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| Date | Title | | | 05/21/13 | Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, Consolidated Edison Development Announce Solar Partnership| SAN DIEGO, CA and VALHALLA, NY -- (Marketwired) -- 05/21/13 --
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and Consolidated Edison Development (ConEdison Development) today announced an agreement to partner in two of Sempra U.S. Gas & Power's solar power facilities, the 150-megawatt (MW) Copper Mountain Solar 2 plant near Las Vegas and the 150-MW Mesquite Solar 1 power plant near Phoenix.
Under the sales agreement, each company will own a 50-percent interest in the two solar facilities, which are among the large... |
|  | | 05/20/13 | Con Edison CEO Kevin Burke: Success of $1B Storm Protection Investments Requires Joining With Others| NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwired) -- 05/20/13 -- Con Edison Chairman and CEO Kevin Burke told shareholders today that while the company plans to invest $1 billion over the next four years for storm protection measures, a key factor is working with others so customers can receive power quicker after disasters.
"Utilities, government agencies, the MTA, and the building and hospital communities are joining forces," Burke said. "To succeed, we must work together. Our plans won't matter if we can deliv... |
| | | 05/02/13 | Con Edison Reports 2013 First Quarter Earnings| 1st Quarter 2013 Sales and Revenues Report
NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwired) -- 05/02/13 -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported first quarter earnings of $192 million or $0.66 a share compared with $277 million or $0.95 a share in 2012. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude a charge relating to its lease in/lease out (LILO) transactions and the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses (CEBs), were $316 million or $1.08 a share compared w... |
| | | 05/02/13 | 1st Quarter 2013 Sales and Revenue Report | | | 05/02/13 | Con Edison SVP & CFO Robert Hoglund to Speak at 2013 AGA Financial Forum| NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwired) -- 05/02/13 --
Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will speak at the 2013 AGA Financial Forum on Monday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. (ET).
A live audio webcast and a replay of the presentation will be available at http://wsw.com/webcast/aga12/ed/. The link also will be posted at the Con Edison Investor Relations website at http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=61493&p=irol-presentations, along with the presentation... |
| | | 04/18/13 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwired) -- 04/18/13 --
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) declared a quarterly dividend of 61 1/2 cents a share on its common stock, payable June 15, 2013, to stockholders of record as of May 15, 2013.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $41 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers ... |
| | | 01/31/13 | Con Edison Reports 2012 Earnings| NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 01/31/13 --
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2012 net income for common stock of $1,138 million or $3.88 a share compared with $1,051 million or $3.59 a share in 2011. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses (CEBs), were $1,098 million or $3.75 a share in 2012 compared with $1,064 million or $3.64 a share in 2011.
For the fourth quarter of 2012, net incom... |
| | | 01/31/13 | Con Edison SVP & CFO Robert Hoglund to Speak at 2013 Credit Suisse Energy Summit| NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 01/31/13 --
Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will speak at the 2013 Credit Suisse Energy Summit on Tuesday, February 5, at 1:35 p.m. (EST).
The link for viewing the live webcast or a replay is:
http://cc.talkpoint.com/cred001/020413a_am/?entity=54_K1C3EKB
The webcast and the presentation slides also will be accessible on Con Edison's Investor Relations website, www.conEdison.com, and will be viewable on m... |
| | | 11/30/12 | GelTech Solutions Teams Up With Con Edison to Fight Manhole Fires & Enhance Public Safety| Dec 03, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --GelTech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GLTC), creators of FireIce, a revolutionary water enhancing fire suppressant that has the potential to change current firefighting techniques, announces the beginning of a three month pilot program with Con Edison (NYSE: ED) to use FireIce to combat manhole fires.
"After a thorough and comprehensive two year evaluation of fire suppressant products, including independent laboratory testing, Con Edison has chosen FireIce for... |
| | | 11/11/12 | Hurricane Sandy Update: Con Edison's Restorations On Track for Storm Customers| Nov 11, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Con Edison (NYSE: ED) crews and thousands of utility workers from around the country continue to restore power to more than 1 million customers affected by Hurricane Sandy and Wednesday's Nor'easter.
At 12:30 p.m., approximately 3,900 customers in New York City and Westchester County remain without electrical service from Hurricane Sandy alone.
Con Edison's goal is on track to restore power by the end of the weekend to virtually all customers who were... |
| | | 11/08/12 | Con Edison SVP & CFO Robert Hoglund to Present at the Edison Electric Institute Finance Conference| Nov 08, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will present at the EEI Finance Conference, Tuesday, November 13, between 12:30 and 1:10 p.m. ET.
Live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the presentation will be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com, and at the link below: http://www.media-server.com/m/p/pp2fvowf.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's larges... |
| | | 11/05/12 | Con Edison Reports 2012 Third Quarter Earnings| Nov 05, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported third quarter earnings of $440 million or $1.50 a share compared with $383 million or $1.31 a share in 2011. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $423 million or $1.44 a share compared with $390 million or $1.33 a share in 2011.
For the first nine months of 2012, net income for common stock was $931 millio... |
| | | 10/18/12 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| Oct 18, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) declared a quarterly dividend of 60 1/2 cents a share on its common stock, payable December 15, 2012, to stockholders of record as of November 14, 2012.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $40 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its custome... |
| | | 08/29/12 | Con Edison SVP & CFO Robert Hoglund at Barclays Capital 2012 CEO Energy/Power Conference| Aug 29, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will be presenting at the Barclays Capital 2012 CEO Energy/Power Conference, Thursday, September 6, between 1:05 and 1:40 p.m.
Live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the presentation will be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com, and at the link below:
http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/090412a_lp/?entity=113_PPLW3MJ
Consoli... |
| | | 08/02/12 | Con Edison Reports 2012 Second Quarter Earnings| Aug 02, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported second quarter earnings of $214 million or $0.73 a share compared with $165 million or $0.57 a share in 2011. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $178 million or $0.61 a share compared with $166 million or $0.57 a share in 2011.
For the first six months of 2012, net income for common stock was $491 millio... |
| | | 07/30/12 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| Jul 30, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) declared a quarterly dividend of 60 1/2 cents a share on its common stock, payable September 15, 2012, to stockholders of record as of August 15, 2012.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $40 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customer... |
| | | 05/08/12 | Con Edison CFO & SVP Robert Hoglund to Speak at the Deutsche Bank Clean Tech, Utilities and Power Conference 2012| NEW YORK, NY, May 08, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice
President Robert Hoglund will speak at the Deutsche Bank Clean Tech,
Utilities & Power Conference on Monday, May 14, at 8:40 a.m. (ET).
A live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the
presentation will be available at
http://www.media-server.com/m/p/crvfifzn, as well as on the Con
Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is on... |
| | | 05/03/12 | Con Edison Reports 2012 First Quarter Earnings| NEW YORK, NY, May 03, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
first quarter earnings of $277 million or $0.95 a share compared with
$311 million or $1.07 a share in 2011. Earnings from ongoing
operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the
competitive energy businesses, were $295 million or $1.01 a share
compared with $289 million or $0.99 a share in 2011.
"First quarter results were in line with expectations," said... |
| | | 05/03/12 | Con Edison Chairman & CEO Kevin Burke to Present at AGA Forum| NEW YORK, NY, May 03, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer Kevin Burke will present at the American Gas Association
Financial Forum on Monday, May 7, 2012, at 12:15 p.m. (ET).
A live audio webcast, slides and a replay of the presentation will be
available on the AGA website http://wsw.com/webcast/aga11/ed/ and on
the Con Edison Investor Relations website www.conEd.com.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's large... |
| | | 04/19/12 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 19, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 60 1/2 cents a share on its common stock,
payable June 15, 2012, to stockholders of record as of May 16, 2012.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in
annual revenues and $39 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-related products and service... |
| | | 03/07/12 | Con Edison of New York to Redeem Its Preferred Stock| NEW YORK, NY, Mar 07, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. is calling for
redemption on May 1, 2012 all outstanding shares of its preferred
stock.
The series of preferred stock to be redeemed and the applicable
redemption price per share payable for each series are shown below.
The redemption prices do not include the dividends on the preferred
stock that were declared on February 16, 2012, which are payable, and
will be paid separately in the usu... |
| | | 02/16/12 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 16, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding shares of preferred stock, payable May 1, 2012, to stockholders of record as of April 11, 2012: Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.1625
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.6... |
| | | 02/03/12 | Con Edison CFO & SVP Robert Hoglund to Speak at Credit Suisse Energy Summit 2012| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 03, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Robert Hoglund will speak at the Credit Suisse Energy Summit 2012 on Tuesday, February 7, at 3:30 p.m. (ET).
A live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the presentation will be available at http://cc.talkpoint.com/cred001/020612a_ah/?entity=53_CND3BTJ, as well as on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one o... |
| | | 01/19/12 | Con Edison Reports 2011 Earnings| 4th Quarter 2011 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 19, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2011 net income for common stock of $1,051 million or $3.59 a share compared with $992 million or $3.49 a share in 2010. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $1,064 million or $3.64 a share in 2011 compared with $981 million or $3.45 a share in 2010.
F... |
| | | 12/05/11 | Con Edison CFO & SVP Robert Hoglund on Wells Fargo Symposium Panel| NEW YORK, NY, Dec 05, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Robert Hoglund will participate in a panel discussion at the Wells Fargo Securities 10th Annual Pipeline, MLP, E&P, Services, and Utility Symposium on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. (ET).
The link to the webcast is http://cc.talkpoint.com/well001/120611a_hr/?entity=35_VQ3M623.
A replay of the panel discussion will be available on that link as well as on ... |
| | | 11/17/11 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 17, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding shares of preferred stock, payable February 1, 2012, to stockholders of record as of January 11, 2012:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
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$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.2... |
| | | 11/16/11 | Con Edison Wins National Award for Outstanding Reliability| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 16, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison has been named winner of the 2011 National Award for Outstanding Reliability Performance by PA Consulting Group for the company's electricity delivery in 2010. Con Edison also received the organization's ReliabilityOne(TM) Award for the Northeast Region, as well as an award for Outstanding System-Wide Reliability.
The ReliabilityOne(TM) National Award is given to the ReliabilityOne(TM) regional award recipient that has demonstrat... |
| | | 11/03/11 | Con Edison Reports 2011 Third Quarter Earnings| 3rd Quarter 2011 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 03, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported net income for common stock for the third quarter of $383 million or $1.31 a share compared with $350 million or $1.24 a share in 2010. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $390 million or $1.33 a share in the third quarter of 2011 compared with $372 mi... |
| | | 10/31/11 | Con Edison CEO Kevin Burke at EEI Conference November 8| NEW YORK, NY, Oct 31, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will be presenting at the 46th EEI Financial Conference on Tuesday, November 8, at 10:30 am (ET).
A link to the webcast will be available at http://www.media-server.com/m/p/wb7qy767/r/1.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $36 billion in assets. The company provi... |
| | | 10/20/11 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Oct 20, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 60 cents a share on its common stock, payable
December 15, 2011, to stockholders of record as of November 16, 2011.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in
annual revenues and $36 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-related products and ... |
| | | 09/16/11 | Con Edison Chairman and CEO Kevin Burke at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Power and Gas Leaders Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 16, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will participate in a panel discussion at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Power and Gas Leaders Conference at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20.
Live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the presentation will be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com, and at the link below:
http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/baml/powerga... |
| | | 09/02/11 | Con Edison CFO & SVP Robert Hoglund at Barclays Capital 2011 Energy CEO Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 02, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Robert Hoglund will have a 35-minute presentation in New York at the Barclays Capital 2011 Energy CEO Conference, Thursday, September 8, 2011, beginning at 3:05 p.m.
Live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the presentation will be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com, and at the link below:
http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/... |
| | | 08/04/11 | Con Edison Reports 2011 Second Quarter Earnings| 2nd Quarter 2011 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Aug 04, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported net income for common stock for the second quarter of $165 million or $0.57 a share compared with $183 million or $0.65 a share in 2010. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $166 million or $0.57 a share in the second quarter of 2011 compared with $144 ... |
| | | 07/21/11 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK - Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) [NYSE: ED] today declared a quarterly dividend of 60 cents a share on its common stock, payable September 15, 2011, to stockholders of record as of August 17, 2011.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $36 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through the following subs... |
| | | 05/16/11 | Con Edison CFO & SVP Robert Hoglund at Barclays Capital Americas Select Conference May 23| NEW YORK, NY, May 16, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Robert Hoglund will be presenting at the Barclays Capital Americas Select Conference on Monday, May 23, from 4:20 a.m. to 5 a.m. (EDT).
Live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the presentation will be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com, and at the link below, which can be used to view both the live webcast as well as the r... |
| | | 05/16/11 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, May 16, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) today
declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding shares
of preferred stock, payable August 1, 2011, to stockholders of record
as of July 13, 2011:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
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$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.2... |
| | | 05/13/11 | Con Edison VP and Treasurer Scott Sanders at AGA Financial Forum| NEW YORK, NY, May 13, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Vice President and Treasurer Scott Sanders will be presenting at the American Gas Association (AGA) Financial Forum on Monday, May 16, from 11:15 to 11:50 a.m.
A live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the presentation will be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com, and at the link below:
http://www.wsw.com/webcast/aga10/ed/
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation... |
| | | 05/06/11 | Con Edison CFO & SVP Robert Hoglund at Deutsche Bank 2011 Alternative Energy, Utilities and Power Conference| NEW YORK, NY, May 06, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Robert Hoglund will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 2011 Alternative Energy, Utilities & Power Conference on Thursday, May 12, from 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM.
Live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the presentation will be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com, and at the link below:
Webcast URL: http://www.corporate-ir.net/ire... |
| | | 05/05/11 | Con Edison Reports 2011 First Quarter Earnings| 1st Quarter 2011 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, May 05, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported first quarter earnings of $311 million or $1.07 a share compared with $226 million or $0.80 a share in 2010. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $289 million or $0.99 a share compared with $264 million or $0.93 a share in 2010.
"First quarter ... |
| | | 04/21/11 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 21, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a quarterly dividend of 60 cents a share on its common stock, payable June 15, 2011, to stockholders of record as of May 18, 2011.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $36 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its ... |
| | | 03/17/11 | Con Edison: Top 20 Among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100
Best Corporate Citizens"| NEW YORK, NY, Mar 17, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Con Edison ranked 17th among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's
"Best 100 Corporate Citizens" and second among all the utilities in
the ranking, according to the magazine's 12th annual survey.
Corporate Responsibility Magazine's annual 100 Best Corporate
Citizens list
(http://2sustain.com/2011/03/cr-magazine%E2%80%99s-100-best-corporate-citizens-for-2011.html)
is known as one of the world's top corporate responsibility rankings
bas... |
| | | 03/16/11 | 'Green Power' From ConEdison Solutions Reduced Carbon Dioxide Emissions by 197,195 Tons in 2010| Renewable Energy Impact Was Equivalent to Cutting Annual Oil Consumption by 379,410 Barrels
NEW YORK, NY, Mar 16, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --On the eve of the greenest day of the year -- St. Patrick's Day --
ConEdison Solutions announced that its "Green Power" renewable energy
program had cut fossil fuel consumption in 2010 by an amount
equivalent to 380,000 barrels of oil.
The Valhalla, New York-based firm -- one of America's leading energy
services companies -- calculated that... |
| | | 02/17/11 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 17, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding shares of preferred stock, payable May 1, 2011, to stockholders of record as of April 13, 2011: Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.1625
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.... |
| | | 02/08/11 | Con Edison CFO & SVP Robert Hoglund to Speak at Credit Suisse Energy Summit 2011| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 08, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Robert Hoglund will speak at the Credit Suisse Energy Summit 2011 on Thursday, February 10, at 3:30 p.m. (EST).
Live audio webcast and slides as well as a replay of the presentation will be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com, and at the link below:
http://cc.talkpoint.com/cred001/020611a_ah/?entity=60_SDGS243
Consolidated Edison, I... |
| | | 01/20/11 | Con Edison Reports 2010 Earnings| 4th Quarter 2010 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 20, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2010 net income for common stock of $992 million or $3.49 a share compared with $868 million or $3.16 a share in 2009. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $981 million or $3.45 a share in 2010 compared with $849 million or $3.09 a share in 2009.
... |
| | | 12/03/10 | Con Edison VP and Controller Robert Muccilo Participating in Wells Fargo Webcast December 8| NEW YORK, NY, Dec 03, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE: ED) Vice President and Controller Robert Muccilo will speak at a Wells Fargo Utility Conference on December 8, 2010. He will participate in a webcast panel discussion entitled "Rate Growth and Regulation (Opportunities and Risks Abound!)" at 9:30 a.m. (EST).
The audio-only webcast will be available at the Con Edison's Investor Relations website and also at the Wall Street Webcasting link below:
http://www... |
| | | 11/18/10 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 18, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding shares of preferred stock, payable February 1, 2011, to stockholders of record as of January 12, 2011:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
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$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulati... |
| | | 11/18/10 | Con Edison Wins Award for Outstanding System-Wide Reliability| New York Utility Also Receives ReliabilityOne(TM) Award for Northeast Region
WASHINGTON, DC, Nov 18, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Con Edison has been named winner of the 2010 Outstanding
System-Wide Reliability Award by PA Consulting Group. The award
recognizes the PA Consulting Group ReliabilityOne(TM) regional award
recipient that demonstrated superior annual system-wide reliability
performance for its customers.
The ReliabilityOne(TM) Awards are given annually to utilities
del... |
| | | 11/01/10 | Con Edison Reports 2010 Third Quarter Earnings| 3rd Quarter 2010 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2010 third quarter net income for common stock of $350 million or $1.24 a share compared with $336 million or $1.22 a share in 2009. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $372 million or $1.32 a share in the third quarter of 2010 compared with $319 milli... |
| | | 10/26/10 | Con Edison CFO and Senior VP Robert Hoglund on Edison Electric Institute Webcast| NEW YORK, NY, Oct 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Robert Hoglund will make a West Coast presentation to the investment community at the 45th Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference on Tuesday, November 2, at 9:45 a.m. (P.D.T.), 12:45 p.m. (E.D.T.).
Live audio webcast and replay of the presentation will be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com, or at the link below:
http... |
| | | 10/21/10 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Oct 21, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a quarterly dividend of 59 1/2 cents a share on its common stock, payable December 15, 2010, to stockholders of record as of November 17, 2010.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $34 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and s... |
| | | 10/18/10 | Exclusive: ConEd, Panda to build solar farm| (Reuters) - Consolidated Edison Inc and Panda Energy International Inc will spend about $85-$90 million to build a 20 megawatt (MW) solar farm in New Jersey, two top executives said.
The project, in Pilesgrove, New Jersey, which will use about 71,000 Suntech Power solar panels and go live in 2011, will be connected directly to the utility grid, said Mark Noyes, vice president of Con Edison Development.
"The plant can actually provide energy not just for the local utility, but for all of t... |
| | | 09/27/10 | Con Edison Announces Public Offering of Common Shares| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 27, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") (NYSE: ED) announced today it has agreed to issue 6,300,000 of its common shares. These common shares are being offered by Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated under Con Edison's effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The common shares are expected to be issued on October 1, 2010, subject to customary closing conditions.
Con Edison expects to inve... |
| | | 09/24/10 | Con Edison CFO and Senior VP Robert Hoglund to Speak at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Power & Gas Leaders Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 24, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice
President Robert Hoglund will participate in a panel discussion at
the 2010 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Power & Gas Leaders Conference
Sept. 28 at 9:15 a.m. (EDT).
Hoglund will participate in a discussion called "Yield Plays." The
live Web cast and the archived Web cast will be available at
https://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/powergas2010/id49369110.cfm.
The archived ... |
| | | 09/21/10 | Con Edison Ranked # 1 as Environmental Leader| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 21, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison Inc. (Con Edison) has been ranked #1 among all
S&P 500 companies by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in its
Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), as well as #1 among
utilities in the new Carbon Performance Leadership Index (CPLI).
The Performance Index recognizes companies that are taking action to
reduce carbon emissions through strategy, governance, stakeholder
communications, and action plans. The Leade... |
| | | 09/13/10 | Con Edison CEO Kevin Burke Participating in Barclays Capital 2010 CEO Energy - Power Conference Webcast September 15| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 13, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE: ED) Chairman and CEO Kevin Burke
will participate in a Barclays Capital 2010 CEO Energy - Power
Conference on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:45 a.m. (E.D.T.).
The audio-only webcast of his presentation will be available at the
conference site (see link below).
http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/091510a_rb/reports.asp?entity=124_P1UXCOK
In addition, the webcast and the slides will be accessible on Con
E... |
| | | 08/05/10 | Con Edison Reports 2010 Second Quarter Earnings| 2nd Quarter 2010 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Aug 05, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported net income for common stock for the second quarter of 2010 of $183 million or $0.65 a share compared with $150 million or $0.55 a share in 2009. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $144 million or $0.51 a share in the second quarter of 2010 compared wi... |
| | | 07/15/10 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 15, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) today
declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding shares
of preferred stock, payable November 1, 2010, to stockholders of
record as of October 13, 2010:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.1625
... |
| | | 07/15/10 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 15, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a quarterly dividend of 59 1/2 cents a share on its common stock, payable September 15, 2010, to stockholders of record as of August 18, 2010.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $34 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and ... |
| | | 05/17/10 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK , NY, May 17, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) today
declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding shares
of preferred stock, payable August 1, 2010, to stockholders of record
as of July 14, 2010:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.1625
Cumul... |
| | | 05/17/10 | Con Edison CEO Kevin Burke to Shareholders: Energy Efficiency & Smart Grid Empower New Yorkers| NEW YORK, NY, May 17, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Con Edison Chairman and CEO Kevin Burke told shareholders today
that energy efficiency is about "maintaining our customers' lifestyle
needs with less energy." He said the near-term goal is to lower
electric demand 550 megawatts by 2015 in the company's service area,
saving enough energy to power more than half a million homes.
"The world is going through some rapid changes," Burke told the
shareholder gathering at the company's headqua... |
| | | 05/06/10 | Con Edison Reports 2010 First Quarter Earnings| 1st Quarter 2010 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, May 06, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported first quarter earnings of $226 million or $0.80 a share compared with $180 million or $0.66 a share in 2009. Earnings from ongoing operations, which exclude the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, were $264 million or $0.93 a share compared with $214 million or $0.78 a share in 2009.
"Our first quarter resu... |
| | | 05/03/10 | CON Edison CFO and Senior VP Robert Hoglund on American Gas Association Webcast| NEW YORK, NY, May 03, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Robert Hoglund will participate in an American Gas Association (AGA) Webcast on Tuesday, May 18th at 2 pm. Slides will accompany the audio-only Webcast presentation and be available on the Con Edison Investor Relations Web site. It also will be available at the American Gas Association (AGA) Web site at the following link:
http://www.wsw.com/webcast/aga9/ed/
Consolidat... |
| | | 05/03/10 | Con Edison CFO and SVP Robert Hoglund on Deutsche Bank Alternative Energy Webcast May 11| NEW YORK, NY, May 03, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Robert Hoglund will speak at the Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Alternative Energy, Utilities & Power Conference on Tuesday, May 11 at 8:55 a.m.
An audio Webcast will be available one hour after the presentation at the following link:
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/confLobby.zhtml?ticker=ED&item_id=3012467
The link will be accessible for 90 days. The presen... |
| | | 04/22/10 | Panda Energy and Con Edison Development Sign Joint Development Agreement| Companies to Develop Utility-Scale Solar Farms
DALLAS — April 22, 2010 — Panda Solar Ventures LLC, an affiliate of Panda Energy International Inc., and Con Edison Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison Inc., today announced that they have signed an agreement to develop, construct and operate utility-scale solar electric power projects in the northeast United States. The agreement initially calls for the development of two solar photovoltaic farms, between 15-20 megawatt... |
| | | 04/15/10 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 15, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a quarterly dividend of 59 1/2 cents a share on its common stock, payable June 15, 2010, to stockholders of record as of May 12, 2010.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $34 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to i... |
| | | 02/18/10 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 18, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its
outstanding shares of preferred stock, payable May 1, 2010, to
stockholders of record as of April 14, 2010:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.... |
| | | 02/09/10 | Con Edison Calls for More Solar Power| NEW YORK , NY, Feb 09, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison has filed a proposal with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to support the development of 25 megawatts (MW) of solar energy resources in New York City by 2015, which would offset about 16,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually.
The CO2 emissions avoided would be the equivalent of taking 2,400 passenger vehicles off the road, and the 25 MW of solar energy would power more than 38,000 room air conditi... |
| | | 01/25/10 | Con Edison Engineer to Lead IEEE-USA Energy Committee| NEW YORK, NY, Jan 25, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison announced today that Dr. Mayer Sasson, a company electrical engineer, has been named chair of the Energy Policy Committee of the prestigious IEEE-USA, a professional engineering society.
Sasson, who has worked for Con Edison since 1990, is a technical leader in Advanced Transmission and Distribution Design, Transmission Planning. He is responsible for transmission reliability issues.
"I'm pleased to serve as chairman of the Ene... |
| | | 01/21/10 | Con Edison Reports 2009 Earnings| 4th Quarter and Full Year 2009 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 21, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2009 net income for common stock of $868 million or $3.16 a share compared with $1,196 million or $4.38 a share in 2008. Excluding items identified in the table below, earnings from ongoing operations were $849 million or $3.09 a share compared with $820 million or $3.00 a share in 2008.
For the fourth quarter of 2009, ... |
| | | 01/14/10 | Spectra Energy Signs Binding Precedent Agreements for Major Pipeline Project to Deliver New Natural Gas Supplies Into New Jersey and New York Area| HOUSTON, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spectra Energy Corp (NYSE: SE) has signed binding precedent agreements with Chesapeake Energy Corporation (Chesapeake, NYSE: CHK), Consolidated Edison (Con Edison, NYSE: ED) and Statoil Natural Gas (Statoil, NYSE: STO) for an expansion of its existing Texas Eastern Transmission (Texas Eastern) and Algonquin Gas Transmission (Algonquin) pipeline systems to deliver new, critically needed natural gas supplies to the New Jersey and New York ar... |
| | | 12/09/09 | Long Island - New York City Offshore Wind Collaborative to Pursue Ocean Floor/Wildlife Surveys| Expects to Issue RFP Next Spring
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - December 9, 2009) - The Long Island - New York City Offshore Wind Collaborative, represented by energy utilities and a host of New York State and New York City agencies, announced today that consultants will soon begin "pre-development activities," such as desktop studies of the ocean's wind, wave and wildlife environment, as part of an effort to develop what could be the largest offshore wind farm proposal in the country.
Approxima... |
| | | 12/02/09 | Robert Hoglund, Con Edison CFO and Senior VP, to Discuss Climate Change on Dec. 9 Webcast| NEW YORK, NY, Dec 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice
President Robert Hoglund will participate in a discussion on
"Dealing with the Pressures of Climate Change Legislation" at the
Wells Fargo Securities Utility Conference on Wednesday, December 9, at
10:45 a.m. (Eastern time). The audio-only Webcast will be available
on Con Edison's Investor Relations Website, as well as at the
conference site (see link below). The replay will... |
| | | 12/01/09 | Con Edison Announces Public Offering of Common Shares| NEW YORK, NY, Dec 01, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") (NYSE: ED) announced today
it has agreed to issue 5,000,000 of its common shares. These common
shares are being offered by UBS Investment Bank under Con Edison's
effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The common shares are expected to be issued on
December 4, 2009, subject to customary closing conditions.
Con Edison expects to invest the net proc... |
| | | 11/19/09 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 19, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its
outstanding shares of preferred stock, payable February 1, 2010, to
stockholders of record as of January 13, 2010:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25... |
| | | 11/13/09 | John Mucci, Con Edison Engineering and Planning VP, Scheduled for Oppenheimer Webcast on November 17| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 13, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- John Mucci, Con Edison's vice president for Engineering and
Planning, will speak at the Oppenheimer 4th Annual Industrials
Conference on Tuesday, November 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Mucci's remarks will be available via Webcast at the following link:
http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/opco/industrials09/08111196.cfm
Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED),
one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, wi... |
| | | 11/02/09 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2009 Third Quarter Earnings| 3rd Quarter 2009 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
third quarter earnings from ongoing operations, which excludes items
discussed in the table below, were $319 million or $1.16 a share
compared with $269 million or $0.98 a share in 2008. The company's
net income for common stock was $336 million or $1.22 a share
compared with $182 million or $0.66 a share in 2008.
Excluding ite... |
| | | 11/02/09 | Craig S. Ivey Named President of Con Edison Company of New York| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Craig S. Ivey has been named president of Consolidated Edison
Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), effective November 1. His
appointment was announced by Kevin Burke, the chairman, president,
and CEO of Consolidated Edison, Inc., the parent company of the
regulated subsidiary that serves New York City and Westchester
County. Ivey is succeeding Con Edison President and COO Louis Rana,
who is retiring after 40 years of service.
Ivey, ... |
| | | 10/28/09 | Robert Hoglund, Con Edison CFO and Senior VP, on Edison Electric Institute Webcast| NEW YORK, NY, Oct 28, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison's (NYSE: ED) Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice
President Robert Hoglund will make a presentation at the Edison
Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference on Tuesday, November 3,
at 10:30 a.m. (EST).
A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed at:
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/confLobby.zhtml?ticker=ED&item_id=2471702.
The archive of the webcast will remain available for 30 days. In
addition, the webcast... |
| | | 10/28/09 | Con Edison Named a Recipient of the 2009 ReliabilityOne(TM) Award in the Northeast Region| Award Recognizes Most Reliable Electric Utilities NationwideNEW YORK, NY, Oct 28, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison has been recognized by PA Consulting Group as the
recipient of the 2009 ReliabilityOne(TM) award in the Northeast
Region. The ReliabilityOne(TM) award is given annually to the
utilities that have excelled in delivering reliable electric service
to their customers.
"Our 14,000 people who work throughout New York City and Westchester
County remain committed to deliveri... |
| | | 10/27/09 | Con Edison to Receive $136 Million in Smart Grid Stimulus Funding| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) [NYSE: ED] will receive $136 million in smart grid stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), it was announced today. The federal stimulus money would help fund a smart grid program for customers served by Consolidated Edison Company of New York and Orange & Rockland Utilities.
The Con Edison program is one of 100 projects that will share $3.4 billion in Smart Grid Investment Grant awards announced earlier today by President Barac... |
| | | 10/20/09 | Solar Applications Rising| Con Edison Customers See Power in the SunNEW YORK, NY, Oct 20, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Attractive government incentives and changes to the state's net
metering law are encouraging more Con Edison customers to go green
with alternative energy. And the sun is the most popular source of
energy among those looking to use distributed generation, or
electricity generated onsite by customers' equipment.
The company received 111 applications for distributed generation
(http://www.coned.co... |
| | | 10/15/09 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Oct 15, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 59 cents a share on its common stock, payable
December 15, 2009, to stockholders of record as of November 18, 2009.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $14 billion in
annual revenues and $34 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-related products and ser... |
| | | 09/29/09 | Con Edison Earns Newsweek ‘Green’ Honors| Con Edison has been cited in Newsweek magazine’s Green Rankings 2009 as one of the most environmentally friendly utility companies in the United States. The news magazine praised Con Edison for its aggressive efforts to control electricity demand and its innovations with the electrical grid.
Among utilities, Con Edison received the fifth highest “environmental impact” score in the rankings compiled with the help of experts selected by Newsweek. The company received the sixth highest... |
| | | 09/23/09 | Carbon Disclosure Project: Con Edison Ranks Again as a Top Performer| NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 09/23/09 -- Consolidated Edison Inc. (Con Edison) has been ranked the No. 1 utility by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in a first-time measurement of companies' climate-change performance actions, and also has received dual 7th place rankings in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index's (CDLI) S&P 500-utility and global utility categories.
According to the CDP, this year's report, produced by PricewaterhouseCoopers, received the highest response rate e... |
| | | 09/17/09 | Con Edison CEO Kevin Burke on September 23rd Webcast| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 17, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) Chairman, President and CEO
Kevin Burke will participate in a panel discussion at the Bank of
America Merrill Lynch Power & Gas Leaders Conference on Wednesday,
September 23, 2009. The panel is titled "Energy Delivery," and
Burke's presentation will begin at approximately 11:00 a.m. EDT. A
live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed at:
http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/powergas09/id97... |
| | | 09/09/09 | Con Edison on Dow Jones Sustainability Index| List Spotlights Corporate LeadershipNEW YORK, NY, Sep 09, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability
Index (DJSI) for North America, an elite, annually issued list that
analyzes corporate performance in order to highlight leading
companies from an economic, environmental, and social perspective.
The DJSI's best-in-class approach identifies sustainability leaders
from each industry on global and regional levels. The analysis is
condu... |
| | | 09/02/09 | Con Edison CFO Robert Hoglund to Present at Barclays Capital CEO Energy/Power Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert
Hoglund will make a presentation to the investment community at the
Barclays Capital 2009 CEO Energy/Power Conference on Wednesday,
September 9, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. ET.
Live audio webcast and replay will be available on the Con Edison
Investor Relations website, www.conEd.com or via the link below:
http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/090909b_rb/?entity=70_HWRWI2I
Consol... |
| | | 08/31/09 | Con Edison Issues New Request for Smart Grid Stimulus Funding| Partners With City of New York, The Boeing Company, Columbia University & Others to Make Metro Region a Smart Grid LeaderNEW YORK, NY, Aug 31, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) (Con Edison) has joined with
energy experts and researchers from the public and private sectors in
filing for smart grid stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE). The applications request approximately $46 million to
help fund smart grid demonstration projects for cust... |
| | | 08/20/09 | Con Edison Delivering the Juice: Customers Break Monday's 2009 Peak Use Record| NEW YORK, NY, Aug 20, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison customers broke a 2009 peak-electricity demand record
today for the third time in 10 days when the company delivered 12,083
megawatts (MW) at 5 p.m.
It's the first day peak demand topped 12,000 megawatts (MW) this year
and the 30th time in company history since the milestone was first
crossed in 2001.
Today's electricity draw handily surpassed Monday's 11,937 MW and the
next highest mark of 11,821 MW, set 10 days ago.
T... |
| | | 08/17/09 | Con Edison Customers Set Peak Record for 2009 Electricity Use| NEW YORK, NY, Aug 17, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison customers broke the 2009 record for peak electricity use
when the company delivered 11,937 megawatt hours (MWH) at 3 p.m.
today. Usage at 5 p.m. was 11,935 MWH, falling just short of the 3
p.m. figure. Before today, the high for the year was 11,821 MWH, set
a week ago.
Today's preeminent peak demand indicates customers are feeling the
heat, but in a year with milder-than-normal average weather, even
today's usage falls short... |
| | | 08/07/09 | Con Edison Requests $172 Million in Smart Grid Stimulus Funding| NEW YORK, NY, Aug 07, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) announced today that the
company has filed the first phase of its applications for smart grid
stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The
applications request approximately $172 million in federal stimulus
dollars to help fund smart grid projects in the service areas of Con
Edison Company of New York, Inc. and Orange & Rockland Utilities,
Inc. Later this month, the company expects to... |
| | | 08/04/09 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2009 Second Quarter Earnings| 2nd Quarter 2009 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Aug 04, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
second quarter earnings of $150 million or $0.55 a share compared
with $552 million or $2.02 a share in 2008. Excluding items
identified in the table below, earnings from ongoing operations were
$131 million or $0.48 a share compared with $114 million or $0.42 a
share in 2008.
The company's net income for common stock for the fi... |
| | | 08/04/09 | Con Edison Launches Smart Grid Pilot Program in Queens| Will Test Solar Energy, Smart Meters, Plug-In Car TechnologyNEW YORK, NY, Aug 04, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (NYSE: ED) announced
today that it is launching a $6 million smart grid pilot program in
northwest Queens that will test how various technologies support
efforts to modernize the electric grid. It will provide customers
with more information about their energy usage, and help customers
use energy more efficiently and save on their e... |
| | | 07/16/09 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 16, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New York) today
declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding shares
of preferred stock, payable November 1, 2009, to stockholders of
record as of October 14, 2009:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock ... |
| | | 07/16/09 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 16, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 59 cents a share on its common stock, payable
September 15, 2009, to stockholders of record as of August 19, 2009.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $14 billion in
annual revenues and $34 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-related products and serv... |
| | | 06/30/09 | Con Edison Names Robert Muccilo New Controller| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 30, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Robert Muccilo, an employee of Con Edison for 31 years, has been
promoted to vice president and controller, succeeding Edward J.
Rasmussen, who is retiring. Muccilo, the assistant controller, will
start his new job on July 1.
A native of Bergen County, N.J., Muccilo has held numerous management
positions at Con Edison, including senior accountant, supervisor and
department manager. As assistant controller, he was responsible for
all fa... |
| | | 06/02/09 | ConEdison Solutions Subsidiary Honored by United States Postal Service| BGA, Inc. Earns 'Supplier Performance Award'WHITE PLAINS, NY, Jun 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- BGA, Inc., a subsidiary of ConEdison Solutions -- one of the
country's leading energy services companies, has earned a Supplier
Excellence Award under the 2008 United States Postal Service (USPS)
Supplier Performance Awards Program.
The award recognizes companies designated as "key suppliers" that
demonstrate "outstanding supply chain management performance" and
maintain "positive business... |
| | | 06/01/09 | Go Green for Less Green: ConEdison Solutions Now Offers 'Green Power' to Connecticut Businesses and Households| Environmentally Friendly Option Costs Less Than Utilities' Electricity PricesWHITE PLAINS, NY, Jun 01, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- ConEdison Solutions, one of the nation's leading energy services
companies, is now offering clean and renewable "Green Power" to
Connecticut households and small businesses at a price lower than
current utility electricity rates. This limited time offer allows
consumers to save money while at the same time helping the
environment.
Energy users who choose C... |
| | | 05/20/09 | Con Edison Invests $1.5 Billion for Summer '09| Incentives for Customers to Reduce Energy UseNEW YORK, NY, May 20, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) is
investing approximately $1.5 billion this year to upgrade and
reinforce its electric delivery system, including upgrading multiple
transformers, and replacing and installing approximately 2,000 miles
of electrical cable -- more than enough cable to extend from New York
City to Denver.
The $1.5 billion in overall system investments ... |
| | | 05/18/09 | Con Edison, Inc. Announces 2009 Earnings Guidance| NEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today announced
that it expects its earnings per share from ongoing operations for
2009 to be in the range of $3.00 to $3.20 a share. Earnings per
share from ongoing operations excludes the net mark-to-market effects
of the competitive energy businesses.
The announced earnings guidance considers the effects of the
recently-approved Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
electric... |
| | | 05/18/09 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) (NYSE: ED) today declared the following quarterly dividends on
its outstanding preferred stock, payable August 1, 2009, to
stockholders of record as of July 15, 2009:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock ... |
| | | 05/18/09 | Con Edison CEO Kevin Burke Optimistic Due to New York's Vitality| Cites Solid Performance and Notes Annual Dividend Up for 35th Year in a RowNEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) Chairman and CEO Kevin Burke told shareholders
at the company's annual meeting today that he was optimistic about
the company's future because of New York's vitality.
Burke cited the company's EnergyNY Plan for meeting the area's energy
needs, noted the company's solid performance, and reminded
shareholders that Con Edison raised its annual d... |
| | | 05/12/09 | Con Edison CFO, Senior VP Robert Hoglund to Address Utility Conference| NEW YORK, NY, May 12, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Who: Robert Hoglund, Con Edison Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
What: Goldman Sachs Ninth Annual Power and Utility Conference.
Hoglund will participate as a panelist in a discussion about "The
Cost of Capital - Balancing Dividends, Growth and Leverage."
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:00 a.m. (EDT).
The webcast will be available on Con Edison's Investor Relations Web
site (audio only):
http://investor.... |
| | | 05/08/09 | Con Edison Files New 3-Year Electric Rate Plan for April 2010| Follows PSC Request to Submit 3-Year Plan for Delivery Rate StabilityNEW YORK, NY, May 08, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) today
submitted its new electric delivery rate and investment plan filing
for April 2010 through 2013, mapping out a three-year proposal to
provide delivery rate certainty for businesses and customers, as
urged by the State Public Service Commission (PSC).
The PSC's recent rate case ruling on April 24, "encourag... |
| | | 05/08/09 | Con Edison of New York's Rate Case Filing - May 8, 2009 | | | 05/04/09 | Con Edison Forecasts Lower Summer Bills, Despite Tax Increases, but Urges New Yorkers to Conserve Energy| NEW YORK, NY, May 04, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison estimates summer electric bills will drop overall
compared with last year due to lower energy supply costs, but the
company urges customers to save even more money, and to save the
environment, by continuing to conserve energy.
Con Edison is estimating that a typical monthly bill for a New York
City residential customer using 350 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month
will average about $96.27 for the June-September period, down fro... |
| | | 05/01/09 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2009 First Quarter Earnings| 1st Quarter 2009 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, May 01, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
first quarter earnings of $180 million or $0.66 a share compared with
$303 million or $1.11 a share in 2008. Excluding items identified in
the table below, earnings from ongoing operations were $214 million
or $0.78 a share compared with $237 million or $0.87 a share in 2008.
"Our first quarter results were in line with our expect... |
| | | 04/29/09 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in American Gas Association Financial Forum| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 29, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will make a
presentation to the investment community at the American Gas
Association Financial Forum. The presentation will be Webcast live
on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 3:40 p.m. (EDT).
A live audio Webcast of the presentation can be heard on the
conference Web site, at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/aga8/ed/, where a
replay wi... |
| | | 04/16/09 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 16, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 59 cents a share on its common stock, payable
June 15, 2009, to stockholders of record as of May 13, 2009.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $14 billion in
annual revenues and $33 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-related products and services to... |
| | | 04/07/09 | Con Edison Solutions Brings Electricity Savings to Connecticut Businesses and Households| UI Customers Can Lower Their Electricity BillsWHITE PLAINS, NY, Apr 07, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- ConEdison Solutions, one of America's leading energy services
companies, is offering Connecticut residential and small business
customers the opportunity to save on their 2009 United Illuminating
(UI) electricity bills. Savings, compared to existing utility rates,
can be significant and are projected to last throughout 2009.
ConEdison Solutions' residential fixed electricity generation ... |
| | | 03/30/09 | Con Edison Solutions Now Offers Lower Electricity Prices to New Jersey Businesses| New Market Dynamics Can Deliver Savings as High as 15% PercentCHERRY HILL, NJ, Mar 30, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- As the result of the recent and unprecedented drop in energy prices,
ConEdison Solutions -- one of America's leading energy services
companies -- is now offering New Jersey businesses and institutions
up to 15 percent savings on their electricity supply bills.
"Especially in today's difficult economy, reducing energy spending
makes tremendous financial sense," said Jorge L... |
| | | 03/05/09 | Con Edison Eyes Solar for Homes, Businesses| NEW YORK, NY, Mar 05, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Con Edison has filed a proposal with the Public Service Commission
(PSC) for an 18-month solar energy pilot program encompassing homes,
businesses, and the company's own facilities, with the goal of
generating 12 megawatts (MW) of solar electricity by 2011. One
megawatt can power approximately 1,000 homes.
Con Edison's filing this week supports solar power recommendations
from Governor Paterson's Renewable Energy Task Force as well as... |
| | | 02/19/09 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 19, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its
outstanding preferred stock, payable May 1, 2009, to stockholders of
record as of April 15, 2009:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Pre... |
| | | 02/02/09 | Con Edison Installs Over 65 Miles of New Gas Main in 2008| Green Program to Recycle More Than 75 Tons of Unused Scrap Plastic From Gas PipesNEW YORK, NY, Feb 02, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- As part of the company's ongoing infrastructure investment program,
Con Edison announced today that it had installed over 65 miles of new
natural gas main piping in 2008. In most cases, it replaced smaller
cast iron and uncoated steel pipe with larger diameter or higher
pressure main to increase capacity and prepare for future growth.
The company is establi... |
| | | 01/22/09 | Con Edison Reports 2008 Earnings| 4th Quarter 2008 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 22, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
2008 earnings of $1,196 million or $4.38 a share compared with $929
million or $3.49 a share in 2007. Excluding items identified in the
table below, earnings from ongoing operations were $820 million or
$3.00 a share compared with $930 million or $3.50 a share in 2007.
For the fourth quarter of 2008, the company's earnings were ... |
| | | 11/21/08 | Con Edison Seeks Contractors for Demand Side Management in NYC and Westchester| Demand Reductions Complement Infrastructure InvestmentsNEW YORK, NY, Nov 21, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison is soliciting proposals from qualified parties for demand
side management (DSM) measures, for an aggregate of 30 megawatts (MW)
of demand reduction, in targeted areas of New York City and
Westchester.
Targeted DSM programs are designed to permanently reduce customer
electric demand by installing energy efficient lighting,
refrigeration, air conditioning and/... |
| | | 11/20/08 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 20, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) (NYSE: ED) today declared the following quarterly dividends on
its outstanding preferred stock, payable February 1, 2009, to
stockholders of record as of January 14, 2009:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.1625
Cumu... |
| | | 11/12/08 | Steam Case Settlement Approved by Public Service Commission| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 12, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The New York State Public Service Commission today approved a $37
million settlement with Con Edison to resolve the Commission's
prudence investigation evaluating the company's actions and practices
relating to the Lexington Avenue - East 41st Street steam event.
Under the settlement, Con Edison will not seek to recover from
customers some $37 million in costs related to the incident.
The July 18, 2007 steam incident in mi... |
| | | 11/07/08 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2008 Third Quarter Earnings| 3rd Quarter 2008 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
2008 third quarter earnings of $182 million or $0.66 a share compared
with $312 million or $1.15 a share in 2007. Excluding items
discussed in the table below, earnings from ongoing operations were
$269 million or $0.98 a share compared with $321 million or $1.18 a
share in the 2007 third quarter.
The company's net ... |
| | | 11/05/08 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 05, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will present to
the investment community at the Edison Electric Institute 43rd
Financial Conference. Mr. Hoglund's presentation will be webcast live
on Tuesday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. MST.
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed on the
conference Web site at:
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ir... |
| | | 10/24/08 | Con Edison Receives Award for Outstanding System-Wide Reliability| New York Utility Also Receives ReliabilityOne(TM) Award for Northeast RegionNEW YORK, NY, Oct 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison has received PA Consulting Group's 2008 Outstanding
System-Wide Reliability Award and also the organization's 2008
ReliabilityOne(TM) award for the Northeast Region. Both awards are
given annually to utilities that have excelled in delivering reliable
electric service to their customers.
"Behind every light switch in Con Edison's service ... |
| | | 10/16/08 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Oct 16, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 58 1/2 cents a share on its common stock,
payable December 15, 2008, to stockholders of record as of November
12, 2008.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in
annual revenues and $30 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-relat... |
| | | 09/30/08 | Con Edison Cited for Environmental Excellence| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 30, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. has been cited for environmental
excellence in two recent rankings recognizing overall corporate
governance efforts for taking responsibility and developing a
management approach to address climate change.
Consolidated Edison was ranked second in North America and fourth
internationally among 26 multi-utility companies rated in a 2008
survey by Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, an entity providin... |
| | | 09/30/08 | ConEdison Solutions' Subsidiary Wins Approval From the State of Arizona to Deliver Energy Services to Public Facilities| WHITE PLAINS, NY, Sep 30, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- ConEdison Solutions, one of America's leading energy service
providers, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Custom Energy
Services, LLC, has been granted an award as an Energy Performance
Contractor for the State of Arizona.
As a State-accredited energy services company, the firm is entitled
to participate in Arizona's Energy Performance Contracting program,
which provides energy efficiency services to state ag... |
| | | 09/18/08 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas Leaders Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will present to
the investment community at the Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas
Leaders conference on Tuesday, September 23. He will address
investors as part of a panel beginning at 2:15 p.m. (EDT).
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed at
http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/ml/powergas08/8... |
| | | 08/28/08 | Con Edison Installs Its First Green Roof| A Collaborative Effort With Columbia University Brings an Energy-Saving Rooftop Garden to QueensNEW YORK, NY, Aug 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison's (NYSE: ED) first "green roof," a new energy-saving
plant system, is growing on the company's three-story Learning Center
training and conference facility in Long Island City. Con Edison
expects the green roof to improve air quality and to conserve energy
by reducing the amount of heat absorbed by conventional roofs.
... |
| | | 08/28/08 | Con Edison CEO to Participate in Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Aug 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman,
President and CEO Kevin Burke will make a presentation to the
investment community at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power
Conference in New York City. The presentation will be webcast live on
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. (EDT).
A live audio webcast of the presentation can be heard on the
conference Web site, at
http://cc.talkpoint.com/LEHM002/090208... |
| | | 08/07/08 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2008 Second Quarter Earnings| 2nd
Quarter 2008 Sales and Revenue Report NEW YORK, NY, Aug 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
2008 second quarter earnings of $552 million or $2.02 a share
compared with $154 million or $0.58 a share in 2007. Excluding items
discussed in the table below, earnings from ongoing operations were
$114 million or $0.42 a share compared with $155 million or $0.58 a
share in the 2007 second quarter.
The company's n... |
| | | 08/01/08 | Con Edison Sets New Record for Monthly Energy Use| NEW YORK, NY, Aug 01, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) said today that July set a record for monthly
electricity sendout of 6,702,321 megawatt hours, surpassing the
previous mark of 6,649,832 used during August 2005. Sendout is the
cumulative amount of energy distributed over the company's power
grid. The July sendout translates to 6.7 billion kilowatt hours. A
typical Con Edison customer in New York City uses approximately 350
kilowatt hours a month.
Th... |
| | | 08/01/08 | ConEdison Solutions to Provide Energy Services for the New York Power Authority|
Company selected through competitive bidding process
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ConEdison Solutions, one of America’s leading energy service providers, has been awarded a contract through competitive bidding to provide energy services for the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the nation’s largest state-owned power organization.
NYPA, which provides low-cost electricity to New York customers that include government agencies, community-owned electric systems, private uti... |
| | | 07/20/08 | Con Edison Urges Customers in Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Borough Park and Park Slope to Reduce Their Use of Electricity| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 20, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison is asking all customers in Sunset Park, Bay Ridge,
Borough Park, and Park Slope to discontinue their use of
non-essential electrical appliances, including air-conditioning,
until problems on electrical power lines serving the area can be
resolved. The company is reporting power outages to approximately
2,000 customers in that area at this time.
As a precaution, Con Edison has implemented an eight percent voltage... |
| | | 07/20/08 | Power Restoration in Brooklyn Continues| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 20, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- More than 1,100 customers in Sunset Park, Bay Ridge and Borough Park
have had their electrical power restored since this morning.
Approximately 900 customers remain without electricity and most are
expected to be restored by tonight, with the remainder being restored
early tomorrow morning.
Customer service vans have been set up at the following locations,
where dry ice is being distributed:
-- 41st Street and 10th A... |
| | | 07/20/08 | Con Edison to Distribute Dry Ice to Residents in Parts of Brooklyn| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 20, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- While Con Edison crews work to repair electrical power lines serving
residents of Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Borough Park, and Park Slope,
the company has dispatched customer service vans to the affected
areas and will be distributing dry ice to customers.
Con Edison crews have begun restoring power to customers in the
affected area. Approximately 600 customers have had their power
restored, with approximately 1,150 customers... |
| | | 07/18/08 | The Heat Is Back: Conserve, Stay Cool & Save Money| Energy-Saving Ideas on Web Site
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- As 90-degree temperatures settle over the region this weekend and
early next week, Con Edison reminds customers to use energy wisely
and save on their bills. To conserve energy, the company recommends
that customers take the following steps:
-- Turn off air conditioners, lights and other appliances when not at
home and use a timer to turn on your air conditioner about a half-hour
... |
| | | 07/17/08 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) (NYSE: ED) today declared the following quarterly dividends on
its outstanding shares of preferred stock, payable November 1, 2008,
to stockholders of record as of October 1, 2008:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferre... |
| | | 07/17/08 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 58 1/2 cents a share on its common stock,
payable September 15, 2008, to stockholders of record as of August
13, 2008.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in
annual revenues and $29 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-relate... |
| | | 06/24/08 | Con Edison Introduces a Greener Vehicle Fleet| Earth Day Every DayNEW YORK, NY, Jun 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- To enhance its commitment to environmental excellence, Con Edison
announced today that the company is increasing the use of
environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel in its truck fleet and
expanding its acquisition of green vehicles.
Con Edison's fleet of approximately 1,700 diesel trucks is using
cleaner-burning B-20 biodiesel fuel, 20 percent of which is derived
from soybeans. The soy-based portion of th... |
| | | 05/29/08 | Con Edison Honored by EPA for Removing Oil Filled Lead Cable| Company Has Already Replaced 4,000 Miles With "Green" CableNEW YORK, NY, May 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) was
recognized today by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
for environmental excellence.
The company has joined the EPA's National Partnership for
Environmental Priorities Program and committed to replacing, on
average, 120 miles of paper insulated leaded covered cable (PILC)
with non-leaded so... |
| | | 05/28/08 | Con Edison Invests Record $1.7 Billion for Summer '08| Installs Nearly 10 Million Feet of New Cable; Repeats Call for More Energy Efficiency Programs and ConservationNEW YORK, NY, May 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) is
investing more than $1.7 billion this year to upgrade and reinforce
its electric delivery system, while continuing to urge the creation
of more energy efficiency programs, for more than 9 million people in
New York City and Westchester County (see www.con... |
| | | 05/23/08 | Con Edison Expands Demand Response Program| Reducing Peak Electricity UseNEW YORK, NY, May 23, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison is expanding its demand response program for
participating commercial and industrial customers who temporarily
reduce their use of electricity on certain hot summer days.
The new program incentives, designed to take effect this summer, will
increase payments for commercial customers who commit to reducing
their electricity use by a minimum of 50 kilowatts when requested.
For exampl... |
| | | 05/22/08 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Deutsche Bank Energy and Utilities Conference| NEW YORK, NY, May 22, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will present to
the investment community at the Deutsche Bank 2008 Energy and
Utilities Conference on Wednesday, May 28. The presentation will be
webcast at 8:20 a.m. EDT.
The live audio webcast of the presentation can be heard at the
conference Web site,
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/conflobby.zhtml?tick... |
| | | 05/19/08 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, May 19, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its
outstanding preferred stock, payable August 1, 2008, to stockholders
of record as of July 9, 2008:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.16... |
| | | 05/19/08 | Con Edison to Shareholders: Energy Efficiency and Continuing Investment Needed to Meet Growing Record Demand| EnergyNY Two-Pronged Plan Emphasized to Meet Power NeedsNEW YORK, NY, May 19, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman,
President and CEO Kevin Burke told shareholders attending today's
annual meeting about Con Edison's EnergyNY program, a two-pronged
plan to meet the region's power needs.
"Our Energy New York plan offers customers ways to consume less
energy," said Burke. "But the energy savings achieved through
efficiency wo... |
| | | 05/09/08 | Con Edison CFO Robert Hoglund to Participate in Goldman Sachs Power and Utility Conference| NEW YORK, NY, May 09, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will participate with other
utility executives in a panel discussion titled "Rates of Return -
Where are They Heading?" at the Goldman Sachs Eighth Annual Power and
Utility Conference. The panel discussion will be webcast live on
Tuesday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT).
A live audio webcast of the panel discussion can be he... |
| | | 05/09/08 | Con Edison Files New Energy Investment Plan With Rate Proposals for 2009 and Beyond|
PSC
Rate Filing
Company Cites Rising Equipment Costs and New Area Needs for Infrastructure Improvements & Energy Efficiency ProgramsNEW YORK, NY, May 09, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) today
announced that the company is filing new electric rate and investment
plans with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to
begin April 1, 2009.
Adding another phase to the company's EnergyNY plan, the rate
pro... |
| | | 05/02/08 | Con Edison Names James P. O'Brien Vice President, Treasurer| NEW YORK, NY, May 02, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison Chairman, President and CEO Kevin Burke today announced
that James P. O'Brien was named Con Edison's vice president and
treasurer, effective May 1.
"Jim brings more than three decades of Con Edison experience to his
new position," said Burke. "The company was recently named to Audit
Integrity's Top 100 list. This recognition of corporate excellence is
a testament to Jim's leadership and commitment to the princi... |
| | | 05/02/08 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2008 First Quarter Earnings| 1st
Quarter 2008 Sales and Revenue Report NEW YORK, NY, May 02, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
2008 first quarter earnings of $303 million or $1.11 a share compared
with $256 million or $0.99 a share in 2007. Excluding items
discussed in the table below, earnings from ongoing operations were
$237 million or $0.87 a share compared with $263 million or $1.02 a
share in the 2007 first quarter.
"Our financial re... |
| | | 05/01/08 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in American Gas Association Financial Forum| NEW YORK, NY, May 01, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will present to
the investment community at the American Gas Association Financial
Forum. Mr. Hoglund's presentation will be webcast live on Monday, May
5, at 3 p.m. EDT.
The live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed on the
conference Web site, at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/aga7/ed/, where a
repl... |
| | | 05/01/08 | Con Edison Solutions' National Growth Strategy Advances Energy Services Company Acquires Custom Energy of Kansas| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 01, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ConEdison Solutions, one of America's leading energy service
providers, has acquired Custom Energy Services, LLC, of Overland Park,
Kansas, an energy services company serving a national portfolio of
clients.
The acquisition is the latest milestone in a corporate expansion
strategy that has established ConEdison Solutions as a national market
leader in both the energy services and energy commodity marketplaces.
"ConEdison Solutions has ... |
| | | 04/23/08 | Con Edison Joins Climate Registry for Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions| Company One of 20 Participating North American UtilitiesNEW YORK, NY, Apr 23, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it has
become a founding reporter of the Climate Registry. Aimed at
developing and managing a voluntary greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
reporting system, the Climate Registry is a collaboration between 39
states, the District of Columbia, three Native American tribes,
seven Canadian provinces, and six Mexican ... |
| | | 04/17/08 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 58-1/2 cents a share on its common stock,
payable June 15, 2008, to stockholders of record as of May 14, 2008.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in
annual revenues and $28 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-related product... |
| | | 04/16/08 | Con Edison Named in Top 100 Audit Integrity Report| Company Cited for Corporate ExcellenceNEW YORK, NY, Apr 16, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) has been named in Audit Integrity's Top 100
report, which recognizes companies that show superior corporate
integrity.
The Top 100 report only includes firms that have consistently high
Accounting and Governance Risk (AGR) ratings. They are based on
accounting practices and a management team with the potential to
foresee and plan for difficult times.
"Con Ediso... |
| | | 04/15/08 | Con Edison Proposes New Energy Efficiency Programs for a Cleaner, Greener New York| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 15, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has filed
a plan with the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC)
asking that a package of new energy efficiency programs be approved
for implementation this summer.
"Con Edison's proposals represent a major part of the company's
overall effort to achieve at least 500 megawatts (MW) of demand
reduction by 2015," said Rebecca Craft, Con Edison's Director o... |
| | | 03/17/08 | Con Edison Names Carole Sobin Secretary and Associate General Counsel| NEW YORK, NY, Mar 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Carole Sobin has been named Con Edison's (NYSE: ED) secretary and
associate general counsel, effective April 1. She had been vice
president of Purchasing for Con Edison since March 2002.
Sobin joined Con Edison in 1988 as a senior attorney and had served
as general solicitor in the company's Law Department. Sobin had also
served as assistant to the Chairman.
Before joining the company, she was an attorney with the Natio... |
| | | 03/07/08 | Con Edison Sets Record for Winter Electricity| Visit EnergyNY to View Investment Plans & Conservation TipsNEW YORK, NY, Mar 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison set a record for winter electricity delivery of
14,732,319 megawatt hours in December through February. That topped
the 14,443,186 megawatt-hour record set last year.
This winter's record usage follows the 2007 annual record usage of
62,591 gigawatt hours (GWh). One gigawatt hour equals 1,000 megawatt
hours. A megawatt is enough electricity to power appro... |
| | | 03/05/08 | Con Edison to Initiate Energy Demand Reduction Programs in Lower Manhattan and Middle of Staten Island| Demand Side Management Complements Company's Infrastructure Investment EffortsNEW YORK, NY, Mar 05, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison is targeting both Lower Manhattan and the middle part of
Staten Island with demand reduction programs designed to reduce
customer electric demand, even as the company is concurrently
embarking on its most aggressive substation building program in 30
years.
Public Energy Solutions of Englewood, N.J., a subsidiary of Comverge
Inc., will ... |
| | | 02/21/08 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 21, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its
outstanding preferred stock, payable May 1, 2008, to stockholders of
record as of April 9, 2008:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumul... |
| | | 02/13/08 | Con Edison Launches EnergyNY to Heighten Awareness of Energy Needs & the Environment| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 13, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison introduced the EnergyNY program today, emphasizing
information and programs on the company's Web site, www.conEd.com,
designed to get New Yorkers thinking about their energy use and
future needs.
The EnergyNY program outlines the increasing energy usage in New York
City and Westchester County, the infrastructure investments the
company is making to support the area's economic growth and the steps
people can tak... |
| | | 02/01/08 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Credit Suisse Energy Summit| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 01, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will make a
presentation to the investment community in a live Web cast during
the 2008 Credit Suisse Energy Summit on February 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Mountain Standard Time. The summit takes place in Vail, Colorado.
His presentation can be heard on the conference Web site
http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=103263&s=1&k=5871E... |
| | | 01/24/08 | Con Edison Names Gurudatta Nadkarni Vice President, Strategic Planning| NEW YORK, NY, Jan 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison Chairman and CEO Kevin Burke today announced that
Gurudatta Nadkarni was named Con Edison's vice president, Strategic
Planning. Nadkarni's appointment was effective January 1.
Mr. Nadkarni will report to Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund
and will be responsible for all aspects of the company's strategic
planning function.
"Guru has extensive experience, both within and outside the utility
industry," sai... |
| | | 01/24/08 | Con Edison Reports 2007 Earnings| 4th Quarter and Full Year 2007 Sales and Revenue ReportNEW YORK, NY, Jan 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
2007 earnings of $929 million or $3.49 a share compared with $737
million or $2.96 a share in 2006.
For the fourth quarter of 2007, the company's earnings were $207
million or $0.76 a share compared with $201 million or $0.78 a share
for the fourth quarter of 2006.
"Our 2007 financial performance reflec... |
| | | 01/18/08 | Stray Voltage Shocks Drop Nearly 80 Percent; New Technology and More Testing Make New Yorkers Safer| NEW YORK, NY, Jan 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison's comprehensive stray voltage testing and prevention
programs are working.
In a report posted today on the company's Web site
(www.conEd.com/publicissues/safety.asp), Con Edison reported a
78-percent decline in the number of electric shocks since 2004, when
its safety efforts began. Forty-six electric shocks on company-owned
equipment were reported in 2007 compared with 210 in 2004.
The core of Con Edison's ... |
| | | 01/07/08 | Con Edison Delivers Record Electricity in 2007| NEW YORK, NY, Jan 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced
today that the company delivered a record amount of electricity to
customers in New York City and Westchester County in 2007, spurred
largely by the region's growing economy.
Last year's usage of 62,591 gigawatt hours (GWh) eclipsed the record
of 61,608 GWh set in 2005, and is more than 23 percent higher than the
50,837 GWh used in 1997.
According to t... |
| | | 12/27/07 | Steam Report: Bubble-Collapse Water Hammer Caused Lexington Avenue Incident| NEW YORK, NY, Dec 27, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The steam pipe rupture at Lexington Avenue and East 41 Street on
July 18 was caused by a bubble-collapse water hammer that generated a
momentary force against the pipe's wall that was more than seven
times greater than the pipe's normal operating pressure, according to
reports issued today by two independent experts commissioned by Con
Edison. The pipe itself was found to be in good condition and did not
contribute to the ... |
| | | 12/10/07 | Con Edison Announces Agreement to Sell Generation Projects to North American Energy Alliance| NEW YORK, NY, Dec 10, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced today
that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Consolidated Edison Development
(CED), has agreed to sell 1,706 megawatts (MW) of generation projects
to North American Energy Alliance, LLC, a new entity jointly owned
and controlled by AllCapital and IFM for $1.477 billion in cash,
subject to closing adjustments. The sale is subject to federal and
state regulatory approva... |
| | | 11/15/07 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 15, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its
outstanding preferred stock, payable February 1, 2008, to
stockholders of record as of January 9, 2008:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
C... |
| | | 11/02/07 | Con Edison CEO to Participate in Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Nov 02, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman,
President, and CEO Kevin Burke will make a presentation to the
financial community at the Edison Electric Institute's 42nd Financial
Conference next week. Mr. Burke's presentation will be webcast live
on Tuesday, November 6, at 10:30 a.m. EST.
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed on the
conference Web site, at
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye... |
| | | 11/01/07 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2007 Third Quarter Earnings| 3rd Quarter 2007 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 01, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
2007 third quarter earnings of $312 million or $1.15 a share,
compared with earnings of $231 million or $0.93 cents a share for the
third quarter of 2006. The company's net income for common stock for
the first nine months of 2007 was $722 million or $2.73 a share
compared with $536 million or $2.17 a share for the ... |
| | | 10/18/07 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Oct 18, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 58 cents a share on its common stock, payable
December 15, 2007, to stockholders of record as of November 14, 2007.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in
annual revenues and $27 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-related pr... |
| | | 09/28/07 | Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Ranks Con Edison Top Utility Addressing Corporate Carbon Emissions| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 28, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) recently ranked
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) as the top-ranked U.S. utility
for "Climate Governance," for the company's approach to addressing
climate change and its transparent disclosure practices on the issue.
The CDP report is a summary of 282 responses from S&P500 corporations
on climate change. The report assesses U.S. firms' greenhouse gas
emission trends and mana... |
| | | 09/25/07 | Con Edison Wins International Environmental Award| Company Has Reduced Greenhouse Gases by 17 PercentNEW YORK, NY, Sep 25, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) was honored recently by the
United Kingdom's Financial Times and Citi Private Bank with their
international award for environmental excellence. The company was
lauded for improvements in carbon efficiency that resulted in a
17-percent reduction in company greenhouse gas emissions between 2005
and 2006.
The "Greatest Improvement in Carb... |
| | | 09/20/07 | Con Edison CEO to Participate in Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas Leaders Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 20, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will present to the
investment community at the Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas
Leaders conference on Tuesday, September 25. The presentation will be
webcast beginning at 11 a.m. (EDT).
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed at
http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/ml/powergas07/13108113.cfm, where ... |
| | | 09/20/07 | Con Edison Announces Winners for Pearl Street's | NEW YORK, NY, Sep 20, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Olivia Cheng, 16, of Queens, Oussama Terrab, 14, also of Queens and
Isaac Shrem, 17, of Brooklyn are the first, second and third place
winners, respectively, of Con Edison's "Power of Power" video contest
for 13- to 17-year olds, celebrating the company's 125th anniversary
of the Pearl Street generating station. The contest, open to kids in
New York City and Westchester, invited participants to create a 1- to
2-minute vide... |
| | | 09/05/07 | Con Edison Named a "Top 50" Company by LATINA Style Magazine | NEW YORK, NY, Sep 05, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison ranks as one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work
for, according to LATINA Style magazine, which annually surveys
nearly 1,000 companies to identify those providing the best career
opportunities for Hispanic women.
The magazine uses evaluative criteria monitoring educational
opportunities, alternative work arrangements, dependent and child care
support, employee benefits, job retraining policies, and aff... |
| | | 09/04/07 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Sep 04, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will present to the investment
community at the 2007 Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on
Thursday, September 6. His presentation will be webcast at 11:45 a.m.
EDT.
The live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed on the
conference Web site,
http://cc.talkpoint.com/LEHM002/090407a_jw/default.asp?entity... |
| | | 08/29/07 | Con Edison Seeking Companies to Help Customers Reduce Electricity Use| NEW YORK, NY, Aug 29, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) yesterday
issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) soliciting applications from
qualified parties to supply the company with new demand side
management (DSM) resources to be delivered in targeted areas of New
York City and Westchester County.
The company is forecasting increased power use throughout its service
area. At the same time, energy use in certain neighborhoods... |
| | | 08/17/07 | Con Edison Refers Customers to Web Site for Claims| Outreach Van ClosingNEW YORK, NY, Aug 17, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison's outreach van, which has been assisting customers since
the July 18 steam-main incident, will be open for two more days:
Wednesday August 22 and Thursday August 30 at 14 W. 30th St. between
Fifth Avenue and Broadway. It will be open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
After August 30, those seeking to file a claim or have questions
about claims from the July 18 event may download claims forms and
obtai... |
| | | 08/02/07 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2007 Second Quarter Earnings| 2nd Quarter 2007 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Aug 02, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
2007 second quarter earnings of $154 million or $0.58 a share,
compared with earnings of $124 million or $0.50 cents a share for the
second quarter of 2006.
"Our financial performance in the second quarter reflects continued
strength in our local economy, the impact of weather on our business,
and overall, is consist... |
| | | 08/02/07 | Last Chance to Make Electrical History| Make a Video & Win a New MacBook ProNEW YORK, NY, Aug 02, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Teenagers still have time to win a new MacBook Pro and other prizes
by entering Con Edison's "Power of Power" video contest. Kids ages
13 to 17 living in New York City and Westchester County have until
August 17th to submit a one- to two-minute video illustrating how
electricity affects their daily lives.
The contest commemorates the 125th anniversary of initial operations
at the Pearl ... |
| | | 08/02/07 | Con Edison: Conserve Power, Be Cool & Save Money| Energy-Saving Ideas on WebsiteNEW YORK, NY, Aug 02, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With August's first hot and humid days looming through next week,
Con Edison urges customers to conserve electricity. The company also
will have extra crews available to respond to any service problems.
Here are some ways to help you save electricity and money during the
heat wave: Look around your home or apartment. If you see an appliance
or electrical device with an "instant on" switch, unpl... |
| | | 07/20/07 | Clean-Up Efforts Continue in Midtown| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 20, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison crews continue to work with other agencies in the
clean-up in midtown following Wednesday's steam-main rupture at
Lexington Avenue and East 41 Street, where all but five of 19 steam
service customers in the vicinity have had service restored. Work is
continuing in order to restore the remaining customers.
The company also has been repairing damaged electrical cables,
enabling it to end yesterday's calls for cust... |
| | | 07/19/07 | Con Edison Reports Asbestos Found in Debris From Midtown Steam-Main Rupture| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 19, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) -- Following yesterday's steam-main rupture at
Lexington Avenue and 41st Street, Con Edison and the New York City
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducted extensive air
monitoring in the area and tested numerous samples of muddy debris
for the presence of asbestos. Air monitoring confirmed no airborne
asbestos, however, several of the numerous samples of muddy debris
taken from the area ... |
| | | 07/19/07 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 19, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its
outstanding preferred stock, payable November 1, 2007, to
stockholders of record as of October 10, 2007:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock ... |
| | | 07/19/07 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 19, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 58 cents a share on its common stock, payable
September 15, 2007, to stockholders of record as of August 15, 2007.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in
annual revenues and $27 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-related pro... |
| | | 07/12/07 | Con Edison Offers More Customers Energy Savings| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 12, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. has hired four vendors
to help expand the company's targeted demand side management program.
The program is designed to help customers in certain neighborhoods
reduce electricity use during peak usage periods by achieving
permanent energy savings.
The vendors hired are: Quality Conservation Services of New York;
Public Energy Solutions of Englewood, N.J.; Free Lighting Corp. of... |
| | | 07/12/07 | Kids Can Enter Video Contest Until August 17; Con Edison Will Award a New MacBook Pro| Utility Commemorating 125th Anniversary of Pearl St. Generating Station -- New York's FirstNEW YORK, NY, Jul 12, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison is extending the deadline through August 17 for
submissions to its "Power of Power" video contest for 13 to 17 year
olds. The utility serving New York City and parts of Westchester
County is asking budding filmmakers and videographers to create an
original, one- to two-minute video on how electricity affects their
daily li... |
| | | 07/11/07 | Con Edison Preps for Thunderstorms After Heat Wave| NEW YORK, NY, Jul 11, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- As the heat wave breaks, Con Edison crews are preparing for
late-afternoon thunderstorms expected across the area today.
Across New York City and Westchester, the company's focus this
afternoon will move to addressing any effects of the anticipated
thunderstorms and subsequent showers.
Scores of additional repair crews and call center personnel will be
available to respond to any outages and service problems that may
re... |
| | | 07/10/07 | Con Edison's Tips to Beat the Heat| Offers Energy-Saving Ideas on WebsiteNEW YORK, NY, Jul 10, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With rising temperatures and higher humidity expected today, Con
Edison will continue to have extra crews available to respond to any
service problems. Customers are urged to call 1-800-75-CONED or
contact the company on its Web site at www.conEd.com promptly if they
are experiencing any service difficulties. The company's home page
also provides a link to a new list of 100 energy- and ... |
| | | 07/08/07 | Con Edison Prepares for the Heat| Offers Energy-Savings Tips on WebsiteNEW YORK, NY, Jul 08, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With temperatures expected to climb into the 90s early this week,
Con Edison (NYSE: ED) will have extra crews available to respond to
any service problems that may arise. Customers are urged to
call
1-800-75-CONED or contact the company on its Web site at
www.conEd.com promptly if they encounter any service difficulties. The
company's home page also provides a link to a new list of 100... |
| | | 06/29/07 | Con Edison Concludes Lightning Strike Caused West Bronx and Upper East Side Outage| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 29, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison has concluded that a strong lightning strike in the
vicinity of a Queens substation was the cause of the June 27 power
outage that affected 136,700 customers on the Upper East Side and in
the West Bronx.
Information obtained from real-time lightning tracking data show that
detection instruments measured a lightning strike of 34,000 amperes
in the vicinity of a substation in Queens at 3:42 p.m. on Wednesday,
pre... |
| | | 06/29/07 | Con Edison Restoring Power Following Storm Outages| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 29, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) crews have been working around the clock
restoring power to homes and businesses affected by severe
thunderstorms in its service area. As of 10 a.m. today, fewer than
150 total customers in Westchester County and Queens, the hardest hit
areas, remained without power. The company said all customers would be
restored today.
About 20,000 customers in Westchester have been restored from the
Wednesday and... |
| | | 06/28/07 | Con Edison Power Restoration Efforts Continue| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 28, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) crews continued working through the night to
restore power to customers who lost service following a series of
violent thunderstorms that tore through the company's service area
yesterday. Heavy rain and wind toppled trees and power lines causing
severe damage to the electrical system resulting in power outages
throughout New York City and Westchester County.
In Westchester County, Mamaroneck, New Roc... |
| | | 06/28/07 | Statement From Con Edison Re: June 27 Transmission Disturbance| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 28, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) continues to investigate the cause of
Wednesday's transmission disturbance, which interrupted service to
136,700 customers (approximately 385,000 people) in the southwest
Bronx and sections of the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
The company is examining data and equipment to help determine what
caused the outage. In addition, engineers are examining possible links
between the outage and lightning strike... |
| | | 06/27/07 | Con Edison Responding to Power Outages in Westchester County| EW YORK, NY, Jun 27, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison crews are responding to power outages caused by
thunderstorms and tree damage to power lines as severe weather
continues to move across Westchester County.
The utility is assessing damage and estimates that up to 10,000
customers are currently without power. Mamaroneck, New Rochelle,
White Plains, Larchmont, Harrison, Rye, Rye Brook, Scarsdale and
Greenburgh are among the communities most affected.
The compan... |
| | | 06/27/07 | Con Edison Investigating Outages in Manhattan & the Bronx| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 27, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) has restored electrical power to 136,700
customers affected by a transmission disturbance today. Power was out
to customers in the West Bronx and the Upper East Side of Manhattan
for about 50 minutes today.
The cause of the outage between 3:42 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. is being
investigated.
In the West Bronx, approximately 57,900 customers between the Harlem
River, 174th Street and 144th Street and Park ... |
| | | 06/25/07 | Con Edison Urging Energy Conservation as Heat Wave Approaches| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 25, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With temperatures expected to break the 90-degree mark over the next
several days, Con Edison is urging its customers to be conservation
minded and to use energy wisely. Customers are urged to call
1-800-75-CONED or contact the company on its Web site at
www.coned.com promptly if they encounter any service difficulties.
The company's Web site also provides a link to a list of 100 energy-
and money-saving tips.
Did you kno... |
| | | 06/20/07 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 20, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding
preferred stock, payable August 1, 2007, to stockholders of record as
of July 11, 2007:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.1625
Cumulative Preferre... |
| | | 06/16/07 | As Summer Approaches Con Edison Offers Energy-Savings Tips on Website| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 16, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- As summer temperatures start to swat New York over the next few
days, Con Edison will have extra crews, if needed, to respond to
service problems. Customers are urged to call 1-800-75-CONED or
contact the company on its Web site at www.coned.com promptly if they
encounter any service difficulties. The company Web site's home page
also provides a link to a new list of 100 energy- and money-saving
tips.
Did you know that ... |
| | | 06/12/07 | Con Edison Unveils New Bronx Substation| Company Invests $1.4 Billion in System Improvements; Eyes Record Electric UseNEW YORK, NY, Jun 12, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE:
ED) today unveiled a massive new substation complex in the Bronx as
part of the company's overall building program to help meet the
energy needs of 9 million New Yorkers. The $300 million facility in
Mott Haven, which houses two substations, will help safely deliver
900 megawatts of... |
| | | 06/06/07 | Kids' Video Contest Focuses on 125th Anniversary of Electric Generation| From Pearl Street to iPods, Powering Everything for Over a CenturyNEW YORK, NY, Jun 06, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Pearl Street
generating station -- New York's first -- with a "Power of Power"
video contest for kids in New York City and Westchester County. The
top winner will receive an Apple MacBook Pro.
The company is asking kids ages 13 to 17 to create an original, one-
to two-minute video on how electricity affec... |
| | | 06/05/07 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Citigroup Power Gas and Utilities Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Jun 05, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will participate
in a panel discussion at Citigroup Investment Research's Second
Annual Power, Gas and Utilities Conference. The panel discussion,
titled "Regulatory Risk: How to Manage It in a Rising Rate
Environment," will be webcast live on Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m. EDT.
A live audio webcast of the panel d... |
| | | 05/29/07 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Deutsche Bank Energy and Utilities Conference| NEW YORK, NY, May 29, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will present to
the investment community at the Deutsche Bank 2007 Energy and
Utilities Conference on Thursday, May 31. The presentation will be
webcast at 7:30 a.m. EDT.
The live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed at the
conference Web site,
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/confLobby.zhtml?ti... |
| | | 05/24/07 | Con Edison Urges Customers to Sign Up for e*bill and Help Plant Trees| NEW YORK, NY, May 24, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- As New Yorkers continue to opt for environmentally friendly ways to
live, Con Edison (NYSE: ED) is promoting a new incentive for
customers to pay their utility bills online without the wasteful use
of paper. For every customer who enrolls Con Edison's e*bill
program, the company will donate $1 to help plant trees in New York
City and Westchester County.
The Con Edison e*bill program is a fast, convenient and
environment... |
| | | 05/21/07 | Con Edison Tells Shareholders That Continued Significant Infrastructure Investments Needed to Support Region's Growth| $10 Billion Being Invested Over Next Five YearsNEW YORK, NY, May 21, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman,
President and CEO Kevin Burke told shareholders today at the annual
meeting that 2006 was a year of solid financial results, continued
improvement in environmental performance, and an ongoing commitment
to a diverse and highly skilled workforce. He also cited the region's
strong economy and the company's need for signi... |
| | | 05/19/07 | STORM UPDATE: Con Edison Restores Westchester Customers| NEW YORK, NY, May 19, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Approximately 450 crews working around the clock have restored
electrical service to the 30,000 customers who lost power from
violent storms that battered Westchester County late Wednesday.
Safety was the No. 1 priority for the men and women of Con Edison as
they had to work around hundreds of downed trees and scores of blocked
roads.
Customer service representatives distributed more than 13,000 pounds
of dry ice to Wes... |
| | | 05/18/07 | Storm Update| Con Edison Continues Restoring Westchester CustomersNEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Approximately 450 crews working around the clock have restored
electrical service to nearly 27,000 customers who lost power from
violent storms that battered Westchester County late Wednesday.
Approximately 2,800 customers are currently without electricity. Con
Edison's goal is to have nearly all customers restored by late this
evening. Some customers in the most severely ... |
| | | 05/18/07 | Storm Update: Con Edison Continues Restoring Westchester Customers| NEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Approximately 450 crews working around the clock have restored
electrical service to more than 29,000 customers who lost power from
violent storms that battered Westchester County late Wednesday.
Approximately 800 customers remain without electricity and the
company's goal is to have nearly all of them restored by late tonight.
Some customers in the most severely damaged areas may not be restored
until Saturday.
Among t... |
| | | 05/17/07 | Con Edison Restoring Customers After Violent Storm in Westchester County| NEW YORK, NY, May 17, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- About 450 crews working around the clock have restored electrical
service to 21,500 customers who lost power from violent storms that
battered Westchester County late Wednesday.
Approximately 9,500 customers are still without electricity.
The company's goal is to have those customers restored by late
Friday. Some customers in the most severely damaged areas will be
restored by Saturday evening.
Among the hardest-hit a... |
| | | 05/16/07 | Late-Afternoon Storm Causes Power Outages Throughout Con Edison's Service Area| NEW YORK, NY, May 16, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Fast-moving storms that raced through the area this afternoon have
resulted in power outages to approximately 30,000 customers in
Westchester County as of 6:30 p.m. Among the hardest-hit areas are
the Towns of Cortlandt, New Castle, and Bedford/Mount Kisco; Villages
of Ossining and Croton; and the City of Mount Vernon.
Heavy rain, accompanied by high winds, toppled trees and took down
power lines. Con Edison crews are re... |
| | | 05/16/07 | Con Edison Responds to Storm Outages| NEW YORK, NY, May 16, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison has added extra repair crews and customer service
representatives to respond to the storm damage that affected
approximately 30,000 customers in Westchester County tonight. Among
the hardest-hit areas are the Towns of Cortlandt, New Castle, and
Bedford/Mount Kisco; Villages of Ossining and Croton; and the City of
Mount Vernon.
Company crews will be working throughout the night continuing to
assess damage and re... |
| | | 05/10/07 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2007 First Quarter Earnings| 1st Quarter 2007 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, May 10, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
2007 first quarter earnings of $256 million or $0.99 a share,
compared with earnings of $181 million or $0.74 cents a share for the
first quarter of 2006. These amounts reflect after-tax net
mark-to-market losses of $10 million or $0.04 cents a share in the
first quarter of 2007 and $31 million or $0.12 cents a s... |
| | | 05/10/07 | Con Edison Announces Public Offering of Common Shares| NEW YORK, NY, May 10, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced today it
has agreed to issue 11,000,000 of its common shares, generating gross
proceeds of approximately $560 million. These common shares are
being offered by J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. under Con Edison's
effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The common shares are expected to be issued on
May 16, 2007, subjec... |
| | | 05/09/07 | Con Edison CFO Robert Hoglund to Participate in Goldman Sachs Power and Utility Conference| NEW YORK, NY, May 09, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will participate with other
utility executives in a panel discussion titled "Managing Rate Cases
- Best Practices and Lessons Learned" at the Goldman Sachs Seventh
Annual Power and Utility Conference. The panel discussion will be
webcast live on Friday, May 11, at 8:45 a.m. (EDT).
A live audio webcast of the panel discus... |
| | | 05/04/07 | Con Edison Files Proposal for Electric Rate Increase| Proposal Supports Demand-Reduction Measures, Energy Efficiency and Continued Infrastructure InvestmentNEW YORK, NY, May 04, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE:
ED) today filed a rate proposal with the New York State Public
Service Commission (PSC) seeking support for continued significant
investments in its electric-delivery infrastructure, as well as
demand-reduction and energy-efficiency initiatives. The company's... |
| | | 04/25/07 | Con Edison Urges Customers to Think Green for Arbor Day| e*bill Is Company's Tree-Friendly Billing OptionNEW YORK, NY, Apr 25, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- As New Yorkers celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 27, Con Edison
(NYSE: ED) is doing its part to save trees by promoting a paperless
way for customers to pay their utility bill.
"Arbor Day is a good day to choose our paperless billing option,
e*bill," said Marilyn Caselli, senior vice president of Customer
Operations. "It's an easy way to cut down on paper consumption and
s... |
| | | 04/24/07 | Con Edison CEO Kevin Burke to Participate in American Gas Association Financial Forum| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 24, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will present to the
investment community at the American Gas Association Financial Forum
in Orlando, Fla., next week. Burke's presentation will be webcast
live on Monday, April 30, at 11:05 a.m. EDT.
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed on the
conference Web site, at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/... |
| | | 04/20/07 | Earth Day, Every Day| Con Edison Achieves Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Urges Customers to Go Green, Use Electronic BillingNEW YORK, NY, Apr 20, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- As the nation prepares for this weekend's Earth Day activities,
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced
today that since 2004, the company has reduced its greenhouse gas
emissions by approximately 20 percent and is encouraging its
customers to participate in programs that benefit the env... |
| | | 04/19/07 | Con Edison to Redeem Debentures| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 19, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it will
call for redemption on May 19, 2007 all of its outstanding 7.25%
Public Income NotES (7.25% Debentures, Series 2002 A) (NYSE: EPB)
(Cusip No. 209115 20 3). The redemption price is 100% ($25
denominations) of the principal amount together with interest accrued
from April 1, 2007 to, but not including, May 19, 2007.
The securities should be surrendered for p... |
| | | 04/19/07 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 19, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a
quarterly dividend of 58 cents a share on its common stock, payable
June 15, 2007, to stockholders of record as of May 16, 2007.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in
annual revenues and $27 billion in assets. The company provides a
wide range of energy-related products an... |
| | | 04/16/07 | Con Edison Assisting Local Authorities in Westchester| Outreach Teams on Location to Assist CustomersNEW YORK, NY, Apr 16, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- While Con Edison crews work to restore electrical power to residents
in Westchester, the company continues to assist local authorities and
has dispatched customer assistance teams to the affected coastal
communities. Con Edison will also assist with the distribution of
dry ice to residents beginning tomorrow.
Customer outreach representatives will be available at command posts... |
| | | 04/16/07 | Con Edison Crews Responding to Storm Outages| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 16, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) crews continue working around the clock
responding to power outages caused by the April nor'easter that began
pounding the New York area Sunday. The company reported scattered
outages throughout its service area, with the bulk of the outages
located along coastal communities in Westchester County.
At the request of local officials and to ensure safety, Con Edison
has temporarily interrupted electric ... |
| | | 04/15/07 | Con Edison Responding to April Nor'easter| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 15, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With more than 1,000 additional personnel on hand, Con Edison today
is prepared to respond to any outages caused by the heavy rain and
wind buffeting the Metropolitan area. The utility has ramped up its
emergency response with extra electrical repair and tree clearance
crews, along with additional call center personnel, all ready to
respond to any weather-related service problems and customer calls.
The company also has a... |
| | | 04/14/07 | Con Edison Preparing for Major Storm| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 14, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison is preparing crews to respond to the anticipated
nor'easter that is expected to hit the New York metropolitan area
Sunday and Monday. Hundreds of additional repair crews and call
center personnel will be available to respond to any outages and
service problems that result from the high winds and heavy rain
forecasted for the area.
Strong wind gusts could take their toll on trees, causing them to
topple into po... |
| | | 04/13/07 | Con Edison Prepares for Weekend Wind and Rain Storm| NEW YORK, NY, Apr 13, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) is closely monitoring the approaching wind and
rain storm that is expected to hit our region this weekend. The
company is preparing crews and extra personnel to respond quickly and
efficiently in the event of any power outages.
The expected high winds and heavy rain could take their toll on
trees, causing them to topple into power lines and result in outages.
In addition, extensive flooding from ris... |
| | | 03/26/07 | Con Edison Details $1.4 Billion in Electric Delivery Investments & New Emergency Response Initiatives for Summer| $90 Million Invested in Northwest QueensNEW YORK, NY, Mar 26, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (NYSE: ED) (Con
Edison) has invested $1.4 billion in its electric delivery
infrastructure preparing for this summer, and has established several
new emergency response and communications programs, company officials
told the New York City Council today.
"New Yorkers deserve reliable electric service, and they deserve a
reliable response du... |
| | | 03/20/07 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, NY, Mar 20, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (NYSE: ED) (Con Edison
of New York) declared the following quarterly dividends on its
outstanding preferred stock, payable May 1, 2007, to stockholders of
record as of April 11, 2007:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
--------------- ------------------
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumul... |
| | | 03/16/07 | Con Edison Prepares for Winter Storm| NEW YORK, NY, Mar 16, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison is closely monitoring today's snow and ice storm and will
have crews working around the clock this weekend to respond to any
service problems that may occur.
Heavy snow, ice and wind can take their toll on trees that damage
power lines. In addition, the company will maintain close contact
with the New York City Office of Emergency Management and the
Westchester County Office of Disaster and Emergency Service t... |
| | | 03/09/07 | Con Edison CEO to Present at Morgan Stanley Global Electricity and Energy Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Mar 09, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will give a
presentation to the investment community at the Morgan Stanley Global
Electricity and Energy Conference on Thursday, March 15. The
presentation will be webcast from New York at 3:10 p.m. (EDT).
The live audio webcast of Mr. Burke's presentation can be accessed at
http://investor.conedison.com, where a ... |
| | | 03/09/07 | Spring Into Summer $aving$ Now| Con Edison Offers Free Thermostats for Central Air CustomersNEW YORK, NY, Mar 09, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Here's a super deal: Con Edison customers can manage their summer
energy usage with a free programmable thermostat. Homeowners,
religious institutions and businesses with central air-conditioning
are eligible.
The high-tech thermostats allow customers in New York City and
Westchester County to program their central air-conditioning systems
manually, or remotely vi... |
| | | 03/05/07 | Con Edison Adds Extra Crews, Prepares for Heavy Winds| NEW YORK, NY, Mar 05, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With a forecast for sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour and
gusts of up to 40 miles per hour, Con Edison is preparing to mobilize
extra crews throughout Westchester County today to be ready to
respond to any power outages that might occur. Falling trees and
broken tree limbs can knock down power lines and often result in
extensive damage to overhead power systems.
Con Edison is urging any customer who loses power to... |
| | | 03/03/07 | Con Edison Assists Recovery From Flood Damage in Rye and Mamaroneck| NEW YORK, NY, Mar 03, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) is working closely with officials of the City
of Rye and the Village of Mamaroneck in Westchester County to assist
residents who were forced from their homes by the flooding
experienced in the area on Friday, March 2. At the request of the
municipalities and to ensure safety, power was cut to approximately
400 homes and buildings.
Residents and businesses affected by the flooding may contact
officia... |
| | | 02/26/07 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in UBS Natural Gas & Electric Utilities Conference| NEW YORK, NY, Feb 26, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will speak at the UBS 2007 Natural
Gas & Electric Utilities Conference on Wednesday, February 28. His
presentation will be webcast live at 3:45 p.m. (EST).
The audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed on the
conference Web site, at
http://events.streamx.us/US/event/EventDetails.aspx?id=ubs20070228
where a replay... |
| | | 01/19/07 | Con Edison Reports 2006 Earnings| 4th Quarter and Full Year 2006 Sales and Revenue Report
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 19, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported
2006 earnings of $737 million or $2.96 a share, compared with
earnings of $719 million or $2.95 a share in 2005.
For the fourth quarter of 2006, the company's earnings were $201
million or $0.78 a share compared with earnings of $138 million or
$0.56 a share for the fourth quarter of 2005.
"Our 20... |
| | | 01/16/07 | Con Edison, Orange & Rockland Crews Respond to Upstate Ice Storm Damage| NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2007 – A convoy of trucks carrying Con Edison and Orange & Rockland crews left this morning for upstate New York to help National Grid crews repair damage from an ice storm.
An estimated 80,000 customers lost electrical power after the winter storm struck this weekend.
National Grid, the upstate utility with headquarters in London, asked for Con Edison's assistance on Monday. The company today sent 32 employees from Con Edison Company of New York, Inc. and 23 from ... |
| | | 01/11/07 | Con Edison Offers Customers Energy Saving Programs| NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2007 – Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. recently expanded a program to help customers in certain neighborhoods reduce electricity use while achieving permanent savings. The program is called Targeted Demand Side Management, also known as Targeted DSM.
The company hired Quality Conservation Services of New York; Public Energy Solutions of Englewood, N.J., and Free Lighting Corp. of Houston, Texas.
The vendors will work with Con Edison customers to reduce peak de... |
| | | 01/03/07 | Con Edison Announces Enhanced Tree-Trimming Program in Westchester| Public Safety, Service Reliability & Tree Health Are Priorities
NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2007 – Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) is initiating a three-year, enhanced tree-trimming program to help prevent storm-related power outages throughout Westchester County.
The company estimates that the new program, starting this month, could result in a 20 percent reduction in the number of outages experienced during major storms. The effort will also help minimize public sa... |
| | | 12/20/06 | Con Edison Seeking Companies to Help Customers Reduce Electric Usage & Save| NEW YORK, Dec 20, 2006 – Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) today issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) soliciting applications from qualified parties to supply the company with new demand side management (DSM) resources, delivered to targeted areas in New York City and Westchester County.
The company is forecasting increased power use throughout its service area. At the same time, energy use in certain neighborhoods is projected to increase at a faster pace than in ... |
| | | 12/07/06 | Con Edison Named Most Reliable Utility in Northeast | NEW YORK, Dec 7, 2006 – Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has been named the most reliable electric utility for the northeast region of the United States by PA Consulting Group, an international consultant that presents its signature “ReliabiltyOne” awards annually to utilities that have excelled in delivering reliable electric service to their customers.
“This award is a recognition of the hard work and dedication of Con Edison's 14,000 employees, who are respons... |
| | | 12/04/06 | Con Edison Primed for Winter| New Yorkers: Stay Warm, Be Safe And Save Money
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) recommends that customers review and adopt a series of
energy-saving and safety tips to reduce their gas and electric bills and to
remain safe during the upcoming winter season.
In preparation for the approaching winter season, Con Edison has obtained
natural gas supplies for the company's 1.1 million gas customers,
approximatel... |
| | | 12/01/06 | Con Edison Adds Extra Crews, Prepares for Wind Storm| NEW YORK, Dec 01, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Faced with forecasted gusting
winds and heavy rain, Con Edison is preparing to mobilize extra crews
throughout New York City and Westchester County today to make repairs in case
of storm damage. The company also is adding more customer service
representatives to its call centers to answer customers' questions.
The National Weather Service forecasts sustained winds of up to 30 mph.
Higher wind gusts of up to 50 mph a... |
| | | 11/22/06 | Plug In to the Holidays| Con Edison Offers Safety Tips
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison)
wishes all its customers a happy and safe holiday season, and reminds them to
use caution when installing holiday lights and decorations.
Decorations for the holiday season have become more elaborate, and
consumers should make safety the first priority by following these basic
safety tips:
- Make sure that holiday lights carry the seal of a... |
| | | 11/16/06 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison of New York) declared the following quarterly dividends on
its outstanding preferred stock, payable February 1, 2007, to stockholders of
record as of January 10, 2007:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.1625
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.6... |
| | | 11/09/06 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Argus Vision 2007 Conference| NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will make a presentation at
Argus Vision 2007: Eyes on the Future, a conference for investment
professionals. Mr. Hoglund's presentation will be webcast live on Monday,
November 13, at 11:15 a.m. EST.
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed on the conference
Web site, at http://services.choruscall.com/links/telspan061113a.html where a
replay wi... |
| | | 11/02/06 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2006 Third Quarter Earnings| 3rd Quarter 2006 Sales and Revenue ReportNEW YORK, Nov 02, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2006 third quarter earnings of $231 million
or $0.93 a share, compared with earnings of $285 million or $1.17 cents a
share for the third quarter of 2005.
"Third quarter results reflect costs associated with the summer power
outages and milder weather than last year," said Kevin Burke, Chairman,
President and Ch... |
| | | 11/02/06 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference| NEW YORK, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will make a presentation to the
investment community at the Edison Electric Institute's 41st Financial
Conference. Mr. Hoglund's presentation will be webcast live on Tuesday,
November 7, at 10:30 a.m. PST.
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed on the conference
Web site, at http://www.talkpoint.com/viewer/starthere.asp?pres=114406 where a
rep... |
| | | 10/19/06 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, Oct 19, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) [NYSE: ED] today declared a quarterly dividend of 57 - 1/2 cents a
share on its common stock, payable December 15, 2006, to stockholders of
record as of November 15, 2006.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned
energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $26
billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of ener... |
| | | 10/13/06 | Con Edison and O&R Crews Heading North to Restore Power to National Grid Customers in Buffalo| NEW YORK, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. is
dispatching 29 crews from its two utilities to assist National Grid, the
upstate utility with headquarters in London, England, to help restore
electricity to the more than a quarter-of-a-million customers who are without
power. A rare, mid-October snowstorm dumped two feet of wet snow on western
New York and toppled trees and power lines.
Con Edison of New York is sending 21 two-man, bucket-truck crews from N... |
| | | 09/20/06 | Con Edison CEO to Participate in Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas Leaders Conference| NEW YORK, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will
participate in a panel discussion titled "T&D Pure Plays" at the Merrill Lynch
Global Power and Gas Leaders conference on Tuesday, September 26. The
presentation will be webcast from New York at 1:45 p.m. (EDT).
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed at
http://investor.conedison.com or
http://www.veracast.com/ml/pow... |
| | | 09/20/06 | Con Edison Announces Public Offering of Common Shares| NEW YORK, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced it has agreed to issue 9,715,000 of its
common shares generating gross proceeds of approximately $450 million. These
common shares are being offered by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. under Con
Edison's effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The common shares are expected to be issued on
September 25, 2006, subject to customary closin... |
| | | 09/20/06 | Con Edison of New York to Redeem Debentures| NEW YORK, Sept 20, 2006 - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New York) announced yesterday that it will call for redemption on October 20, 2006 all of its outstanding 7.50% Public Income NotES, (7.50% Debentures, Series 2001 A) (corrected symbol, NYSE: EDV, cusip no. 209111814). Con Edison of New York intends to use borrowed funds to finance the redemption. The redemption price is 100% ($25 denominations) of the principal amount together with interest accrued from Octob... |
| | | 09/07/06 | Con Edison Crews Working Around the Clock to Restore Power in Westchester| 77,000 Customers Restored - Full Restoration Nearly Complete
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison has nearly 430 crews working
throughout the day and into tonight continuing to restore power to the
remaining 1,000 customers without power in sections of Westchester. Crews
have been working steadily to identify and repair damaged equipment after
tropical storm Ernesto rampaged the region with high winds and torrential rain
last weekend.
The company has restored s... |
| | | 09/05/06 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference| NEW YORK, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(NYSE: ED) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund
will speak at the 2006 Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on
Thursday, September 7. His presentation will be webcast at 1:05 p.m. EDT.
The live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed on the
conference Web site, at:
customer.talkpoint.com/LEHM002/090506a_jw/default.asp?entity=Consolidated
where a replay will be availab... |
| | | 09/04/06 | Con Edison Crews Restoring Power in Westchester County| Company Is Distributing Dry Ice To Affected Customers
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- While Con Edison crews work to
restore electrical power to residents in Westchester affected by power
interruptions caused by remnants of Tropical Strom Ernesto, the company is
distributing dry ice to customers.
Dry ice is being distributed at:
* Bloomingdale's in White Plains located at Bloomingdale Road -- North
end of the parking lot;
* Rye Playland --... |
| | | 09/03/06 | Con Edison Crews Working Around the Clock To Restore Customers After Storm| NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison crews are working
around the clock to restore electricity to approximately 43,000 customers
affected by Saturday's winds, remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
Con Edison employees surveyed damage throughout Westchester County on
Sunday while 300 crews are working around downed trees, limbs and branches to
replace poles and damaged wires.
As of 6 p.m. on Sunday, Con Edison has restored service to more than
34,000 customers i... |
| | | 09/02/06 | Con Edison Crews Working to Restore Customers After Storm| NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison crews are working
to restore electricity to approximately 40,000 customers affected by
Saturday's winds, remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto. More than 52,000
customers already have had their electrical power restored.
After winds battered electrical lines, electric service at one time or
another was interrupted to more than 90,000 customers in New York City and
Westchester County.
Safety is Con Edison's No. 1 priority as i... |
| | | 09/01/06 | Con Edison Recognized By LATINA Style Magazine| NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LATINA Style magazine has
named Con Edison as one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in
the United States. The magazine is a national publication for contemporary
Hispanic women.
The LATINA Style 50 Report evaluates corporate America's career
development for Latinas. The magazine evaluated the company on issues its
readers found most important to them in the workplace. Con Edison excels in
many areas: It has a Latina bo... |
| | | 08/07/06 | Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends| NEW YORK, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison of New York) declared the following quarterly dividends on
its outstanding preferred stock, payable November 1, 2006, to stockholders of
record as of October 11, 2006:
Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.1625
Cumulative Preferre... |
| | | 08/02/06 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2006 Second Quarter Earnings| 2nd Quarter 2006 Sales and Revenue Report NEW YORK, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2006 second quarter earnings of $124 million
or $0.50 a share, compared with earnings of $115 million or $0.47 cents a
share for the second quarter of 2005.
"We are spending more than $1.8 billion this year to improve our energy
delivery systems," said Kevin Burke, Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer. "These investments r... |
| | | 08/02/06 | Con Edison Issues Initial Report on Northwest Queens Outages| NEW YORK, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison today issued its
initial report on the outages affecting northwest Queens two weeks ago and
said more analysis into the causes of the equipment failures will be done in
the weeks ahead.
The report provides a chronology of the failures in power cables and other
equipment, which began during a heat wave on Monday, July 17th and progressed
throughout the week.
The company said a more thorough analysis of the equipment will be ... |
| | | 08/01/06 | Con Edison Sets New Record for Electric Usage| NEW YORK, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison set a record for
peak electricity demand today, reaching 13,141 megawatts at 5 p.m., which
topped the 13,103 megawatts the company set at 5 p.m. on Monday.
Con Edison first reached the 10,000-megawatt mark in 1988, topped 11,000
megawatts in 1997, broke the 12,000-megawatt barrier in 2001, and surpassed
13,000-megawatts last summer.
In Con Edison's service area, overall electric consumption has grown by
nearly 20 percen... |
| | | 07/29/06 | Con Edison Dedicates Special Team to Northwest Queens Recovery| NEW YORK, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A veteran Con Edison engineer
will head the company's Long Island City network recovery team. The team will
stabilize and rebuild the area's electrical system and enhance customer
outreach.
Katherine Boden, vice president of Manhattan electric operations, will
lead the team, which will test and inspect the electric system in Astoria,
Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, and Hunters Point. Components of the
electrical system in those ar... |
| | | 07/26/06 | Con Edison Reports Electric Service Restored In Northwest Queens| NEW YORK, July 26, 2006 -- Con Edison today reported that customers in the Long Island City area of Queens who lost electric service on July 18, 2006 have been restored. The company said some restored customers may experience lower than normal voltage conditions or sporadic outages as crews reinforce the area's power cable system.
The company urges customers to call 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633) to report any outstanding service problems. The outage affected approximately 25,000 custome... |
| | | 07/26/06 | Con Edison Responds To Outage Affecting 14,000 Staten Island Customers| NEW YORK – Con Edison crews are responding to an outage affecting 14,000
customers in the Dongan Hills, Grasmere, Rosebank, Tompkinsville, Clifton, Emerson
Hill, Oakwood, Grant City and New Dorp communities of Staten Island. Originally,
approximately 16,000 customers had lost their power, but 2,000 were restored quickly.
The outage began at approximately 4:15 p.m. due to downed wires.
Customers without power should call 1-800-75-CONED.
Con Edison crews are working to restore service.
... |
| | | 07/24/06 | Con Edison Crews Restoring Power in Queens| NEW YORK -- More than 22,000 customers in Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside,
Woodside, and Hunters Point have had their electrical power restored. Approximately
3,000 customers remain without electricity as of 5 a.m. today.
One thousand Con Edison employees and contractors are working in the Long Island
City network to bring the lights back on to residents and businesses in these
communities. As service is being restored, residents in northwest Queens will
see 39 generators,... |
| | | 07/24/06 | Con Edison Urges Restored Customers To Conserve Electricity; Company Will Expedite Claims Process|
NEW YORK -- As Con Edison continues to restore power to customers in northwest
Queens, the company continues to urge residents in that area to continue to
limit their use of electricity as much as possible. In conjunction with the
work being done to restore low voltage lines to homes and businesses, Con Edison
is still working to stabilize the overall higher voltage cables that serve communities
in the area.
In addition, the company announced that it would expedite its re... |
| | | 07/23/06 | Con Edison to Provide Update on Power Restoration in Northwest Queens| NEW YORK, July 23, 2006 - Con Edison Chairman and CEO Kevin Burke will provide an update on power restoration efforts in northwest Queens today, July 23, at 4 p.m. at Con Edison headquarters, 4 Irving Place, 19th floor.
NOTE: There will also be a photo opportunity of the company's Emergency Command room.
Con Edison Media Relations
Contact: Michael Clendenin
Telephone: 1-212-460-4111... |
| | | 07/23/06 | Con Edison Restores Power In Westchester County| NEW YORK, July 23, 2006 – Con Edison crews have restored power to more than 50,500 customers in Westchester County who lost their electricity during three storms in the last week.
These restorations include the approximately 35,000 customers who had their electricity knocked out by the violent storm on Tuesday, July 18. In addition, approximately 9,500 customers lost power on Friday, July 21, and a storm on Saturday, July 22, affected 6,000 customers.
Con Edison appreciates customers'... |
| | | 07/22/06 | Con Edison to Hold News Conference on Queens Power Restoration| NEW YORK, July 22, 2006 - Con Edison Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will hold a news conference to discuss the company's restoration efforts for customers in Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City and Hunters Point.
It will be at 5 p.m. today in Con Edison's Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, Queens.
Con Edison Media Relations
Contact: Chris Olert
Telephone: 1-212-460-4111... |
| | | 07/22/06 | Con Edison Restores Power in Westchester County| NEW YORK, July 22, 2006 - Con Edison crews have restored power to more than 33,800 customers in Westchester County. Power outages were caused by two thunderstorms within 72 hours this week.
Approximately 9,500 customers lost power from Friday's storm. On Tuesday, approximately 35,000 customers had their electricity knocked out by that storm.
About 2,700 customers remained without power on Saturday afternoon from those two storms.
Con Edison's goal is to restore the remaining 1,200 cust... |
| | | 07/21/06 | Con Edison Crews Continue Working to Restore Power in Queens| NEW YORK, July 21, 2006 – Con Edison has more than 500 splicers, troubleshooters, mechanics, and support personnel working around the clock to restore power to customers in sections of northwest Queens. Crews have been working steadily to identify and repair damaged equipment and to replace burned wiring.
Last night, employees drove several miles throughout the affected areas to pinpoint exact locations where customers have lost power in order to expedite the restoration effort. Crews are... |
| | | 07/21/06 | Con Edison Estimates 25,000 Customers without Power in Northwest Queens; Restoration to Continue Through the Weekend| NEW YORK, July 21, 2006 - Based on last night's visual inspection of the damage to cables in northwest Queens and block-by-block surveys, Con Edison estimates that 25,000 customers in the area are without power. Previous estimates were based on the number of customers who had called the company to say they were without electricity.
Con Edison continues to encourage customers to call 1-800-75 CONED to report outages.
The company has more than 500 splicers, troubleshooters, mechanics, and ... |
| | | 07/20/06 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend|
NEW YORK, July 20, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) [NYSE: ED] today declared a quarterly dividend of 57 - 1/2 cents a share on its common stock, payable September 15, 2006, to stockholders of record as of August 16, 2006.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $25 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and servi... |
| | | 07/20/06 | Con Edison Urges Customers In Northwest Queens Area To Reduce Their Use Of Electricity| NEW YORK, July 20, 2006 - Con Edison continues to urge all customers in the Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Hunters Point and Astoria neighborhoods of Queens to discontinue their use of non-essential electrical appliances and equipment until problems on electrical cables can be resolved. The utility is experiencing difficulties in this area and customer cooperation will help ensure uninterrupted electric service.
The affected area is bounded by the East River on the west and north,... |
| | | 07/20/06 | Statement from Con Edison| NEW YORK, July 20, 2006 - Con Edison wants its customers in Northwest Queens to know that our crews are doing everything possible to restore power to its customers affected by the recent heat wave. The damage to our equipment was significant and extensive. We worked very closely with customers, businesses and city officials this week to ensure that outages weren't more widespread. We have hundreds of crews working around the clock in the area to assess the damage and repair many power cable... |
| | | 07/20/06 | Con Edison Continues To Restore Power in Westchester County| NEW YORK, July 20, 2006 – Con Edison crews continue to respond to outages and restore power to customers in Westchester County. The company's goal is to restore all customers by Sunday.
Con Edison's around-the-clock work continues following a devastating storm that left in its wake a tangle of downed trees and power lines, and approximately 30,000 customers without electrical service. Electricity has been restored to about 18,000 customers and 12,000 remain out of service. Areas with the ... |
| | | 07/20/06 | Con Edison Asks Customers with Power in Northwestern Queens to Leave a Light on Overnight| NEW YORK, July 20, 2006 - Con Edison is requesting residents in the Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Hunters Point and Astoria neighborhoods of Queens who have electric service to please leave a light on overnight that will be visible from the street. In order to expedite restoration of power, company personnel will be surveying the area overnight to better identify blocks and homes that are without service. Leaving a visible light on will assist the company in restoring electricity t... |
| | | 07/19/06 | Con Edison Continues To Urge Customers In Northwest Queens Area To Reduce Their Use Of Electricity | | | 07/19/06 | Con Edison Responds To Power Outages In Westchester County | | | 07/19/06 | Con Edison Distributes Dry Ice To Westchester Residents | | | 07/19/06 | Con Edison Distributes Ice To Residents In Queens | | | 07/19/06 | Statement From Con Edison | | | 07/18/06 | Con Edison Continues To Urge Customers In Northwest Queens Area To Reduce Their Use Of Electricity | | | 07/18/06 | Con Edison Continues To Restore Power In Westchester County | | | 07/18/06 | Con Edison Continues To Urge Customers In Northwest Queens Area To Reduce Their Use Of Electricity | | | 07/17/06 | In a Heat Wave: Stay Cool & Save Cash!| Con Edison Offers Energy-Savings Tips
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Staying cool doesn't mean spending a lot of money. In
fact, you can save on your electric bill by following Con Edison's tips to use
energy wisely.
The company recommends that customers take the following steps:
* Accept Con Edison's offer of a free programmable thermostat for
homeowners, religious institutions and small businesses with central
air conditioning. After the thermost... |
| | | 07/17/06 | Con Edison Responds To Power Outages In Westchester County | | | 07/17/06 | Con Edison Urges Customers In Parts Of Westchester County To Reduce Their Use Of Electricity | | | 07/17/06 | Con Edison Urges Customers In Northwest Queens Area To Reduce Their Use Of Electricity | | | 07/17/06 | Con Edison Continues To Restore Power In Westchester County | | | 07/13/06 | Con Edison Assigns Extra Crews to Restore Power in Westchester County| NEW YORK, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 Con Edison crews are
working today to restore electricity in the aftermath of severe storms that
swept through Westchester County. Additional crews from Brooklyn and Queens
have been assigned to help restore power to customers in Westchester County
today.
Con Edison continues to assess damage, and overnight restored electricity
to more than 8,200 customers in Westchester County.
Approximately 10,000 customers were without power ... |
| | | 07/13/06 | Con Edison Workers Rescue State Trooper During Westchester Tornado | | | 07/12/06 | Con Edison Responds To Power Outages In Westchester County | | | 07/05/06 | Building to Meet Rising Demand Prompts RECO Rate Request | PEARL RIVER, N.Y., July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric system expansion and service
reliability improvements driven by a growing customer base and increasing demands
for electricity has prompted Rockland Electric Company (RECO) to file an electric
base rate case with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU).
To provide for the continued safety, reliability and security of the 14 distribution
substations, 778 miles of overhead distribution lines, 536 conductor miles of
un... |
| | | 06/22/06 | Jorge Lopez Named President & CEO of ConEdison Solutions| ; Will Continue the Successful Growth Strategies of His Predecessor WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2006--Jorge J. Lopez
has been named president and chief executive officer of ConEdison
Solutions, effective July 1, the company announced today.
As one of the country's leading energy services companies,
ConEdison Solutions -- the energy services subsidiary of Consolidated
Edison, Inc. (CEI) -- supplies competitively priced energy and energy
management services to a wide... |
| | | 05/31/06 | Con Edison Investing $1.2 Billion for Reliable Electricity This Summer| New Yorkers Advised to Use Energy Wisely
NEW YORK, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) said today that it is investing more than $1.2 billion this
year to upgrade and reinforce its electric delivery system for the more than 9
million people it serves in New York City and Westchester County. The
investments include the installation of 310 new transformers and substation-
related projects to meet growing energy demand.
... |
| | | 05/15/06 | Con Edison to Shareholders: Infrastructure Investments Nurture Continued Growth| $5.3 Billion Being Invested Over Next Three Years
NEW YORK, May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Chairman, President and CEO Kevin Burke told shareholders today at the
annual meeting that 2005 was a year of both financial and operational strength
for the company. He cited Con Edison's strong balance sheet and stable credit
ratings, as well as the company's ability to supply record amounts of energy
during one of the hottest summers in m... |
| | | 05/08/06 | Con Edison CFO Robert Hoglund to Participate in Goldman Sachs Power and Utility Conference| NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will
participate in three panel discussions at the Sixth Annual Goldman Sachs Power
and Utility Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., this week. The panel discussions
will be webcast live on Friday, May 12, at the following links:
8:00 a.m. PDT - M&A - Does PUHCA Repeal Really Make it More Attractive?
http://customer.talkpoint.com/GOLD006... |
| | | 05/03/06 | Con Edison CEO Kevin Burke to Participate in American Gas Association Financial Forum| NEW YORK, May 3, 2006 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will discuss the
company's operations and financial results at the American Gas Association
Financial Forum in Scottsdale, Ariz., next week. Burke's presentation -
Solid, Steady, Straightforward - will be webcast live on Monday, May 8, at 12
p.m. MST. (Please note: This is 3 p.m. EDT; daylight savings time is not
observed in Ariz... |
| | | 05/03/06 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2006 First Quarter Earnings| NEW YORK, May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2006 first quarter earnings of $181
million or $0.74 a share, compared with earnings of $181 million or $0.75
cents a share for the first quarter of 2005.
"Con Edison's performance for the first quarter represents a solid start
for the year," said Kevin Burke, Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer. "Our steady focus on operational excellence and continued expansion
... |
| | | 04/20/06 | Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend| NEW YORK, April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today declared a quarterly dividend of 57 1/2 cents a
share on its common stock, payable June 15, 2006, to stockholders of record as
of May 15, 2006.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned
energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $25
billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related
products and services... |
| | | 04/17/06 | Con Edison Issues Request for Proposal for Demand Side Management Program| Plan Aimed at Managing Electric Load Growth
NEW YORK, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company
of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it has issued a Request
For Proposal (RFP) soliciting applications from qualified parties to supply
the company with new demand side management (DSM) resources, delivered to
targeted areas in New York City and Westchester County. The RFP calls for a
savings of approximately 123 megawatts over a multi-y... |
| | | 03/20/06 | Con Edison Completes Sale of Telecommunications Unit to RCN Corporation| NEW YORK, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced today it has sold Con Edison Communications,
its wholly owned telecommunications subsidiary, to RCN Corporation
(Nasdaq: RCNI). Cash proceeds from the transaction are $32 million, plus
approximately $7 million in other adjustments. An agreement of sale with RCN
was reached last December. All necessary regulatory approvals have been
received, as well as the approvals of both compan... |
| | | 02/24/06 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Citigroup Power Gas and Utilities Conference| NEW YORK, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will
participate in two panel discussions at Citigroup Investment Research's First
Annual Power, Gas and Utilities Conference. The panel discussions will be
webcast live on March 2 and 3 at the following links:
Thursday, March 2 at 10 a.m.
"What Is the Right Strategy for Managing Commodity Exposure?"
http://www.veracast.com/... |
| | | 02/23/06 | Con Edison Names New Board Member| NEW YORK, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
announced today the election of L. Frederick Sutherland, executive vice
president and chief financial officer of ARAMARK Corporation, to the board of
directors of Consolidated Edison, Inc. and to the board of trustees of its
subsidiary, Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc. He was elected at the
board's February 16 meeting.
"We are pleased to welcome Fred to our board and look forward to
benefiting from his k... |
| | | 02/16/06 | Con Edison Announces Appointment of Kevin Burke as Chairman| NEW YORK, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of
Consolidated Edison Inc. (Con Edison) today elected Kevin Burke, currently
president and chief executive officer, as chairman of the board. Mr. Burke
will succeed Eugene R. McGrath who will retire effective February 28, 2006.
Mr. McGrath has served as Con Edison's chairman since 1990.
Burke, 55, joined the company in 1973 and held senior positions in system
planning, engineering, law, nuclear power, construction,... |
| | | 01/26/06 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Reports 2005 Earnings| For
Sales and Revenue Information, click here
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Increases Dividend for 32nd Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2005 earnings from continuing operations of
$732 million or $3.00 a share, compared with $549 million or $2.33 a share in
2004. The 2004 results include the impact of non-cash after-tax charges
totaling $80 million or $0.34 a sh... |
| | | 12/06/05 | Con Edison Announces Agreement to Sell Telecom Unit to RCN| NEW YORK, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) announced today it has signed an agreement to sell 100 percent of
its wholly owned subsidiary, Consolidated Edison Communications Holding
Company, Inc., to RCN Corporation (Nasdaq: RCNI) for approximately $32 million
in cash.
Con Edison Communications (CEC) builds and operates its own fiber optic
network providing managed data transport services, custom networks, local and
long-distance voice service... |
| | | 11/03/05 | Con Edison CEO to Participate in Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference| NEW YORK, Nov 03, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will discuss
the company's operations and financial results at the 40th Edison Electric
Institute Financial Conference. Burke's presentation will be webcast live on
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. EST.
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed on the conference
Web site, at http://www.talkpoint.com/viewer... |
| | | 10/20/05 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2005 Third Quarter Earnings|
For Sales and Revenue Information, click here
To print press release, click here NEW YORK, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2005 third quarter earnings from
ongoing operations of $287 million or $1.17 a share, compared with earnings
from ongoing operations of $265 million or $1.11 cents a share for the third
quarter of 2004. Excluded from the 2004 results is the impact of non-cash
charges totaling $15 million after-... |
| | | 10/17/05 | ConEdison Solutions Entices Massachusetts Electricity Company Customers With Unique 'Price Match' Offer| Novel Initiative Targets Mid-Sized Businesses
BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In an energy marketing
initiative believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, commercial,
industrial and government energy users can now "name their own price" for
electricity in the Massachusetts Electric Company service area, which includes
1.2 million customers and 168 Massachusetts communities.
The innovative marketing program was launched in early October by
ConEdi... |
| | | 10/12/05 | Appeals Court Dismisses NU Shareholders' $1.2 Billion Claim| NEW YORK, Oct 12, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- NEW YORK, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported that the United States Court of Appeals
for the Second Circuit unanimously determined that the company could not be
sued by Northeast Utilities' shareholders for the $1.2 billion difference
between the consideration that would have been paid upon consummation of the
company's merger with Northeast Utilities and the market ... |
| | | 09/23/05 | Con Edison CEO to Participate in Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas Leaders Conference| NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke will discuss
the company's operations and financial results at the Merrill Lynch Global
Power and Gas Leaders conference on Wednesday, September 28. The presentation
will be webcast from New York at 3:30 p.m. (EDT).
The live audio webcast of the discussion can be accessed on the conference
Web site, at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/ml/powergas05/... |
| | | 09/06/05 | Con Edison CFO to Participate In Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference| NEW YORK, Sept 06, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hoglund will
discuss the company's operations and financial results at the 2005 Lehman
Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on Thursday, September 8. The
presentation, "Solid, Steady, Straightforward," will be webcast at 11:45 a.m.
EDT.
The live audio webcast of the presentation and slide materials can be
accessed at the Consolid... |
| | | 09/04/05 | Con Edison Reports Record Power Use Over One Of The Hottest Summers Ever| NEW YORK, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The warmer-than-normal
temperatures over one of the hottest summers on record pushed electricity use
in New York City and Westchester to new heights, Con Edison said today. The
utility reported 18,742,739 megawatt hours of electricity consumed during
June, July and August, enough power to supply the states of Vermont, Rhode
Island and Alaska combined for an entire year. This summer's record
electricity use surpassed the 17,491,313 megawatt hour... |
| | | 08/01/05 | Con Edison Energy-Use Records Topple as Temperatures Soar| NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison said today that the
recent heat wave resulted in a number of power-use records for the utility.
July saw a new high for monthly electricity sendout -- the cumulative amount
of energy used by customers -- of 6,395,843 megawatt hours, surpassing the
previous mark of 6,192,161 megawatt hours set in July, 2002. This level of
monthly power consumption for New York City and Westchester County is more
than the amount of electricity used in Ve... |
| | | 07/27/05 | Con Edison Continues Record-Setting Power Demand| NEW YORK, July 27, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Another electricity usage record has
been reached. Con Edison set a record for peak electricity demand of 13,059
megawatts at 5:00 p.m. today, eclipsing the former record of 13,003 megawatts
set earlier today at 4:00 p.m. Today also marks the first time in Con
Edison's 123-year history of delivering electricity that peak demand, the
amount of electricity being used at a given time, has surpassed the 13,000-
megawatt mark. Four of the to... |
| | | 07/27/05 | Con Edison Power Use Tops 13,000 Megawatts| NEW YORK, July 27, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Con Edison said today that for
the first time in the company's 123-year-history of delivering electricity,
peak demand, the amount of electricity being used at a given time, has
surpassed the 13,000-megawatt threshold. Electric usage in the company's
service area of New York City and Westchester County hit 13,003 megawatts at
4:00 p.m., marking the third time in the past two weeks that a new record was
set. Four of the top 10 e... |
| | | 07/27/05 | Con Edison Again Sets New Power Use Record| NEW YORK, July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison said today that for
the third time this summer the record for peak electricity use was eclipsed
when a level of 12,792 megawatts was reached at 2:00 p.m. today, topping the
12,551 mark hit at 5:00 p.m. yesterday. The peak demand record is expected to
rise even higher before the day is over. Four of the top 10 electric peak
loads of all time have been reached so far this summer, including a new record
for the greatest electricity dema... |
| | | 07/26/05 | Con Edison Sets Another Record for Electricity Usage| NEW YORK, July 26, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Electricity usage records keep toppling.
For the second time this summer, Con Edison set a record for peak electricity
demand when it reached 12,551 megawatts at 5:00 p.m. today, which beat the
former record of 12,361 megawatts set on July 19 at 4:00 p.m. Four of the top
10 electric peak loads of all time have been reached so far this summer.
In Con Edison's service area, overall electric consumption has grown by
nearly 20 percent ove... |
| | | 07/21/05 | Con Edison Announces Executive Changes| NEW YORK, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eugene R. McGrath, chairman
and chief executive officer of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison), today
announced that the board of directors has elected Kevin Burke to become a
member of the board of directors. In May, it was announced that Burke,
currently president and chief operating officer of Consolidated Edison Co. of
New York, will succeed McGrath as CEO on September 1. McGrath will continue
to serve as chairman of the board. Burke, 5... |
| | | 07/21/05 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2005 Second Quarter Earnings| Company Reaffirms 2005 Earnings Projection
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NEW YORK, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) [NYSE: ED] today reported net income for common stock for the second
quarter of 2005 of $115 million or 47 cents a share, compared with earnings of
$86 million or 37 cents a share for the second quarter of 2004. The company
also declared a quarterly dividend of 5... |
| | | 07/19/05 | Con Edison Sets New Record for Electric Usage| NEW YORK, July 19, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Con Edison set an all-time record for
peak electricity demand today, reaching 12,361 megawatts at 4:00 p.m., which
topped the 12,250 megawatts the company provided at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon.
Prior to today, the record was 12,207 megawatts set on August 9, 2001. Three
of the top 10 electric peak loads of all time have been reached this summer.
In Con Edison's service area, overall electric consumption has grown by
nearly 20 percent o... |
| | | 06/14/05 | Con Edison System Hits New June Peak in Electric Usage| Approaches All-Time Record
NEW YORK, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison hit a new peak in
electricity demand for the month of June today and also recorded the company's
second-highest peak ever. At 5 p.m. today, Con Edison provided 12,138
megawatts in electrical power to its 3.1 million customers, setting a new
record for June, which had been 11,875 megawatts set at 4 p.m. on June 26,
2003. That figure was also just short of the all-time peak record of 12,207
megawatts set... |
| | | 06/14/05 | Con Edison System Hits New Peak in Energy Usage for June| NEW YORK, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison hit a new peak in
electricity demand for the month of June as of 4:00 p.m. today by providing
11,937 megawatts in electrical power to its 3.1 million customers, breaking
the previous June record of 11,875 megawatts set at 4:00 p.m. on June 26,
2003.
The Con Edison system delivers energy to approximately 9 million New York
City and Westchester County residents. Con Edison employees are working
round the clock to monitor its sys... |
| | | 06/14/05 | Con Edison Offers Energy Saving Tips During Heat Wave| NEW YORK, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison is reminding
customers to take some simple steps to stay cool while managing their energy
use wisely during the heat wave that is expected to continue through
Wednesday.
The company recommends that customers take the following steps:
* Make sure air conditioner filters are clean so the machines will run at
peak efficiency;
* Set thermostats no lower than 78 degrees. Each degree lower increases
coo... |
| | | 06/09/05 | Con Edison President and CFO To Participate in Deutsche Bank Electric Power Conference| NEW YORK, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) President and Chief Operating Officer Kevin Burke
and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan S. Freilich will
discuss the company's operations and financial results at the 2005 Deutsche
Bank 10th Annual Electric Power Conference on Wednesday, June 15, 2005. The
presentation, "Consolidated Edison, Inc.: Stable, Disciplined, Reliable," will
be webcast from 3:00 p.m. to 3:... |
| | | 06/06/05 | Con Edison Continues Building for New York's Future| New Yorkers Reminded to Use Energy Wisely
NEW YORK, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) said today that it is investing more than $1
billion this year to upgrade and reinforce its electric delivery system for
more than 3 million customers in New York City and Westchester County. The
investments include the installation or replacement of more than 100 miles of
new transmission and distribution cables.
"Our infrastructure ... |
| | | 05/16/05 | Con Edison Names Kevin Burke Chief Executive Officer| NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eugene R. McGrath today
announced that the Board of Directors has elected Kevin Burke as Consolidated
Edison, Inc.'s president and chief executive officer, effective September 1,
2005. Burke will also serve as CEO of Con Edison's principal subsidiary,
Consolidated Edison Company of New York.
McGrath will continue as chairman of the board. McGrath joined the
company in 1963 and has served as chairman and CEO since 1990.
"Kevin Burke ... |
| | | 05/16/05 | Con Edison Tells Shareholders Company Eyeing Growth, Fiscal Stability| NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman and CEO Eugene R. McGrath told shareholders at the
annual meeting today that the company is poised for continued growth as the
region's economy prospers. This economic strength, he said, is supported by
the company's reliable energy delivery systems, coupled with its financial
flexibility and disciplined management.
"As we make the investments in the infrastructure that will keep ou... |
| | | 04/28/05 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in 2005 American Gas Association Financial Forum| NEW YORK, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan S. Freilich will
discuss the company's operations and financial results at the 2005 American
Gas Association Financial Forum on Monday, May 2. The presentation,
"Consolidated Edison, Inc.: Stable, Disciplined, Reliable," will be webcast
from New Orleans at 3:15 p.m. CDT (4:15 p.m. EDT).
The live audio webcast of the presentation and slide materials can be
... |
| | | 04/21/05 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2005 First Quarter Earnings| For Sales and Revenue Information, click here
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NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) [NYSE: ED] today reported net income for common stock for the
first quarter of 2005 of $181 million or 75 cents a share, compared with
earnings of $155 million or 69 cents a share for the first quarter of 2004.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend of 57 cents a share on its
common stock payable June... |
| | | 01/27/05 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Reports 2004 Earnings| Increases Dividend For 31st Consecutive Year
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NEW YORK, Jan 27, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2004 earnings from ongoing operations of
$629 million or $2.67 a share, compared with earnings from ongoing operations
of $649 million or $2.95 a share in 2003. Earnings from ongoing operations
exclude the effect of ... |
| | | 01/24/05 | Con Edison Sets New Records for Winter Electric Use| NEW YORK, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) said today that the company set new records for weekend
electricity use this past Saturday and Sunday. On January 22, a new Saturday
peak-load record of 7,934 megawatts was reached, followed by a new Sunday
record of 7,846 on January 23. Both days eclipsed marks established last
winter.
In addition, a new weekend record for power consumption was reached when
customers used 327,169 megawatt... |
| | | 12/13/04 | Con Edison Announces Agreement to Sell Telecom Unit to FiberNet| NEW YORK, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) announced today that it has signed an agreement to sell
100 percent of its wholly owned subsidiary, Consolidated Edison Communications
Holding Company, Inc., to FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTGX) for
approximately $37 million in cash.
Con Edison Communications builds and operates its own fiber optic network
providing managed data transport services, custom networks, local and
long-distance ... |
| | | 10/21/04 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2004 Third Quarter Earnings| Company Reaffirms 2004 Earnings Projections
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NEW YORK, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported earnings from ongoing operations of $261
million for the third quarter of 2004 or $1.09 a share, compared with earnings
of $257 million or $1.17 a share for the third quarter of 2003. Excluded from
the 2004 results is the impact of one-... |
| | | 10/20/04 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference| NEW YORK, Oct 20, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan
S. Freilich will discuss the company's operations and financial results at the
39th Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference, on Tuesday, Oct. 26,
2004. Ms. Freilich's presentation, "Stable, Disciplined, Reliable," will be
webcast from San Diego, Calif., from 8:15 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. PDT (11:15 a.m. to
11:55 a.m. EDT).
... |
| | | 10/14/04 | Plug in to Halloween; Con Edison Offers Safety Tips| NEW YORK, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) advises customers to use caution when installing electric
devices in preparation for Halloween. As decorations for this celebration are
becoming more elaborate, the company recommends basic rules to keep families
safe.
The National Retail Federation estimates that this year's Halloween
spending in the United States will reach $3.12 billion. Its survey also
estimates that 49 percent of cons... |
| | | 09/23/04 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas Leaders Conference| NEW YORK, Sep 23, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan S.
Freilich will participate in a panel discussion titled, "Size and Scale," at
the Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas Leaders conference on Tuesday,
September 28, 2004. Ms. Freilich will discuss how Con Edison has remained
focused on the basics of its core business -- delivering energy reliably to
its customers. The presentation wil... |
| | | 09/03/04 | Con Edison CFO to Participate In Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference| NEW YORK, Sep 3, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan S. Freilich
will discuss the company's operations and financial results at the 2004 Lehman
Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on Thursday, September 9. The
presentation, "Consolidated Edison, Inc.: Stable, Disciplined, Reliable," will
be webcast at 1:45 p.m. EDT.
The live audio webcast of the presentation and slide materials can ... |
| | | 07/22/04 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2004 Second Quarter Earnings| Company Reaffirms 2004 Earnings Projections
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NEW YORK, Jul 22, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported net income for common stock for the
second quarter of 2004 of $86 million or 37 cents a share, compared with
earnings of $66 million or 29 cents a share for the second quarter of 2003.
The company also declared a quarterly ... |
| | | 07/06/04 | Con Edison Named as One of Fortune's 50 Best Companies for Minorities| NEW YORK, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has been named by FORTUNE Magazine as one of
"America's 50 Best Companies for Minorities." The utility placed 22nd on the
list, moving up seven notches from last year's ranking. Con Edison
consistently has been named to the FORTUNE list since the publication
instituted the national survey in 1998.
"Con Edison is proud to be included as one of America's 50 best companies
for minori... |
| | | 06/09/04 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Deutsche Bank Electric Power Conference| NEW YORK, Jun 9, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan S. Freilich
will discuss the company's operations and financial results at the Deutsche
Bank Electric Power Conference on Tuesday, June 15, 2004. The presentation,
"Consolidated Edison, Inc.: Stable, Disciplined, Reliable," will be Webcast
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. EDT.
The live audio Webcast of the presentation and slide materia... |
| | | 06/07/04 | Con Edison Invests to Meet Growing Electric Use and Support Economic Development| New Yorkers Urged to Use Energy Wisely NEW YORK, June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) is investing
more than $700 million this year to upgrade and reinforce its electric delivery
system for the 9 million people it serves in New York City and Westchester County.
The investments include the construction of new substations to meet growing electric
demand, the installation of miles of new transmission and distribution cabl... |
| | | 06/02/04 | Con Edison of New York to Redeem Debentures| NEW YORK, Jun 2, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. announced that today it will call for redemption on July 2,
2004 all of its outstanding 7.35% Public Income NotES, (7.35% Debentures,
Series 1999 A) (NYSE: EPI) at a redemption price of 100% of the principal
amount thereof, together with interest accrued on the Debentures on July 1,
2004. The regular quarterly interest payment due July 1, 2004 will be paid to
holders of record of the D... |
| | | 05/26/04 | Con Edison Marks Opening of Electrical Substation at 7 World Trade Center| Replaces Facility Destroyed on 9-11
NEW YORK, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heralding another step in the
rebuilding of Ground Zero, Con Edison Chairman and CEO Eugene R. McGrath
joined Governor George E. Pataki today to mark the return of a fully
operational electrical substation at 7 World Trade Center, which replaces the
facility destroyed during the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
The substation, which converts high voltage power to lower voltage for use
in office buildings and... |
| | | 05/21/04 | Con Edison Salutes New York City Envirothon 2004 Champions| NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) today joined a ceremony at the Department of Parks and Recreation
Arsenal Gallery honoring the winners of the New York City Envirothon 2004.
The New York City Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the event last
month at the New York Botanical Garden in The Bronx.
This is the sixth year that Con Edison sponsored the competition, which
tests New York City high school students on environmental field... |
| | | 05/17/04 | Con Edison Tells Shareholders Company Remains Focused on Core Energy Delivery Business| Financial Strength Enables Investments to Support Region's Economic Growth
NEW YORK, May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman Eugene R. McGrath, at the company's annual
meeting today, told shareholders that they would continue to benefit from the
company's sustained focus on its core utility business and its disciplined
financial management. He also explained that as the economy of the area has
recovered, energy use has grown, prese... |
| | | 05/12/04 | Con Edison Announces Pricing for Common Stock Offering| NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced today the pricing of the public offering of
14,000,000 common shares at $37.74 per share. The public offering raised
approximately $528.4 million in gross proceeds for Con Edison. These
securities will be issued under the company's existing shelf registration
statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The common shares are
expected to be issued on May 14, 2004, subject to ... |
| | | 05/10/04 | Con Edison Revises 2004 Earnings Projection| NEW YORK, May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(NYSE: ED) separately announced today its plans to issue common stock in a
public offering. The issue will result in dilution to year 2004 earnings of
approximately 10 cents per share. The company now expects its earnings for
the year 2004 to be in the range of $2.50 to $2.70 a share. The company's
previous forecast of 2004 earnings was in the range of $2.60 to $2.80 per
share.
This press release contains forwar... |
| | | 05/10/04 | Con Edison Announces Plans for Common Stock Offering| NEW YORK, May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(NYSE: ED) announced today (Monday, May 10, 2004) that it plans to commence a
public offering of 14,000,000 common shares.
In connection with the offering, the company will grant the underwriters
an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 1,400,000
common shares to cover over-allotments.
The offering will be made under the company's existing shelf registration
statements, which have bee... |
| | | 04/30/04 | Con Edison Seeks First Electric Rate Increase in 10 Years| New Electrical Facilities and Investments Needed for New York's Economic
Growth
NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company
of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today filed a rate request with the
state Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking support of continued major
investments in its electric energy infrastructure. The investments are needed
to maintain Con Edison's high level of service reliability and to mee... |
| | | 04/29/04 | Con Edison to Participate in 2004 American Gas Association Financial Forum| NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company
of New York, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer Kevin Burke and
Consolidated Edison, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joan S. Freilich will discuss the company's operations and financial results
at the 2003 American Gas Association Financial Forum on Monday, May 3, 2004.
The presentation, "Consolidated Edison, Inc.: Stable, Disciplined, Reliable,"
will be Webcast from Bonita Springs, F... |
| | | 04/22/04 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2004 First Quarter Earnings| NEW YORK, April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported net income for common stock for the
first quarter of 2004 of $155 million or 69 cents a share, compared with
earnings of $154 million or 72 cents a share for the first quarter of 2003.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend of 561/2 cents a share on its
common stock payable June 15, 2004 to stockholders of record as of May 12,
2004.
"Con Edison's performance for the ... |
| | | 01/22/04 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports 2003 Earnings| Increases Dividend for the 30th Consecutive Year NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2003 earnings from ongoing operations of
$624 million or $2.83 a share, compared with earnings from ongoing operations
of $668 million or $3.14 a share in 2002. Excluded from these results in 2003
are impairment charges for certain unregulated telecommunications and
generating assets and the impact of a regulatory set... |
| | | 01/16/04 | Con Edison Sets New Records for Winter Electric Use| NEW YORK, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) said today that Thursday (January 15) set a record for
one-day winter electricity use of 177,528 megawatt hours, shattering the
previous weekday winter record set last year. On Wednesday, the utility,
which serves 9 million people in New York City and Westchester County, saw a
usage of 172,985 megawatt hours, the third highest ever winter's day
consumption.
Cold weather peak load records al... |
| | | 10/30/03 | Con Edison Named Most Reliable Utility in North America| NEW YORK, Oct 30, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has been named the most reliable electric utility
in North America for the second year in a row by PA Consulting Group, an
international consultant, which presented the company with its National
Achievement Award for "sustained leadership and achievement in the area of
electric reliability."
"Con Edison's 13,000 employees are the foundation of our electrical
system's ... |
| | | 10/30/03 | Con Edison Sponsors Advocacy Today: New Directions in Health, Safety And Wellness| Health Professionals Share Expertise With Social Services Providers
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) hosted its annual Customer Outreach conference today at Con
Edison's Learning Center in Long Island City. This year's conference
"Advocacy Today: A Con Edison Forum on New Directions in Health, Safety and
Wellness" brought together recognized health experts who shared their
knowledge and experience with a group of social-ser... |
| | | 10/23/03 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference| NEW YORK, Oct 23, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan S.
Freilich will give a presentation titled "Delivering the Power" at the 38th
Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference, on Tuesday, October 28, 2003.
Ms. Freilich will discuss how Con Edison has remained focused on its core
utility business - delivering energy reliably to its customers. The
presentation will be Webcast at 7:30... |
| | | 10/22/03 | New York Public Service Commission Approves O&R Electric And Gas Rate Plans; Infrastructure Improvements Key To Economic Growth| PEARL RIVER, NY October 22, 2003 - The New York Public Service Commission today
approved rate plans for Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.'s electric and natural
gas delivery rates. The rate plans, covering the three-year period ending October
2006, set delivery rate levels for the Company's New York energy delivery services.
O&R's President and Chief Executive Officer John McMahon said, "A strong
utility infrastructure is key to the area's continued economic growt... |
| | | 10/16/03 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Earnings and Declares Dividend| NEW YORK, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported net income for common stock for the third
quarter of 2003 of $257 million or $1.17 a share compared with earnings of
$284 million or $1.34 a share for the third quarter of 2002. The company also
declared a quarterly dividend of 56 cents a share on its common stock payable
December 15, 2003 to stockholders of record as of November 12, 2003.
"We're seeing the underlying strengt... |
| | | 09/19/03 | Con Edison Continues Power Restoration in the Aftermath of Hurricane Isabel| NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison crews continue to
restore electric power to customers whose service was interrupted from
Hurricane Isabel. Fallen trees and branches accounted for nearly 29,000
customers losing power last night and today. As of 4 p.m. today, power was
returned to more than 27,000.
Con Edison mobilized more than 400 crews, including 26 brought in from New
England, to repair the damage to its electric system. Tree-trimming crews are
assisting... |
| | | 09/19/03 | Con Edison Restores Power Outages in the Aftermath of Hurricane Isabel| NEW YORK, Sept 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison crews worked through the
night, and will continue working through today, restoring electric power to
customers whose service was interrupted as high winds and rain from Hurricane
Isabel buffeted the region. Fallen trees and branches accounted for nearly
24,000 customers losing power overnight. By 9:30 a.m. today, power was
returned to more than 18,500. The majority of the power outages were in
Staten Island and Westchester County.
Con ... |
| | | 09/18/03 | Con Edison Issues Condition Red Weather Alert As Hurricane Isabel Continues to Advance| NEW YORK, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New
York, Inc. (Con Edison) declared a Condition Red weather alert tonight for its
electric distribution system in New York City and Westchester County in
anticipation of possible damage from Hurricane Isabel.
Alerts are generally declared when major weather systems are approaching
that could affect service to Con Edison's customers. The company has
mobilized emergency personnel and equipment and crews are on standby ... |
| | | 09/18/03 | Con Edison Issues Condition Yellow Weather Alert As Hurricane Isabel Advances| NEW YORK, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New
York, Inc. (Con Edison) declared a Condition Yellow weather alert for its
electric distribution system in New York City and Westchester County in
anticipation of possible damage from Hurricane Isabel.
Alerts are generally declared when major weather systems are approaching
that could affect service to Con Edison's customers. The company is
mobilizing emergency personnel and equipment and crews are on standby to be... |
| | | 09/17/03 | Con Edison's Emergency Plans in Place as East Coast Awaits Hurricane Isabel| Customers Reminded to be Prepared in Case Storm Hits New York NEW YORK, Sep 17, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison Company
of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has emergency plans in place to respond to
power problems caused by strong winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Isabel.
Extra crews have been mobilized if there is a need to repair downed utility
poles and electric cables, and company employees have been inspecting overhead
power lines. Tree-trimming crews are ... |
| | | 09/16/03 | Con Edison Takes Precautions as Hurricane Isabel Approaches East Coast| Customers Advised to be Prepared in Case Storm Hits New York
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New
York, Inc. (Con Edison) is preparing for Hurricane Isabel in the event the
storm strikes the New York area this week.
The company is in close contact with the National Weather Service, the New
York City Office of Emergency Management, Westchester County's Office of
Emergency Services as well as other utilities for crew support if the need
arises.
... |
| | | 09/15/03 | Con Edison CEO to Participate in Merrill Lynch Power and Gas Leader's Conference| NEW YORK, Sep 15, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Eugene R. McGrath will
participate in a panel discussion titled, "Delivering the Juice," at the
Merrill Lynch Power and Gas Leader's conference on Thursday, September 18,
2003. McGrath will discuss how Con Edison has remained focused on the basics
of the utility business -- delivering energy reliably to its customers. The
presentation will be Webcast fro... |
| | | 08/11/03 | Con Edison, Sarnoff Engineers Earn Global Honor For GPS-Based System to Bring Substation On Line| Named to '50 Key IT Players in Energy' Annual Honors List; Invention Solved
Problem of Rebuilding Electric Infrastructure After 9/11 Attack
NEW YORK and PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Paul V.
Stergiou, a senior engineer at Consolidated Edison of New York, and David
Kalokitis, a member of the technical staff at Sarnoff Corporation, have been
named to the list of "50 Key Information Technology Players in Energy," a
global honors program run by RaderEnergy, ... |
| | | 07/17/03 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings| Company Reaffirms 2003 Earnings Projection NEW YORK, Jul 17, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(NYSE: ED) today reported net income for common stock for the second quarter
of 2003 of $66 million or 29 cents a share, compared with earnings of
$98 million or 46 cents a share, for the second quarter of 2002. The company
also declared a quarterly dividend of 56 cents a share on its common stock
payable September 15, 2003 to stockholders of record as of August ... |
| | | 07/16/03 | Con Edison Named to FORTUNE's '50 Best Companies for Minorities'| NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has been named by FORTUNE Magazine as one of
America's 50 Best Companies for Minorities. Con Edison consistently has been
named to the FORTUNE list since the publication instituted the national survey
in 1998. Con Edison placed 29th on the list that appears in the magazine's
July 2003 issue.
FORTUNE magazine conducts the annual survey, which is sent to all FORTUNE
100 companies, ... |
| | | 06/19/03 | Con Edison Celebrates 180 Years of Providing Service to New York City| NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
Chairman and CEO Eugene R. McGrath will ring The Closing Bell(TM) on the New
York Stock Exchange today in recognition of the utility's 180 years of
providing service to New York City. Con Edison's earliest corporate
predecessor, the New York Gas Light Company, was incorporated in 1823, nearly
60 years before Thomas Edison's Pearl Street generating station began
supplying electricity to 59 customers in a one-square-mile ... |
| | | 06/06/03 | Con Edison Issues Request for Proposals to Encourage Energy Conservation Customers to Save on Bills| NEW YORK, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it has issued a Request For
Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified respondents to administer a program aimed at
reducing electricity use during peak periods by 125 megawatts over five years
beginning May 1, 2004. A reduction in peak energy use of 125 megawatts would
represent saving the energy required to power 125,000 homes. The company is
seeking to achieve these energy... |
| | | 06/05/03 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Deutsche Bank Electric Power Conference| NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan S. Freilich
will discuss the company's corporate and financial strategies at the Deutsche
Bank 8th Annual Electric Power Conference on Tuesday, June 10, 2003. Ms.
Freilich's presentation, "We Never Left the Basics," will be Webcast from
11:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon EDT.
The live audio Webcast of the presentation and slide materials can be
accessed ... |
| | | 06/03/03 | Con Edison's Investments Help Ensure Reliable Power for Customers This Summer| New Yorkers Encouraged to Use Energy Wisely
NEW YORK, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) is investing $522 million this year in upgrades to
its electric delivery system for the summer, the company said today.
"These upgrades and improvements reflect Con Edison's commitment to
continuing to provide the most reliable electric delivery service in the
country," said Lou Rana, senior vice president of electric operations for C... |
| | | 05/19/03 | Con Edison to Shareholders: Staying With Basics Maintains Strong Financial Position| Electric Load Growth Continues
NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) Chairman Eugene R. McGrath, at the company's annual
meeting today, highlighted the utility's strong balance sheet and overall
financial position and its continued record of increasing shareholder value.
McGrath cited Con Edison's average total annual return to shareholders of
9.2 percent over the past 10 years, stressed the company's disciplined and
straightfor... |
| | | 05/19/03 | Con Edison Statement Re: Northeast Utilities Shareholders' Lawsuit| NEW YORK, May 19, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- As previously reported in
Consolidated Edison, Inc.'s (Con Edison) periodic filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, in 2001 Con Edison sued Northeast Utilities to
recover damages for its breach of their merger agreement. Northeast Utilities
alleges that Con Edison breached the merger agreement and is pursuing a
counter-claim against Con Edison for damages in excess of $1.2 billion. Con
Edison believes that Northeast... |
| | | 05/19/03 | Con Edison Revises 2003 Earnings Projection| NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(NYSE: ED) separately announced today a public offering of its common shares.
The issue will result in dilution to year 2003 earnings of approximately
8 cents per share. The company now expects its earnings for the year 2003 to
be in the range of $2.82 to $2.97 a share. The company's previous forecast of
2003 earnings was in the range of $2.90 to $3.05 per share.
This press release contains forward-looking stateme... |
| | | 05/19/03 | Con Edison Announces Public Offering of Common Shares| NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced it has agreed to
offer 8,700,000 of its common shares generating gross proceeds of
approximately $345 million. These securities will be issued under the
company's effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The common shares are expected to be issued on May 23,
2003, subject to customary closing conditions.
In connection with the offe... |
| | | 05/01/03 | Kids: Grab Your Mouse, Get The Power| Con Edison Launches Electrifying Web site
www.coned.com/kids
NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has launched "Con Edison Kids," a creative and
entertaining Web site that introduces a number of energy-related concepts to
children of all ages. The Web site is part of an extensive effort to make
schoolchildren in Con Edison's service area more aware of energy efficiency.
Images filled ... |
| | | 05/01/03 | Con Edison Opens National Research Facility in the Bronx; Center for Excellence Is Partnership with EPRI, Electricity R&D Group| NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison engineers are studying the
future of reliable electricity at the new $10 million Con Edison Cable &
Splice Center for Excellence in the Bronx in conjunction with the Electric
Power Research Institute (EPRI).
Computerized testing equipment that's unique in North America, including a
"weathered" manhole where the climate can be controlled to mimic conditions
under a New York street, are at the heart of the research facility.
It is expec... |
| | | 05/01/03 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in 2003 American Gas Association's Financial Forum| NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan S. Freilich
will discuss the company's corporate and financial strategies at the 2003
American Gas Association's Financial Forum on Monday, May 5, 2003. Ms.
Freilich's presentation, "We Never Left the Basics," will be Webcast from
Scottsdale, Ariz. from 4:05 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. (PDT) (7:05 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.
EDT).
The live audio Webcast of the pres... |
| | | 04/29/03 | Con Edison Communications Provides International Securities Exchange With Connection to SIAC's Communications Infrastructure| NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003--
ISE Purchases CEC's PowerWave Wavelength, PowerLan Ethernet
Services For Primary, Business Continuity Protection Services
Con Edison Communications (CEC), a subsidiary of Consolidated
Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED), today announced that the International
Securities Exchange (ISE), the first and only fully electronic US
options exchange, is connecting to the next-generation communications
infrastructure developed by CEC for the Securities In... |
| | | 04/29/03 | Con Edison Awards Contract for 500 Megawatts of Electric Capacity| NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
(Con Edison) announced today that it has awarded a 10-year contract for 500 megawatts
of electric capacity and energy to Astoria Energy LLC, a subsidiary of SCS Energy
LLC. The power will be supplied from a new, natural gas fired power plant to be
built in Astoria, N.Y., which is scheduled to begin providing electricity by May
1, 2006. Astoria Energy received the required Certificate of Environmental Compa... |
| | | 04/17/03 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings| Company Reaffirms 2003 Earnings Projection NEW YORK, Apr 17, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
today reported net income for common stock for the first quarter of 2003 of
$154 million or 72 cents a share, compared with earnings of $146 million or
68 cents a share, for the first quarter of 2002. Net income for the 2002
period includes a one-time goodwill impairment charge of $20 million
after-tax, related to certain unregulated generating assets. Excluding ... |
| | | 03/28/03 | Con Edison Statement on Asbestos Lawsuit| NEW YORK, March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On March 26, 2003, a jury awarded a 53-year old man $47 million for asbestos-related injuries. The man was employed by a subcontractor who did work in the 1970s on two power plants being constructed for Con Edison. The jury found that Con Edison was 34 percent liable for the damages. If the verdict is ultimately upheld, the Company believes it is entitled to full reimbursement from other entities.
Con Edison (NYSE: ED) believes that the prelimina... |
| | | 03/24/03 | Con Edison One of America's Most Admired Companies| NEW YORK, Mar 24, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- FORTUNE Magazine
has named Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) one of America's Most Admired
Companies in the publication's newest corporate ranking survey. Con Edison
ranked second on the top ten list for electric and gas utilities.
FORTUNE has conducted the ranking of corporate reputations for 21 years, and has
recognized Con Edison in the past, including last year's distinction as one of
the Best Companies for Minorities.
... |
| | | 03/17/03 | Con Edison Communications Launches PowerNet Internet, PowerCall Voice Services in NYC| New Offerings Mark CLEC's Entrance Into Small, Medium Business Markets; Also Targeting Enterprises NEW YORK, Mar 17, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Con Edison Communications (CEC), a
subsidiary of Consolidated Edison Inc., today introduced two new service
offerings, PowerNet Internet and PowerCall Voice Services.
In addition to addressing the needs of its New York City-based enterprise
customers, the new services also mark the company's entrance into the
under-served small and medium business... |
| | | 03/17/03 | Con Edison Breach of Contract Claim Against Northeast Utilities Continues |
NEW YORK - Con Edison announced today that the federal district court in Manhattan
has ruled on certain motions in connection with its pending suit against Northeast
Utilities (NU) arising out of their merger agreement. The court ruled that Con
Edison's claim for hundreds of millions of dollars against NU for breach of
the merger agreement, as well as Con Edison's claim that NU underwent a material
adverse change, will proceed to trial. The court also ruled that Con Edison... |
| | | 03/17/03 | Statement from Consolidated Edison Inc.| Con Edison Breach of Contract Claim Against NU Continues
NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Con Edison announced today that the
federal district court in Manhattan has ruled on certain motions in connection
with its pending suit against NU arising out of their merger agreement. The court
ruled that Con Edison's claim for hundreds of millions of dollars against NU for
breach of the merger agreement, as well as Con Edison's claim that NU underwent
a material adverse change... |
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:
ED) today (THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2003) reported year 2002 net income for common
stock of $668.1 million or $3.14 a share, before the cumulative effect of two
changes in accounting principles, compared with earnings of $682.2 million or
$3.22 a share in 2001.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend of 56 cents a share on its common
s... |
| | | 12/26/02 | ConEdison Solutions to Donate 83,000 Watts of Wind Power on New Year's Eve - Enough to Light the Times Square Ball|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 26, 2002--At the stroke
of midnight on New Year's Eve ConEdison Solutions(R), one of the
leading energy service providers in the United States, will donate to
the New York State power grid 83,000 watts of electricity generated by
an upstate wind farm - an amount equal to the power used to light the
New Year's Eve ball and 2003 numerals in Times Square.
The electricity for the New Year's Eve ball and numerals,
equivalent to ... |
| | | 12/17/02 | Con Edison to Issue Request for Proposal Seeking Contract For Electric Capacity|
Plan Aimed At Spurring New Power Plant Construction
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it has issued a Request For
Proposal (RFP) seeking a contract to purchase 500 megawatts of electric
capacity from a new facility located in New York City or a facility outside of
New York City that has new transmission dedicated to the city. The contract
would run for no more than 10... |
| | | 12/13/02 | Con Edison Sponsors Advocacy Today: New Resources, New Opportunities| Advocacy Professionals Come Together In Search Of New Tools To Serve Better
the Latino Population And Its Working Poor
NEW YORK - December 13, 2002 - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
(Con Edison) welcomed professionals from a myriad of New York City advocacy
groups to its conference, Advocacy Today: New Resources, New Opportunities.
The conference, held yesterday at Con Edison's Learning Center in Long Island
City, explored new tools to improve the serv... |
| | | 12/12/02 | Con Edison of New York to Redeem Debentures|
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. announced that today it will call for redemption on January 12,
2003 all of its outstanding 7 3/4% Quarterly Income Capital Securities,
(Series A Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures) at a redemption price
of 100% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued interest from
January 1, 2003 to and including January 11, 2003.
The securities should be surrendered for... |
| | | 12/04/02 | U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Con Edison Pipeline Research Contract |
Radar Will Enhance Damage Protection, Leak Detection
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has been awarded a $439,999 pipeline safety
research contract by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The company
will work in partnership with Witten Technologies and Electromagnetic
Instruments, Inc. to develop a 3-D digital mapping system for identifying
steel and plastic underground equipment, and detecting leaks. ... |
| | | 11/26/02 | Capital Projects Key To O&R's Filing A New Gas Rate Plan; Utility To Seek 1st Gas Rate Increase Since 1992| PEARL RIVER, NY, November 26, 2002 - Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., citing,
among other issues, substantial infrastructure improvements, including a program
to install new gas pipe in large portions of its natural gas delivery system,
today said it is filing a request for an increase in its gas delivery rates
with the New York State Public Service Commission on Wednesday, November 27.
The increase is sought to support economic growth in the service area and to
... |
| | | 11/22/02 | Con Edison Honored With Minority Purchasing Council Award|
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) was recently named Regional Corporation of the
Year by the New York/New Jersey Minority Purchasing Council, Inc. This is the
third consecutive year that Con Edison has been honored by the Council. The
company received the award at a ceremony at the Times Square Marriott Marquis.
"Con Edison's commitment to increasing the inclusion of minority and
women-owned busi... |
| | | 11/20/02 | Con Edison Named Energy Company of the Year|
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it has been named Energy
Company of the Year at the Fourth Annual Global Energy Awards sponsored by
Platts/Businessweek.
The utility, which serves 3.1 million electric customers in New York City
and Westchester County, New York, was selected from among the nation's leading
firms during a November 18 ceremony at the Plaza Hotel.
Judgi... |
| | | 11/15/02 | Con Edison Named Most Reliable Utility in North America|
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it has been named the most
reliable utility in North America by an international consultant,
PA Consulting Group.
The utility, which has 3.1 million electric customers in New York City and
Westchester County, New York, was awarded the ReliabilityOne citation during a
ceremony November 14 in New York City.
PA Consulting found that Con... |
| | | 11/14/02 | Con Edison Announces Executive Appointments|
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con
Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced today several executive appointments at both its
regulated utilities and its competitive businesses.
Stephen B. Bram, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Orange
and Rockland Utilities, Inc. will become Group President, Energy and
Communications. In this role, Bram will oversee the operations of Con Edison
Solutions, Con Edison Energy, Con Edison Deve... |
| | | 11/05/02 | Con Edison Enjoys Successful Utility Partners WorkUP Rollout|
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2002--Utility Partners,
Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive mobile workforce management
solutions for the utility industry, announces the successful rollout
of WorkUP at Con Edison's Gas Operations facilities serving New York
City and Westchester County, New York.
Project Scope and Purpose
At this time, the product is only being used for handling
"emergency" calls. In the four months that the system has been in use,
... |
| | | 10/28/02 | Royal Bank of Scotland Selects Con Edison Communications to Protect Its Metro-Area Network; Bank Sites CEC's Network Diversity and `Can-Do Approach' as Primary Selection Criteria| NEW YORK, Oct 28, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Con Edison Communications (CEC), a
wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED), today announced
that it will provide network services for the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Royal
Bank of Scotland chose CEC to engineer and implement diverse network routes to
its disaster recovery facility and its worldwide WAN.
The Royal Bank of Scotland provides financing, risk management and investment
solutions to companies and institutions th... |
| | | 10/25/02 | White House Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality Addresses Con Edison Conference| Company Hosts First Annual Environmental Leadership Forum NEW YORK, Oct 25, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison
Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) hosted its first annual environmental
forum at its Learning Center in Long Island City yesterday. The forum,
Commitment to Excellence: Practical Approaches to Environmental Leadership,
brought together environmental leaders from major corporations in the Northeast
to discuss environmental excellence and successful... |
| | | 10/17/02 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Earnings and Declares Dividend| NEW YORK, Oct 17, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated
Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) today (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2002) reported net income
of $283.7 million for the third quarter of 2002 or $1.34 a share, compared with
earnings of $277.3 million or $1.31 a share for the third quarter of 2001. The
company's net income for the first nine months of 2002 before cumulative effect
of a change in accounting principle was $547.9 million or $2.58 a share,
compared with earnings of $557... |
| | | 09/16/02 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas Leaders Conference Webcast| NEW YORK, Sep 16, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated
Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joan S. Freilich will discuss the company's corporate and financial strategies
at the Merrill Lynch Global Power and Gas Leaders Conference on Wednesday,
September 18, 2002. Ms. Freilich's presentation, "We Never Left the Basics,"
will be Webcast at 11:45 a.m. EDT.
The live audio Webcast of the presentation and slide materials can be acc... |
| | | 09/04/02 | Con Edison Communications and The Securities Industry Automation Corporation -SIAC- to Build Next-Generation Communications Infrastructure for Securities Industry| CEC Fiber Optic Network To Serve As Backbone Of New Communications Infrastructure NEW YORK, Sep 4, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Con Edison Communications (CEC), a
wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED), today announced
that it has entered into an agreement with SIAC to build the new Secure
Financial Transaction Infrastructure (SFTI).
In the aftermath of September 11, financial firms are seeking to provide
assurance of day-in, day-out service reliability for their c... |
| | | 09/04/02 | Con Edison Sets New Three-Month Record For Energy Use|
NEW YORK - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison)
said today that June, July and August set a record for a three-month
electricity sendout of 17,491,313 megawatt hours, nearly 4 percent above
the prior record of 16,826,355 megawatt hours set during June, July and
August, 2001. This is more than the amount of electricity consumed in
North Dakota and South Dakota combined for an entire year.
This summer, the utility had set a new two-month sendout record durin... |
| | | 09/03/02 | Con Edison CFO to Participate in Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference Webcast| NEW YORK, Sep 3, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison,
Inc. (Con Edison) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joan S.
Freilich will discuss the company's corporate and financial strategies at the
Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on Thursday, September 5, 2002. Ms.
Freilich's presentation, "We Never Left the Basics," will be Webcast from 11:20
a.m. to 11:55 a.m. EDT.
The live audio Webcast of the presentation and slide materials can be ... |
| | | 07/31/02 | Con Edison Selects Cisco Metro Ethernet Switching Solution for Its PowerLan Metro Ethernet Services| Cisco Switches Become Foundation Of Full Range Of Ethernet Services For Customers In The New York Metropolitan Area NEW YORK, Jul 31, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Con Edison Communications (CEC), a
wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:ED) today announced
it has chosen Cisco Systems as a premier equipment supplier for its PowerLan
Metro Ethernet Services. CEC will use the Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series of
Intelligent Ethernet Switches at the metro access edge and the Cisco 760... |
| | | 07/23/02 | Con Edison Meets Customer Energy Needs As Demand Hits Second Highest Peak of The Year| NEW YORK, Jul 23, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- At 4 p.m. today,
Con Edison hit its second highest peak demand this year, by providing 12,074
megawatts in electrical power to its 3.1 million customers. The current peak for
this year was set on Wednesday, July 3, at 5 p.m., when Con Edison provided
12,086 megawatts of electric power to its customers. Today's peak is the sixth
highest in the company's history.
Con Edison has spent $533 million this year on its electrical distr... |
| | | 07/18/02 | Con Edison, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings and Declares Dividend| print this release
NEW YORK, Jul 18, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated
Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) today (THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2002) reported net income for
common stock for the second quarter of 2002 of $97.6 million or $.46 a share,
compared with earnings of $100.7 million or $.48 a share for the second quarter
of 2001. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of 55-1/2 cents a share
on its common stock payable September 15, 2002 to stockholders of record as o... |
| | | 07/08/02 | Ambient and Consolidated Edison Announce Successful Joint Testing of Ambient's Power Line Communications Technology| NEW YORK, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ambient Corporation
(OTC Bulletin Board: ABTG), a leader in Power Line Communications (PLC)
technology, and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., (Con Edison) a
subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED), one of the nation's
largest investor owned utilities, jointly announce the successful results that
conclude a significant phase of the demonstration of Ambient's Power Line
Communications architecture on Con Edison's overhead ele... |
| | | 07/03/02 | Con Edison Endorses Single Electricity Market for Northeast| To view the filing, click here .
NEW YORK, Jul 3, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison
Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has joined with other transmission owners
in New York and New England to recommend that the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) take action to enhance the development of competitive
wholesale electricity markets in the Northeast. The filing calls for the
development of a single, wholesale power market in the Northeast through o... |
| | | 06/25/02 | Con Edison Names New Board Member| NEW YORK, Jun 25, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated
Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today the election of Frederic V. Salerno,
vice chairman, Verizon Communications, to the Board of Directors of Consolidated
Edison, Inc. and to the Board of Trustees of its subsidiary, Consolidated Edison
Company of New York, Inc. He was elected at the Board's June 20 meeting.
"Fred Salerno has tremendous depth of experience in the telecommunications
field, particularly in the ar... |
| | | 06/25/02 | Con Edison Offers Free Thermostats for Central Air Conditioning Customers| NEW YORK, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) is offering free, programmable thermostats to
residential customers and religious institutions with central air conditioning
to help manage their electricity consumption during the summer. The high-tech thermostats allow customers in New York City and Westchester
County to program their air conditioning manually, or remotely via computer.
When electricity use is highest in our region, Con ... |
| | | 06/19/02 | Con Edison Earns High Ranking in 2002 Innovest U.S. Utility Industry Report| NEW YORK, Jun 19, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated
Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) has received the third highest ranking in
the 2002 Innovest Strategic Value Advisors U.S. Utility Industry Report.
Innovest analyzed the corporate environmental performance of 28 electric
utilities in the United States, ranking them in 12 categories, including air
emissions risk, nuclear risk, environmental business development, and overall
environmental risk. The top three utiliti... |
| | | 06/10/02 | Con Edison President to Participate in Deutsche Bank 'Electric Power Conference' Webcast| NEW YORK, June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) President and Chief Operating Officer Kevin Burke
will discuss the company's financial strength and disciplined approach to a
changing energy marketplace at the Deutsche Bank "Electric Power Conference"
Tuesday, June 11 at approximately 3:15 p.m. A live audio Webcast of the presentation and slide materials can be
accessed at http://www.twst.com/econf/mm/db/ed.html . The presentation slid... |
| | | 05/29/02 | Con Edison Introduces PowerLan Metro Ethernet Services; State-Of-The-Art Ethernet Technology and CEC Advantages Provide Unsurpassed Combination| NEW YORK, May 29, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In pursuit of its goal to become the
premier provider of high bandwidth transport services for the New York
metropolitan area, Con Edison Communications (CEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) today announced its PowerLan Ethernet
services for business and carrier customers. PowerLan services, available in
point-to-point and switched configurations, provide a high-bandwidth, low-cost
alternative to private line and ... |
| | | 05/23/02 | Con Edison Removes Last Of Emergency Electric Cable In Lower Manhattan| Keeps Pace With Citywide Capital Improvements
While Rebuilding Lower Manhattan
NEW YORK - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) said
today that it is investing $533 million this year in enhancements in its electrical
distribution system throughout New York City and Westchester, as the company
met the challenge to complete permanent underground restoration work in lower
Manhattan in time for Summer 2002.
Company officials announced the ongoing i... |
| | | 05/20/02 | Con Edison Chairman at Annual Meeting Highlights Company's Strong Financial Position| Shareholder Return in 2001 Outpaces Other Utilities, Major Stock Indices
NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) Chairman Eugene R. McGrath, at the
company's annual meeting today, highlighted the utility's financial strength
and flexibility and its track record of increasing shareholder value. McGrath
cited Con Edison's total annual return to shareholders in 2001 of 11 percent,
saying that a sustained focus on operating performance and conti... |
| | | 05/15/02 | Con Edison Communications Unveils the Industry's Most Comprehensive Customer Support| NEW YORK, May 15, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Support Infrastructure Bring New Capabilities And Unprecedented Value To Enterprise And Carrier Customers In pursuit of its goal to become the
premier provider of high bandwidth transport services for the New York
metropolitan area, Con Edison Communications (CEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) today announced its unique customer support
infrastructure. This effort is at the heart of CEC's mission to become th... |
| | | 05/14/02 | Con Edison President to Participate in Salomon Smith Barney Power and Energy Merchant Conference 2002 Webcast| NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kevin Burke, president and
chief operating officer of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con
Edison), will discuss the company's disciplined approach to a changing energy
marketplace at the Salomon Smith Barney "Power and Energy Merchant Conference
2002" this Wednesday, May 15 from 10:25 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The live audio Webcast of the presentation and slide materials can be
accessed at http://www.veracast.com/ssb/2002/power/02204143.c... |
| | | 05/10/02 | Con Edison Salutes New York City Envirothon 2002 Champions| NEW YORK - Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) today joined a ceremony at
the Department of Parks and Recreation Arsenal Gallery honoring the winners of
the New York City Envirothon 2002. Fort Wadsworth hosted the event last month
at the National Park Service Gateway National Recreation Area in Staten Island.
The competition tests New York City high school students on environmental fields,
including aquatics, forestry, biodiversity and introduced species, soils/geology
and wildlif... |
| | | 04/30/02 | Con Edison Communications Annouces Its 'Smart Alternative' Program for Enterprise and Carrier Customers| NEW YORK, Apr 30, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Diverse Network and Commitment to Customer Care Anchor Unique Program
and Services
In pursuit of its goal to become the premier provider of high bandwidth
transport services for the New York metropolitan area, Con Edison Communications
(CEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) today
announced the introduction of its "Smart Alternative" program. The "Smart
Alternative" program highl... |
| | | 04/30/02 | EPA Salutes Con Edison For Mercury Exchange Program| NEW YORK - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) today received
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) highest public recognition, the
Environmental Quality Award. Con Edison was honored for its Gas Operations mercury
gauge exchange program last fall.
The company provided licensed plumbers with safe mercury-free gauges and facilitated
mercury disposal services free-of-charge. During the exchange, nearly 100 mercury
gauges containing more than 73 po... |
| | | 04/18/02 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings; Company Reaffirms 2002 Earnings Projection| print this release
NEW YORK, Apr 18, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated
Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) today (THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2002) reported net income for
common stock for the first quarter of 2002 of $166.6 million or $.78 a share,
compared with earnings of $179.1 million or $.84 a share for the first quarter
of 2001. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of 55-1/2 cents a share
on its common stock payable June 15, 2002 to stockholders of record as of May... |
| | | 04/17/02 | Con Edison Communications Aquires Telergy NYC Metro Assets|
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2001--
Agreement enhances CEC's ability to offer services to enterprise
and carrier customers in the New York Metro Area
As part of its goal to become the premier provider of high
bandwidth transport services, Con Edison Communications (CEC), a
wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) today
announced its acquisition of Telergy Inc.'s network assets in the New
York metropolitan area. Teler... |
| | | 02/14/02 | Edison and Ambient Announce Partnership for Development of Power Line Communications Technology|
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2002--Ambient Corporation (OTC BB: ABTG), a provider of Power Line Communications
(PLC) technology, and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., a
subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED, one of the nation's largest investor-owned utilities, today jointly
announced the conclusion of a comprehensive Research & Development
Partnership Agreement.
Under the terms of the agreement, Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc. will
adva... |
| | | 02/07/02 | 'Power Your Way' Enrollments For Electric And Gas Customers Increase |
New York - More than 179,000 electric and gas customers have enrolled in
the Power YOUR Way program that allows customers to choose their own gas
and electric suppliers through energy services companies (ESCOs). This is
the largest enrollment since the program was initiated in 1997.
"More and more people recognize that with energy supply costs representing
more than 50 percent of a typical energy bill, customers may actually help
to reduce their bills if they take the time to shop a... |
| | | 01/23/02 | Con Edison CEO To Ring Closing Bell At New York Stock Exchange|
View the Chairman of Con Edison at the bell ringing ceremony on January 23, 2002
NEW YORK – Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) Chairman, President and CEO Eugene R. McGrath will be joined by other company executives and field personnel today to ring the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at 4:00 p.m.
McGrath was invited to ring the closing bell by NYSE Chairman and CEO Richard Grasso in recognition of Con Edison's response and restoration efforts following ... |
| | | 01/17/02 | Con Edison Reports Solid Results for 2001; Increases Dividend for 28th Consecutive Year| print this release
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:
ED) today (THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2002) reported year 2001 net income for common
stock of $682.2 million or $3.22 a share, compared with earnings of $582.8
million or $2.75 a share for 2000. Earnings for 2000 included non-recurring
charges of approximately $162 million, or $0.49 a share, for nuclear replacement
power and merger-related costs. Excluding these charges, year 2000 earnings
would have be... |
| | | 12/19/01 | Con Edison Communications and GiantLoop Offer Enterprises Enhanced Business Continuity|
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2001--
Con Edison Communications First `Powered by GiantLoop' Partner,
Utilizes GiantLoop's Network Skills, and Management Software
GiantLoop Network, Inc., the leading provider of services and
software for information management and movement of critical corporate
data, and Con Edison Communications (CEC), a wholly owned subsidiary
of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) today announced an agreement
to enhance ... |
| | | 12/18/01 | Con Edison Expects Lower Gas Prices This Winter| CON EDISON EXPECTS LOWER GAS PRICES THIS WINTER NEW YORK --
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison)
announced today that customers can expect lower gas bills this winter.
Lower demand, due in part to warmer temperatures this fall, and increased
production have resulted in an abundance of gas supplies and higher gas storage
levels at this time. With supply up and demand stable, residential customers
can expect lower bills by up to 12 percent,
commerc... |
| | | 11/12/01 | Con Edison Communications and Vornado Realty Trust Sign Agreement for Access to 21 Office Buildings| Deal Will Provide Tenants Broad, Regional Access to Telecommunications and Internet Services
NEW YORK, Nov 12, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Con Edison Communications, Inc. (CEC)
has signed an agreement with the Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO), an equity real
estate investment trust, that gives CEC access to over 14 million square feet of
office space.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:ED), Con Edison
Communications is currently building an extensive fiber opt... |
| | | 10/30/01 | Con Edison Communications Signs Agreement With Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc.; Newmark Telecommunications, LLC to Offer Fiber Optic Broadband Connectivity to Tenants|
NEW YORK (BUSINESS WIRE) - Con Edison Communications, Inc., a provider of
fiber optic network services in metropolitan New York, has signed an
agreement with Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc., one of the tri-state
area's largest providers of real estate services.
The partnership will enable Con Edison Communications to provide "last mile"
fiber optic connectivity to multi-tenanted commercial properties owned or
managed by Newmark.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison... |
| | | 10/24/01 | Con Edison Communications Appoints Telecom Industry Veteran Kathleen Perone to Board of Directors|
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2001--Con Edison
Communications (CEC), a provider of fiber optic services throughout
the five boroughs and Westchester, has appointed telecommunications
industry veteran Kathleen Perone to its Board of Directors.
In the past 23 years, Perone has held senior management positions
at some of the world's best known telecommunications companies,
including Level 3 Communications, MFS International, Cable & Wireless
Communications, N.A., Lightn... |
| | | 10/24/01 | Con Edison's Latest RENAISSANCE Housing Rehab: A Former Shoe Polish Factory in Brooklyn|
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The long-vacant former Esquire Shoe
Polish factory, converted to condominiums, is Con Edison's RENAISSANCE Housing
Program's latest project, the 87th rehabilitation by the 23-year-old housing
initiative.
All 77 condominium units, located at Wythe Avenue, between South First and
South Second Streets near the Brooklyn waterfront, sold within one month. The
project was developed by Stephanie Eisenberg, of 330 Wythe Avenue Associates
LL... |
| | | 10/22/01 | Con Edison Communications, Edison Carrier Solutions, Progress Telecom Create Strategic Alliance|
East Coast-West Coast Alliance of 'Carrier's Carriers'
Provides Key Metro Connectivity
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2001--
Three of the nation's major telecommunications carriers, Con
Edison Communications, Edison Carrier Solutions and Progress Telecom,
have agreed to jointly market each other's services in an alliance
that will give their customers easy, broad and deep access to traffic
origination and termination points in several o... |
| | | 10/19/01 | Con Edison Joins 'Concert For New York' Telethon|
New York, N.Y. -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con
Edison) will join a telethon held in conjunction with the "Concert for
New York" at Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Hosted by Paul McCartney,
the concert will honor rescue workers and raise contributions to benefit
the families of the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
About 300 Con Edison volunteers will answer phones during the telethon, in
conjunction with the concert. It will be televised live a... |
| | | 10/19/01 | Con Edison Joins 'Concert For New York' Telethon|
New York, N.Y. -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con
Edison) will join a telethon held in conjunction with the "Concert for
New York" at Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Hosted by Paul McCartney,
the concert will honor rescue workers and raise contributions to benefit
the families of the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
About 300 Con Edison volunteers will answer phones during the telethon, in
conjunction with the concert. It will be televised live a... |
| | | 10/18/01 | Con Edison Reports Solid Third Quarter Earnings; Expresses Confidence in Resilience of New York Economy| Print this release
NEW YORK, Oct 18, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(NYSE: ED) today (THURSDAY, October 18, 2001) reported net income for common
stock for the third quarter of 2001 of $277.3 million or $1.31 a share, compared
with earnings of $279.9 million or $1.32 a share for the third quarter of 2000.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend of 55 cents a share on its common
stock payable December 15, 2001 to stockholders of record as of November ... |
| | | 10/15/01 | Con Edison Communications Names Louis Gambino as Vice President of Network Construction|
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2001--Con Edison
Communications, Inc. (CEC) a provider of last mile fiber optic network
services in metropolitan New York, has named Louis Gambino, a 20-year
fiber optic infrastructure veteran, as Vice President of Network
Construction.
Gambino will expedite all facets and phases of CEC's metropolitan
network installation, from final completion of the network backbone to
all building interconnection work to satisfy lease obligations alre... |
| | | 10/10/01 | Con Edison Communications Signs Agreement With Rudin Management Company; Rudin to Offer Fiber Optic Broadband Connectivity to Tenants|
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2001--Con Edison
Communications, Inc. a provider of fiber optic network services in
metropolitan New York, has signed an agreement with Rudin Management
Company, one of the tri-state area's largest privately held real
estate developers and building owners.
The partnership will enable Con Edison Communications to provide
"last mile" fiber optic connectivity to multi-tenanted commercial
properties owned or managed by Rudin.
A wh... |
| | | 10/04/01 | Con Edison Sponsors Green Horizons| Middle School Students Benefit From Conference
About Careers In Natural Resources And The Environment
New York, N.Y. - For the sixth consecutive year, Consolidated Edison
Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) today sponsored Green Horizons, a
conference offering middle school students hands-on lessons about a
variety of natural resources and environmental careers.
Students from 45 schools throughout the city gathered in Van Cortlandt
Park in The Bronx, wher... |
| | | 10/02/01 | Con Edison Names New Board Member|
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
announced today the election of Vincent A. Calarco, president, chairman and
chief executive officer of Crompton Corp., to the Board of Directors of
Consolidated Edison, Inc. and to the Board of Trustees of its subsidiary,
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. He was elected at the Board's
September 20 meeting.
"Vincent Calarco's experience in the business community and his financial
expe... |
| | | 09/19/01 | Con Edison Completes Extraordinary Restoration Effort in Lower Manhattan|
Customers Requested To Limit Their Use Of Power
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison announced today the
restoration of electrical service to its Cortlandt network at 3:51 a.m.,
returning service to all networks in lower Manhattan that lost power because
of last Tuesday's terrorist attack at the World Trade Center. The company is
urging customers whose power has been restored to minimize the use of
electricity while work continues in the area.
The ... |
| | | 09/15/01 | Con Edison Restores Power To Lower Manhattan|
Customers Requested To Limit Their Use Of Power
NEW YORK - Con Edison's effort to return power to lower Manhattan took a
small but significant step forward at 11:28 last night when the company
restored power to the majority of its Park Place network, one of several
networks that have been shut down since Tuesday's terrorist attack on the
World Trade Center. But the company is urging any residences and
businesses whose power has been restored to minimize their use of
electricity w... |
| | | 09/12/01 | Con Edison Update|
Tuesday's terrorist attack on the World Trade Center has had a significant
impact on Con Edison's energy infrastructure in lower Manhattan. The fire
and subsequent collapse of 7 World Trade Center have permanently damaged
two substations located adjacent to the building as well as major electric
transmission cables. A third substation located near the South Street
Seaport also lost service. Approximately 12,000 customers are currently
without electric power, approximately 270 steam cust... |
| | | 09/06/01 | Sale of Indian Point 1 and 2 Completed| NEW YORK, Sep 6, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison (NYSE: ED)
and Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) today completed the sale to Entergy of Con
Edison's Indian Point 1 and 2 nuclear power plants in Westchester County, N.Y.
Indian Point unit 1 has been shut down and in safe storage since the early
1970s.
Indian Point 2 is Entergy's ninth operating nuclear unit, and fourth in the
Northeast.
The sale places the two operating units at the Indian Point site under a single
owner for ... |
| | | 08/29/01 | Lakewood Planning Board Approves Con Edison Development Power Plant|
LAKEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lakewood (New Jersey) Planning
Board approved the construction of a 500 megawatt peaking power plant in the
Lakewood Industrial Park.
The board voted unanimously on Tuesday night to approve the plant, which
will be built and operated by Ocean Peaking Power L.P., an affiliate of Con
Edison Development. The plant will burn natural gas to produce electricity,
and will not use any water in the process.
An affiliate o... |
| | | 08/22/01 | ConEdison Solutions & Building Owners Create a ''Virtual'' 25-Megawatt Power Plant|
Consolidated Edison, Inc. Subsidiary Organizes a Back-up
Power Supply for New York
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2001--
Under its Facility Flexx Program, ConEdison Solutions(R) has
contracted with building operators in New York City and Westchester,
including 55 Water Street, to create a "virtual" 25-megawatt power
plant that can be switched on when electricity supplies are tight.
Twenty-five MW is enough generation... |
| | | 08/13/01 | Con Edison Reaches Record Level of Electricity Delivery|
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) reached a record level of electricity delivery for a
one-week period last week as 1,567,147 megawatt hours of electricity were used
by its 3.1 million customers from Monday, August 6 through Sunday, August 12.
This period also included the highest-ever hourly peak demand, 12,207
megawatts, reached at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9. The Con Edison system
delivers energy to an estimated 8.... |
| | | 08/09/01 | Con Edison Hits A New Peak In Energy Usage| Con Edison hit a new peak in energy demand as of 2:00 p.m. today by
providing 12,134 megawatts in electrical power to its 3.1 million
customers, breaking the previous record of 12,097 megawatts set at 4:00
p.m. on July 25, 2001.
The Con Edison system is delivering energy to an estimated 8.9 million New
York City and Westchester residents. More than 4,000 Con Edison employees
are working round the clock to monitor its system, which includes more
than 89,000 miles of undergro... |
| | | 08/01/01 | Con Edison Communications and Carlyle Group Sign 10-Year Agreement For Access to Brooklyn Tech Center|
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison Communications, Inc. (CEC) has
signed a 10-year agreement with the Carlyle Group, a Washington D.C.-based
private global investment firm, that gives CEC access to the new Atlantic
Telecom Center in Brooklyn. Carlyle recently renovated the 700,000-square-
foot structure.
CEC's fiber optic service to the center, at 470 Vanderbilt Avenue,
Brooklyn, advances the company's strategy to provide broadband capability
throughout the five ... |
| | | 07/25/01 | Con Edison Hits A New Peak In Energy Usage| Con Edison hit a new peak in energy demand as of 2 p.m. today by providing
11,858 megawatts in electrical power to its 3.1 million customers,
breaking the previous record of 11,850 megawatts set on July 6, 1999.
The load is currently 11,939 megawatts.
The Con Edison system is delivering energy to 8.9 million New York City
and Westchester residents. The previous peak for this year was set on
Tuesday, July 24, when Con Edison provided 11,355 megawatts of electric
power to its cus... |
| | | 07/24/01 | Con Edison Recommendations To Protect Consumers Accepted By FERC| New York - Consolidated Edison Company of New York , Inc. (Con Edison)
announced today that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
issued an order on Friday that will help protect the company's three
million customers from price spikes in their electric bills this summer.
The FERC's action - based on a request by Con Edison - will improve the
efficient operation of the wholesale electric energy market by mitigating
price spikes during periods when the energy market is n... |
| | | 07/19/01 | Con Edison Reports Solid Second Quarter Earnings; On Target to Meet 2001 Projections| NEW YORK, Jul 19, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(NYSE: ED) today (Thursday, July 19, 2001) reported net income for common stock
for the second quarter of 2001 of $100.7 million or $.48 a share, compared with
earnings of $68.7 million or $.33 a share for the second quarter of 2000. The
company also declared a quarterly dividend of 55 cents a share on its common
stock payable September 15, 2001 to stockholders of record as of August 15,
2001.
"Con Edison is on target fo... |
| | | 07/19/01 | Con Edison Appoints Joseph Oates Vice President Of Energy Management| (New York, N.Y.) - Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison)
has appointed Joseph Oates vice president of Energy Management. Con
Edison's Board of Directors announced the executive appointment today.
"Joe's extensive experience and skills have earned him an excellent
reputation throughout his career in our company and in the industry," said
Con Edison's president Kevin Burke. "His talents will be invaluable to
continue meeting our customers' energy needs."
... |
| | | 07/10/01 | Batter Up! Con Edison Employees To Hold Benefit For St. Mary's Hospital For Children| New York - Eight teams of employees from Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. will hold a softball tournament to benefit St. Mary's
Hospital for Children on July 20. It will be held in Alley Pond Park,
Queens, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Con Edison employees from several divisions, including gas, electric,
environmental health and safety, and energy services have "adopted" the
Bayside, Queens hospital as their favorite charity,. In the last six
years, Con Edison employe... |
| | | 06/29/01 | Con Edison Reminds Customers to Use Energy Wisely| NEW YORK - With high temperatures still projected over the next few days,
Con Edison continues to ask customers to take some simple steps to reduce
their use of electricity, which will help keep their bills as low as
possible.
Con Edison advises customers to take the following steps:
* Check for drafts in houses and apartments and seal leaks with
caulking or weather stripping to keep your home cool.
* Remember to shut off computers, VCRs and CD players. When they ar... |
| | | 06/27/01 | Con Edison Communications Selects Compaq to Provide Advanced Network Management Solution for Broadband Services| HOUSTON, June 27, 2001 – Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) announced today that Con Edison Communications has chosen Compaq to provide advanced network and services management solutions for its "last mile" optical fiber-based network. Con Edison Communications' new network will provide large carrier customers in the New York metropolitan area with the high capacity needed for broadband services. Con Edison Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:ED)... |
| | | 06/27/01 | Con Edison Reminds Customers to Use Energy Wisely| NEW YORK - Con Edison asks all its customers to take some simple steps to
reduce their use of electricity during the heat wave, which is expected to
continue through the end of the week.
The company reminds customers not to waste electricity during this time of
exceedingly high electrical demand. Con Edison advises customers to take
the following steps:
Make sure air conditioner filters are clean so the machines will run
at peak efficiency.
Set thermostats no lower than 78 deg... |
| | | 06/26/01 | Con Edison's Peter Lanahan Receives the Environmental Action Coalition's Green Star Award|
The Tribute Focuses On Individuals And Organizations That "Think Globally
And Act Locally To Call Attention To The Threat Of Local Global Warming"
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s M. Peter
Lanahan, vice president of Environmental, Health and Safety, was honored
with the Environmental Action Coalition's Green Star Award last night.
This is the 20th year that the Environmental Action Coalition (EAC) honored
individuals and organizations that call attent... |
| | | 06/26/01 | Con Edison to Hold Full-Volume Siren Test at Indian Point| BUCHANAN, N.Y. - Con Edison will conduct a three-minute, full-volume test of
the emergency alert and notification sirens located within the 10-mile
emergency planning zone surrounding the Indian Point Station in Buchanan,
N.Y. The test will be conducted on Wednesday, June 27 between approximately
1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. THIS IS ONLY A TEST.
BUCHANAN, N.Y. - Con Edison will conduct a three-minute, full-volume test of
the emergency alert and notification sirens located within the 10-... |
| | | 06/21/01 | Con Edison's Indian Point 2 Co-Sponsors Local Blood Drive|
Employees Team With Hudson Valley Blood Services To Increase Blood Supplies
BUCHANAN, N.Y. - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison)
and Hudson Valley Blood Services will hold a special blood drive at the
Indian Point 2 Nuclear Generating Station in Buchanan, N.Y. to help increase
donations before the July 4th weekend, a critical period of low blood supply
nationwide. The drive, part of the Energy for Life program, is being held
on Tuesday, June 26 from 10:00 a.m.... |
| | | 06/18/01 | Con Edison Seeks Review of Flaws in Wholesale Electric Market Action Requested to Protect Customers This Summer|
NEW YORK, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it is seeking review of a Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) order on the company's proposal to correct
flaws in the New York wholesale electric marketplace that allow power
generators to exercise market power. Market power is the ability of a
generator to establish a price on its own, without needing to compete with
other suppliers.
FERC issued an or... |
| | | 06/12/01 | 'Power Your Way' Offers Choices for Electric and Gas Customers| New York -- With today's growing interest in energy issues, now is a good
opportunity to re-explore the various power supply choices that are
available through energy services companies (ESCOs). Power YOUR Way, is
the program that allows customers to choose their own gas and electric
suppliers. With energy supply costs representing more than 50 percent
of a customer's energy bill, now is the time to shop and save.
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. recently inclu... |
| | | 06/08/01 | Con Edison to Participate in Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown 2001 Electric Power Conference Webcast|
NEW YORK, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Joan S. Freilich, executive vice
president and chief financial officer of Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison), will discuss the company's financial outlook and strategy, as
well as New York's energy picture on Monday, June 11 at 3:45 p.m. as part of
Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown's "2001 Electric Power Conference," being held in
New York City, June 11-13, 2001.
Interested investors can access a live audio Webcast of the presentation
an... |
| | | 05/30/01 | Con Edison Selects Utility Partners' MobileUP Version 6 for Gas Emergency Response| TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2001--Con Edison, one of North
America's largest investor-owned utilities, has selected Utility Partners'
MobileUP(TM) Version 6 to dispatch and manage gas leak response in its Gas
Emergency unit. The multi-year contract begins with the implementation of
the latest version of MobileUP for Gas Emergency work and may extend to
other operational areas of the company - including electric and steam
service work -- in the coming years.
Con Edison signed... |
| | | 05/21/01 | Con Edison Chairman Underscores Company's Financial Strength at Annual Meeting; Provides Summer Power Outlook for NYC|
NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- At Con Edison's (NYSE: ED) annual meeting
today at its New York City headquarters, Chairman Eugene R. McGrath reported
on the company's financial strength.
Citing the utility's strong balance
sheet, the continued growth in energy sales and an expanded customer base,
McGrath emphasized the company's fiscal soundness, pointing to revenues
totaling nearly $9.5 billion and assets of $16 billion. Joan S. Freilich, executive vice president and chief financial ... |
| | | 05/07/01 | Con Edison Development Expanding Power Generation Facilities|
NEW YORK, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (CEI) announced
today that it has approved plans for the expansion of several power generating
facilities owned by Con Edison Development (CED). CED is a wholly owned
subsidiary of CEI that develops and acquires power projects, with a focus on
the deregulating power markets in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions of
the United States.
The plant expansions, totaling over 600 megawatts of capacity, will be
... |
| | | 04/26/01 | Con Edison Prepares for Summer 2001 and Beyond|
NEW YORK, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New
York, Inc. (Con Edison) said today the company is spending $483 million this
year on its electrical distribution system as part of a comprehensive program
to prepare for the summer of 2001, enhance reliability and improve
infrastructure. Over the next five years, the company said it would invest
$2.4 billion to upgrade its electric delivery system, which serves New York
City and Westchester County.
... |
| | | 04/19/01 | Con Edison Reaffirms 2001 Earnings Projection|
NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED)
today (Thursday, April 19, 2001) reported net income for common stock for the
first quarter of 2001 of $179.1 million or $.84 a share, compared with
earnings of $188.1 million or $.88 a share for the first quarter of 2000. The
company also declared a quarterly dividend of 55 cents a share on its common
stock payable June 15, 2001 to stockholders of record as of May 16, 2001.
The company's net ... |
| | | 04/10/01 | Con Edison Enrolls 100,000 Customers in Electric Retail Choice Program|
NEW YORK, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New
York, Inc. (Con Edison) said today that it has enrolled its 100,000th customer
in the company's Electric Retail Choice Program, which encourages customers to
choose alternate energy suppliers. Regardless of which supplier customers
choose, Con Edison will continue to deliver the electricity to homes and
businesses in its service area. This milestone places the Con Edison program
among the most popular i... |
| | | 04/03/01 | Old Dominion Welcomes Con Edison Development to the Rock Springs Project| Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and Con Edison Development will jointly
develop a 1,020-megawatt peaking power generation facility near the Rock
Springs community in Cecil County, Md., officials from both companies
announced today.
The joint development agreement that was executed on March 26th requires
completion of the project as originally conceived with regard to design and
operation. Old Dominion and Reliant Energy had received a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity... |
| | | 04/02/01 | Con Edison to Participate in Salomon Smith Barney Energy Webcast Forum|
NEW YORK, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Eugene R. McGrath, chairman, president
and chief executive officer of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison), will
discuss the company's financial outlook and New York's energy picture at
Salomon Smith Barney's "Power and Merchant Energy 2001 Conference," to be held
at the Essex House in New York City on Wednesday,
April 4, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The presentation will be accessible via webcast at:
http://www.veracast.com... |
| | | 03/30/01 | Con Edison Lowers Electric Bills Again With Latest Rate Reductions|
NEW YORK, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New
York, Inc. (Con Edison) said today that effective April 1 it will cut its
electric delivery rates by $209 million, the latest in a series of reductions
designed to lower electric rates and reduce customers' bills. This rate
reduction follows a decrease of $170 million that took effect January 1, 2001.
With today's rate cut, the company will have reduced electric delivery rates
by about $2.6 billion from ... |
| | | 03/21/01 | ConEdison Solutions Names Joann F. Ryan President, CEO| WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 21, 2001 - WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 22, 2001 - The
Board of Directors of ConEdison Solutions announced today that JoAnn F. Ryan
has been named President and CEO, effective April 1st, succeeding John E.
Boyd who resigned to become chief executive officer of EUR Systems.
"Ms. Ryan brings a strong background in operations and customer service to
the leadership of ConEdison Solutions," said Charles Soutar, Chair of the
Board of Directors. Mr. Soutar referenced the po... |
| | | 03/19/01 | Con Edison Revises 2000 Earnings Per Share|
NEW YORK, March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED)
announced today (Monday, March 19, 2001) that year 2000 net income for common
stock has been restated to $582.8 million or $2.75 a share to reflect
$32.1 million of Northeast Utilities merger-related expenses. In January 2001
the company announced earnings for 2000 of $601.6 million or $2.84 a share,
after reflecting a non-recurring charge of approximately $130 million or
$.40 a share relating to the company's n... |
| | | 03/12/01 | Consolidated Edison's Statement in Response to Northeast Utilities' Lawsuit|
NEW YORK, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED)
issued the following statement in response to the lawsuit filed today by
Northeast Utilities:
"We believe that the lawsuit filed today by Northeast Utilities is without
merit. Con Edison has at all times been and remains in compliance with the
terms of its Merger Agreement with Northeast Utilities. Last week Con Edison
asked the federal district court in the Southern District of New York to ... |
| | | 03/06/01 | Consolidated Edison Files Suit in Southern District for Declaratory Judgment|
NEW YORK, March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the statement issued
yesterday by Northeast Utilities, Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) issued
the following statement:
"Con Edison announced today that, in response to Northeast Utilities
action, Con Edison has filed suit in the Federal District Court in the
Southern District of New York seeking a declaratory judgment that Northeast
Utilities has failed to satisfy conditions precedent under the merger
agreemen... |
| | | 03/05/01 | Consolidated Edison Issued Statement in Response to Northeast Utilities|
NEW YORK, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED)
issued the following statement in response to statements by Northeast
Utilities:
"Con Edison is, and at all times has been, in compliance with the Merger
Agreement with Northeast Utilities which remains in effect.
"Con Edison noted that certain aspects of Northeast Utilities' operations
raise issues regarding Northeast Utilities' ability to satisfy its obligations
under the Merger Ag... |
| | | 03/04/01 | Con Edison Prepares for Winter Storm|
NEW YORK, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) has mobilized emergency personnel and equipment for a major
winter storm expected to hit the New York City area later today and possibly
lasting until Tuesday. Approximately 140 crews have been scheduled to address
electric power outages that may arise in the five boroughs and Westchester
County.
Con Edison is in close contact with the New York City Office of Emergency
M... |
| | | 03/02/01 | Con Edison Asks FERC to Close Loopholes That Enable New York Generators to Exercise Market Power|
Additional Price Protections for Customers and a More Competitive Marketplace Sought
Click here to view the filing
NEW YORK, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it has called on the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) to correct flaws in the New York wholesale
electric marketplace that allow power generators to exercise market power.
Market power is the ability of a generator to establish a p... |
| | | 03/02/01 | Statement From Con Edison Concerning Its Proposed Merger With Northeast Utilities|
NEW YORK, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) and
Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU) agreed to extend the deadline announced earlier
this week by NU until 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 5th.
SOURCE Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONTACT: Michael Clendenin of Consolidated Edison, Inc., 212-460-4111/
... |
| | | 02/28/01 | Consolidated Edison Inc. Statement Concerning Its Merger With Northeast Utilities|
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison is reviewing the prospects
for the merger in light of changes in Northeast Utilities' businesses that
have occurred since the merger agreement and that impact their future
prospects. Pending completion of this review and receipt of the remaining
approvals from the SEC, Con Edison views the agreement as continuing in
effect.
SOURCE Consolidated Edison Inc.
CONTACT: Mary S. McCartney for Consolidated Edison Inc.... |
| | | 02/23/01 | Con Edison Communications Announces $10 Million Strategic Relationship With EurekaGGN|
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison Communications, Inc. (CEC)
has announced the formation of a strategic relationship with EurekaGGN, a
provider of integrated communications services. This new alliance, which is
expected to generate up to $10 million in revenues for CEC over the course of
the agreement, will enable CEC to gain access to as many as 150 New York City
buildings currently served by EurekaGGN.
Under the terms of the five-year agreement, CEC will... |
| | | 02/22/01 | Con Edison Communications Announces March Launch of Colocation Services In Manhattan Hub Facility and Significant Interconnection Agreement With LighTrade|
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison Communications, Inc. (CEC)
announced today that it is opening its colocation facility in Manhattan in
March. A colocation facility houses equipment to connect telecommunications
and Internet service providers with larger networks such as the one being
built by Con Edison Communications.
LighTrade, Inc., the leading provider of neutral, fully-automated pooling
points, will be CEC's first major co-tenant in the hub facility ... |
| | | 02/21/01 | Con Edison Reinforces Environmental Commitment; Energy Provider Endorses CERES Principles|
NEW YORK, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
and CERES (the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies) announced
today that the energy provider has formally endorsed the CERES Principles, a
ten-point code of corporate environmental conduct. Embraced by more than
50 companies including American Airlines, Coca-Cola USA, General Motors,
Northeast Utilities, and Sunoco, the CERES Principles represent a voluntary
commitment to continual env... |
| | | 02/09/01 | Statement by Con Edison on Department of Justice Clearance of Proposed Merger with Northeast Utilities|
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The process of securing regulatory
approvals that are conditions to the Con Edison/Northeast Utilities merger
continues following the Department of Justice clearance. Con Edison continues
to review the merger while awaiting the remaining approvals expected from the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE Consolidated Edison
CONTACT: Michael Clendenin of Con Ed, 212-460-4111/
... |
| | | 02/08/01 | Con Edison and The Town Hall Present Annual Black History Month Festivities|
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last year's successful Black
History Month celebration, The Town Hall and Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. (Con Edison) are proud to bring back the Ishangi Family African
Dancers for six free performances for public school students in grades 3-8
from all five boroughs.
This family dance troupe, led by Baba Ishangi, has been performing in the
United States for more than 25 years and showcases the customs, hist... |
| | | 02/06/01 | Con Edison Communications Signs 15,000 Sq-Ft Lease In Long Island City| Con Edison Communications Signs 15,000 Sq-Ft Lease In Long Island City Facility Will House Sophisticated Testing Lab, Operations and Engineering Specialists
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- To accommodate the expansion of its
newly-franchised broadband connectivity business, Con Edison Communications,
Inc. (CEC) has leased 15,000 square feet of office space in Long Island City,
Queens.
The offices are located at 29-76 Northern Blvd., adjacent to Queens
Plaza. The new location will h... |
| | | 02/05/01 | Con Edison Taps the Power of OpenViz by AVS to Visualize Manhattan Electrical Usage Data| (Waltham, MA ----- February 5, 2001 6:30 a.m. EST)
Con Edison (NYSE: ED), a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., has deployed a Web-based data management system using OpenViz® data visualization technology from Advanced Visual Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: MUZE). The new system integrates data from five legacy Con Edison applications into an interactive visual display of real-time power usage of Manhattan and Westchester County and has helped to reduce costs and enhance service reliability fo... |
| | | 02/02/01 | Con Edison Names New Board Member|
NEW YORK, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
today announced the election of Dr. George W. Sarney, chairman of Spirent plc,
to the company's Board of Directors and to the Board of Trustees of
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Dr. Sarney was elected at the
January 18 board meeting.
"Dr. Sarney brings a wealth of broad-based skills and international
business experience to Con Edison. His knowledge of public utilities in
glob... |
| | | 02/01/01 | Con Edison Proposes Energy Efficiency And Cost Saving Programs For Customers|
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that the company has proposed to the New
York Public Service Commission (PSC) a plan to offer customers innovative
energy efficiency and cost-saving programs beginning this summer.
"Our new programs will enable individual customers to manage their energy
usage in response to market prices of electricity. Customers will save money.
At the same time, by reduc... |
| | | 01/29/01 | Indian Point 2 Returns To Full Power| (New York) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison)
announced that its Indian Point 2 generating station reached 100 percent
power Sunday night, delivering approximately 1,000 megawatts of
electricity to the company's power grid.
"The safe and methodical full return to power of Indian Point 2 is a
tribute to our hard working, dedicated employees," said Kevin Burke,
president of Con Edison.
In December, Con Edison completed the installation of four new steam
... |
| | | 01/22/01 | Con Edison Urges Price Protections For Customers This Summer| (New York) - Consolidated Edison Company, Inc. [NYSE: ED] (Con Edison)
today urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take
immediate action to protect the company's more than three million electric
customers this summer by instituting mechanisms to reduce price spikes in
the wholesale electric marketplace. Con Edison also called on the FERC to
correct market flaws that allow power generators to exercise market power,
and penalize those generators that are shown to be gamin... |
| | | 01/18/01 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Reports Year-End 2000 Earnings - Jan 18, 2001| Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE: ED] today (THURSDAY, JANUARY 18,
2001) reported year 2000 net income for common stock from ongoing
operations of $686.1 million or $3.24 a share, compared with earnings of
$700.6 million or $3.14 a share for 1999. Earnings for 2000 were $601.6
million, or $2.84 a share, after reflecting a non-recurring charge of
approximately $0.40 a share for the possible disallowance of replacement
power costs for the company's nuclear plant, which returned to service
e... |
| | | 01/03/01 | Con Edison Returns Indian Point 2 To Service| New York, N.Y. - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con
Edison) announced that its Indian Point 2 nuclear generating station resumed
power operation at 2:14 a.m. today and is now connected to the company’s
electrical grid.
Con Edison recently completed the installation of four new steam
generators following the development of a small crack in a tube of one of
the four original steam generators. The restart follows months of extensive
testing of plant systems. Nuclear Reg... |
| | | 01/03/01 | Con Edison Responds To The League Of Women Voters' For Assistance| New York, NY) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con
Edison) today announced that it has approved a $25,000 grant to the League
of Women Voters in response to the League’s recent financial hardships
that threatened to close its New York City office.
In addition, Con Edison will underwrite the printing of this year’s “They
Represent You,” a directory published by the League to educate voters
about their elected officials.
Founded in 1920, the League of Women Vo... |
| | | 12/29/00 | Con Edison Prepares For Winter Storm| Con Edison is closely monitoring the approaching winter storm that is
expected to hit our region this weekend. Con Edison is planning to respond
quickly and efficiently in the event of any power outages. The company
will have 150 electrical and construction crews working around the clock
this weekend to respond to power outages in addition to scores of
supervisors.
Con Edison’s two customer service centers also are adding more people to
answer phones and assist customers in the event o... |
| | | 12/21/00 | Con Edison Distributes Toys Collected By Employees During Toys for Tots Drive|
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today shared the holiday spirit with
50 children from Bronx homeless shelters. They received some of the 3000 toys
collected by Con Edison employees during their first Toys for Tots drive.
Complementing the joyful occasion, the Bronx Zoo "Holiday Lights" served as a
magical backdrop for the distribution of gifts to the children.
Also in attendance were Gail McM... |
| | | 12/14/00 | Con Edison Supports PSC's Call For Major Reforms of New York's Electricity Marketplace|
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) applauded today's report from the New York Public
Service Commission (PSC) calling for wide-ranging reforms by the New York
Independent System Operator (NYISO) to permit the development of a competitive
electricity marketplace and to protect customers from soaring prices.
The PSC's recommendations echo many of those proposed by Con Edison last
September, when it... |
| | | 12/14/00 | Housing Group Salutes Con Edison For Parkchester Project| (New York, N.Y.) - Con Edison Chairman and CEO Eugene R. McGrath was
honored with a Distinguished Community Development Award by the New York
Housing Conference and the National Housing Conference. The award was
presented at a luncheon on December 12 in Manhattan.
The non-profit coalition represents major participants in affordable
housing, including developers, owners, residents, planners and community
leaders.
The conference saluted McGrath and Con Edison [NYSE: ED] for their ... |
| | | 12/12/00 | Con Edison Named One of 'Top 25 Companies For Executive Women' By Working Woman Magazine|
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) was named by Working Woman magazine today as one
of the "Top 25 Companies For Executive Women."
Con Edison placed 17th on the magazine's "Top 25" list, which appears in
the December 12, 2000 issue. Working Woman's third annual list ranks the
nation's Fortune 1000 companies that have at least two women on the board of
directors and a significant number of women ... |
| | | 12/08/00 | Con Edison Presents Its Fifth Annual Environmental Excellence Awards|
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE: ED) today
honored 80 employees for contributing outstanding achievements to the
company's environmental and safety efforts. At a breakfast at Con Edison's
Learning Center, each award recipient was presented with a certificate of
recognition and a check for $1,000 in appreciation for their environmental,
health and safety excellence. John P. Cahill, Commissioner of the New York
State Department of Environment... |
| | | 12/08/00 | Con Edison to Conduct Test of Indian Point Sirens| New York, N.Y. -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con
Edison) [NYSE: ED] will conduct a 10-second test of each of the 154
emergency alert and notification sirens located within the 10-mile
emergency planning zone surrounding its Indian Point 2 nuclear generating
station in Buchanan, N.Y. Each siren will be tested individually and will
reach full volume during the 10-second tests, which will be conducted from
Monday December 11, 2000 through Wednesday December 20, 2000... |
| | | 12/06/00 | Con Edison 0ffers Lighting Tips| (New York, N.Y.) -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
[NYSE:ED] urges everyone using holiday lighting displays to follow
common-sense safety rules:
* Before buying or installing any holiday lights, make sure they carry
the seal of approval of a recognized safety testing laboratory such as
Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Manual (FM).
* When installing lights or assembling displays, carefully follow the
instructions and safety tips recommended b... |
| | | 11/28/00 | Con Edison Announces Public Service Commission Approval for Comprehensive Agreements to Significantly Lower Electric and Gas Delivery Rates, Stabilize Steam Rates and Spur Economic Development| Electric Agreement Also Calls for Approval of Merger with Northeast Utilities
New York, N.Y. – Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) [NYSE: ED] announced today that wide-ranging agreements to reduce electric and gas rates, lower customers’ bills and stabilize steam rates have been approved by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC). The electric agreement also increases protections for low-income customers and continues the company’s strong reliability and custome... |
| | | 11/28/00 | Con Edison Reaches Sales Agreement for First Avenue Properties Significant Benefits to Consumers, NYC Economy and Environment|
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced today that the company has entered into
a contract of sale agreement with FSM East River Associates LLC for several
Con Edison properties along First Avenue in Manhattan.
FSM East River Associates is a partnership comprising Fisher Brothers and
Solow Realty and Development. The developers of the property, with Morgan
Stanley, were the winning bidders ... |
| | | 11/27/00 | Statement On The Connecticut DPUC Decision| We are continuing to analyze the implications of the Connecticut DPUC's
decision relating to our Petition for Reconsideration. The Department did
clarify some features of the merger order in line with our request, but
did not change its earlier conclusions on important financial issues.
We are awaiting regulatory decisions in New Hampshire and New York as well
as federal agency reviews. We will continue to assess the DPUC's action
along with the other regulatory orders as we receive... |
| | | 11/22/00 | Con Edison Board Appoints Financial Executives|
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Consolidated
Edison Company of New York, Inc. (NYSE: ED) has named Hyman Schoenblum to the
position of vice president of corporate planning. The Board also appointed
Edward Rasmussen as vice president and controller. Both executive
appointments will take effect December 1, 2000.
"Hyman and Ed have played critical roles in Con Edison's evolution,
particularly during the past several years as the company ... |
| | | 11/22/00 | Con Edison Appoints Vice Presidents of Gas Operations, Gas Engineering, and Emergency Management| NEW YORK, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison (NYSE: ED) has appointed
Thomas Newell vice president of Gas Operations; David Davidowitz vice
president of Gas Engineering; and George Greenwood vice president of Emergency
Management.
The executive appointments were announced by Con Edison's Board
of Directors at a November 16 meeting and will be effective December 1, 2000. Newell joined Con Edison in 1980 as an operating supervisor for Queens Gas
Operations.
Since then, he has held other pos... |
| | | 11/21/00 | Ambient Corporation and Consolidated Edison of New York Announce Successful Initiation of First Phase Joint Testing of Ambient's Powerline Telecommunications Technology|
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambient Corporation
(OTC Bulletin Board: ABTG), the leader in Powerline Telecommunications (PLT)
technology, and Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (NYSE: ED), one
of the nation's largest investor-owned utility companies, announced today the
initiation of the first phase alpha testing of Ambient's proprietary Powerline
Telecommunications technology (PLT). This first phase alpha test is a key
initial step towards eventual full deployme... |
| | | 11/16/00 | Con Edison Sponsors 2000 Holiday Lights at The Bronx Zoo|
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- What has tens of thousands of lights and
draws hundreds of thousands of tourists every holiday season? The Con Edison
(NYSE: ED) Holiday Lights exhibit at the Bronx Zoo, of course.
The Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights sponsored by Con Edison officially will be
lit tomorrow, Friday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. The enlightening exhibit runs
through January 1.
Helping illuminate the extravaganza will be cast members from Radio City
Entertai... |
| | | 11/09/00 | Con Edison Announces Agreement to Sell Indian Point Nuclear Units to Entergy|
NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (NYSE: ED) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Entergy
Corporation (NYSE: ETR) for the sale of Con Edison's Indian Point units 1 and
2 nuclear power plant in Buchanan, N.Y. Indian Point 2 and its associated gas
turbines have a combined capacity of 1015 MWs. Indian Point 1 has been shut
down and in safe storage since the early 1970's.
Under the agreement, Entergy will ... |
| | | 11/09/00 | Con Edison to Help Customers Reduce the Impact Of High Winter Natural Gas Prices|
NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today announced several major steps to help hold
down the cost of winter heating bills for its one million residential and
commercial firm gas customers, even as natural gas prices across the country
have soared.
As part of a one-year agreement with the staff of the N.Y.S. Public
Service Commission (PSC) and other parties, gas bills for Con Edison's
customers will b... |
| | | 10/31/00 | Con Edison Hires News Veteran Chris Olert to Media Relations Team| NEW YORK, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison Media Relations Director
Michael Clendenin announced today that Chris Olert, Daybook Editor for the
Associated Press with more than 27 years experience in print and broadcast
news, has been named Assistant Director of Media Relations for the company. Olert, who had been with the Associated Press since 1992, was responsible
for writing and editing daily events for the New York metro region, helping
coordinate coverage with regional bureaus nationw... |
| | | 10/23/00 | Con Edison Statement On Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control’s Decision on CEI/NU Merger| We intend to ask the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) to reconsider its decision. Although some changes were made to the draft decision, the DPUC order is not materially different from the draft and is substantially different from anything that we had any reason to expect from the DPUC. Unless this order is substantially modified, it so significantly changes the economic effects and risks of the merger that it calls into serious question whether the transaction will be c... |
| | | 10/22/00 | Con Edison Clock Tower Shines To Honor World Series|
NEW YORK, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of the World Series between the
Yankees and the Mets, Con Edison will illuminate the clock tower at its
headquarters building in the colors of each team on the dates of each home
game throughout the series.
For the first game on Saturday, October 21, the tower will be lit with a
blue and white striped lighting pattern to represent the Yankees. When the
Mets host the series on Wednesday, October 25, the tower will be bathed i... |
| | | 10/20/00 | Con Edison Is 'On It' for the 2000 New York Subway Series|
NEW YORK, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrical facts about Yankee and Shea
Stadiums:
Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium use 3,500 and 4,500 kilowatts of power
respectively.
That's enough energy to power close to 3,000 residential apartments.
Both stadiums:
consume more electricity than Radio City Music Hall;
and expend as much energy as it takes to power the American Stock
Exchange each year.
2000 marks the 33rd year of the Con Edison/New York Ya... |
| | | 10/19/00 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Income|
NEW YORK, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED)
today reported net income for common stock for the third quarter of 2000 of
$279.9 million or $1.32 a share, compared with $336.0 million or $1.50 a share
for the third quarter of 1999. Earnings for the third quarter of 2000 include
a charge of approximately $.08 per share representing the impact of
replacement power costs for the Indian Point 2 nuclear generating station that
were not recovered from customers. ... |
| | | 10/18/00 | Consolidated Edison Communications Enters New York City Fiber-Optic Transport Market|
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In a development that will streamline
the delivery of broadband services in New York City, Consolidated Edison
Communications, Inc. (CEC) announced today that it has been awarded a
franchise to provide fiber-optic transport services throughout the five
boroughs.
The newly franchised company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated
Edison, Inc., (NYSE: ED) is a "carrier's carrier." As such, it provides
wholesale, carrier-grade ... |
| | | 10/18/00 | Con Edison Repowering Project Will Lower Overall Emissions From East River Plant| NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced today that the repowering of the East
River Generating Station is expected to result in an overall decrease in
emissions from the power plant. ``This project will fully replace an older Con Edison steam generating
facility, the Waterside plant.
It will have one-fourth the total rate of air
emissions of that facility.
In response to community concerns about the level
of emissi... |
| | | 10/06/00 | Con Edison Sponsors Environmental Careers Conference|
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year,
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (NYSE: ED) (Con Edison)
sponsored Green Horizons, a unique conference on environmental careers aimed
at educating middle-school students about a wide range of natural resources
professions. Three hundred middle school students and their guidance
counselors spent a full day yesterday at the Staten Island Botanical Garden
working with professionals from a variety of... |
| | | 10/03/00 | Con Edison Announces Landmark Agreement to Significantly Lower Delivery Rates, Protect Customers and Spur Economic Development|
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced today that it has signed a wide-ranging
agreement with the staff of the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) and a
number of other interested parties that will reduce rates and lower customers'
bills, increase protections for low-income customers and continue its strong
reliability and customer service programs.
Under this agreement, the company would e... |
| | | 10/02/00 | Con Edison's Electrical Distribution System Has Best Summer Performance in Eight Years|
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today released data showing that the overall
electrical system performance for this summer, based on the rate of service
interruptions, was the best in the past eight years. The electrical system's
overall performance data for June, July and August 2000, compared with the
previous five-year average, indicates a reduction of approximately 43 percent
in the number of customer i... |
| | | 09/28/00 | Con Edison Urges Major Reforms for Electricity Marketplace to Protect Consumers|
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Asserting that New York State's
deregulated electricity market "needs substantial and immediate reform" to
protect consumers from soaring prices, Consolidated Edison Company of New
York, Inc. (Con Edison) today urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) to institute market reforms aimed at preventing unreasonably high
energy prices and ensuring that consumers are protected from any market abuses
by power generators.
I... |
| | | 09/14/00 | Con Edison Development Breaks Ground for New Power Plant In Newington, New Hampshire|
NEWINGTON, N.H., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Newington Energy, LLC, an
affiliate of Consolidated Edison Development, Inc., (CED) today held a
groundbreaking ceremony for its 525-megawatt natural-gas fired power plant in
Newington, New Hampshire. Headquartered in New York City, CED is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. and acquires, develops, owns and
operates electric generation assets in the Northeast.
The Newington plant will use state-of-the-a... |
| | | 08/23/00 | Burke Named President of Consolidated Edison of NY; Other Executive Appointments Announced|
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin Burke, 49, was today named
President of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison)
(NYSE: ED), announced Eugene R. McGrath, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Consolidated Edison, Inc.
Mr. Burke is currently the President of Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc., (O&R), also a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., where he has
served since July of 1999. During his tenure, Mr. Burke began the successful... |
| | | 08/23/00 | Con Edison Launches an Energy Fund for Low-Income Customers|
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) today launched EnergyShare, an energy fund to assist
low-income residential customers who are experiencing financial difficulties
and possible termination of electrical service. The program, which will be
administered by the non-sectarian 501 (c) (3) human services agency
HeartShare, will give one-time grants of up to $200 to qualifying homeowners
or renters.
"At Con Edi... |
| | | 08/17/00 | Con Edison Launches Effort to Help Residents and Businesses with Higher Electricity Bills|
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) today announced new initiatives to help residential and
small to mid-size business customers cope with significant bill increases
prompted by the high prices the company is paying in the wholesale market for
energy supply this summer.
Con Edison is expanding its Level Billing Plan and is seeking approval
from the Public Service Commission (PSC) to cancel late payment charges on... |
| | | 08/15/00 | Con Edison Enters Memorandum of Understanding With PLTsolutions Inc|
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New
York, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) has entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with PLTsolutions Inc., a U.S. owned subsidiary of Ambient
Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ABTG). The agreement provides for a
phased-testing program over Con Edison's power lines of proprietary technology
developed by PLTsolutions Inc.
PLT's proprietary technology is designed to facilitate high-speed data
transfer u... |
| | | 08/02/00 | The Greater Harlem-Con Edison Historic Bike Tour Set for August 6|
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The second Greater Harlem-Con Edison
Historic Bike Tour on Sunday, August 6 at 10 a.m., promises to be a fun-filled
event for the whole family to enjoy. The 12-mile bike tour through the
village of Harlem incorporates live entertainment, a vintage bike display and
an exhibit of some the hottest new vehicles around.
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. proudly presents the unique
tour in conjunction with the Greater Harlem Cham... |
| | | 07/27/00 | Con Edison Accepts a Position on the PLT Solutions Advisory Board|
NEW YORK, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) has accepted a position on the PLT Solutions
Advisory Board. Established by Ambient Corporation, PLT Solutions Inc. is a
U.S. owned subsidiary that is promoting the use of cutting-edge technology in
the development of power line telecommunications.
PLT's propriety technology is designed to facilitate high-speed data
transfer using existing electric power lines in ho... |
| | | 07/26/00 | ConEdison Solutions Joins Energy.com as Commodity/Service Provide| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 26 /PRNewswire -- ConEdison Solutions now offers
electricity and natural gas to medium and large businesses over the Internet
through Energy.com's Energy Exchange, an electronic bidding system for
business energy consumers.
ConEdison Solutions becomes more accessible to business customers through
Energy Exchange, which allows businesses to submit a single request for
proposal to as many energy service providers as are available in their
region.
``Energy.... |
| | | 07/25/00 | Con Edison Announces Executive Appointment|
NEW YORK, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that Stephen F. Wood has been named vice
president of engineering services in the company's electric operations
organization. He will be responsible for 'customer relationships, marketing
and sales, electric engineering, and facilities support for Con Edison's
electric distribution system, as well as coordinating storm outage
restoration.
"We're fortunate to have s... |
| | | 07/20/00 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Income|
NEW YORK, July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED)
today reported net income for common stock for the second quarter of 2000 of
$68.7 million or $.33 a share, compared with $66.4 million or $.30 a share for
the second quarter of 1999. The company also declared a dividend of
54-1/2 cents a share on its common stock payable September 15, 2000 to
stockholders of record as of August 16, 2000.
The company's net income for common stock for the first six mo... |
| | | 07/12/00 | Con Edison Named to FORTUNE's '50 Best Companies for Minorities'|
NEW YORK, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. was named by FORTUNE Magazine as one of America's 50 Best Companies for
Minorities. Con Edison has consistently been named to the FORTUNE list since
the publication instituted the national survey in 1998.
Con Edison placed 23rd on the list that appears in the magazine's July 10,
2000, issue, up from 33rd in last year's ranking.
"We are proud that our dedicated workforce of 14,000... |
| | | 06/25/00 | Con Edison and Union Reach Tentative Settlement|
We are pleased to have reached a tentative settlement that is fair to the
men and women of Con Edison who provide such important service to our
customers.
Con Edison is one of the nation’s largest utility companies, with
approximately $7 billion in annual revenues and approximately $14 billion in
assets. The company, a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison Inc., (NYSE: ED)
provides electric, gas and steam service to more than three million
customers in New York City and Westchester Count... |
| | | 06/21/00 | Con Edison Honored by U.S. Coast Guard for Environmental Excellence|
NEW YORK, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE:ED) was honored today by the U.S. Coast Guard with the
William M. Benkert Award for Excellence in Marine Environmental Protection for
the company's vigilance in safeguarding the marine environment of New York
City and the Hudson Valley.
The William M. Benkert Award is the Coast Guard's premier marine
environmental protection award. It is designed to recognize outstanding... |
| | | 06/19/00 | Con Edison to Test Systems at Indian Point 2|
NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. announced today that it will begin routine testing of plant systems at
its Indian Point 2 nuclear generating station in Buchanan, New York on or
about June 20, 2000. The testing is being performed in preparation for
returning the plant to operational status and will involve pressurizing and
heating piping systems to levels below normal operating conditions. The
nuclear reactor will remain shutdown ... |
| | | 06/19/00 | Con Edison Steam System Rated Best In World| Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc.’s Steam Business Unit (SBU) was
awarded the System of the Year award for the year 2000 by the
International District Energy Association’s (IDEA) last week. The annual
award is the top honor IDEA confers on a district energy system. The
award serves as an industry benchmark for overall excellence and
recognizes the company's steam system operation as an exemplary utility
system providing high-level performance and service that furthers the
goa... |
| | | 06/15/00 | Con Edison Appoints Michael S. Clendenin Director of Media Relations|
NEW YORK, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) announced today the appointment of Michael S.
Clendenin as director of media relations in the utility's public affairs
organization effective early July. Clendenin will have responsibility for the
company's corporate media relations activities and will serve as a corporate
spokesperson.
"Mike brings to the company a broad range of media and public relations
experie... |
| | | 06/09/00 | Con Edison Joins the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Celebration|
NEW YORK, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
will join the 42nd annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade celebration on
Sunday, June 11 by co-sponsoring the float of the Staten Island Latino Civic
Association (LCA). Incorporating depictions of the Statue of Liberty and the
Staten Island Ferry, the float will represent LCA's ideal of building bridges
with other community groups to further a better understanding of each other's
goals and aspirations.
... |
| | | 06/02/00 | Con Edison Development Closes Purchase of Lakewood, New Jersey Independent Power Plant|
NEW YORK, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Development, Inc.,
(CED) a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., announced today
the completion of its purchase of a majority interest in the Lakewood
Cogeneration plant, located in Lakewood, New Jersey, from the CMS Energy
Corporation.
CED will use the generating assets to support the power marketing and
trading activities of Con Edison Energy, a wholesale energy marketer. The
236-megawatt natural... |
| | | 06/02/00 | Con Edison Joins in Formation of Pantellos Corporation|
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.
(Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) joined in the formation of Pantellos Corporation, a
new company that will operate and manage an open, independent Internet
marketplace for the purchase of goods and services between the energy industry
and its suppliers. Con Edison is a founding member of the consortium of 15
leading North American energy and utility companies that was formed earlier
this year to develop this marketpla... |
| | | 06/01/00 | Con Edison First Utility to Join HomePlug Powerline Alliance|
NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Inc. (Con Edison) has
become the first electric utility to join the HomePlug Powerline Alliance
(HomePlug), a not-for-profit corporation that is working to promote the
development of networked products and services for the home that will utilize
electric power lines for communications and data transmission. As a HomePlug
Participant member, Con Edison will be in the forefront of powerline
technology and will work with other H... |
| | | 06/01/00 | Con Edison Files Application to Repower Steam Station|
NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison) today filed an Article X Application with the New York State
Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment to increase the steam
and electric output of the company's East River Generating Station located at
East 14th Street and Avenue C. Under the Public Service Law, an Article X
filing is required whenever 80 megawatts or more of new electric generation
capacity is proposed fo... |
| | | 06/01/00 | Con Edison's Merger With Northeast Utilities Receives FERC Approval|
NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
pending merger with Northeast Utilities, Inc. received unanimous approval by
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which approved the merger
without conditions. In its order, the Commission found that the proposed
merger will not adversely affect competition and is consistent with the public
interest.
"We are pleased with FERC's approval and we're glad to have passed this
important mi... |
| | | 05/30/00 | Con Edison Earns International Recognition for Environmental Programs|
NEW YORK, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc., (Con Edison) announced today that three of the company's organizations
have been certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for
the ISO 14000 series certification of the prestigious International
Organization for Standardization (ISO). Certification with the ISO, based in
Geneva, Switzerland, verifies that a company has a comprehensive environmental
management system in place that... |
| | | 05/17/00 | Alec Baldwin and Miss USA to Help Con Edison 'Serve up a Cure' at Grand Central Terminal Tennis Event|
NEW YORK, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Actor Alec Baldwin and the reigning Miss
USA, Lynette Cole, will be among the special guests at "Serve Up A Cure,"
presented by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) in
Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal on Thursday, May 18 from 6 a.m.
until 2 p.m. "Serve Up A Cure" is a unique, adult-beginner tennis program
that supports breast-cancer charities.
The "Serve Up A Cure" event gives invited guests and the gener... |
| | | 05/15/00 | Con Edison's Financial Strength and Strategic Growth Highlighted at Company's Annual Meeting|
NEW YORK, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Con Edison annual shareholders'
meeting, Consolidated Edison, Inc.'s (Con Edison [NYSE: ED]) chairman, Eugene
R. McGrath, reported on the company's excellent financial performance in 1999,
a time of dramatic change in the energy industry. He noted that "we moved
aggressively to expand our business by completing the acquisition of one
energy company and agreeing to acquire another. We expanded our competitive
businesses. We streamlined our... |
| | | 05/15/00 | General Services Administration (GSA) Chooses Con Edison Solutions To Provide Electricity For New York City Facilities| Savings to Taxpayers Estimated at $1 Million
WHITE PLAINS, NY, May 15, 2000 - The United Nations, American Red Cross, U.S. Postal Service and other federal agencies have joined under the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) power procurement contract to purchase electricity for their facilities in the New York City area from ConEdison Solutions, the leading energy services provider in the northeast. This award marks the second deregulated electric contract for GSA in the agency's... |
| | | 05/09/00 | All New York State Electric Utilities Ask Customers to Reduce Electricity Use|
NEW YORK, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a request by the New York
Independent System Operator (NYISO), all electric utilities in New York state,
including Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) are
asking their customers to reduce unnecessary electricity usage until further
notice. This public appeal is not because of any problems on Con Edison's
transmission and distribution system, but is precautionary and intended to
help ensure an adequate electri... |
| | | 05/05/00 | Con Edison Rolls Into Its Fourth Year as Sponsor of BIKE NEW YORK: The Great Five Boro Bike Tour|
NEW YORK, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. is set to present BIKE NEW YORK: The Great Five Boro Bike Tour for the
fourth consecutive year on Sunday, May 7 at 8 a.m. starting at Battery Park.
BIKE NEW YORK is the nation's largest mass-cycling event. More than 30,000
riders from across the country and abroad are expected to participate.
"Each year, this exciting family event grows larger and larger, giving
people of all ages and from ... |
| | | 04/26/00 | Con Edison Presents Progress Report on Summer Preparedness| NEW YORK, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) is spending an additional $315 million on a comprehensive five-year program to improve its electrical distribution system throughout its service area of New York City and Westchester County, company officials reported today from the Con Edison Learning Center in Long Island City, New York.
''The company's goal is to further improve the most reliable energy distribution system in the country,'' said R... |
| | | 04/20/00 | Con Edison Announces Increase in First Quarter Earnings|
NEW YORK, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED)
today (Thursday, April 20, 2000) reported a 15.8 percent increase in earnings
per share for the first quarter of 2000. The company also declared a dividend
of 54 1/2 cents a share on its common stock payable June 15, 2000 to
stockholders of record as of May 17, 2000.
The company's net income for common stock for the first quarter of 2000
was $188.1 million or $.88 a share, compared with $176.6 million ... |
| | | 04/14/00 | Con Edison Shareholders Approve Company's Merger With Northeast Utilities|
NEW YORK, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
(NYSE: ED) today announced that it has received approval from its shareholders
for the company's pending acquisition of Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU). At a
special meeting held today, shareholders voted in favor of the merger.
"Our shareholders strongly support this strategic combination, which will
contribute to the company's continued financial strength and potential for
future growth in this... |
| | | 04/13/00 | Con Edison's Chairman Principal For a Day|
NEW YORK, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc.'s chairman,
president and chief executive officer, Eugene R. McGrath, took the helm of
another organization today, serving as Principal For A Day at the High School
for Environmental Studies on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Usually running one
of the nation's largest energy companies, today McGrath will get a firsthand
opportunity to appreciate the challenges of running a high school in the
largest public school system in t... |
| | | 04/12/00 | Con Edison Launches Investor Relations Section on Website|
NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
(NYSE: ED) today announced the launch of a new investor information section on
its website. This new service provides investors with greatly enhanced online
access to the company's annual reports, SEC filings and analyst presentations,
as well as detailed financial and operating data. Investors can also review
historical stock price and dividend information, and sign up to be notified of
new postings on ... |
| | | 04/06/00 | Con Edison Enters Smithsonian as Leader in Information Technology| NEW YORK, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian Institution honored Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., for its innovative Intell-A-Check customer service system at a ceremony held earlier this week in the nation's capital.
The Windows-based desktop application eliminates the need to write and mail checks. Instead, customers are able to directly call account representatives and provide their checking account information for account deduction.
``The Intell-A-Check system is ... |
| | | 04/03/00 | Con Edison Lowers Rates to Customers for Fourth Time Since 1997|
NEW YORK, April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 1st, Consolidated Edison
Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) reduced base rates to its electric
customers by $103 million. This brings to customers cumulative base-revenue
reductions of $679 million since 1997, as provided for under a five-year
electric restructuring and rate plan.
"This is the latest step by Con Edison in reducing base rates to our
electric customers by a total of more than $1 billion over the five-year
... |
| | | 03/29/00 | 15 Energy Companies Form Consortium for E-Procurement Exchange|
DALLAS, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium of 15 leading U.S. electric
and gas companies plans to launch an Internet marketplace for the purchase of
goods and services between the energy industry and its suppliers this year.
The 15 companies include American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), Cinergy
(NYSE: CIN), Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED), Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK),
Edison International (NYSE: EIX), Entergy (NYSE: ETR), FirstEnergy Corp.
(NYSE: FE), FPL Group (NYS... |
| | | 03/21/00 | Con Edison Development Wins Bid For Lakewood, New Jersey Independent Power Plant|
NEW YORK, March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison Development, Inc.,
(CED) a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., announced today
that it has been selected to purchase the majority interest in 236 megawatts
of gas-fired combined-cycle generating assets auctioned by CMS Energy
Corporation. The sale, which is contingent upon regulatory approvals, is
expected to be completed by June 2000.
CED will use the generating assets, located in Lakewood, New ... |
| | | 03/13/00 | Con Edison Appoints Brenda Pérez As Manager Of Media Relations| Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today the appointment of Brenda Pérez as manager of media relations in the utility’s public affairs organization. Pérez will serve as a company liaison with the media and act as a corporate spokesperson.
"We’re fortunate to have someone with Brenda’s experience and expertise in so many facets of the media to communicate on behalf of the company with the many diverse communities that we serve," said Frances A. Reshe... |
| | | 03/13/00 | Con Edison Board Elects New Directors| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that Dr. George Campbell, Jr., recently named the next president of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2000. He joins Michael J. Del Giudice, former chairman of Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R), who was named a director this past July following O&R’s merger with Con Edison, as the most recent appointments to the utility’s board.
"We are ... |
| | | 03/06/00 | Con Edison Sets Special Stockholders' Meeting To Approve Acquisition Of Northeast Utilities| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison - NYSE: ED) today began mailing a proxy statement to its stockholders announcing a special stockholders’ meeting to be held on April 14, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at Con Edison’s headquarters, 4 Irving Place, New York, New York, to approve the company’s merger with Northeast Utilities.
The proxy statement, which contains information about the proposed merger, was included in a registration statement that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and d... |
| | | 03/06/00 | Con Edison Energy Wins Western Massachusetts Standard Offer Contract; Expands Trading Capabilities| Con Edison Energy (CEE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., has been awarded a contract to supply 20 percent of the Standard Offer Service requirements for the Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO) through a competitive auction process. Standard Offer Service is a full-requirements electric supply service provided by an electric distribution company to retail customers who do not switch to a competitive supplier. Under the terms of the one-year contract, CEE will ... |
| | | 03/02/00 | Con Edison To Hold Full-Volume Siren Test At Indian Point| Con Edison will conduct a three-minute, full-volume test of the emergency alert and notification sirens located within the 10-mile emergency planning zone surrounding the Indian Point Station in Buchanan, N.Y. The test will be conducted on Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. THIS IS ONLY A TEST .
In accordance with guidelines established by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), this test is part of the scheduled testing procedure of the plant’s alert notification system. ... |
| | | 02/16/00 | Con Edison Ends Alert At Indian Point 2| Buchanan, N.Y. - Con Edison terminated its declaration of an Alert at its Indian Point 2 nuclear generating station today at 6:50 p.m. when the plant reached a cold shut-down condition. The Alert, the second least serious of four emergency categories at nuclear plants, was declared Tuesday, February 15, at 7:29 p.m. when a leak was discovered in one of the plant's four steam generators. Operators shut the plant down manually, and the leakage from the reactor coolant was isolated.
Although th... |
| | | 02/04/00 | Con Edison Hosts The U.S. Memory Championship At Corporate Headquarters In New York| Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. will host the 3rd Annual U.S. Memory
Championship - Memoriad 2000 - at its corporate headquarters at 4 Irving Place in
Manhattan on Saturday, February 5, 2000 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The five-event national
competition for “mental athletes” is expected to draw more than 1,000 participants and
spectators.
To qualify, official contestants must memorize 100 names and faces, 500 words, recall
a shuffled deck of cards, and memorize a 50-l... |
| | | 02/04/00 | Con Edison Celebrates Black History Month With Free Series For Students And Benefit Concert At The Apollo Theatre| A stellar concert featuring the Grammy-Award winning musical group, “Sounds of Blackness,” highlights this year’s Black History Month celebration sponsored by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. The celebration continues with a series of exciting performances by the Ishangi Family African Dancers.
APOLLO THEATRE
On Saturday, February 5 at 8 p.m. at the legendary Apollo Theatre in Harlem, Con Edison co-hosts Concert 2000, a benefit event presented by the Ca... |
| | | 02/01/00 | Con Edison Announces Auction Process Seeking Potential Bidders For The Sale Of Indian Point 2| Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) today announced plans for an auction process seeking qualified bidders interested in pursuing ownership and operation of the company’s Indian Point 2 (IP2) nuclear generating station. This is the latest step in the company’s process of exploring options to continued ownership and operation of IP2, which is located in the Village of Buchanan in Westchester County, New York. The IP2 facility provides a total gross capability of over 1,00... |
| | | 02/01/00 | Con Edison To Hold Public Forum On East River Repowering Plan| Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) will hold the second in a series of public awareness forums on its plan to repower its East River generating station located at East 14th Street and Avenue D in Manhattan. The forum will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Baruch College Conference Center, 151 East 25th Street.
At the forum, Con Edison will provide an update on the current status of the plan, and will also review and discuss the p... |
| | | 01/28/00 | Con Edison Honors Employees For Living Company’s Values| Consolidated Edison Inc. (Con Edison) bestowed its highest employee honor, the "Living Our Values" award, on six employees at the company’s annual business conference last night. This award is given to Con Edison men and women who exemplify the company’s values of service, honesty, concern, courtesy, teamwork, and excellence. Con Edison created the "Living Our Values" award eight years ago to recognize and honor the values and work ethic of outstanding employees who consistently serve as role ... |
| | | 01/28/00 | Colin Powell Addresses Con Edison’s Business Conference| General Colin Powell, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed employees of Consolidated Edison Inc. this afternoon at the company’s annual business conference held in Greenwich, Conn. The annual conference is attended by a cross- section of management employees from all company organizations for the purpose of stimulating thinking about the challenges facing the company, finding creative ways to meet those challenges, and identifying points of focus for both the near- and far-te... |
| | | 01/26/00 | Conedison Solutions’ Mitchell Wins Harris Award From Federal Energy Management Program| WHITE PLAINS, NY, January 26, 2000 – John Mitchell, an industry manager for ConEdison Solutions, was awarded the inaugural Louis R. Harris, Jr. Award by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program for his ongoing contribution to helping the government meet its energy efficiency goals.
"We are very proud of John Mitchell. In the time that John has been part of the ConEdison family, he has always shown the customer dedication that helped him get this recognition from the E... |
| | | 01/24/00 | Con Edison Appoints Terri B. Crowley As Manager Of State Government Relations| Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced the appointment today of Terri B. Crowley as manager of state government relations in the utility’s public affairs organization. Crowley will act as the company’s liaison in Albany to state governmental organizations and serve as corporate spokesperson on state government matters.
"We’re pleased to have someone with Terri’s experience and ability to communicate with the state legislators on behalf of the company and our cus... |
| | | 01/21/00 | As The Thermometer Plunges, Gas Usage Soars| The cold snap that has the region locked in its icy grasp has also been responsible for record-setting natural gas usage by customers of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison). As thermostats were inched up to fend off the effects of the frigid weather, the company reported new highs in both the amount of natural gas used by customers as well as the total amount of gas transported through its gas transmission and distribution system.
"We have had many days of high gas con... |
| | | 01/20/00 | Con Edison Announces Favorable 1999 Earnings; Increases Dividend For 26th Consecutive Year| Expands Stock Repurchase Program by $300 Million
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) today reported favorable earnings growth of 3.3 percent for 1999,
increased its dividend by 4 cents on an annualized basis and expanded its common stock repurchase program by up to $300 million. ``These actions reflect the
company's continued commitment to provide enhanced shareholder value for both the short- and long-term,'' said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer E... |
| | | 12/14/99 | Con Edison To Explore Alternatives To Continued Ownership And Operation Of Indian Point 2 Nuclear Power Plant| Con Edison today announced its intention to explore alternatives to the continued ownership and operation of its Indian Point 2 Nuclear Power Plant. The review will include the retired Indian Point 1 unit and the site’s gas turbines. Indian Point 2, located in the Village of Buchanan in Westchester County, New York, provides a total gross capability of over 1,000 MW of power to New York City and Westchester County.
The decision to review alternatives for the plant reflects the pace of deregu... |
| | | 12/01/99 | Con Edison’s McGrath Lights New Times Square Ball In Dazzling Display Of Lighting Technology| NEW YORK, December 1 -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO Eugene R. McGrath, Times Square Business Improvement District President Brendan Sexton and Countdown Entertainment President Jeffrey Straus today lighted for the first time ever the new Times Square Ball and the accompanying year "2000" numerals. The dazzling display of lighting technology was a test run in preparation for the greatest New Year’s Eve celebration in history -- Times Square 2000.
Joining in the event... |
| | | 11/17/99 | Con Edison Solutions Donates New High-Efficiency Lighting System To Sound View Community Media Inc| BRIDGEPORT, CT, November 17, 1999 - Con Edison Solutions, one of the leading energy services companies in the northeastern United States, and a member of the Bridgeport Economic Resource Center has donated and installed a new high-efficiency lighting system for the Sound View Community Media Center in Bridgeport. Sound View Community Media Inc. is a non-profit affiliate of the Discovery Museum. The new lighting system illuminates an area leading to the Sound View Community Media Center, which ... |
| | | 11/15/99 | Conedison Solutions Announces Availability Of Bill Payment Via The Internet| WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 15, 1999 - Con Edison Solutions, one of the leading energy services providers in the northeastern United States, announced today that it has begun offering its New York residential and small business customers Internet billing and payment. The service will be available for customers in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New Jersey in December.
The service, delivered by TransPoint, a leading provider of Internet bill delivery and payment services, will provide Con Edison... |
| | | 10/27/99 | Con Edison Installs First Special Manhole Cover In Times Square To Celebrate Energy & Ideas For The Millennium| NEW YORK, October 27 -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. President J. Michael Evans and a crew of Con Edison workers today installed in Times Square the first commemorative Millennium Manhole Cover in support of the company’s participation in Times Square 2000, the New Year’s Eve celebration that will mark the world’s entry into the new millennium. The specially designed 314-pound functional cast iron work of art commemorates the utility’s theme of "Energy and Ideas for the Millenni... |
| | | 10/15/99 | World Renowned Artist Wins Con Edison’s Millennium Manhole Cover Design Competition|
NEW YORK, September 15, 1999 -- You’ve probably already touched, sat on or looked at one of Karim Rashid’s designs and you didn’t even know it. Remember the Oh! Chair designed for Umbra? That was Karim’s.
The Garbo waste basket is his, too. Now as the winning designer of Consolidated Edison’s Commemorative Millennium Manhole Cover, this international designer of furniture, lighting, houseware products, cosmetics, interiors and fashion is ready to have his work stepped on and run over ... |
| | | 10/14/99 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Announces The Third Quarter Financial Earnings| Consolidated Edison, Inc. today (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1999) announced its financial results for the third quarter of 1999.
The company’s net income for common stock for the third quarter of 1999 was $336.0 million or $1.50 a share, compared with $347.0 million or $1.49 a share for the third quarter of 1998.
The company’s net income for common stock for the first nine months of 1999 was $579.1 million or $2.56 a share, compared with $580.9 million or $2.48 a share for the first nine month... |
| | | 10/13/99 | Consolidated Edison to Acquire Northeast Utilities in $19 Billion Strategic Combination| Creates Nation’s Largest Electric Distribution Utility With Over 5 Million Customers
NEW YORK, NY and BERLIN, CT (October 13, 1999) - Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Consolidated Edison") [NYSE: ED] and Northeast Utilities [NYSE: NU] today announced that the boards of both companies have approved a definitive merger agreement to combine the two companies. Under the agreement, Consolidated Edison will acquire all of the common stock of Northeast Utilities for $25.00 per share in a combination ... |
| | | 09/28/99 | Con Edison Files Pre-Application to Modify Power Plant| Con Edison announced that it filed an Article X Pre-Application with the New York Public Service Commission yesterday for its plan to increase the steam and electric output of the company’s East River Generating Station located at 14th Street and Avenue C. An Article X filing is required whenever a generating plant that is being modified or constructed will exceed 80 megawatts of capacity.
The pre-application process provides an opportunity for the company to consult informally with regulator... |
| | | 09/17/99 | Con Edison Weathers Hurricane Floyd| As Hurricane Floyd worked its way up the eastern seaboard, Con Edison and Orange & Rockland crews worked throughout the night to restore power to our customers. Although Floyd, which was downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it hit New York, spared New York City from debilitating damage, customers in Westchester, Orange and Rockland counties paid a heavier price. As of 7:00 a.m., fewer than 500 customers were still without power in the city while approximately 10,000 Westchester customers... |
| | | 09/16/99 | 'Condition Red' Weather Alert Issued by Con Edison as Hurricane Floyd Advances| Con Edison upgraded an earlier weather alert to "Condition Red" for the electric distribution system for New York City and Westchester County in anticipation of Hurricane Floyd.
The company is mobilizing emergency personnel and equipment. Crews, already on standby since a Condition Yellow alert was issued yesterday, are assigned throughout the service area for rapid restoration in the event of outages. Alerts are generally declared when major weather systems are projected to affect Con Edi... |
| | | 09/15/99 | Con Edison Prepares For Hurricane Floyd| Con Edison is closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Floyd and is planning well in advance to respond quickly and efficiently in the event of any power outages. Preparations are underway as emergency staffing and equipment needs are being evaluated.
Among the actions taken by the company are a review of available emergency personnel, such as overhead line crews and support staff, readying additional engineers to assess damage, and preparing environmental response teams to react if neede... |
| | | 09/01/99 | Con Edison Holds Public Forum on Power Plant Changes| Con Edison announced today that there will be a public forum on Thursday, September 9th, where citizens will be given an opportunity to make comments on the company’s proposal to add additional equipment inside its East River generating station located at 14th Street and Avenue C. Known as "repowering," this internal expansion will increase the steam and electric generation capacity of the facility. Con Edison made its announcement prior to filing an Article X Pre-Application with the New York... |
| | | 08/23/99 | Con Edison Completes Sales of Major New York City Power Plants| Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) completed the sale of its major New York City power plants on Friday when it transferred ownership of the 1,090-megawatt Astoria Generating Station in Astoria, Queens and the 494-megawatt Gowanus and the 271-megawatt Narrows Gas Turbine sites, both in Brooklyn, to Orion Power Holdings. The price paid was $550 million.
“The stage has been set for true wholesale energy supply competition within New York City. While Con Edison will conti... |
| | | 08/16/99 | Con Edison Crews Help Repair Storm Damage in Pennsylvania| Early yesterday morning, Con Edison dispatched a convoy of 11 crews and supervisors to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to assist Philadelphia-based PECO Energy Company in its electric service restoration efforts following severe weekend thunder storms. Throughout Saturday, approximately 98,000 PECO customers were without electricity as heavy rain and high winds buffeted the area. In order to expedite service restoration to its customers, PECO reached out to neighboring utilities.
"It’s not unusu... |
| | | 07/27/99 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Announces The Second Quarter Financial Earnings| Consolidated Edison, Inc. today (TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1999) announced its financial results for the second quarter of 1999. The company also declared a dividend of 53 ½
cents a share on its common stock payable September 15, 1999 to stockholders of record as of August 18, 1999.
The company’s net income for common stock for the second quarter of 1999 was $66.4 million or $.30 a share, compared with $62.0 million or $.26 a share for the second
quarter of 1998.
The company’s net income for... |
| | | 07/22/99 | Statement Regarding Indian Point 2 Nuclear Power Plant| Despite a recent press report, Consolidated Edison Inc. has not decided to sell its Indian Point 2 nuclear power plant located in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point 2 provides 975MW to New York City and Westchester County.
However, Con Edison will, of course, consider viable, responsible proposals regarding this generating facility.
Con Edison recently completed the sale of two bundles of generating facilities; the Ravenswood power plant in Queens and the Arthur Kill power plant in Staten Island so... |
| | | 07/21/99 | Claims Extension| Following discussions with Maureen Helmer, Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Con Edison has agreed today to extend the period for electricity consumers to submit claims arising from the recent electric distribution outages experienced on the utility’s electric system.
The utility’s applicable tariff provides, in case of distribution-related outages of at least 12 hours in duration such as experienced in Con Edison’s service area on July 6-7, that residential customers are to be compen... |
| | | 07/19/99 | Con Edison Asks Customers to Reduce Electricity Use| In response to a request by the New York Power Pool, Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) is asking its customers to reduce unnecessary electricity usage until further notice. Con Edison customer service representatives are also contacting large customers to request voluntarily reduction of all non-essential power use.
New York State utilities are experiencing near record demand for electricity and each utility is asking customers to conserve energy. At 2 p.m. today, 11... |
| | | 07/18/99 | Con Edison Advises Fordham Residents of System Status| In the Fordham section of the Bronx, there are currently two electrical feeders of the 20 feeders that supply the Fordham Network that are out of service and are now undergoing repairs.
There are currently five customers of the 80,000 customers in the network that are without service. There is no immediate threat to the entire electrical network. However, a loss of another feeder could result in additional localized customer outages. Con Edison crews are in the area working to rectify the p... |
| | | 07/14/99 | Statement Concerning July 6th Power Outages| Last week’s events make it important to understand the size and scope of Con Edison’s operations. The Con Edison distribution system covers 604 square miles and serves more than eight million people in New York City and Westchester County.
Of the 1,150 feeder cables in our system, approximately 50 were out of service during the Washington Heights network shutdown. The critical eight out of 14 feeders that failed in the Washington Heights network undergo the same tests and inspections as the ... |
| | | 07/09/99 | Con Edison Creates Independent Board to Review Outage| Con Edison announced today that it has created an independent review board to oversee the company’s review of the events surrounding the power outages that occurred on Tuesday, July 6, 1999. The three-member board consists of highly respected industry experts who will review the events leading up to the outages, the performance of equipment and the response of company personnel. The board members are:
Dr. Allan Greenwood, Professor of Electric Power Engineering at Renssselaer Polytechnic Ins... |
| | | 07/06/99 | Con Edison Urges Washington Heights and Sections of Brooklyn and Queens to Reduce Their Use of Electricity| Con Edison is urging all customers in our service territory to conserve energy during this record-breaking heat wave.
Con Edison is requesting that customers in the Washington Heights network in Manhattan and the Richmond Hill network in Brooklyn and Queens discontinue their use of non-essential electrical appliances and equipment until problems on electrical feeder cables can be resolved due to the current heat wave. The utility is experiencing difficulties in these areas and customer cooper... |
| | | 07/06/99 | Con Edison Hits a New Peak in Energy Usage| Con Edison hit a new peak in energy demand as of 12:00 noon today. The utility is providing 11,700 MW in electrical power to its customers. During this record-breaking heat wave, Con Edison is reporting scattered outages throughout its service area. Crews are on scene working to restore power where necessary.
Con Edison is asking all customers to conserve energy by not using non-essential electrical appliances such as washers, dryers, air conditioners and other energy-intensive equipment. ... |
| | | 07/06/99 | Con Edison Reduces Voltage System-Wide| To help keep electric power flowing reliably during a record-breaking heat wave, Con Edison reduced electric voltage today by five percent system-wide. In addition, it urged its 3 million customers to work with the company by curtailing unnecessary use of energy-intensive equipment, including washers, dryers, air conditioners, lights, televisions and computers.
The Con Edison electric system remains stable and the power supply adequate, despite record demand.
In implementing the voltage red... |
| | | 07/06/99 | Con Edison Urges Customers to Reduce Their Use of Electricity| Con Edison is urging all customers in its Washington Heights network to discontinue their use of non-essential electrical appliances and equipment until problems on electrical feeder cables can be resolved. The utility is experiencing difficulties in this area and customer cooperation will help ensure uninterrupted electric service.
The Washington Heights network, which serves nearly 69,000 customers, is bounded by the Harlem River on the north and east, the Hudson River on the west and West ... |
| | | 06/25/99 | Con Edison Completes Sale of Arthur Kill Power Plant in Staten Island and Astoria Gas Turbines in Queens| Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) today transferred ownership of the 842-megawatt Arthur Kill Generating Station in the Travis section of Staten Island, and the 614-megawatt Astoria Gas Turbines in Astoria, Queens, to NRG Energy Inc. The price paid was $505 million.
"Today marks the sale of our second bundle of New York City power generating assets, bringing greater competition to the wholesale energy supply market. The hard work and dedication of our employees, who hav... |
| | | 06/18/99 | Con Edison Completes Sale of Ravenswood Power Plant in Queens| The development of a competitive energy market in New York City reached an important milestone as Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) transferred ownership of the Ravenswood Generating Station and its associated gas turbines, both in Long Island City, Queens, to KeySpan Energy.
"This sale is a major step in the development of a wholesale energy market within New York City. We wish our power plant employees well as they continue to reliably and efficiently operate this imp... |
| | | 06/08/99 | Con Edison Asks Customers to Reduce Electricity Use| In response to a request by the New York Power Pool, Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) is asking its customers to reduce unnecessary electricity usage until 10 p.m. The request was made to all New York state electric companies because of energy shortages of upstate utilities. The electrical supply in New York City and Westchester County is sufficient to meet the expected load. The statewide public appeal is precautionary and intended to help ensure an adequate electric... |
| | | 06/03/99 | Con Edison Joins EPA and Other Northeast Utilities in Calling for Full Disclosure of Environmental Data| At a press briefing in Washington, D. C. yesterday, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Carol M. Browner joined Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) and other utility industry leaders from the Northeast to discuss the impact of new reporting requirements for electricity generators. The companies, members of the Clean Energy Group, gathered in the nation’s capital with representatives of the EPA and the National Resources Defense Council to endo... |
| | | 06/02/99 | Con Edison Projects Record Demand for Power This Summer; Increase in Electric Use Driven By Healthy Economy| Citing a continued upturn in the area's economy that has led to new business growth, Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc., (Con Edison) projects that electricity use by its three million customers in New York City and Westchester County will reach new heights this summer.
If summer's heat and humidity reach levels the company has planned for, a new record peak demand of 11,650 megawatts could occur, which would surpass the previous record of 11,013 megawatts set on July 15, 1997, by 637... |
| | | 05/25/99 | Resheske Named Con Edison Vice President of Public Affairs| Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that Frances A. Resheske was promoted to vice president of public affairs. Ms. Resheske, who joined Con Edison on February 1, 1999, previously held the position of director of public affairs. Ms. Resheske’s promotion is effective June 1, 1999.
"Frances is very talented and has already made important contributions in the few months since she arrived at Con Edison," said Eugene R. McGrath, Chairman of the Board. "We look ... |
| | | 05/05/99 | Con Edison Offers Customers Internet E-Bill Presentment and Payment| Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc.’s (Con Edison) three million customers can stop their utility bill from appearing in the mailbox by simply registering to receive an electronic bill (e-bill) over the Internet through TransPoint TM - a joint venture of Microsoft, First Data Corporation and minority investor, Citibank. The service is free and Con Edison customers can view their bill in its entirety and pay with just a click of the mouse.
"Internet bill delivery and payment is the n... |
| | | 05/03/99 | Customer Brochure Details Con Edison Year 2000 Readiness| Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) has developed a new brochure detailing its Y2K readiness program, and assuring customers of the company’s confidence in its ability to deliver the energy services that they have come to expect when January 1, 2000 arrives.
The brochure introduces the Y2K computer issue in easy to understand language and proceeds to address many questions Con Edison staff have received in letters, through visits to its Web site http://www.coned.com/, by ... |
| | | 04/27/99 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Announces The First Quarter Financial Earnings| Consolidated Edison, Inc. today (TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1999) reported a
4.1 percent increase in earnings per share for the first quarter of 1999. The company also declared a dividend of 53 1/2 cents a share on its common stock payable June 15, 1999 to stockholders of record as of May 19, 1999.
The company’s net income for common stock for the first quarter of 1999 was $176.6 million or $.76 a share, compared with $171.9 million or $.73 a share for the first quarter of 1998.
The ... |
| | | 04/14/99 | Con Edison Joins EPA in Voluntary Environmental Initiative| Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that it is joining with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a new partnership to help combat global climate change. At a ceremony in Washington, D.C., the EPA named Con Edison as one of the charter partners in the agency’s SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) Emissions Reduction Partnership for Electric Power Systems , marking the company as the only New York utility to be participating in this voluntary initi... |
| | | 04/06/99 | Con Edison Announces New President of Orange and Rockland Utilities| Kevin Burke was named the future President of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. today by Eugene R. McGrath, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Edison, Inc., effective upon the closing of the merger between the two companies. We are awaiting the approvals of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice in order to complete the merger, and expect to close the transaction next month. Approval of the New York State Public Service Commission as well ... |
| | | 04/05/99 | Con Edison Merger With O&R Nears Completion| Consolidated Edison Inc. and Orange and Rockland Utilities Inc. reached a major milestone in completing their merger with the approval of the transaction last Friday by Chairman Maureen O. Helmer of the New York Public Service Commission. The approval by the New York regulators follows the action last week by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approving the merger.
Under the terms of the merger, which was announced last May, Consolidated Edison will acquire all the common stock of Orange... |
| | | 04/02/99 | Con Edison Ends Enrollment for Second Phase of Retail Choice; Extends Enrollment for Small Customers| Phase two of the Retail Choice Program offered by Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) attracted nearly 22,000 customers, according to enrollment figures at the end of the sign-up period, which recently concluded.
Con Edison officials report that the target goal of 2,000 megawatts of electricity supplied by energy services companies (ESCOs) for the first two phases of the program was reached during the enrollment period, which was open since January 4 to small and large co... |
| | | 04/01/99 | Con Edison Customers to Receive Third Installment of 5-Year Electric Rate Reduction Plan| On April 1st, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) will reduce rates to its electric customers by $70 million, which brings the cumulative rate reduction since the beginning of 1998 to $209 million.
"This latest rate decrease continues Con Edison’s five-year plan to lower electric rates by a full 10 percent by the year 2001," said Joan Freilich, Con Edison’s chief financial officer and executive vice president.
"Under our 5-year restructuring plan approved by the Public... |
| | | 03/03/99 | Con Edison Announces Winning Bidder for Power Generating Facilities| Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that Orion Power Holdings is the winning bidder for its Astoria electric generating plant in Queens and the Gowanus and Narrows gas turbines in Brooklyn. Orion agreed to pay $550 million for the Astoria bundle, which consists of the 1,090-megawatt Astoria Generating Station, the 494-megawatt Gowanus Gas Turbines and the 271-megawatt Narrows Gas Turbines.
Orion will offer employment to all Con Edison employees working at... |
| | | 01/29/99 | Con Edison Announces Winning Bidders for NYC Power Plants| Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that NRG Energy Inc. and KeySpan Energy are the winning bidders for two of its electric generating plants and 36 gas turbines.
NRG was the winning bidder for the Arthur Kill bundle, which consists of the 842-megawatt Arthur Kill Generating Station on Staten Island and the 614-megawatt Astoria Gas Turbines in Queens. The price to be paid is $505 million.
KeySpan was the winning bidder for the Ravenswood bundle, which ... |
| | | 01/27/99 | Con Edison Announces Executive Changes| Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. (Con Edison) announced today that Horace S. Webb has been named senior vice president and executive assistant to the chairman and Frances A. Resheske was appointed director of public affairs. Both appointments are effective February 1.
Webb, 58, has served as Con Edison's senior vice president of public affairs since joining the company in 1992. Before joining Con Edison, he was vice president of communications and public affairs at the Hoechst Cel... |
| | | 01/26/99 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. Announces Financial Results for 1998| Consolidated Edison, Inc. today (TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1999) reported a 3.1 percent increase in earnings per share for 1998. The company also declared a dividend of 53 1/2 cents a share on its common stock payable March 15, 1999 to stockholders of record as of February 17, 1999, an increase of 1/2 cent over the previous quarterly dividend of 53 cents.
The company reported net income for common stock of $712.7 million in 1998 or $3.04 a share, compared with $694.5 million or $2.95 a share fo... |
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