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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from ESI
Tractebel Acquisition Corp.'s balance sheet as of September 30, 2000 and
statement of operations for the period ended September 30, 2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.

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<NAME>                         ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.
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