FirstEnergy asks state regulators to relax reliability standards

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-27T13:53:04+00:00

FirstEnergy is proposing to relax reliability standards in Ohio, allowing for more frequent and longer power outages. This has faced bipartisan opposition from lawmakers and advocacy groups concerned about the impact on consumers amid rising utility costs.

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2026-02-27 13:53:04

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FirstEnergy is seeking to relax its reliability standards in Ohio, proposing changes that would allow for more frequent and longer power outages for its three companies in the state: Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, and the Illuminating Company. The utility claims these updated standards reflect current operational realities based on the past five years of data, citing disruptive weather and falling trees as contributing factors. This request has generated significant bipartisan opposition from Ohio lawmakers and consumer advocacy groups, who argue it could harm consumers already facing higher utility costs.

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