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The Right Mix of Assets
The FirstEnergy region is an attractive destination for businesses in a range of industries, from manufacturing to life sciences and data centers. It is a large and diverse geography, with different combinations of assets, depending on a company’s individual needs.
RELIABLE POWER
RELIABLE POWER
An upgraded east-to-west transmission system ensures that this region is serviced with the most reliable technology and competitive cost structures.
SKILLED LABOR
SKILLED LABOR
Well-funded public and private colleges and universities, from Penn State to Princeton, provide an abundance of science and technical programs.
BUSINESS FRIENDLY
BUSINESS FRIENDLY
Interstate highways, rail and ports enable quick access to major U.S. and International markets. Pro-business governments have a history of fair taxes and local incentives.
QUALITY OF LIFE
QUALITY OF LIFE
Major league and college sports teams, international cuisine, trendy neighborhoods, museums and national and state parks create the right environment for a balanced life in these five states.
Leading Industries in the FirstEnergy Region
Shale Gas
In the FirstEnergy region, shale gas is not only a fuel and energy source. It is also a fundamental building block in the chemical and plastics industries.
Automotive
In the FirstEnergy region, you will find several well-established automotive clusters, with an experienced workforce, as well as nearby suppliers and prospective customers.
Chemicals
The chemical industry has a large presence in each of the five states. Most of the FirstEnergy region is located over major shale formations, providing a ready supply of feedstock.
Data Centers
The data center market continues to grow because of high demand in the FirstEnergy region. Also, real estate is competitively priced, as compared to Chicago and New York.
Metals Producing and Fabricating
The concentration of metal producers and fabricators in the FirstEnergy region can be attributed to a superior infrastructure, experienced workforce and the well-established supply chain.
FirstEnergy Territory
Airports
Rail
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Region at a Glance
FirstEnergy – A Valued Resource on Your Journey
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Site Location AssistanceWith access to extensive data about the five-state region, FirstEnergy can help businesses find that winning combination of assets, including market access, suppliers nearby, transportation services, fair tax rates, a trained workforce and a competitive energy plan.
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Customized Energy PlanFirstEnergy operates 10 distribution utilities and a secure transmission system that spans five states. With these resources, the company can provide businesses with the specialized energy plan that they need, including renewable components.
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Secure TransmissionFirstEnergy has invested more than $5 billion in new equipment and technology along a five-state transmission system, one of the largest in the nation. The upgrades include built-in redundancies that keep the power flowing, as well as diagnostic equipment that detects problems early.
Featured Sites
Friendship Business Park
- Hagerstown, Maryland
- Business Park
- 300 acres
Urbana Town Center
- Urbana, Maryland
- Center Employment District
- 181 acres
Mason Dixon Farm
- Hagerstown, Maryland
- Farm
- 172 acres
Nextedge Applied Research and Technology Park
- Springfield, OH
- Industrial Offices
- 205 acres
Eastwood Commerce Center
- Troy Township, OH
- Industrial
- 225 acres
Warren BDM
- Warren, OH
- Industrial
- 700 acres
Benner Commerce Park
- Pennsylvania
- Industrial
- 40 acres
Mon River Industrial Park
- Allenport, PA
- Industrial
- 400 acres
Zediker Station
- Washington, PA
- Industrial
- 1,200 sf
