Smart Meter Installations Continue in Ohio
FirstEnergy’s Ohio electric companies – Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison and The Illuminating Company – are kicking off the second phase of smart meter installations as part of an ongoing investment to modernize the electric distribution system.
After installing smart meters on more than 715,000 homes and businesses in Ohio as part of the companies’ Grid Modernization (Grid Mod) I plan, Grid Mod II will build on these efforts by deploying an additional 1.4 million smart meters. Installations will begin in April 2025 and wrap up in 2027. View the smart meter deployment schedule.
Smart Meter Benefits
A smart meter is a digital electric meter that automatically collects electricity usage information at your home or business. It then securely shares the data with your local electric company to provide you with more detailed energy information.
Smart meters may enhance our ability to respond to power outages faster and more efficiently. Additionally, a smart meter’s automated meter readings give you access to more accurate and detailed energy information through our free Home Energy Analyzer tool, helping you make informed decisions about how to manage your electricity consumption and take control of your energy costs.
The Home Energy Analyzer gives you access to your energy usage in several formats, allowing you to compare billing and energy usage in different ways, including by bill cycle, year, month or even day. You can also see how your energy usage compares to those around you and where you’re using the most of it.
Plus, by answering a few questions about your energy usage, we will provide you with tips for saving energy throughout your home.
To get started with the Home Energy Analyzer, log in or register for an online account at firstenergycorp.com/login. The Home Energy Analyzer is under “Analyze Usage” in your account.
Your Power is About to Get Brighter
To learn what to expect on the day of your smart meter installation or for more information about the smart meter program, visit firstenergycorp.com/ohiosmartmeter.
If your meter displays numbers instead of dials and has a blue stripe across the face, you’re ready to start taking control of your energy usage. Log in or register for an online account at firstenergycorp.com/login and select “Analyze Usage.”