Exhibit “A-2”

 APPLICATION SUMMARY

Replacement Power

Company:                                  E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company  

Location:                                   Niagara Falls, New York

County:                                     Niagara

IOU:                                          Niagara Mohawk

Business Activity:                    Manufacturer of various chemicals  

Project Description:                  The project includes investing in the purchase and installation of additional sodium and lithium cells and associated equipment used in the manufacturing of these chemicals. By installing these new cells, the company will be able to increase its production.

Prior Application:                     Yes

Existing Allocations:                31,700 kW of RP and 1,450 kW of EP

Power Request:                        10,000 kW

Power Recommended:             3,000 kW

Job Commitment:     

               Existing                       254 jobs

               New                             30 jobs

New Jobs/Power Ratio:            10 jobs/MW

New Jobs -

Avg. Wage and Benefits          NA

Capital Investment:                  $1,600,000  

Capital Investment                   $533,333/MW  

Per MW

Summary:                                  DuPont purchased its Niagara Falls facility in 1930 to support a number of intermediate chemical markets. Presently, the site produces sodium, lithium and chlorine. An additional low-cost power allocation will help the company reduce its overall costs, increase its volume and stay competitive.