Exhibit 12(a)
MONONGAHELA POWER COMPANY
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
COMPUTATION IN SUPPORT OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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12 Months ended Calendar Years Ended
March 31,
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Earnings:
Net income * $93,495 $92,327 $82,425 $80,529 $61,452 $66,713
Fixed charges (see below) 39,064 36,034 38,723 40,769 39,385 40,679
Income taxes 42,925 40,726 49,421 47,406 34,469 42,460
Total Earnings $175,484 $169,087 $170,569 $168,704 $135,306 $149,852
Fixed Charges:
Interest on long-term debt $34,086 $31,962 $32,363 $36,076 $36,654 $37,244
Other interest 2,428 2,641 3,790 2,654 1,950 2,628
Estimated interest component
of rentals 2,550 1,431 2,570 2,039 781 807
Total Fixed Charges $39,064 $36,034 $38,723 $40,769 $39,385 $40,679
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 4.49 4.69 4.40 4.14 3.44 3.68
* Net Income excludes extraordinary charges
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