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Ohio corruption scandal looms over FirstEnergy rate case

This article comes from Canary Media’s Ohio Utility Watch newsletter, a monthly update on Ohio’s HB6 power plant bailout scandal. Visit our newsletter page to sign up. Welcome to Ohio Utility Watch, a newsletter tracking Ohio’s ongoing public-corruption …

Residents speak against Ohio Edison rate hike. FirstEnergy defends it

FirstEnergy Appoints Nick Pearson as Vice President, Federal Government Affairs

FirstEnergy has appointed Nick Pearson as Vice President, Federal Government Affairs, effective April 7. In this role, Pearson will look after the company's Washington, D.C. offices and guide engagement and strategy on federal energy policy issues …

'Families and businesses are already struggling': Opponents criticize FirstEnergy rate hike

Work Completed to Upgrade Electric System in Northwest Pennsylvania

New poles and equipment to enhance electric service reliability for nearly 1,000 customers ERIE, Pa., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary doing business as …

Met-Ed Upgrades Power Line in York County to Boost Reliability and Support Growth

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, operating as Met-Ed in eastern Pennsylvania, is nearing completion of a key infrastructure upgrade aimed at strengthening grid reliability in northwestern York County. The work is part of a broader push to …

JCP&L kicks off work to cut back on outages in North…

JCP&L work will take place in Jefferson, Rockaway, West Milford, Hardyston and Sparta. Jersey Central Power & Light workers kicked off a large-scale infrastructure project this week designed to reduce the frequency and impact of power outages for …

Viewpoint: Daines advocates for corrupt coal, undermines Montana

Erik Nylund “When someone shows you who they are, believe them.” Sen. Steve Daines is showing us that he is someone who will change the law to cater to a corrupt billion-dollar company while ignoring its shady, illegal, and dangerous behavior. Sen. Daines …

Power restored after broken structure caused all-day outages in Hardy County

HARDY COUNTY, W.Va. (WHSV) - Nearly all power has been restored to FirstEnergy customers in Hardy County who were without power almost all day Wednesday. A spokesperson with FirstEnergy told WHSV that a broken cross arm was on a structure in Virginia …

Power restored after broken structure caused all-day outages in Hardy County

HARDY COUNTY, W.Va. (WHSV) - Nearly all power has been restored to FirstEnergy customers in Hardy County who were without power almost all day Wednesday. A spokesperson with FirstEnergy told WHSV that a broken cross arm was on a structure in Virginia …

Trump aims to boost coal, in part by ordering power plants to stay open

Dive Brief: President Donald Trump signed four executive orders on Tuesday aimed at supporting coal mining and coal-fired power plants. One executive order directs U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright to develop a process within 90 days for …

Are Ohio schools going to lose funding?

Each budget cycle, Ohio lawmakers face a critical question: How much money should the state spend on schools? Republicans and Democrats agreed on a long-term solution in 2021, known as the Fair School Funding Plan. They would roll out the formula over six …

Ohio Senate considers House version of energy overhaul

Ohio state senators took up the House version of a broad-based energy bill Tuesday aimed at encouraging new power generation. Backers warn the regional energy grid known as PJM is teetering on the verge of shortfall. Forecasts suggest energy demands could …

Toledo council approves police union contract; funding for various road projects

Council also approved a contract to repair a sinkhole in south Toledo, a redesign to St. Clair Street and more. TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo City Council on Tuesday approved the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Toledo police union. Terms …

Urbint Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of StormImpact for Weather Risk Management

Urbint is expanding its capabilities with the acquisition of StormImpact, an AI company specializing in predictive modeling of storms, wildfires, and floods. Urbint, known for its AI-powered resiliency platform that helps utilities mitigate threats to …

Electric Grid Enhancements To Benefit 5,000 JCP&L Customers In Morris, Passaic And Sussex Counties

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy's President, New Jersey: "The investments we are making in these local communities are some of the largest and most extensive enhancements in our New Jersey Reliability Improvement Program. We are …

Plug Into Alliant Energy To Power Your Dividend Growth

Summary President Trump's tariff policies have increased market volatility, making utilities like Alliant Energy a safer investment for stability and dividends. Alliant Energy, a leader in renewable energy, has a solid balance sheet with $22.7 billion …

Ohio pay-to-play scandal featured in HBO documentary about dark money

A new two-part HBO documentary, "The Dark Money Game," examines the influence of dark money in politics, focusing on a bribery scandal in Ohio. The documentary features interviews with journalists, law enforcement officials, and former Ohio House …

FERC urged to reject proposed ROE, incentives for $3B Valley Link transmission project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should reduce the proposed return on equity and deny various incentives for a roughly $3 billion transmission project planned by Transource Energy, Dominion Energy and FirstEnergy, according to Friday filings at the …

NOG Energy Week 2025: Driving Africa’s Energy Future Through Investment, Innovation & Global Partnerships

LAGOS, NIGERIA, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world navigates a rapidly evolving energy landscape, NOG Energy Week 2025 will convene world leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore pathways for accelerating global …

Surplus.net Launches Top Brands Page Highlighting Over $300 Million in Recovered Value for Clients

Surplus.net Launches Top Brands Page Highlighting Over $300 Million in Recovered Value for Clients SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surplus.net, the AI-powered platform helping organizations unlock value from …

Virginia's Gateway Region Welcomes Three New Localities to Enhance Economic Development Efforts

City of Emporia, Counties of Greensville and Brunswick Join 65-year-old Regional Group COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) today announced …

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Acquires Warrants in Diginex (DGNX) for USD300 Million

Diginex Limited (NASDAQ:DGNX) ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, a member of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Family, is pleased to announce the purchase of …

Copper Metallized TOPCon Solar Cell Achieves Efficiency Milestone

Bert Thin Films has achieved a 24% power conversion efficiency with patented CuBert™ copper pastes on a tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) M10 solar cell. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bert Thin Films, …

HARCOS CHEMICALS MAKES 2ND INVESTMENT IN GRAPHENE TECH LICENSING COMPANY AVADAIN

Harcros Doubles Down On Its Commitment to Manufacturing the World’s Highest Quality Graphene MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harcros Chemicals today announced its second investment in Avadain, which has the only known …

This Week in Construction: Top Innovations & Industry Trends – April 10, 2025

Peer-to-peer digital content sharing for construction and building professionals SUNDRE, ALBERTA, CANADA, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since its establishment in 2003, Construction Links Network has emerged as a premier news and …

Enerflo Announces Strategic Partnership with OneEthos, Powered by Climate First Bank

Streamlined solar financing meets seamless installation: A game-changing integration for homeowners and installers. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enerflo, the premier residential solar sales and …

Micro Battery Market to grow at strong 12.27% CAGR, achieving value of USD 4.5 Billion by 2032 | Toshiba, Fujitsu, Sony

Growing use in wearable tech and IoT devices is driving strong demand in the global micro battery market. WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future …

Small Wind Power Market en route to USD 28,357.89 Million by 2034 with steady growth at 14.33% CAGR | Senwei, Eocycle

Small Wind Power Market sees growth driven by renewable energy demand, rural electrification, and green policies. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research …

Battery Monitoring System Market sees 18.10% CAGR growth, on track to hit USD 29,775.8 Million by 2032 | BTECH, Canara

Rising demand for energy storage and safety fuels growth in the global battery monitoring system market. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Research Future published a report titled, the Battery Monitoring …

The Brooks Group Included in Sales Training Services Report by Independent Research Firm

GREENSBORO, NC, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Brooks Group, a leading sales training and development company, announced today it has been included in The Forrester Wave™: Sales Training Services, Q1 2025. “We’re …

NovaCHARGE Expands Partnership with Carter Electric Inc., Trusted Installer for Reliable EV Charging Solutions

NovaCHARGE partners with Carter Electric Inc. to provide reliable EV charging solutions with expert installations across Florida. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NovaCHARGE, a leading provider of electric vehicle …

Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps Market to Grow at 5.30% CAGR Through 2034 | Ingersoll-Rand PLC, Aro Inc, Graco Inc

Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps Market sees growth driven by rising demand in chemical, food and wastewater treatment sectors. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report …

Appalachian AI and Energy Conference Finalizes Speakers for Annual Conference

Black & Veatch’s Phil Fischer to Speak on Power Requirements for AI Data Centers PENN VALLEY, PA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Appalachian AI & Energy Conference has finalized the roster of speakers for their …

Oil Well Cement Market to Grow at a 7.0% CAGR Through 2030 | Lafarge Holcim, Colacem SpA, Karmen Cement

Oil Well Cement Market sees steady growth driven by rising drilling activities and increasing energy demand across global regions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report by …

Pipeline Integrity Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.34% by 2034 | Schneider Electric, Baker Hughes, Emerson Electric Co

Rising energy demand and aging infrastructure drive growth in the global pipeline integrity market for safer, efficient operations. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report …

Enhanced Oil Recovery Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.71% by 2032 | Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, BP, SABIC

Enhanced Oil Recovery Market sees growth driven by rising energy demand, aging oil fields and improved extraction technologies. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report by Market …

EXCEED GEO ENERGY & Peregrine Turbine Technologies Announce Collaboration to Deploy Breakthrough sCO₂ Geothermal Energy

EXCEED Geo Energy and Peregrine Turbine Technologies (PTT) are pleased to announce a collaboration to deploy EXCEED’s Infinity-Loop™ geothermal energy system. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EXCEED Energy Inc. ( …

Burckhardt Compression secures order for MD10-L diaphragm compressor package in Sweden from major gas player

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded a contract by a major gas player to deliver its MD10-L compressor package for hydrogen trailer filling applications. WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Burckhardt Compression, a …