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DOMINIC GIANGRASSO HONORED WITH CON EDISON SOLUTIONS' 2005 PRESIDENT'S AWARD

 
White Plains, NY - April 10, 2006 - ConEdison Solutions, a leading energy services provider, has honored Dominic Giangrasso, director of the its Information Technology (IT) department, with the company's 2005 President's Award. 

"Dom Giangrasso has demonstrated exemplary leadership within the IT department and throughout the company as a whole," said JoAnn Ryan, president and chief executive officer of ConEdison Solutions.  "Thanks to Dom’s tireless efforts and his understanding of the energy business, our infrastructure is always one step ahead of where we need it to be.  By keeping us in the technological vanguard, he has helped ConEdison Solutions manage the significant growth of our business."

This prestigious annual award recognizes the efforts and achievements of an associate who has consistently demonstrated extraordinary initiative and dedication that embodies the vision, values, and goals of the company.  Mr. Giangrasso received the award for his high standards of excellence and for his dedicated oversight of the ConEdison Solutions' technology infrastructure.

Mr. Giangrasso began his career at ConEdison in 1977 as an engineer and was subsequently promoted to a number of positions, including senior systems operator, department manager of telecommunications and senior project manager in systems operations.  Seeking a new challenge, he joined ConEdison Solutions in 2001.  Mr. Giangrasso immediately made his impact felt in his new professional environment and was quickly promoted to director.

He has championed an array of improvements and positive changes affecting all aspects of the company's IT operations, including upgrading a well-architected computer room, fortifying the ConEdison Solutions' network, and expanding support in the areas of mobile computing, Internet and intranet activity. 

Ms. Ryan said that he has also served as "a customer service role model" for the entire ConEdison Solutions team through his responsive interactions with employees and his ability to address issues quickly and courteously.

Mr. Giangrasso earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College and a master’s degree in computer science from New York University.  He and his family reside in Yorktown Heights in northern Westchester County.

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, 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.

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 by visiting the ConEdison Solutions web site at http://www.conedsolutions.com/.  Visit the Consolidated Edison, Inc. website at http://www.conedison.com/ for information on all of the Consolidated Edison companies.