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THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE BALANCE
SHEET OF FAR WEST ELECTRIC ENERGY FUND, L.P. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND THE
RELATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME, PARTNERS' CAPITAL AND CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR THEN
ENDED AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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