CONTACT:  Christine Nevin, ConEdison Solutions 
(914) 286-7094, (914) 629-2860 cell  nevinc@conedsolutions.com
 
 
CONTACT:      Julia Winkler, The Marino Organization
(212) 889-0808 x-116 julia@themarino.org
 
GRAINNE HUGHES' SALES SUCCESS EARNS HER TOP HONORS AT CON EDISON SOLUTIONS
 
 
------Commodity Account Manager Receives 2006 President's Award------
 
White Plains, NY - June 12, 2007 - ConEdison Solutions, a leading energy services company, has presented Grainne Hughes, a commodity account manager, with the prestigious President’s Award for her significant achievements in 2006 and throughout her tenure.
 
"Grainne has had tremendous success in her five years with our company.  Her achievements are the result of her hard work and commitment to ConEdison Solutions,” said Jorge J. Lopez, president of ConEdison Solutions. “Not only has she made a significant impact on our bottom line, Grainne has also earned the respect and trust of her customers and co-workers.  Many customers request to work with her because of her straightforward and responsive manner.  With her successful track record and the acclaim of her clients and colleagues alike, Grainne was an obvious choice for this year’s President’s award.”
 
The annual President’s Award recognizes the efforts and achievements of a ConEdison Solutions associate who has consistently demonstrated extraordinary initiative and dedication, embodying the vision, values and goals of the company.  Ms. Hughes received the award for her outstanding sales skills and for her commitment and contributions to ConEdison Solutions and its customers.
 
Mr. Lopez added, “Grainne is efficient, diligent and professional, and she has leveraged these qualities to become an outstanding contributor and associate for the company.  With her commitment to our customers and her ‘team player’ approach to our business, she is an exemplary associate and we’re proud to give her this award.”
 
Prior to her role as commodity account manager at ConEdison Solutions, Ms. Hughes served as commodity administrator.  Before joining ConEdison Solutions, Ms. Hughes was a Benefits Coordinator for the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association.
 
Ms. Hughes is pursuing her degree in Marketing at Westchester County Community College.  Ms. Hughes resides in Tarrytown, New York.
 
 
About ConEdison Solutions
 
ConEdison Solutions is a leading energy services company that provides cost-effective energy solutions for commercial, industrial, residential and government customers.  Based in White Plains, New York, with offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Arlington, Virginia and Houston, Texas; and Tampa, Florida, the company's dedicated team of energy professionals delivers a broad range of commodity, consulting, demand-side management, and performance contracting services.  ConEdison Solutions creates customized programs and services tailored to help customers achieve their individual 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), one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy holding companies.  ConEdison Solutions presently serves customers in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and the District of Columbia.  More information can be obtained by visiting the ConEdison Solutions web site at http://www.conedsolutions.com/.  Visit the Consolidated Edison, Inc. web site at http://www.conedison.com/ for information on all Consolidated Edison companies.