Press Release

PUC Schedules Two Public Input Hearings in Merger Application of First Energy, Allegheny Energy, TrAILCo

Published on 7/9/2010

Filed under: Electric

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled two hearings to receive public comment on the proposal by First Energy Corp., Allegheny Energy Co. and Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Co. (TrAILCo) to merge.

Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) Wayne L. Weismandel and Mary D. Long are assigned to the case. ALJ Weismandel will conduct the hearings at:

1 p.m. Aug. 3, 2010

Greensburg Garden & Civic Center

Auditorium

951 Old Salem Road

Greensburg, PA 15601

6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010

University of Pittsburgh Greensburg Campus

Campana Chapel and Lecture Center

150 Finoli Drive

Greensburg, PA 15601

On May 14, 2010, Allegheny Power, TrAILCo and FirstEnergy filed a joint application to obtain approval for a change of control of Allegheny and TrAILCo with a wholly-owned subsidiary of FirstEnergy.

Going to the PUC’s website, clicking on search for documents and entering the docket number of A-2010-2176520 will allow you to view all of the documents that have been filed in this case.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearings and provide comments.  Customer testimony will become part of the record on which the PUC will issue its final decision. The PUC and state Office of Consumer Advocate offer tips on how to participate.  They include:

• Prepare what you are going to say beforehand.  Even though it is not required, you may want to write out your statement, which can be read.
• Bring copies.  If you have a written statement you would like to give to the judge as evidence, please bring two copies for the court reporter and several copies for the other participants.

• Plan to be questioned.  Parties in the case may want to ask you a question to clarify something you said.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; further economic development; and foster new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

For recent news releases, audio of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.state.pa.us.

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Docket no. A-2010-2176520

Contact:

• Press Secretary
  717-787-5722