FirstEnergy sends bill to Lakewood customer claiming to charge for streetlight usage; says it was a mistake

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-11T08:57:52+00:00

A Lakewood customer received an $800 bill attributed to streetlight usage, which FirstEnergy claims was accurate due to estimated meter readings hindered by inaccessibility, including bee swarms. The solar panel user disputes the charge and lack of communication.

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2026-04-11 08:57:52

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A Lakewood FirstEnergy customer received a bill for over $800, which she states is due to streetlight usage. FirstEnergy claims this was a mistake and the bill is accurate, stemming from estimated meter readings due to inaccessible meters, including alleged bee swarms. The customer, who uses solar panels, disputes the high charge and lack of communication regarding access issues or bees.

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