EXHIBIT 12
COMPUTATION IN SUPPORT OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
For the Three Months ended March 31, 2002
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
				Allegheny
				Energy, Inc.
	Earnings:
		Net income *		$ 104,233
		Plus: Fixed charges (see below)		77,137
			Income taxes	59,416
			Amort of capitalized interest	99
		Less: Capitalized interest		(3,939)
			Preferred Dividends	(1,259)
			Inc from unconsolidated equity investees	(1,022)
		Total Earnings		$ 234,665
	Fixed Charges:
		Interest on long-term debt and other interest		$ 71,110
		Preferred dividends		1,972
		Estimated interest
		component of rentals		4,055
		Total Fixed Charges		$ 77,137
		Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges		3.04
* Net income excludes Minority Interest of $1,337 and Preferred Dividends of $1,259.