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Need Help with Your Electric Bill? JCP&L Makes it Easy to Apply for the Universal Service Fund
With many households facing financial challenges, Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) company, is here to help. JCP&L's Energy Assistance Outreach Team (EAOT) provides personalized support to eligible customers applying for the Universal Service Fund (USF) – a program designed to lower monthly electric bills.
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