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NEWS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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ALLEGHENY ENERGY APPOINTS DAVID FEINBERG GENERAL COUNSEL
GREENSBURG, PA., OCTOBER 6, 2006 -- Allegheny Energy, Inc. (NYSE: AYE) today
announced that David M. Feinberg will become Vice President and General Counsel
of the company effective October 18, 2006. Mr. Feinberg currently holds the
position of Deputy General Counsel with Allegheny Energy.
"David's accomplishments at Allegheny, success in private practice and academic
achievements make him an ideal choice for this important position," said Paul J.
Evanson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Feinberg joined Allegheny Energy in August 2004. He previously served as a
partner in the law firm of Jenner & Block in its Chicago office. He received a
Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a bachelor's
degree in mechanical engineering, summa cum laude, from the University of
Pennsylvania.
Mr. Feinberg replaces Hyun Park, Vice President and General Counsel, who has
accepted a position with another company. "I thank Hyun for his hard work and
contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors," said Mr. Evanson.
ALLEGHENY ENERGY
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Headquartered in Greensburg, Pa., Allegheny Energy is an investor-owned utility
consisting of two major businesses. Allegheny Energy Supply owns and operates
electric generating facilities, and Allegheny Power delivers low-cost, reliable
electric service to customers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and
Virginia. For more information, visit our Web site at www.alleghenyenergy.com.
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