A FirstEnergy spokesperson told JET 24/FOX 66 reporter Matt Mathias that last year alone, metallic balloons were at fault for 109 power outages. Penelec directly dealt with eight of those in our ...

Chocolates, flowers and helium-filled metallic balloons are popular Valentine’s Day gifts. Hold tight to those balloons on Feb. 14, though, as they can be a headache for energy companies.

Foil balloons cause power outages when released outdoors because their metallic coating conducts electricity and poses a risk to the electric system. A video discussing the hazards posed by foil ...