X0202 4 2008-02-22 0 0000003673 ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC AYE 0001300135 Dudzinski Edward C/O ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. 800 CABIN HILL DRIVE GREENSBURG PA 15601 0 1 0 0 Vice President Stock Options (right to buy) 53.67 2008-02-22 4 A 0 10470 A 2018-02-22 Common Stock 10470 10470 D The Stock Options were granted under the Issuer's 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. These Stock Options will vest in equal installments on each February 22, 2009, 2010 and 2011, provided that Mr. Dudzinski is an employee of the Issuer on the applicable vesting date. Upon a change in control of the Issuer (as defined), all Stock Options will immediately vest. /s/ Amanda J. Skov, Attorney-in-Fact 2008-02-26