EXHIBIT 12
COMPUTATION IN SUPPORT OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
				Allegheny
				Generating
				Company
	Earnings:
		Net income		$ 10,183
		Plus:   Fixed charges (see below)		6,466
			Income taxes	5,171
		Total Earnings		$ 21,820
	Fixed Charges:
		Interest on long-term debt		$ 4,814
		Other interest		1,652
		Estimated interest
		component of rentals		-
		Total Fixed Charges		$ 6,466
		Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges		3.37