Here's how to get information on your Allegheny Energy stock account, inquire about stock certificates, change your address and obtain tax information:

• Access your stock account online at www.melloninvestor.com

• To get answers by telephone, contact the Stock Registrar and Transfer Agent:
  
  BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
  Phone: (800) 648-8389
  
  P. O. Box 358015
  Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8015.

• Direct other shareholder communications to:
  
  Allegheny Energy Shareholder Services
  Phone: (724) 838-6196
  InvestorInfo@alleghenyenergy.com

A federal income tax Form 1099-DIV was issued for 2008 as part of the December 29, 2008 dividend check payment