harrah's Atlantic City.
May 21, 2024

FirstEnergy shakeup as JCP&L President Fakult retires

President Jim Fakult will stay on through the summer as Doug Mokoid transitions into the leadership role.

25.6-MW Mount Olive solar landfill project
Feb 20, 2023

North America’s largest landfill solar project powers up

With its grid connection complete, Jersey Central Power & Light said the installation is now delivering energy through its parent company's transmission lines.