DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, INC. ("Duke Energy Indiana") hereby gives notice that on March 6, 2009, a Verified Petition in Cause No. 43653 was filed with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for approval of an alternative regulatory plan pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-1-2.5-1, et seq., to the extent required, and for the approval of cost recovery associated with the study of carbon storage for the Edwardsport Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle generating facility ("IGCC Project"). Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. By: Jim Stanley, President a2