X0303 4 2009-02-27 0 0000003673 ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC AYE 0001292207 Oliver Kirk R C/O ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC 800 CABIN HILL DRIVE GREENSBURG PA 15601 0 1 0 0 Senior VP and CFO Stock Options (right to buy) 23.64 2009-02-27 4 A 0 54612 A 2019-02-27 Common Stock 54612 54612 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. Oliver 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