FirstEnergy Transmission, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., began a $24 million rebuild of an 11‑mile, 69‑kV power line in Williams County, Ohio, on April 21 2026. The project, known as the West Unity (Stryker) 69‑kV Line Rebuild, replaces aging wooden poles with new wood poles and steel structures set in concrete foundations, and installs thicker, higher‑capacity wire to improve reliability and outage resilience.
The upgrade is part of FirstEnergy’s Energize 365 capital program, which allocates $36 billion to modernize and strengthen the grid through 2030. Within that program, $19 billion is earmarked for transmission, and this line rebuild is a key component of that investment. The work is expected to reduce outage risks from severe weather and falling trees, and to enhance the system’s ability to reroute power during emergencies or maintenance. The project also supports the company’s strategy to meet the growing demand for data‑center and AI‑driven electricity loads in the PJM region.
"We’re giving this high‑voltage line a major boost with sturdier poles, upgraded wires and smart new technology designed to keep your lights on no matter what Mother Nature throws our way. These improvements make the system stronger and easier for our crews to work on. Over time, that means fewer outages, quicker repairs and a power grid that homes and businesses across northwest Ohio can rely on," said Mark Mroczynski, President of Transmission for FirstEnergy.
The $24 million investment, while modest relative to the overall $36 billion program, demonstrates FirstEnergy’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure reliability and positions the company to capture the projected 18 % annual rate‑base growth in its transmission segment. The rebuild is a tangible milestone that signals progress toward the company’s long‑term capital deployment objectives.
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