Exhibit (15) June 5, 1996 Ohio Edison Company: We are aware that Ohio Edison Company has incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement, Ohio Edison Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 which includes our report dated May 1, 1996 covering the unaudited interim consolidated financial information contained therein. Pursuant to Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, that report is not considered a part of this Registration Statement prepared or certified by our firm or a report prepared or certified by our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of said Act. Very truly yours, ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP