FirstEnergy says JCP&L infrastructure investment program approved by NJBPU

Jersey Central Power & Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy (FE), is set to expand smart grid technology across its northern and central New Jersey service territory following approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for its EnergizeNJ infrastructure investment program, the company announced. In accordance with a BPU-approved agreement, JCP&L will invest more than $202.5M over a three and a half year period starting July 1 to upgrade the company’s neighborhood electric distribution grid with an increase in automated and remotely controlled devices, the company noted. Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy’s President, New Jersey, said: “JCP&L is committed to making smart, responsible investments in our infrastructure that enhance the reliability our customers expect and deserve as well as the safety of our crews in the field. EnergizeNJ will allow us to reduce the length and number of customers affected by outage events and protect our line workers who are on the front lines of restoring power.”