THE NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC COMPANY Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (SEC Coverage) (Unaudited) Years Ended December 31, ------------------------------------------------------------ 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Net Income $23,910 $14,589 $14,274 $21,052 $16,820 - ---------- Add income taxes and fixed charges - ---------------------------------- Current federal income taxes 7,212 1,020 2,183 4,608 1,558 Deferred federal income taxes 3,512 3,930 2,199 4,560 5,528 Investment tax credits - net (503) (508) (508) (507) (500) Interest on long-term debt 16,627 14,334 12,715 13,290 12,581 Interest on short-term debt and other 3,663 2,897 2,074 1,277 2,500 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net earnings available for fixed charges $54,421 $36,262 $32,937 $44,280 $38,487 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Fixed charges: Interest on long-term debt $16,627 $14,334 $12,715 $13,290 $12,581 Interest on short-term debt and other 3,663 2,897 2,074 1,277 2,500 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total fixed charges $20,290 $17,231 $14,789 $14,567 $15,081 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.68 2.10 2.23 3.04 2.55 - ----------------------------------