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                                                                   Exhibit 23(c)


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated February 13, 1998, on the consolidated financial statements of Ohio Edison
Company for the year ended December 31, 1997. Such report is included in the
Company's Form 8-K dated March 23, 1998, and incorporated by reference in
registration statement on Form S-3 (File No: 333-05277). We also consent to the
use of our reports dated February 7, 1997, included in the Company's Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated by reference in this
registration statement, and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.


Arthur Andersen LLP


Cleveland, Ohio
March 23, 1998