EXHIBIT 15








August 8, 2001









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

Gentlemen:

We are aware that Pennsylvania Power Company has incorporated by
reference in its Registration Statements No. 33-62450 and
No. 33-65156 its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001,
which includes our report dated August 8, 2001 covering the
unaudited interim financial information contained therein.
Pursuant to Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, that
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