FirstEnergy Corporation, through its subsidiary Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), is advancing a $95 million New Jersey Reliability Improvement Project aimed at strengthening the electric system and reducing power outages. The project, which has reached its midpoint, includes upgrades such as reinforcing poles and wires, moving select power lines underground, installing smart equipment for faster power restoration, and optimizing line arrangements to minimize customer impact during outages. These efforts have already led to significant improvements, with nearly 16,500 customers in Morris and Monmouth counties experiencing more than an 80% drop in outages over the past year. The initiative continues to progress, with recent upgrades completed in Hunterdon, Ocean, and Warren counties.

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