Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601-1689
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Allegheny Energy Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2004 Results

GREENSBURG, Pa., February 17, 2005 — Allegheny Energy, Inc. (NYSE: AYE) today announced consolidated net income of $72.4 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2004, compared with a net loss of $13.7 million, or $0.11 per share, for the same period in 2003.

Results for the fourth quarter of 2004 include a one-time gain of $59.4 million (after-tax) for the sale of an equity interest and power rights in the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC). To provide a better understanding of core results and trends, Allegheny Energy also reported adjusted financial results, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted net income from continuing operations was $30.0 million, or $0.22 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2004. These adjusted results exclude the OVEC gain ($94.8 million, pre-tax), a $9.2 million (pre-tax) charge for accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs and a $3.9 million (pre-tax) charge for employee severance costs.

For the fourth quarter of 2003, the adjusted net loss from continuing operations was $17.7 million, or a loss of $0.14 per diluted share. The 2003 adjusted results exclude income of $19.9 million (pre-tax) resulting from a payment to Allegheny in connection with a hydro generation facility.

A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to results reported in accordance with GAAP is attached to this release.

“We ended 2004 with a solid fourth quarter,” said Paul J. Evanson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegheny Energy. “We earned a profit on core operations, completed the sale of two non-strategic assets, and made further progress towards our debt reduction goal. The high performance initiatives that we launched last year should drive improved profitability in 2005 and beyond.”

Allegheny Energy’s goals include reducing debt by $1.5 billion by year-end 2005. The company achieved $1.2 billion of the $1.5 billion target over the period December 1, 2003 through January 31, 2005.

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Fourth Quarter Results

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest was $139.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2004, an increase of $123.2 million compared with the same period in 2003. Key factors contributing to the improved results include the $94.8 million OVEC gain and the following:

• Operating revenues increased by $21.8 million, driven primarily by an increase in customers and power prices.

• Operations and maintenance expense decreased by $17.0 million, largely due to lower costs for insurance, materials and supplies. These lower expenses were partially offset by the aforementioned $3.9 million severance charge.

• Interest expense decreased by $17.1 million due both to a lower debt balance and reduced borrowing rates, which were partly offset by the $9.2 million charge for financing fees.

• Fuel, purchased power and transmission expense increased by $26.4 million. The increase was largely due to the $19.9 million generation facility payment, which Allegheny recorded as an offset to 2003 purchased power expense.

Adjusted earnings from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA) for the fourth quarter of 2004 were $221.8 million, excluding the OVEC gain, severance costs and loss from discontinued operations. For the fourth quarter of 2003, adjusted EBITDA was $185.6 million, excluding the generation facility payment and loss from discontinued operations. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of EBITDA to GAAP financial measures and details on the calculation of EBITDA, see the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures attached to this release.

Fourth Quarter Segment Results

Delivery and Services: The Delivery and Services segment reported income from continuing operations of $33.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2004, an increase of $5.9 million compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Kilowatt-hour sales increased by 1.2 percent and operating revenues increased by $16.4 million as a result of growth in customers and higher commercial and industrial usage, partially offset by milder weather. Segment results also benefited from a $13.5 million decrease in operations and maintenance expense, primarily due to lower costs for insurance and contract work. Taxes other than income taxes decreased by $4.2 million due to the absence of a $4.5 million charge in 2003 for a revenue assessment at Potomac Edison. Purchased power costs increased by $28.8 million, reflecting increased demand and the absence of the $19.9 million payment received in the fourth quarter of 2003.

Generation and Marketing: The Generation and Marketing segment reported income from continuing operations of $47.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2004, an increase of $81.0 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2003. The increase was largely a result of the OVEC gain. Segment results also benefited from an $18.4 million increase in operating revenue due to increased sales to the Delivery and Services segment. Interest expense decreased by $16.0 million, reflecting lower borrowing rates, lower debt outstanding and the charge for financing fees. These benefits were partly offset by an $8.2 million increase in fuel costs and a $3.6 million increase in depreciation and amortization.

Discontinued Operations: For the fourth quarter of 2004, Allegheny Energy reported an $8.8 million loss on discontinued operations, compared to an $8.1 million loss in the same quarter of the prior year. These results reflect the operating performance of the West Virginia natural gas operations and Allegheny Energy’s Midwest generating facilities.

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Twelve-Month Consolidated Results

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, Allegheny Energy reported a consolidated net loss of $310.6 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, compared to a consolidated net loss of $355.0 million, or $2.80 per share, in 2003. Results for 2004 included losses from discontinued operations, consisting largely of asset impairment charges, associated with the Midwest generating facilities and West Virginia natural gas operations. The 2003 loss included the cost of exiting Western energy markets.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations for 2004 was $49.3 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net loss from continuing operations of $47.2 million, or $0.37 per share, for 2003. Adjusted net income from continuing operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, and excludes losses from discontinued operations and other items described in the attached reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release and the attached table include non-GAAP financial measures as defined in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation G. Where noted, we present financial information on an adjusted basis to exclude the effect of certain items as described herein. By presenting adjusted results, management intends to provide investors with a better understanding of the core results and underlying trends from which to consider past performance and prospects for the future. We also present EBITDA as an additional measure of our operating performance.

Users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions for which adjustments have been made. Neither the adjusted information nor EBITDA should be considered in isolation or viewed as substitutes for or superior to net income or other data prepared in accordance with GAAP as measures of our operating performance or liquidity. In addition, neither the adjusted information nor EBITDA are necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures provided by other companies.

Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, we have attached tables that reconcile non-GAAP financial measures, including those presented in this release, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Investor Conference Call

Allegheny Energy will comment further on these results in an investor conference call at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 18, 2005. To listen to a live Internet broadcast of the call, visit www.alleghenyenergy.com. A taped replay of the call will be available after the live broadcast.

Allegheny Energy

Headquartered in Greensburg, Pa., Allegheny Energy is an investor-owned utility consisting of two major businesses. Allegheny Energy Supply owns and operates electric generating facilities, and Allegheny Power delivers low-cost, reliable electric service to customers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and Ohio. For more information, visit our Web site at www.alleghenyenergy.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this release contains a number of “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as anticipate, expect, project, intend, plan, believe, and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions, or events identify forward-looking statements. These include statements with respect to: regulation and the status of retail generation service supply competition in states served by Allegheny Energy’s delivery business, Allegheny Power; financing plans; demand for energy and the cost and availability of raw materials, including coal; provider-of-last-resort and power supply contracts; results of litigation; capacity purchase commitments; results of operations; capital expenditures; status and condition of plants and equipment; regulatory matters; internal controls and procedures; and accounting issues. Forward-looking statements involve estimates, expectations and projections and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that actual results will not materially differ from expectations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, the following: changes in the price of power and fuel for electric generation; general economic and business conditions; changes in access to capital markets; complications or other factors that render it difficult or impossible to obtain necessary lender consents or regulatory authorizations on a timely basis; environmental regulations; the results of regulatory proceedings, including proceedings related to rates; changes in industry capacity, development and other activities by Allegheny Energy’s competitors; changes in the weather and other natural phenomena; changes in the underlying inputs and assumptions, including market conditions used to estimate the fair values of commodity contracts; changes in laws and regulations applicable to Allegheny Energy, its markets or its activities; the loss of any significant customers and suppliers; dependence on other electric transmission and gas transportation systems and their constraints or availability; changes in PJM, including changes to participant rules and tariffs; the effect of accounting policies issued periodically by accounting standard-setting bodies; and the continuing effects of global instability, terrorism and war. Additional risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in Allegheny Energy’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements Of Operations

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended December 31,						Year Ended December 31,
	2004			2003			2004			2003
Operating revenues	$	688,497		$	666,664		$	2,756,121		$	2,182,294
Operating expenses:
Fuel consumed in electric generation		148,482			140,272			614,422			592,007
Purchased power and transmission		81,605			63,383			328,421			312,909
Gain on sale of OVEC power agreement and shares		(94,826	)		—			(94,826	)		—
Deferred energy costs, net		(231	)		(2,500	)		204			(1,737	)
Operations and maintenance		194,579			211,556			818,434			985,385
Depreciation and amortization		76,531			73,496			299,425			286,200
Taxes other than income taxes		51,146			56,005			200,811			203,909
Total operating expenses		457,286			542,212			2,166,891			2,378,673
Operating income (loss)		231,211			124,452			589,230			(196,379	)
Other income and expenses, net		8,924			9,535			24,522			105,989
Interest expense and preferred dividends:
Interest expense		99,218			116,250			400,196			422,792
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiary		1,259			1,259			5,037			5,037
Total interest expense and preferred dividends		100,477			117,509			405,233			427,829
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest		139,658			16,478			208,519			(518,219	)
Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations		54,473			20,127			79,669			(202,171	)
Minority interest in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		3,922			1,948			(882	)		(7,174	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations		81,263			(5,597	)		129,732			(308,874	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		(8,841	)		(8,057	)		(440,330	)		(25,340	)
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting changes		72,422			(13,654	)		(310,598	)		(334,214	)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax		—			—			—			(20,765	)
Net income (loss)	$	72,422		$	(13,654	)	$	(310,598	)	$	(354,979	)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		136,829,844			126,968,238			129,485,679			126,848,253
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		164,708,597			126,968,238			156,491,690			126,848,253
Basic income (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.59		$	(0.05	)	$	1.00		$	(2.44	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		(0.06	)		(0.06	)		(3.40	)		(0.20	)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax		—			—			—			(0.16	)
Net income (loss) per common share	$	0.53		$	(0.11	)	$	(2.40	)	$	(2.80	)
Diluted income (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.53		$	(0.05	)	$	0.99		$	(2.44	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		(0.05	)		(0.06	)		(2.82	)		(0.20	)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax		—			—			—			(0.16	)
Net income (loss) per common share	$	0.48		$	(0.11	)	$	(1.83	)	$	(2.80	)

ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

	As of December 31,
(In thousands)	2004			2003
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	189,482		$	528,612
Accounts receivable:
Customer		164,666			203,801
Unbilled utility revenues		145,498			172,891
Wholesale and other		32,966			46,257
Allowance for uncollectible accounts		(19,854	)		(29,329	)
Materials and supplies		100,054			109,651
Fuel, including stored gas		61,812			98,097
Deferred income taxes		44,590			44,610
Prepaid taxes		46,900			46,405
Assets held for sale		150,031			—
Collateral deposits		88,708			51,175
Commodity contracts		13,523			24,390
Restricted funds		228,857			120,873
Regulatory assets		37,626			68,665
Other		20,273			31,186
Total current assets		1,305,132			1,517,284
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:
Generation		5,695,851			6,597,195
Transmission		1,015,751			1,010,062
Distribution		3,366,217			3,549,813
Other		463,515			525,092
Accumulated depreciation		(4,341,282	)		(4,377,917	)
Subtotal		6,200,052			7,304,245
Construction work in progress		102,966			149,232
Total property, plant and equipment, net		6,303,018			7,453,477
Investments and Other Assets:
Assets held for sale		340,457			—
Goodwill		367,287			367,287
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		29,991			51,479
Intangible assets		33,215			41,710
Other		46,628			45,007
Total investments and other assets		817,578			505,483
Deferred Charges:
Commodity contracts		3,667			5,536
Regulatory assets		562,843			577,691
Other		52,902			112,425
Total deferred charges		619,412			695,652
Total Assets	$	9,045,140		$	10,171,896

ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)

(unaudited)

	As of December 31,
(In thousands)	2004			2003
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—		$	53,610
Long-term debt due within one year		385,142			544,843
Accounts payable		223,584			281,514
Accrued taxes		112,866			98,227
Commodity contracts		40,835			41,486
Regulatory liabilities		—			2,229
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale		37,471			—
Other		205,808			259,034
Total current liabilities		1,005,706			1,280,943
Long-term Debt		4,540,764			5,127,437
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
Commodity contracts		56,501			61,125
Investment tax credit		83,307			89,826
Deferred income taxes		635,374			860,323
Obligations under capital leases		23,788			32,483
Regulatory liabilities		453,913			436,118
Adverse power purchase commitment		201,377			218,105
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale		89,356			—
Other		505,620			462,220
Total deferred credits and other liabilities		2,049,236			2,160,200
Minority Interest		21,618			13,457
Preferred Stock of Subsidiary		74,000			74,000
Common Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock		171,788			158,761
Other paid-in capital		1,600,215			1,447,830
Retained (deficit) earnings		(307,690	)		2,910
Treasury stock		(1,756	)		(1,438	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(108,741	)		(92,204	)
Total common stockholders’ equity		1,353,816			1,515,859
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	9,045,140		$	10,171,896

ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

(unaudited)

(In millions)	Delivery & Services			Generation & Marketing			Eliminations			Total
2004
Operating revenues	$	694.9		$	378.3		$	(384.7	)	$	688.5
Fuel consumed in electric generation		—			(148.5	)		—			(148.5	)
Purchased power and transmission		(442.7	)		(21.2	)		382.3			(81.6	)
Gain on assignment of OVEC power agreement and shares		—			94.8			—			94.8
Deferred energy costs, net		0.2			—			—			0.2
Operations and maintenance		(95.1	)		(101.9	)		2.4			(194.6	)
Depreciation and amortization		(37.6	)		(38.9	)		—			(76.5	)
Taxes other than income taxes		(31.8	)		(19.2	)		—			(51.0	)
Operating income		87.9			143.4			—			231.3
Other income and (expenses), net		8.8			0.3			(0.2	)		8.9
Interest expense and preferred dividends		(32.2	)		(68.4	)		0.1			(100.5	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest		64.5			75.3			(0.1	)		139.7
Income tax expense from continuing operations		(30.8	)		(23.7	)		—			(54.5	)
Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries		—			(4.0	)		—			(4.0	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations		33.7			47.6			(0.1	)		81.2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		1.4			(10.3	)		0.1			(8.8	)
Net income	$	35.1		$	37.3		$	—		$	72.4
2003
Operating revenues	$	678.5		$	359.9		$	(371.7	)	$	666.7
Fuel consumed in electric generation		—			(140.3	)		—			(140.3	)
Purchased power and transmission		(413.9	)		(19.3	)		369.8			(63.4	)
Deferred energy costs, net		2.5			—			—			2.5
Operations and maintenance		(108.6	)		(104.8	)		1.8			(211.6	)
Depreciation and amortization		(38.2	)		(35.3	)		—			(73.5	)
Taxes other than income taxes		(36.0	)		(20.0	)		—			(56.0	)
Operating income (loss)		84.3			40.2			(0.1	)		124.4
Other income and expenses, net		7.8			1.7			0.1			9.6
Interest expense and preferred dividends		(33.1	)		(84.4	)		—			(117.5	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest		59.0			(42.5	)		—			16.5
Income tax (expense) benefit from continuing operations		(31.2	)		11.1			—			(20.1	)
Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries		—			(2.0	)		—			(2.0	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations		27.8			(33.4	)		—			(5.6	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		1.2			(9.3	)		—			(8.1	)
Net income (loss)	$	29.0		$	(42.7	)	$	—		$	(13.7	)

ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,

(unaudited)

(In millions)	Delivery & Services			Generation & Marketing			Eliminations			Total
2004
Operating revenues	$	2,764.1		$	1,538.7		$	(1,546.7	)	$	2,756.1
Fuel consumed in electric generation		—			(614.4	)		—			(614.4	)
Purchased power and transmission		(1,779.0	)		(86.2	)		1,536.8			(328.4	)
Gain on assignment of OVEC power agreement and shares		—			94.8			—			94.8
Deferred energy costs, net		(0.2	)		—			—			(0.2	)
Operations and maintenance		(404.3	)		(424.1	)		9.9			(818.5	)
Depreciation and amortization		(148.8	)		(150.6	)		—			(299.4	)
Taxes other than income taxes		(128.5	)		(72.3	)		—			(200.8	)
Operating income		303.3			285.9			—			589.2
Other income and (expenses), net		23.1			1.7			(0.3	)		24.5
Interest expense and preferred dividends		(129.2	)		(276.2	)		0.2			(405.2	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest		197.2			11.4			(0.1	)		208.5
Income tax (expense) benefit from continuing operations		(79.9	)		0.2			—			(79.7	)
Minority benefit in net loss of subsidiaries		—			0.9			—			0.9
Income (loss) from continuing operations		117.3			12.5			(0.1	)		129.7
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax		(14.0	)		(426.4	)		0.1			(440.3	)
Net income (loss)	$	103.3		$	(413.9	)	$	—		$	(310.6	)
2003
Operating revenues	$	2,705.8		$	956.2		$	(1,479.7	)	$	2,182.3
Fuel consumed in electric generation		—			(592.0	)		—			(592.0	)
Purchased power and transmission		(1,709.2	)		(76.1	)		1,472.4			(312.9	)
Deferred energy costs, net		1.6			—			—			1.6
Operations and maintenance		(454.5	)		(538.2	)		7.3			(985.4	)
Depreciation and amortization		(152.2	)		(134.0	)		—			(286.2	)
Taxes other than income taxes		(128.1	)		(75.8	)		—			(203.9	)
Operating income (loss)		263.4			(459.9	)		—			(196.5	)
Other income and expenses, net		42.2			63.9			—			106.1
Interest expense and preferred dividends		(126.9	)		(301.0	)		—			(427.9	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest		178.7			(697.0	)		—			(518.3	)
Income tax (expense) benefit from continuing operations		(76.1	)		278.3			—			202.2
Minority benefit in net loss of subsidiaries		—			7.2			—			7.2
Income (loss) from continuing operations		102.6			(411.5	)		—			(308.9	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		9.2			(34.5	)		—			(25.3	)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax		(1.2	)		(19.6	)		—			(20.8	)
Net income (loss)	$	110.6		$	(465.6	)	$	—		$	(355.0	)

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)

THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004	INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST			NET INCOME			DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE
Calculation of Income As Adjusted:
Income - GAAP basis	$	139.7		$	72.4		$	0.48
Adjustments:
Gain on sale of OVEC power agreement and shares		(94.8	)		(59.4	)
Write-off of deferred financing costs1		9.2			5.8
Severance accrual2		3.9			2.4
Loss from discontinued operations					8.8
As Adjusted	$	58.0		$	30.0		$	0.22
Calculation of EBITDA As Adjusted:
Net Income - GAAP basis				$	72.4
Interest expense and preferred dividends					100.5
Income tax expense					54.5
Depreciation and amortization					76.5
EBITDA					303.9
Gain on sale of OVEC power agreement and shares					(94.8	)
Severance accrual					3.9
Loss from discontinued operations					8.8
Adjusted EBITDA				$	221.8

THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003	INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST			NET LOSS			DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
Calculation of Income (Loss) As Adjusted:
Income (Loss) - GAAP basis	$	16.5		$	(13.7	)	$	(0.11	)
Adjustments:
Receipt of payment from PURPA hydro facility3		(19.9	)		(12.1	)
Loss from discontinued operations					8.1
As Adjusted	$	(3.4	)	$	(17.7	)	$	(0.14	)
Calculation of EBITDA As Adjusted:
Net Loss - GAAP basis				$	(13.7	)
Interest expense and preferred dividends					117.5
Income tax expense					20.1
Depreciation and amortization					73.5
EBITDA					197.4
Receipt of payment from PURPA hydro facility					(19.9	)
Loss from discontinued operations					8.1
Adjusted EBITDA				$	185.6

FOOTNOTES:

¹ This amount is included in Interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

² This amount is included in Operations and maintenance expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

³ This amount is included in Purchased power and transmission expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004	INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST			NET (LOSS) INCOME			DILUTED (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE
Calculation of Income (Loss) As Adjusted:
Income (Loss) - GAAP basis	$	208.5		$	(310.6	)	$	(1.83	)
Adjustments1:
Gain on California contract escrow release2		(68.1	)		(42.7	)
Write-off of deferred financing costs3		23.3			14.6
Gain on land sale, New York office space charge (net)4		(4.2	)		(2.6	)
Loss on release of gas pipeline capacity5		11.7			7.3
Gain on sale of OVEC power agreement and shares		(94.8	)		(59.4	)
Severance accrual6		3.9			2.4
Loss from discontinued operations					440.3
As Adjusted	$	80.3		$	49.3		$	0.47
Calculation of EBITDA As Adjusted:
Net Loss - GAAP basis				$	(310.6	)
Interest expense and preferred dividends					405.2
Income tax expense					79.7
Depreciation and amortization					299.4
EBITDA					473.7
Gain on California contract escrow release					(68.1	)
Gain on land sale, New York office space charge (net)					(4.2	)
Loss on release of gas pipeline capacity					11.7
Gain on sale of OVEC power agreement and shares					(94.8	)
Severance accrual					3.9
Loss from discontinued operations					440.3
Adjusted EBITDA1				$	762.5

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003	LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST			NET LOSS			DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
Calculation of Loss As Adjusted:
Loss - GAAP basis	$	(518.2	)	$	(355.0	)	$	(2.80	)
Adjustments7:
Gain on SFAS 718		(75.8	)		(45.9	)
Loss on assets retired/held for sale4		37.5			22.7
Special termination and other benefits6		15.7			9.5
Impairment of New York office6		4.6			2.8
Losses on West Book and other exited trading activities2		434.9			263.6
Baltimore Gas & Electric contract termination costs6		32.0			19.4
Gain on land sale8		(9.5	)		(5.8	)
Receipt of payment from PURPA hydro facility5		(19.9	)		(12.1	)
Other6 & 9		12.6			7.6
Cumulative effect of accounting changes					20.7
Loss from discontinued operations					25.3
As Adjusted	$	(86.1	)	$	(47.2	)	$	(0.37	)
Calculation of EBITDA As Adjusted:
Net Loss - GAAP basis				$	(355.0	)
Interest expense and preferred dividends					427.8
Income tax benefit					(202.2	)
Depreciation and amortization					286.2
EBITDA					156.8
Gain on SFAS 71					(75.8	)
Loss on assets retired/held for sale					37.5
Special termination and other benefits					15.7
Impairment of New York office					4.6
Losses on West Book and other exited trading activities					434.9
Baltimore Gas & Electric contract termination costs					32.0
Gain on land sale					(9.5	)
Receipt of payment from PURPA hydro facility					(19.9	)
Other9					12.6
Cumulative effect of accounting changes					20.7
Loss from discontinued operations					25.3
Adjusted EBITDA7				$	634.9

FOOTNOTES:

¹ Not adjusted for $8.8 million of charges related to Allegheny Ventures for write-downs of inventory and discontinued product ($4.3 million), equity interests ($1.9 million) and adjustments in revenue recognition for a percentage of completion contract ($2.6 million).

² These amounts are included in Operating revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

³ This amount is included in Interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

⁴ These amounts are included in Operations and maintenance expense and Other income, net, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

⁵ These amounts are included in Purchased power and transmission expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

⁶ These amounts are included in Operations and maintenance expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

⁷ Not adjusted for estimated energy trading losses totaling $34.9 million. These losses were primarily the result of trading activities in the Western United States energy markets, which Allegheny exited in 2003.

⁸ These amounts are included in Other income, net, on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

⁹ Charges related to the St. Joseph’s generating plant lease ($2.0 million), additional Enron litigation reserves ($7.0 million) and additional costs attributable to asset sales ($3.6 million).

Allegheny Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Operating Statistics

Unaudited

Three Months Ended December 31, 2004

	2004	2003	Change
Delivery and Services:
Electricity sales (million kWh)	11,851	11,713	+1.2	%
Usage per customer (kWh):
Residential	2,974	2,972	+0.1	%
Commercial	14,572	14,482	+0.6	%
Industrial	193,632	192,723	+0.5	%
Natural gas sales (mcf)	8,140	8,638	-5.8	%
Generation & Marketing:
Generation (million kWh)	11,233	11,641	-3.5	%
Unaudited 12 Months Ended December 31, 2004
	2004	2003	Change
Delivery and Services:
Electricity sales (million kWh)	47,222	46,514	+1.5	%
Usage per customer (kWh):
Residential	12,038	11,835	+1.7	%
Commercial	59,757	58,713	+1.8	%
Industrial	759,305	749,959	+1.2	%
Natural gas sales (mcf)	27,218	29,590	-8.0	%
Generation & Marketing:
Generation (million kWh)	46,162	48,334	-4.5	%