Conversation with Steve Swift

Kay:

I talked with Steve today about the Blue Dog deal. I told him we needed the
consent executed by the end of next week at the latest, and that Chris would
send him Northwestern's annual report and 10-k.

Steve's only questions centered around the ENA payment guarantee and
Northwestern's guarantee. He needs to understand from a legal perspective how
these will be provided to GE (i.e. if both ENA and NW will issue stand alone
guarantees). I told him that ENA will guarantee the remaining currently
scheduled payment obligations under the contract. He is also awaiting receipt
of the letter you're putting together.

Please let me know how we should proceed.

Regards,

Ben