FE · 10-Q · 2026Q1 · Full report

Weather Impact on Demand

FIRSTENERGY CORP · 2026-04-28 · Importance 24 · Surprise 14

Actual total electric distribution MWh deliveries increased to 4,995 thousand in Q1 2026 from 4,760 thousand in Q1 2025, a 4.9% increase. On a weather-adjusted basis total deliveries rose to 4,887 thousand from 4,795 thousand, a 1.9% increase year-over-year. Residential deliveries increased to 2,437 thousand MWh (actual) compared with 2,307 thousand in Q1 2025, reflecting higher customer usage and demand. Heating degree days were 7% above the same period of 2025 and 6% above normal in Q1 2026, contributing to the higher volumes and the $6 million increase in distribution services revenue.

Key facts

• Heating degree days in the first three months of 2026 were 2% above the same period of 2025 and 3% above normal.
• Heating degree days in the first three months of 2026 were 7% above the same period of 2025 and 6% above normal.
• The decrease in net cash provided from operating activities in Q1 2026 was partially offset by increased customer usage and demand as a result of colder weather temperatures.