2.2.0.25falsefalse00214 - Disclosure - Impairment of Long-Lived Assetstruefalsefalse1falsefalseUSDfalsefalse1/1/2011 - 3/31/2011 USD ($) USD ($) / shares $Jan-01-2011_Mar-31-2011http://www.sec.gov/CIK0001031296duration2011-01-01T00:00:002011-03-31T00:00:00USDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDEPSDividehttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso4217http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instancesharesxbrli0SharesStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/instancesharesxbrli0PureStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/instancepurexbrli0MWHStandardhttp://firstenergycorp.com/2011-03-31MWHfe0USDUSD$2true0us-gaap_AssetImpairmentChargesAbstractus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalseImpairment of Long-Lived Assets3false0fe_AssetImpairmentChargesTextBlockfefalsenadurationAsset Impairment Charges.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseverboselabel1falsefalsefalse00  <div style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-left: 0in; "> <div align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 10pt"><b>14. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS</b> </div> <div align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 10pt">FirstEnergy reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. The recoverability of a long-lived asset is measured by comparing its carrying value to the sum of undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If the carrying value is greater than the undiscounted cash flows, impairment exists and a loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its estimated fair value. Two events occurred during the first quarter of 2011 that indicated the carrying value of certain assets may not be recoverable as described in the sections below. </div> <div align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 10pt; margin-left: 4%"><i>Fremont Energy Center</i> </div> <div align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 10pt">On March 11, 2011, FirstEnergy and American Municipal Power, Inc., (AMP) entered into an agreement for the sale of Fremont Energy Center, which includes two natural gas combined-cycle combustion turbines and a steam turbine capable of producing 544 MW of load-following capacity and 163 MW of peaking capacity. The agreement provides, among other things, for a targeted closing date in July 2011. The execution of this agreement triggered a need to evaluate the recoverability of the carrying value of the assets associated with the Fremont Energy Center. The estimated fair value of the Fremont Energy Center was based on the purchase price outlined in the sale agreement with American Municipal Power, Inc. The result of this evaluation indicated that the carrying cost of the Fremont Energy Center was not fully recoverable. As a result of the recoverability evaluation, FirstEnergy recorded an impairment charge of $11 million to operating income during the quarter ended March 31, 2011. On April 19, 2011, FGCO filed an section 203 application with the FERC for authorization to sell the Fremont Energy Center, including related capacity supply obligations, to AMP. Comments are due on the filing on or before May 10, 2011. FGCO requested FERC action by June 17, 2011. </div>   </div>  <div style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-left: 0in; "> <div align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 10pt; margin-left: 4%"><i>Peaking Facilities</i> </div> <div align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 10pt">During the three months ended March 31, 2011, FirstEnergy assessed the carrying values of certain peaking facilities that will more likely than not be sold or disposed of before the end of their useful lives. The estimated fair values were based on estimated sales prices quoted in an active market. The result of this evaluation indicated that the carrying costs of the peaking facilities were not fully recoverable. As a result of the recoverability evaluation, FirstEnergy recorded an impairment charge of $14 million to the operating income of its Competitive Energy Services segment during the quarter ended March 31, 2011. </div> </div>  <!-- Begin Block Tagged NotefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringAsset Impairment Charges.No authoritative reference available.falsefalseIMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS12Impairment of Long-Lived AssetsUnKnownUnKnownUnKnownUnKnownfalsetrue