January 21, 2004 Anthony Alexander, Chief Executive Officer FirstEnergy Corporation 76 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44308 Dear Mr. Alexander: I am writing to congratulate you on your appointment as FirstEnergy's Chief Executive Officer, and to invite you to meet with me about the Davis-Besse nuclear plant and FirstEnergy's current Ohio rate-extension case. We have much in common, starting with the roughly half of Ohio Citizen Action's 100,000 members who are FirstEnergy customers. I am sure we both have an interest in seeing that Davis-Besse operates safely for both plant workers and neighbors. You are taking office at a turning point for FirstEnergy, and I know we can have a constructive discussion about the alternatives you face. I am looking forward to your reply, and can meet here or in Akron at your convenience. You can reach me at (216) 861-5200, sbuchanan@ohiocitizen.org. Sandy Buchanan Executive Director Ohio Citizen Action