Youngstown 138-kV Reinforcement Project

At FirstEnergy, it is our responsibility to deliver the power our customers depend on in their daily lives. American Transmission Systems Incorporated (“ATSI”), a FirstEnergy company, has identified a need for a new 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line to reinforce the transmission and distribution systems for approximately 15,000 customers in the greater Youngstown area.

The Youngstown 138-kV Reinforcement Project proposes to construct an approximately six-mile 138-kV transmission line that will extend from the existing Lincoln Park Substation to the existing Riverbend Substation. The Project also encompasses expansion of the Riverbend Substation to accommodate conversion of the 138-kV straight bus to a four-breaker ring bus. The Project will be located in the cities of Youngstown and Campbell in Mahoning County.

Project Documents

• Fact Sheet
• Application Filed with the Ohio Power Siting Board

A paper copy of the application can be supplied within five business days upon request at no more than the cost of printing and shipping. A paper copy can be requested by contacting the transmission project hotline at 1‐888‐311‐4737 or by email (transmissionprojects@firstenergycorp.com). The project name and case number (24-0603-EL-BTX) should be referenced in all communications.

Local Public Hearing

A local public (non-adjudicatory) hearing, where the Board shall accept written or oral testimony from any person, will be held on December 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., at the below location:

Michael Kusalaba Library
2815 Mahoning Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44509

Evidentiary Hearing
An evidentiary (adjudicatory) hearing commencing on December 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., will be held the below location:

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
180 East Broad Street
Hearing Room 11-C
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793

Public Engagement

ATSI hosted an in-person public information meeting (open house setting) located at the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center, 325 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH 44502 on Wednesday June 12, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. EST.

A virtual public meeting was hosted for those that could not attend could be viewed at: https://firstenergy.consultation.ai/youngstown138/