EXHIBIT 15
November 10, 2000
Ohio Edison Company
76 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
Gentlemen:
We are aware that Ohio Edison Company has incorporated by
reference in its Registration Statements No. 33-49135, No. 33-
49259, No. 33-49413, No. 33-51139, No. 333-01489 and No. 333-05277
its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, which
includes our report dated November 10, 2000 covering the unaudited
interim financial information contained therein. Pursuant to
Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, that report is not
considered a part of the registration statements prepared or
certified by our firm or a report prepared or certified by our
firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.
Very truly yours,
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
