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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 The $30 million project involves replacing outdated equipment from the 1970s, including 10 miles of power lines with stronger wire and older wooden poles with more durable structures.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.