NYSEG Exhibit 23 2003 10-K

EX-23 17 nke23_2003.htm NYSEG CONSENT OF PWC FOR 2003 NYSEG Exhibit 23 2003 10-K

Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-103926) of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation of our report dated January 30, 2004, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York
March 8, 2004