With heavy snowfall expected this weekend, one of the big concerns is the potential for power outages.We spoke with officials from FirstEnergy who say that while they are not expecting widespread issues,

FirstEnergy is asking regulators for permission to allow longer and more frequent power outages. Lawmakers are pushing back.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers says FirstEnergy shouldn’t get permission to let power outages last longer or happen more often. “FirstEnergy is asking for permission to fail,” Rep.

McNally penned a letter responding to FirstEnergy's requests for reduced reliability expectations to increase the number of outages allowed in a year and allow for more time to restore service after a

With a winter storm and bitter cold moving across much of the country, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies are ready to respond. Crews have prepared for the weather, and we're reminding customers of simple steps they can take to stay safe and manage energy during the cold stretch.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If your power goes out, FirstEnergy wants permission to take longer to fix it. The company is asking state regulators for permission to let Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison extend the time it takes to restore service after an outage.

FirstEnergy and its umbrella of utility companies have applied for changes to power restoration standards following outages.

FirstEnergy has requested that Ohio regulators loosen power outage reliability standards in Ohio. Critics say the proposed changes would put residents at risk.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - FirstEnergy wants permission for more frequent, longer power outages. But some politicians are pushing back. We’re talking about the utility at the heart of Ohio’s biggest scandal on Today in Ohio.