X0303 4 2009-02-27 0 0000003673 ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC AYE 0001442462 Gleason Eric S. C/O ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. 800 CABIN HILL DRIVE GREENSBURG PA 15601 0 1 0 0 Vice President Stock Options (right to buy) 23.64 2009-02-27 4 A 0 36062 A 2019-02-27 Common Stock 36062 36062 D The Stock Options were granted under the Issuer's 2008 Long Term Incentive Plan. These Stock Options will vest in equal installments on each February 27, 2010, 2011and 2012, provided that Mr. Gleason is an employee of the Issuer on that date. Upon a change in control of the Issuer (as defined), all Stock Options will immediately vest. Amanda J. Skov Attorney-in-Fact 2009-03-03