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EV Driven program provides customer incentives that support the state's electric vehicle expansion goals

MORRISTOWN, N.J. , July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has launched EV Driven, a new four-year program that provides incentives for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The program, recently approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), will benefit the state's environment by reducing auto emissions.

"New Jersey is a national leader in clean energy and electric vehicle adoption, and the EV Driven program helps our customers build the charging backbone necessary to reach our state's goal of registering 330,000 electric vehicles by 2025," said James Fakult , president of JCP&L. "We're excited to support New Jersey's efforts to expand the charging station network as we continue providing safe, reliable and affordable service to our customers."

The $39.8 million program has three components:

Customers can find more information on the program and apply for incentives at www.jcp-l.com/evdriven.

Electric vehicles offer a clean, efficient alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles, averaging as low as one-third the cost-per-mile of gasoline. Depending on the battery capacity, EV driving range can vary from about 80 miles up to 280 miles. New Jersey's Energy Master Plan calls for an increase in electric vehicle adoption to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, accounting for 46% of the state's net emissions.

JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of Burlington , Essex , Hunterdon , Mercer , Middlesex , Monmouth , Morris , Ocean , Passaic , Somerset , Sussex , Union and Warren . Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL or online at www.jcp-l.com.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio , Pennsylvania , New Jersey , West Virginia , Maryland and New York . The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.

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