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Potomac Edison Maryland Customers Can Get Help with Seasonal Energy Costs
As temperatures rise and fall, many families use more electricity to keep their homes comfortable — and that added usage can lead to higher energy bills. To help customers stay on top of those costs, Potomac Edison, a FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) electric company, encourages Maryland households to explore the many bill assistance programs available to help make monthly electric costs more manageable.
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