Exhibit 12.02

SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION

COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Thousands of dollars)

	December 31,
	2016		2015		2014		2013		2012
1. Fixed charges:
A) Interest expense	$	73,000	$	71,661	$	71,234	$	62,958	$	67,148
B) Amortization		1,835		1,884		2,063		2,002		2,001
C) Interest portion of rentals		19,438		16,678		11,802		11,809		10,605
Total fixed charges	$	94,273	$	90,223	$	85,099	$	76,769	$	79,754
2. Earnings (as defined):
D) Pretax income from continuing operations	$	231,523	$	219,332	$	219,521	$	222,815	$	207,915
Fixed Charges (1. above)		94,273		90,223		85,099		76,769		79,754
Total earnings as defined	$	325,796	$	309,555	$	304,620	$	299,584	$	287,669
		3.46		3.43		3.58		3.90		3.61