Energy Company Launches New Home Improvement Contest

Akron, Ohio - September 29, 2011 – FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE: FE) Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed), Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) and Pennsylvania Power Company (Penn Power) utilities recently launched a contest that will provide thousands of dollars in energy efficiency improvements and prizes to three customers.

The contest, called “The Home Energy Makeover Contest,” highlights the impact of energy efficient upgrades on increased comfort and savings.

In order to qualify, participants must have a home that is at least one year old and in need of energy efficiency improvements, including new heating and air conditioning systems, upgraded insulation, efficient windows, air sealing, efficient lighting and energy-efficient appliances.

Upgrades for winning homes will be determined based on the results of an energy assessment by a certified energy auditor. 

The contest marks the start of marketing efforts aimed at increasing awareness of the benefits of energy-efficient remodeling and new construction for Pennsylvania residents and businesses.

The contest coincides with the launch of two new residential energy efficiency programs by FirstEnergy: the Whole House Program and the Energy Efficient New Homes Program.

As part of a suite of programs from FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania utilities, the programs will provide financial incentives and support for builders, remodelers, energy auditors and homeowners interested in improving the energy efficiency of their homes.

For more information on FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania residential energy efficiency programs and contest details, visit the company's website link below or call 800-537-6745.

About First Energy:
FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its ten electric distribution companies comprise the nation's largest investor-owned electric system. Its diverse generating fleet features non-emitting nuclear, scrubbed baseload coal, natural gas, and pumped-storage hydro and other renewables, and has a total generating capacity of approximately 24,000 megawatts.