EX-24 5 ex24.txt EXHIBIT 24 TO FORM S-3 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 20th day of January, 2002. Vincent A. Calarco Vincent A. Calarco POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 20th day of January, 2002. George Campbell, Jr. George Campbell, Jr. POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 17th day of January, 2002. Gordon J. Davis Gordon J. Davis POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 20th day of January, 2002. Joan S. Freilich Joan S. Freilich POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 17th day of January, 2002. Ellen V. Futter Ellen V. Futter POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 16th day of January, 2002. Sally Hernandez-Pinero Sally Hernandez-Pinero POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 17th day of January, 2002. Peter W. Likins Peter W. Likins POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 20th day of January, 2002. Eugene R. McGrath Eugene R. McGrath POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 20th day of January, 2002. Edward J. Rasmussen Edward J. Rasmussen POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 17th day of January, 2002. Richard A. Voell Richard A. Voell POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Edward J. Rasmussen, Robert P. Stelben and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") to sign one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $750 million of debt obligations of Con Edison of New York, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 17th day of January, 2002. Stephen R. Volk Stephen R. Volk