First Energy: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

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About First Energy

First Energy is a retail power marketer operating in 8 different states throughout the US. Additionally, this coverage area includes 1584 cities within these states. A total of 3,647,435 residential customer accounts, 401,351 commercial customers, one transportation customer account and 11,867 industrial customers purchase their electricity from the company. First Energy's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 15.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.84% less than the nationwide average of 15.76. A total of 88,837,817.3 megawatt hours were sold to retail accounts in 2022 by the supplier and 50,663,518.52 megawatt hours sold by way of the wholesale electricity market. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 62,694,190.43 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company and the purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 79,149,434.15 megawatt hours. In 2022, the provider earned 58.72% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users and 15.45% via wholesale electricity channels. Their total revenue from all electricity activities was $15,326,069,387.5.

The United States average monthly residential electric bill is $135.34, while the First Energy average is 7.61% lower at $125.04 per month. The provider ranks 252nd highest out of 3526 companies in the US for megawatt hours produced from the burning of natural gas. There are 47,849,200.3 megawatt hours produced by the company by burning coal. This makes them the 2nd highest producer in the nation out of 3526 electric providers. The company produces 47,984,157.02 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels per year. This ranks them 22nd in the country out of 3526 suppliers.

Energy Loss

Losing electricity due to heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is part of being in the electricity generation business. Electricity companies must report these losses. First Energy reported a yearly loss of around 2.18% of the electricity that they transmit. First Energy's energy loss levels result in a ranking of 20th best out of 3526 in the US.

First Energy Rate & Electric Bills

First Energy residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.114/kWh$167.44/mo.$76.24/mo.
2035th15.00¢First Energy's Average residential price per kWh
1577th$125.04Average monthly electricity bill for First Energy's residential customers

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Quick Facts About First Energy

Producing 47,551,771.82 megawatt hours annually, First Energy is the 24th largest total producer of all companies in the country.

First Energy is the 7th largest provider out of 3526 electricity companies in the nation based on number of customers.

First Energy has an average of 1.32 power outages per consumer a year. These outages go on for an average of 187.63 minutes. Compare these numbers to the nationwide averages of other companies at 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes each outage.

Energy provider of the year for Ohio, Major Provider Category
Lowest Residential Electricity Rate
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Energy provider of the year for Virginia, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
Virginia, Major Provider Category
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Energy provider of the year for Ohio, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Average Residential Monthly Bill
Ohio, Major Provider Category
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Energy Loss

First Energy's energy loss due to business operations.

-2.18%

Total Energy Loss

2,272,784MWh

223 National Rank

Grid Reliability

Length & Frequency of First Energy's Power Outages

187.63 min.

vs. national average of 171.11 min.

1.32 outages/yr

vs. national average of 1.45

First Energy Energy Makeup

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

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First Energy State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Illinois95,739122,954,950.46207.72%
Maryland259,905481,275,33547.35%
Michigan6236,023,958.359
New Jersey1,050,5811,654,235,446222.79%
New York3,7756,708,593.28350.07%
Ohio577,7351,129,926,490314.29%
Pennsylvania1,763,7562,863,731,039.62143.19%
West Virginia552,1981,544,975,973212.3%
8 states with service

First Energy County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Adams County106,0276020.45$164.14/mo
Allegany County67,2673920.00$171.86/mo
Allegheny County1,233,2536423.48$168.31/mo
Armstrong County64,7476119.72$155.66/mo
Ashland County52,6585820.82$155.01/mo
Ashtabula County97,0145121.11$149.04/mo
Barbour County15,600316.15$128.19/mo
Beaver County165,6776023.90$170.78/mo
Bedford County47,7296021.89$162.91/mo
Berkeley County129,490111.61$138.36/mo
163 counties with coverage

Power Plants Owned by First Energy

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
FirstEnergy Harrison Power StationMon Power (100.00%)
Harrison County WV Coal 11,046,075.9610,807,519,043.77978.4
Clifty CreekIndiana Kentucky Electric Corporation (100.00%)
Madison IN Coal 4,914,983.025,061,560,578.211,029.82
Kyger CreekOhio Valley Electric Corporation (100.00%)
Gallia County OH Coal 4,854,1214,756,915,612.98979.97
FirstEnergy Fort Martin Power StationMon Power (100.00%)
Monongalia County WV Coal 4,475,611.024,312,582,113.02963.57
Pleasants Power StationEnergy Harbor (100.00%)
Pleasants County WV Coal 2,212,597.012,331,935,450.381,053.94
W H SammisEnergy Harbor (100.00%)
Stratton OH Coal 896,227987,924,033.271,102.31
Buchanan Generation LLCFirst Energy (25.00%)LS Power (25.00%)CONSOL Energy Inc (50.00%)
Buchanan County VA Natural Gas 185,336103,002,831.12555.76
Bath CountyFirst Energy (40.00%)Dominion Energy (60.00%)
Bath County VA Conventional Hydroelectric -1,080,963
8 power plants total

First Energy Fuel Makeup

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
100.00%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.14%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.14%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
-0.91%

Cities First Energy Has Coverage

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

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First Energy FAQ:

When will First Energy power be restored?

First Energy's outages last, on average, about 187.62885 minutes per outage.

Does First Energy have any subsidiary companies?

Jersey Central Power & Light, Metropolitan Edison Company, Illuminating Company, Mon Power, Potomac Edison, Toledo Edison, Pennsylvania Electric Company, Ohio Edison, West Penn Power, Penn Power, and Energy Harbor are owned by First Energy.

Who is the CEO of First Energy?

Steven E. Strah is the CEO of First Energy.

What is the phone number for First Energy?

The First Energy phone number is (888) 544-4877.

What percentage of First Energy's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?

First Energy generates 0.91% of their electricity from renewable fuels.

What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for First Energy customers?

Customers of First Energy, on average, have an electricity BUNDLED rate 15.00 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What percentage of First Energy's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?

First Energy produces 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.

How much is the average bundled bill for First Energy customers each month?

Customers of First Energy pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $125.04.

What cities does First Energy have customers in in?

First Energy supplies to 1584 cities throughout the nation including New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with First Energy?

First Energy owns or is associated with 8 power plants.

How many states does First Energy have customers in to?

There are 8 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by First Energy including New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan.

How many counties does First Energy have customers in to?

First Energy offers service to customers in 163 counties.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-05-27