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EXHIBIT 12

COMPUTATION IN SUPPORT OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

For Year Ended December 31, 2000

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

 
 

West Penn Power Company

Earnings:

  

Net Income

$

102,404

Fixed charges (see below)

68,920

Income taxes

56,297

Total earnings

$

227,621
   

Fixed Charges:

  

Interest on long-term debt

$

64,057

Other interest

2,861

Estimated interest component of rentals

$

2,002

Total fixed charges

$

68,920
   

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

3.30