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Struggling with Seasonal Energy Bills? Mon Power and Potomac Edison Can Help
As winter winds down, many West Virginia households are still feeling the strain of higher energy use from the season's frigid temperatures. Mon Power and Potomac Edison, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies, want customers to know that help is available. A range of bill assistance programs can make it easier to manage monthly electricity costs and stay comfortable as we head into spring.
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