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Christine Nevin, ConEdison Solutions, (914) 286-7094 NevinC@conedsolutions.com

Julia Winkler, The Marino Organization, (212) 889-0808 x-116  julia@themarino.org

CON EDISON SOLUTIONS EXTENDS ENERGY CHOICE TO BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE

COMMERCIAL USERS STATEWIDE CAN STABILIZE ENERGY SPENDING

White Plains, NY - August 8, 2007 - ConEdison Solutions, one of the nation’s leading energy service providers, has expanded its New Hampshire presence and now serves commercial and industrial energy users throughout the state.  The company offers competitively priced electricity and energy management solutions to businesses taking part in the state’s energy choice program. 
 
Since August 2006, ConEdison Solutions had been serving New Hampshire business customers in the Unitil Energy Systems service territory.  ConEdison Solutions’ presence now includes commercial and industrial users statewide by encompassing the Granite State Electric and Public Service of New Hampshire service areas.
 
Businesses throughout New Hampshire today have an exciting opportunity to take control of their energy spending,” said Jorge Lopez, President and CEO of ConEdison Solutions.  “Companies can focus their attention on their core capabilities, while we focus our attention on delivering a customized energy management strategy that works best for their individual firm.  It’s a great formula for enhanced profitability.” 
 
New Hampshire businesses selecting ConEdison Solutions as their retail provider are able to control cost volatility and reduce energy budget uncertainty. The company offers various pricing options -- including fixed-price and index-based energy pricing structures -- to business and institutional customers.
 
In addition to managing energy costs by switching to ConEdison Solutions as their supplier, businesses can also tap a variety of stand-alone or integrated energy management services and solutions, ranging from energy supply to energy efficiency services and financing.
 
"ConEdison Solutions is growing nationwide because of our success in delivering energy management strategies to commercial and industrial user of all sizes,” said Mr. Lopez, who noted that the company is now selling electricity in ten states, covering more than 30 utility service areas, and providing energy services in many more.
 
ConEdison Solutions serves New Hampshire customers from its office in Burlington, Massachusetts.  Interested parties may call our Burlington office at 781-203-2707 or call 1-866-596-0288
 
Some prominent customers served by ConEdison Solutions include the Cape Light Compact in Cape Cod, the New York Marriott Marquis hotel, Invensys Process Systems and many of the Northeast’s largest commercial and industrial customers.  
 
ConEdison Solutions is a leading energy services company that provides competitive power supply 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; and Tampa, Florida.  The firm’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).  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.