FirstEnergy Upgrades Power Grid in Monmouth County for Enhanced Reliability
FirstEnergy Corp.'s Jersey Central Power & Light is completing significant upgrades to the power grid in northern Monmouth County, NJ, to improve reliability for nearly 25,000 homes and businesses. The $30 million project includes modernizing 10 miles of power lines, replacing old poles, and adding backup lines. Construction began in mid-2025 and is expected to be finished by spring 2026. This initiative is part of FirstEnergy's Energize365 program, which aims to invest $28 billion in grid modernization from 2025 to 2029.

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is upgrading the power grid in northern Monmouth County, NJ, to enhance service reliability for approximately 25,000 homes and businesses. The $30 million project involves replacing outdated equipment from the 1970s, including 10 miles of power lines with stronger wire and older wooden poles with more durable structures.
Additional backup lines will improve system resilience. Construction commenced in mid-2025 and is anticipated to conclude by spring 2026. This project is part of the Energize365 initiative, where FirstEnergy plans to invest $28 billion in grid modernization from 2025 to 2029.




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