Refer different tips for online bill payment of First Energy corp., a diversified electric company headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

Since 1930, First Energy Company provides safe and reliable electric service in Ohio. It is a diversified energy company, whose headquarters are located in Akron, Ohio. In the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services, its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved. In America, on the Fortune 500 list of the largest public corporations, FirstEnergy is ranked as 212 in 2007. Every month Firstenergycorp.com gets about 571,620 visits. The website is popular in several countries, especially in USA. Its seven electric utility operating companies include the nation’s fifth largest investor-owned electric system that serves electric service to 4.5 million customers within 36,100 square miles of Ohio.

Screen shot of www.firstenergycorp.com

More than 14,000 megawatts of capacity is controlled by Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania, it supplies electricity to many customers. To get better customer service, reduce costs and enhance revenues, it continues to explore a broad range of technologies. They improved their customer service through a redesigned Customer Service website by implementing of an interactive voice recognition system. Any one payment option can be selected or you can even use bank’s online bill payment service. Viewing and paying bills online is completely free.

Benefits of eBill:

• It is convenient way as you can look up your account information anytime and from anywhere with Internet access. Also, you will get a monthly e-mail notification when your bill is ready to be viewed.
• It is a paperless. You will have fewer bills clutter in your mailbox, where your personal information could be a target of theft. If you need your bill for records, then you can easily print a copy of it.
• It is free and secure way.
• It is paperless because using less paper is better for the environment.

How to pay First Energy Bill online?

Visit www.firstenergycorp.com and click on 'Log in' given on top of the homepage. If you already have an account then you can log in at the site to set up this convenient service. If you don’t have an account, then press 'Register' button. You have to select the option that describes you such as Residential Customer, Business Customer, Builder Contractor, or Developer and Landlord. Then push the Next button. Registration form will display fill all the personal information. The last four digits of your Social Security Number are necessary. Then again click on next. You will get an e-mailed verification upon successful registration and gain access to your online account. You will receive a monthly e-mail notification when your bill is ready, once you registered at the website for the program.

Note: It is your responsibility to make sure your electric bill is paid each month; even in the event your notification e-mail is not successfully delivered to you.

Process of cancellation of ebill:

After registering in the Automatic Credit Card Payment Program, when you request that eBill to be cancelled, you will be eliminated from that program as participation in eBill is obligatory for that option. First sign in at the site by using your user name and password. Visit My Account page and press on Cancel button to the right of the eBill option under the My Billing & Payments section. After that, push Yes button to confirm that you want to be eliminated from the eBill program. You will get an e-mail confirming, the removal upon successful cancellation of the eBill program. With your next meter reading, you will start receiving paper bills through the U.S. Mail starting.

Other payment methods

Checkless Payment Plan:
On the due date scheduled on the electric bill, your bill payment is deducted automatically from your bank account with FirstEnergy's Checkless Payment Plan. Without having to worry about writing a check or buying a stamp or possibly losing your payment in the mail, you know your electric bill is paid on time.

Equal Payment Plan (EPP):
You are billed one-twelfth of your annual expected usage each month, in FirstEnergy's Equal Payment Plan. Ohio and Pennsylvania operating company customers have their accounts reviewed quarterly and the payment amount attuned to account for your actual household use during the year. The reviews happen in the 8th and 12th months, in New Jersey. When you have chosen an alternate electric generation supplier, EPP is calculated on distribution charges only. In the EPP amount, supplier charges are not included. The amount due is adjusted higher or lower than your usual amount on the anniversary month of your enrollment so as to bring your balance for the year to zero. To ensure the suitable payment amount for the new plan year, your account is reviewed yearly.

Pay by phone:
You can also pay your monthly bill over the phone using your Credit/Debit Card or ATM Debit Card. Call 1-866-569-4770. It is speedy, simple and safe. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you can choose from these convenient payment options.

• Credit Card (Visa®, MasterCard®, or Discover)
• ATM Debit Card (Star, Pulse, NYCE, or ACCEL)

Please have the following information ready:

• Your credit or ATM debit number on the front of your card
• Amount of payment
• Electric company account number
• Zip code where the card statement is mailed
• 3-digit security card (CVV) from back of card
• Month/year expiration date
• Telephone Number
• Pen and paper to write down the confirmation number

A verification number will be provided once your one-time payment is approved. Payments made before 12 midnight will be credited to your account the next business day and the payments made after 12 midnight will be credited to your account within two business days. Following your transaction, call them during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM).

Automatic Credit Card Payment Program:
Electric bill is automatically charged to your Visa or MasterCard consumer credit or debit card five days after listed on your electric bill, with the Automatic Credit Card Payment Program. Without having to worry about writing a check, buying a stamp, or losing your payment in the mail you know your electric bill is paid on time. You will also enjoy the benefits of eBill Electronic Billing which enables you to access your billing and account information electronically, day or night with this option.

Authorized payment agents:
To make paying your electric bill more expedient, FirstEnergy has contracted with various establishments in each of their service areas. For a nominal fee per transaction, customers may make their payments at any authorized payment agent location. Fees may differ by individual location. Please enter the ZIP Code to view the closest authorized payment agents for your area.

Pay by mail:
To pay by mail, just enclose your check or money order, along with the return stub from your bill form, in the return envelope included with your monthly bill. For details, please see your bill. If you lose the envelope provided, then you can mail your payment to the suitable address below:

1. Operating Company:
Jersey Central Power & Light Company (JCP&L)
Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed)
Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec)
Pennsylvania Power Company (Penn Power)

Address:
P.O. Box 3687,
Akron,
Ohio 44309-3687

2. Operating Company:
Ohio Edison Company
The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company
The Toledo Edison Company

Address:
P.O. Box 3637,
Akron,
Ohio 44309-3637

Source: http://www.firstenergycorp.com/index.html

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