These types of balloons can cause power outages when released outdoors because their metallic coating conducts electricity, which in turn poses a risk to the electrical system.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a statewide series of hearings in late June and early July to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by FirstEnergy ...

WKBN 27 First News recently brought you the story of a Mercer County couple who disagreed with Penn Power over their electric bill after a smart meter was installed on their home.

Western Pennsylvania power companies are asking customers to be prepared during this cold stretch. While widespread power outages are not expected, they can happen. In the summertime, customers are ...

FirstEnergy Corporation FE announced that it ... involve adding safety devices like automated reclosers and fuses to power lines and constructing tie wires connecting power line sections.