Grid Upgrades Aim to Reduce Outages, Speed Power Restoration for Westmoreland County Customers

Electric service upgrades part of $368 million investment in the area

GREENSBURG, Pa., Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) company known locally as West Penn Power, is rebuilding a key section of its Westmoreland County power grid with stronger equipment and smart technology to make electric service more reliable and resilient for residents and businesses. Once the work is complete, nearly 5,000 customers in New Kensington, Arnold and Lower Burrell are expected to experience fewer outages and faster restoration if outages do occur.

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