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
				Generating
				Company
	Earnings:
		Net income		$ 4,368
		Plus: Fixed charges (see below)		2,853
			Income taxes	2,270
		Total Earnings		$ 9,491
	Fixed Charges:
		Interest on long-term debt and other interest		$ 2,853
		Estimated interest
		component of rentals		-
		Total Fixed Charges		$ 2,853
		Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges		3.33