Ipalco Enterprises 10-Q 2003 Q3 Quarterly report

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 (the "Report") for the purpose of complying with Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

Ann Murtlow, President and Chief Executive Officer and Hamsa Shadaksharappa, SeniorVice President -Financial Services, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of IPALCO Enterprises, Inc. (IPALCO), each certifies that, to the best of his or her knowledge:

1. the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; and
2. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of IPALCO.

/s/ Ann Murtlow	/s/ Hamsa Shadaksharappa
Ann Murtlow	Hamsa Shadaksharappa
President and Chief Executive Officer	Senior Vice President-Financial Services, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary	November 11, 2003	November 11, 2003