FirstEnergy's Ohio companies are no offering appliance recycling and rebate programs, as well as initiatives to commercial and industrial customers at no extra charge in order to help them save energy and reduce their electric bills.

Additionally, the programs aim to promote sustainable practices and provide valuable incentives for participants.

FirstEnergy Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Michelle Henry says the company is committed to giving its customers the tools and choices to help better manage their electric use through these programs.

"These programs also promote our goal to reduce our carbon footprint by encouraging the public to use energy more wisely and make more informed decisions when it comes to their consumption," Henry said.

The appliance recycling program will provide an opportunity for residential customers to earn $75 when they recycle an old, working refrigerator or freezer. 

Customers can even earn an additional $35 by recycling an old, working dehumidifier, room air conditioner or mini refrigerator alongside their refrigerators or freezers. 

The smaller units must be recycled together with the refrigerator or freezer.

Enhanced rebates will be provided for limited-income customers. Additionally, the rebate program will offer residential customers rebates on the purchase of ENERGY STAR certified appliances. 

Rebate amounts include $50 for a clothes washer, $100 for an electric clothes dryer, $100 for refrigerators, $50 for freezers, $500 for a heat pump water heater, $50 for a room air conditioner, $50 for an air purifier and $25 for a dehumidifier.