FirstEnergy smart meter rollout
Richland CountyOhio- Detected
- Oct 13, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Sector
- Utilities
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From the meeting
At the October 13, 2026 meeting FirstEnergy reported its smart meter installation was 75% complete in the Mansfield service area. It also said 50% of the new meters had been certified and were being billed through actual usage, and that street lights were being upgraded to LED lights. This is an implementation update, not a new procurement, but it confirms active utility modernization across about 66,000 meters.
- Meeting date
- October 13, 2026
- Agency
- Richland County
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