Press Release

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 affinity groups, as well as the number of Latina executives, mentoring programs, and Latina board members, in order to select the top companies.

"Con Edison is very pleased to be given this honor," said Con Edison Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burke. "As a company, we take great pride in having our workforce reflect the diversity of the varied and vibrant communities we serve."

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 and services to its customers through its two regulated utility subsidiaries and its three competitive energy businesses. For additional financial, operations and customer service information, visit Consolidated Edison, Inc.'s Web site at www.conedison.com.

Contact:
Michael Clendenin
212-460-4111

SOURCE: Con Edison Co. of NY Inc.