EXHIBIT 15











Pennsylvania Power Company
1 E. Washington Street
P. O. Box 891
New Castle, Pennsylvania 16103

Gentlemen:

We are aware that Pennsylvania Power Company has incorporated by
reference in its previously filed Registration Statements No. 33-
47372, No. 33-62450 and No. 33-65156, the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, which
includes our report dated November 12, 1996, covering the unaudited
interim financial statements contained therein. Pursuant to Rule
436(c) of Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, such 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

Cleveland, Ohio
November 12, 1996