EXHIBIT 12
COMPUTATION IN SUPPORT OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2002
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
				West
				Penn
				Power
	Earnings:
		Net income		$ 29,428
		Plus: Fixed charges (see below)		13,222
			Income taxes	13,041
		Total Earnings		$ 55,691
	Fixed Charges:
		Interest on long-term debt and other interest		$ 12,190
		Estimated interest
		component of rentals		1,032
		Total Fixed Charges		$ 13,222
		Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges		4.21