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EXHIBIT 12

COMPUTATION IN SUPPORT OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2002

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

   

West
Penn
Power

Earnings:

     Net income

 $                 49,078

     Plus:  Fixed charges (see below)

25,594

            Income taxes

25,402

     Total Earnings

 $                100,074

Fixed Charges:

     Interest on long-term debt and other
       interest

  

 $                 24,311

     Estimated interest

       component of rentals

1,283

     Total Fixed Charges

 $                 25,594

     Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

3.91