EX-12 3 exhibit12.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES EXHIBIT 12

EXHIBIT 12

COMPUTATION IN SUPPORT OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

For Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

 
 

West Penn Power Company
   

Earnings:

  

  Net Income

$ 84,548

  Fixed charges (see below)

40,215

  Income taxes

63,028
   

  Total earnings

$187,791
   
   

Fixed Charges:

  

  Interest on long-term debt

$ 37,163

   Other interest

1,963

  Estimated interest

  

    component of rentals

1,089
   

  Total fixed charges

$ 40,215
   
   

  Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

4.67