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New Yorkers Mark 'Earth Day 2008' With Clean and Renewable 'Green Power'

Posted on: Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 12:00 CDT

Reflecting increasing interest in environmental preservation, New Yorkers throughout the Empire State are celebrating Earth Day 2008 by tapping into clean and renewable "Green Power."

Thousands of residential and business customers across the region have already "gone green" by signing up for clean, renewable "Green Power" through ConEdison Solutions and Community Energy, Inc.

"For those New Yorker's wishing to mark this Earth Day by doing their part to preserve the environment, 'Green Power' represents a smart and affordable way to protect our planet's precious resources," said Jorge J. Lopez, President and CEO of ConEdison Solutions. "In most parts of New York State, households and businesses can easily tap Green Power as an emission-free and renewable form of energy."

ConEdison Solution's premiere clean power product is emissions-free 100 percent NewWind Energy® wind power, which is produced in upstate New York and Pennsylvania by Community Energy, Inc. Residential customers may also opt for a blend of 35 percent NewWind Energy and 65 percent hydropower, to demonstrate their commitment to the environment on Earth Day.

Pollution-free Green Power gives consumers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment. For New York residential customers, "Green Power" costs one cent more per kilowatt-hour than the ConEdison Solutions standard offer. For a residential customer using 350 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month, the additional cost is approximately $3.50 per month for the wind/hydropower blend above standard electricity rates. For a typical residential customers choosing 100% wind power, the price is approximately $8.75 more per month. In addition, New York State tax is eliminated on the delivery portion of utility bills for ConEdison Solutions customers.

Business or residential customers interested in purchasing or learning more about "Green Power" can contact ConEdison Solutions at 1-888-320-8991, or on-line at www.conedisonsolutions.com.

ConEdison Solutions

ConEdison Solutions is a leading energy services company that provides competitive power supply, renewable energy, sustainability services, and cost-effective energy solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and government customers. The company is based in White Plains, New York, with offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Arlington, Virginia; Houston, Texas; Tampa, Florida; and Durham, North Carolina. The firm's dedicated team of energy professionals delivers a broad range of commodity, consulting, demand-side management and performance contracting services. ConEdison Solutions offers programs and services designed to help customers achieve their energy objectives and is accredited as an Energy Services Provider (ESP) by the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO).

ConEdison Solutions is a subsidiary and registered trademark of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED). More information can be obtained by calling 1-888-210-8899 or visiting the ConEdison Solutions website at www.conedsolutions.com. You can also visit the Consolidated Edison, Inc. website at www.conedison.com for information on all of the Consolidated Edison companies.

Community Energy

Community Energy, Inc. is a marketer and developer of wind energy generation founded in 1999 and headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Community Energy, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBERDROLA -- one of the largest owners and operators of renewable energy facilities in the world. Community Energy, Inc. cites its utility partners and customers as the reason for its success in bringing wind energy to market in new regions of the country. Community Energy, Inc. developed and jointly owns wind farms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and has wind projects under development in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern and Rocky Mountain states. For more information, visit www.newwindenergy.com.

Editor's Note: B-roll and electronic photos of windmills and wind farm in upstate NY are available. We can also introduce you to current "Green Power" households and businesses that have made the switch to renewable power.

Source: Business Wire

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