News from New York State Public Service Commission

For more information contact: James Denn, 518-474-7080

Commission to Meet On Wednesday, August 27, 2008

ALBANY, NY (08/22/2008; 1506)(readMedia)-- The New York State Public Service Commission will hold a special session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2008, in the 19^th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York. To be discussed:

Case 07-M-0906 - IBERDROLA, S.A., ENERGY EAST CORPORATION, et al. - Joint Petition for Approval of the Acquisition of Energy East Corporation by Iberdrola, S.A.

Individuals in Albany wishing to observe the Commission's meeting may do so in the Board Room on the 19^th floor of the Commission's offices at Three Empire State Plaza. Pursuant to procedures established by the building management, anyone planning to view the meeting in the New York City Board Room must notify Jan Goorsky at 212-417-2378, 48 hours in advance of the meeting, and must be prepared to show valid photo identification upon arrival at 90 Church Street. The videocasting will be for viewing and listening purposes only. In addition, the meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet. The Internet broadcast can be viewed through NewYorkAdmin by accessing http://www.NewYorkAdmin.com from a computer capable of using RealPlayer. RealPlayer can be downloaded from the NewYorkAdmin site. The Commission has no financial interest in the Web site, its management, maintenance or administration.

Persons with disabilities who require a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations should call the Department of Public Service's Human Resources Management office at (518) 474-2520. TDD users may call this number through the New York Relay Service at 1-800-662-1220 or have a representative call directly to the office.

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