FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2000
Allegheny Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 1-267 13-5531602
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740-1766
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number,
Including area code: (301) 790-3400
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Item 5. Other Events.
On July 27, 2000, Allegheny Energy, Inc.
issued a news release reporting second quarter
2000 earnings. The news release is filed herewith
as Exhibit 99.1. The earnings release is filed
herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 7. Exhibits
Ex. 99.1 News Release dated July 27, 2000.
Ex. 99.2 Allegheny Energy Earnings Second Quarter 2000.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant
has duly caused this Report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
Allegheny Energy, Inc.
Dated: July 27, 2000 By: /s/
__________________________
Name: Thomas K. Henderson
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits
Ex. 99.1 News Release dated July 27, 2000.
Ex. 99.2 Allegheny Energy Earnings Second Quarter 2000.