Warren council considers opposition to changing FirstEnergy reliability standards

Warren City Council is set to vote on a resolution opposing FirstEnergy Corp.'s proposal to change its electric reliability standards, which critics fear could lead to more frequent and longer power outages. FirstEnergy argues current standards are outdated and need revision due to environmental changes, while the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel and several state representatives contend the utility is seeking weaker standards despite significant grid modernization investments. A public hearing on the matter is scheduled for February 26.