For many customers of Potomac Edison, summer is the season of backyard barbeques, reading on the patio, and relaxing on the deck under the stars. Potomac Edison is inviting its customers to show off these outdoor living spaces for a chance to win prizes the company's inaugural "Summer of Cool" Photo Contest.

Submit a photo of your personal retreat – whether it's a tiny balcony or a spacious backyard – through the Potomac Edison Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PotomacEdison) until July 10. Up to 10 finalists will be selected by Potomac Edison based on criteria such as overall design, decor, outdoor lighting and appeal. Finalists' photos will be posted on Facebook for public voting from July 11 until July 21.

The grand prize winner will receive a $200 Visa® gift card and two light bulbs containing Bluetooth speakers. The first prize winner will receive a $100 gift card.

More information, including complete contest rules, will be posted to the Potomac Edison Facebook page. The "Summer of Cool" contest is open only to Potomac Edison customers who are legal residents of West Virginia or Maryland and who are at least 18 years of age. Only one entry per household will be accepted. Employees and family members of FirstEnergy, Potomac Edison or its advertising agency are not eligible.

Potomac Edison is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) and serves about 257,000 customers in seven Maryland counties and 137,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Connect with Potomac Edison on Twitter @PotomacEdison, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PotomacEdison, and online at www.potomacedison.com.