Yahoo Finance

WILLIAMSPORT, Md., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is in full swing, a welcome change after this winter's sub-zero temperatures. As spring turns to summer, energy use and costs can often increase as cooling systems work harder to keep homes comfortable. Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is sharing tips and tools to help customers manage their energy use and budget during periods of high demand and all year long.

Jim Myers, FirstEnergy President, West Virginia and Maryland: "We know that managing costs is important to our customers, and we're committed to arming them with the information and tools to help them take control of their energy budget. After a frigid winter that drove up electricity costs for many, we want to be sure customers are aware of the many options available to manage monthly electric bills and how to use energy wisely with the hot summer months around the corner."

Programs and Tools to Manage Electric Bills
There are a variety of programs and tools that can help customers manage their energy budget or better use electricity throughout the home, including:

• Budget Billing: A budget billing plan can help customers better anticipate monthly energy costs and provide greater control over their energy budget. Known as the Average Payment Plan (APP), budget billing spreads out annual costs across all 12 months to help even out seasonal highs and lows and make monthly bills more manageable during colder or hotter months when energy usage is higher.
  
  Customers can log into their online account at firstenergycorp.com/login to see if they are eligible for a budget plan and calculate their anticipated monthly amount. If not registered for MyAccount, customers can do so at firstenergycorp.com/login to access all the benefits and tools available.
  
  

• Analyze Usage Tool: While signed into MyAccount, customers can access the free Analyze Usage tool to receive customized insights to help save energy and money. By answering a few simple questions about their household energy use, customers can get personalized tips to reduce energy consumption. They can also track their usage to better understand how and when they use energy the most.
  
  

• Bill Assistance Programs and Payment Plans: There are many reasons customers may need help with home energy costs. For customers who are having trouble paying their electric bills, there are a variety of programs that can help them get back on track. Customers can visit firstenergycorp.com/billassist to learn about available assistance programs and see if they qualify for a payment arrangement. Customers may also be eligible to enroll in an installment plan or request a "promise to pay" extension on their due date directly in their online account.