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B-Eze t1_j1kan9z wrote

Is First Energy one of those new electrical suppliers scalping customers from the local power company?

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Impressive_Bus11 t1_j1kf09g wrote

FE bought out 2 or 3 companies including West Penn Power years ago.

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B-Eze t1_j1kffpw wrote

Good to know, which region of Pa does FE serve?

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Impressive_Bus11 t1_j1khee8 wrote

Western PA. Not sure how much of it. They bought up at least 3 different companies.

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Frehley75 t1_j1kiakp wrote

I’m in Cameron County and they service us. We’re pretty close to being central so they cover a decent chunk of PA.

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Impressive_Bus11 t1_j1kj4k2 wrote

I'm in Westmoreland.

I'm sure they have a map on their site if anyone really cares.

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Mac2925 t1_j1kzoro wrote

I have Penelec first energy in McKean county

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Ganjaskate t1_j1kwpef wrote

In rural Berks. Basically my only option.

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TheBrianiac t1_j1myxqo wrote

They're the only distributor but not the only supplier. Shop your electric rates.

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CharacterBrief9121 t1_j1kekvc wrote

North power supplier not ppl up here, Penelec which is owned by first energy

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B-Eze t1_j1kf5zk wrote

Oh ok, wasn't sure if it was one of those scammer companies. I received this email after seeing this post:

As our communities continue to experience frigid weather, PJM, the regional grid operator that includes PECO, has asked for consumers across its 13 states and DC to look for ways to safely conserve electricity until 10 a.m. tomorrow. If your health permits, please consider reducing the use of your electricity until 10 a.m. tomorrow. Conserving electricity as much as possible will help ensure adequate power supplies. Here are a few ways you can pitch in this holiday weekend:

Set your thermostat a few degrees lower, if its safe to do so

Postpone doing laundry or running dishwasher

Turn off lights and appliances when you don't need to use them

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CharacterBrief9121 t1_j1kfcc6 wrote

Yeah that kind of thing is understandable the problem I have with first energy is the power is out every fucking month and I don’t get credits for when the power is out I might as well use the shit when I can

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TheUltimateSalesman t1_j1l1j0h wrote

You need to file a complaint with the licensing authority in your state. That's all they listen to.

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B-Eze t1_j1kfrtt wrote

Ouch that stinks, might as well.

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Wuz314159 t1_j1kns36 wrote

https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/dam/newsroom/images/news/FE-Service-Territory-Map-2020.png

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B-Eze t1_j1kw3rl wrote

Appears to be the opposite, a monopoly in the west.

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pa_bourbon t1_j1ngkp5 wrote

All electricity distribution is a monopoly. You can choose an alternate supplier, but the distribution network is expensive to build and maintain so it’s only built once for an area.

Same with water distribution and natural gas.

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