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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RELATED
FORM 10-Q FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE TOLEDO EDISON COMPANY AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. (AMOUNTS IN 1,000'S).
INCOME TAX EXPENSE INCLUDES $3,809,000 RELATED TO OTHER INCOME.
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<NAME> THE TOLEDO EDISON COMPANY
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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