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FIRSTENERGY CORP · 2026-04-28 · Importance 26 · Surprise 30

FirstEnergy is investing in grid modernization technologies including automation, communications and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) as part of its Energize365 program and state-specific plans such as the Ohio Companies’ distribution grid modernization, Pennsylvania's LTIIP and New Jersey's EnergizeNJ. The company highlights projects to improve system resiliency, new designs to reduce load-at-risk, and operational flexibility projects to support growing loads including data centers. These technology investments are tied to regulated riders and capital programs intended to be recovered through rates and are a core part of the company’s strategy to improve reliability and the customer experience. The investments also support other programmatic initiatives such as vegetation management, energy efficiency and grid automation.