Public Information Meetings
Our public information meetings are staffed by FirstEnergy professionals who can provide details about the project and answer your questions. Once you arrive, please register at the welcome table. You can visit each station to learn about all aspects of the project, or proceed directly to the area that interests you.
Typical Room Layout
-
Welcome & Registration
Project overview, fact sheets and sign in
-
Project Need
Transmission Planning and Protection staff provide details about why the project is needed, general information on the existing and proposed transmission infrastructure in the project area and how this level of electricity gets to the average homeowner through the transmission and distribution network.
Questions addressed at this station include:
- How will the proposed project improve my electrical service?
- Why is the project being proposed?
- What is the construction schedule and in-service date?
-
Route Selection
Transmission Siting staff provide maps and other details about the route and location of proposed transmission lines and substations. Information is presented about FirstEnergy's efforts to minimize impacts to the community and existing land use while meeting project objectives, the regulatory process and anticipated timeline.
Questions addressed at this station include:- What routes are being considered for the project?
- Where is my home/business in relation to the proposed routes?
- What considerations are made to select potential routes?
- Has a route been confirmed?
- What are the next steps in the project?
-
Real Estate & Vegetation Management
Real Estate and Forestry staff provide details on how right-of-way easements and vegetation management rights are secured in cooperation with affected landowners.
Questions addressed at these stations include:
Real Estate
- If the project crosses my property, how will easement rights be negotiated?
- How am I compensated for damages?
- How do you plan to access my property?
Vegetation Management
- What should I expect if vegetation/trees on my property need to be cut for the project?
- Is the timber mine to keep?
- How is the brush and non-marketable timber handled?
-
Engineering & Construction
Transmission Engineering and Construction staff provide details on the types of structures under consideration for the project and anticipated construction methods.
Questions addressed at this station include:
- How will construction of the project be completed?
- What types of structures are planned?
- What is the anticipated schedule for construction?
-
Environmental
Environmental staff provide information on the company's commitment to avoid impacts to the environment. Details of project permitting activities are also provided.
Questions addressed at this station include:
- How will environmental resources be protected during construction?
- What types of permits will be necessary?
-
Comment Cards
We welcome your comments and feedback. Thank you!