Exhibit 23.1


                           CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT
                             PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of our report dated January 26,
2000 included in Cinergy Corp.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.


/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Cincinnati, Ohio
December 4, 2000