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): December
19, 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 1 - 6. Not Applicable
Item 7. Exhibits
Ex 99.1 Press Release dated December 19, 2000
Item 8. Not applicable
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On December 19, 2000, Allegheny Energy, Inc.
issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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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.
By: /S/ MICHAEL P. MORRELL
Name: Michael P. Morrell
Title: Senior Vice President
Dated: December 19, 2000
