<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
related Form 10-Q financial statements for Pennsylvania Power Company and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
(Amounts in 1,000's.) Income tax expense includes $(4,000) related to other
income.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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