Hannah Turner Appointed VP of Transmission Finance at FirstEnergy Corporation

Turner Takes Helm in Financial Leadership at FirstEnergy Transmission

FirstEnergy Corp. announces the appointment of Hannah Turner as the new Vice President of Transmission Finance, set to take effect on March 1, 2026. In this significant role, Turner is tasked with overseeing the financial operations and regulatory support for FirstEnergy Transmission LLC (FET) and Keystone Appalachian Transmission Company (KATCo), along with the company's integrated transmission businesses. Her responsibilities encompass the management of financial planning and reporting, as well as overseeing the Transmission rates team. Given the complexities associated with financial management in the electric utility sector, Turner’s expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing the financial resilience of the transmission network.

Turner steps into this pivotal position at a crucial juncture for FirstEnergy, as the company embarks on the Valley Link Transmission joint venture with Dominion Energy and Transource Energy. This multiyear initiative aims to bolster energy transmission capacities in the region while improving service reliability. Additionally, FirstEnergy launches Grid Growth Ventures in collaboration with Transource Energy, reflecting a strategic push toward innovative solutions in transmission infrastructure. By managing regulatory filings and working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, Turner will help mitigate risks, ensuring that the financial foundations are robust enough to support expansion and sustainability.

With a strong background in joint venture management, Turner previously served as President of Electric Transmission Texas (ETT), where she successfully directed a multibillion-dollar enterprise and championed initiatives that enhanced system resiliency. Her earlier experience at American Electric Power provided her with the necessary acumen to align financial structures with strategic regulatory frameworks across various joint ventures, skills that first strengthened her previous roles and now align perfectly with FirstEnergy’s goals for regional collaboration and long-term planning. Turner’s financial stewardship is expected to catalyze continuous improvements within FirstEnergy's transmission operations.

In other noteworthy developments, FirstEnergy is intensifying its focus on innovation and collaboration in the transmission sector, ensuring that the company remains competitive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. The transition to a cleaner energy future necessitates robust transmission networks, and with Turner at the helm, FirstEnergy is well-positioned to navigate the challenges that lie ahead, reaffirming its commitment to providing reliable and efficient energy solutions.