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Discontinued Operations
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Discontinued Operations
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On February 12, 2014, certain of FirstEnergy's subsidiaries sold eleven hydroelectric power stations to a subsidiary of LS Power Equity Partners II, LP for approximately $394 million (FES - $307 million). The carrying value of the assets sold was $235 million (FES - $122 million), including goodwill of $29 million (FES - $1 million). Pre-tax income for the hydroelectric facilities of $155 million (FES - $186 million) for the year ended December 31, 2014, was included in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss). Included in income for discontinued operations in the year ended December 31, 2014, was a pre-tax gain on the sale of assets of $142 million (FES - $177 million). Revenues for the hydroelectric facilities of $5 million (FES - $5 million) for year ended December 31, 2014, were included in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss).