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UNITED STATES <BR>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR><BR>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 </FONT></H1></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>CURRENT REPORT
<BR>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the<BR>Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>  </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><b>December 8, 2004 (December 6, 2004)</b><BR>
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     <TD WIDTH="600" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC.</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD WIDTH="600" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="33%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><!-- State--><B>Maryland</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="34%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><!-- File No.--><B>I-267</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><!-- Irs No.--><B>13-5531602</B></FONT></TD>
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     <TD WIDTH="70%" ALIGN="Center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"> <b>800 Cabin Hill Drive<BR>Greensburg, Pennsylvania</b></FONT></TD>
     <TD WIDTH="10%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD WIDTH="20%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><b>15601-1689</b></FONT></TD></TR>

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     <TD ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">(Address of principal executive offices)</FONT></TD>
     <TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">&nbsp;(Zip Code)</FONT></TD></TR>
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telephone number, including area code:&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>(724) 837-3000</b> </FONT></TD></TR>
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<B>Item 1.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.</B><BR><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On
December 6, 2004, Allegheny Energy Service Corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Allegheny Energy, Inc. (&#147;AYE&#148;), and David B. Hertzog
entered into an Agreement (the &#147;Agreement&#148;) in connection with Mr.
Hertzog&#146;s resignation as the Vice President and General Counsel of AYE and from any
and all of his positions with any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company
(collectively, the &#147;Allegheny Companies&#148;). </FONT></TD></TR>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
      to the Agreement, the Company agreed to make a payment to Mr. Hertzog representing
      (a) all wages, salary, bonuses, pension and benefit payments and other compensation
      that currently are owed to him pursuant to the Employment Agreement, dated
      as of July 18, 2003 and subsequently amended on February 18, 2004 (as amended,
      the &quot;Employment Agreement&quot;), between the Company and Mr. Hertzog
      and (b) the value of vested stock options and stock units previously granted
      to him. In addition, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Hertzog his target bonus
      for 2004 and approximately $2.95 million in connection with his resignation,
      representing separation payments and amounts in respect of Mr. Hertzog';s
      agreement to cancel any and all of his rights under the Employment Agreement.
      Pursuant to the Agreement, Mr. Hertzog released the Company and the Allegheny
      Companies from any and all claims relating to his employment or otherwise.
      The Agreement is subject to a seven calendar day revocation right on the
      part of Mr. Hertzog and, assuming no revocation, the Agreement will become
      operative on December 14, 2004. </FONT></TD></TR>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A
      copy of the Agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
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<B>Item 1.02 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.</B><BR><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effective
December 10, 2004, the Employment Agreement was terminated in connection with Mr.
Hertzog&#146;s resignation as the Vice President and General Counsel of AYE and from any
and all of his positions with the Allegheny Companies. The Employment Agreement was for a
five-year term that began on July 28, 2003. Additional details of the Employment Agreement
are included in AYE&#146;s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on April 8, 2004. </FONT></TD></TR>
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          <TD WIDTH=26%><font face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>99.1</font> </TD>
          <TD WIDTH=1%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
          <TD WIDTH=73%><font face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2004,
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<TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,  the registrant has duly
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    <TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">By:</FONT></TD>
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    <TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Name:&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD WIDTH="35%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Paul J. Evanson </FONT></TD>
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    <TD VALIGN="TOP"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Title: </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer </FONT></TD></TR>
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          <TD WIDTH=26%><font face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>99.1</font> </TD>
          <TD WIDTH=1%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
          <TD WIDTH=73%><font face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2004,
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8K Form
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
December 8, 2004 (December 6, 2004)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
I-267
13-5531602
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
800 Cabin Hill Drive
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
15601-1689
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's
telephone number, including area code:
(724) 837-3000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check
the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ]
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ]
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
[ ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01    Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On
December 6, 2004, Allegheny Energy Service Corporation (the "Company"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Allegheny Energy, Inc. ("AYE"), and David B. Hertzog
entered into an Agreement (the "Agreement") in connection with Mr.
Hertzog's resignation as the Vice President and General Counsel of AYE and from any
and all of his positions with any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company
(collectively, the "Allegheny Companies").
Pursuant
      to the Agreement, the Company agreed to make a payment to Mr. Hertzog representing
      (a) all wages, salary, bonuses, pension and benefit payments and other compensation
      that currently are owed to him pursuant to the Employment Agreement, dated
      as of July 18, 2003 and subsequently amended on February 18, 2004 (as amended,
      the "Employment Agreement"), between the Company and Mr. Hertzog
      and (b) the value of vested stock options and stock units previously granted
      to him. In addition, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Hertzog his target bonus
      for 2004 and approximately $2.95 million in connection with his resignation,
      representing separation payments and amounts in respect of Mr. Hertzog';s
      agreement to cancel any and all of his rights under the Employment Agreement.
      Pursuant to the Agreement, Mr. Hertzog released the Company and the Allegheny
      Companies from any and all claims relating to his employment or otherwise.
      The Agreement is subject to a seven calendar day revocation right on the
      part of Mr. Hertzog and, assuming no revocation, the Agreement will become
      operative on December 14, 2004.
A
      copy of the Agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
      on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 1.02    Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
Effective
December 10, 2004, the Employment Agreement was terminated in connection with Mr.
Hertzog's resignation as the Vice President and General Counsel of AYE and from any
and all of his positions with the Allegheny Companies. The Employment Agreement was for a
five-year term that began on July 28, 2003. Additional details of the Employment Agreement
are included in AYE's Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on April 8, 2004.
Item 9.01   Financial
        Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2004,
            between Allegheny Energy Service Corporation and David B. Hertzog.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC.
Dated:
December 8, 2004
By:
/s/ Paul J. Evanson
Name:
Paul J. Evanson
Title:
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT
        INDEX
Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2004,
            between Allegheny Energy Service Corporation and David B. Hertzog.