Potomac Edison, a FirstEnergy Subsidiary, to Issue Energy Relief Credits to Maryland Customers

Reuters
2025.08.28 15:31
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Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, will issue Legislative Energy Relief Refund bill credits to its Maryland residential customers as part of the Next Generation Energy Act. This initiative aims to mitigate rising electricity costs and is funded through payments from utilities and electricity suppliers under Maryland’s renewable energy laws. Potomac Edison serves approximately 285,000 customers in Maryland and offers additional support programs for those facing financial hardship.

FirstEnergy Corporation’s subsidiary, Potomac Edison, will be providing Legislative Energy Relief Refund bill credits to its residential customers in Maryland. This initiative is part of the Next Generation Energy Act, aimed at alleviating the impact of rising electricity costs. The credits are funded through payments made by utilities and electricity suppliers in adherence to Maryland’s renewable energy laws, ensuring that these will not be charged back to customers. Potomac Edison, which serves around 285,000 customers in Maryland and about 155,000 in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, is committed to helping customers manage their energy expenses. In addition to the bill credits, Potomac Edison offers various year-round programs, including bill assistance for income-eligible customers and energy efficiency tools, to support those facing financial hardship. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. FirstEnergy Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: CL61268) on August 28, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)