Update:  On September 17, 2012, the OMAEG filed its objections to FirstEnergy’s EE/PDR Portfolio Plan.  The OMAEG objected by stating the following: (1) FirstEnergy’s EE/PDR Plan lacks program offerings that are accommodating to manufacturers’ unique energy opportunities; (2) FirstEnergy’s EE/PDR Plan lacks technical assistance for manufacturers; (3) FirstEnergy’s EE/PDR Plan lacks quality in technical assistance; (4) FirstEnergy’s EE/PDR Plan fails to bid energy efficiency resources into PJM market; (5) there should not be a shared savings cap; (6) it would be improper for FirstEnergy to suspend programs without approval; and (7) FirstEnergy’s EE/PDR Plan lacks prescriptive measures for manufacturers.

We will participate in a settlement meeting on September 24, 2012, and will provide an update following the settlement meeting.