EX-24 2 ex-24.txt EX 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 11th day of May, 2001. /s/ 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 14th day of May, 2001. /s/ E. Virgil Conway E. Virigl Conway 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 14th day of May, 2001. /s/ 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 14th day of May, 2001. /s/ Ruth M. Davis Ruth M. 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 11th day of May, 2001. /s/ 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 12th day of May, 2001. /s/ 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 11th day of May, 2001. /s/ 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 11th day of May, 2001. /s/ 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 12th day of May, 2001. /s/ 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 14th day of May, 2001. /s/ Stephen R. Volk Stephen R. Volk 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 attorneys-in-fact and agents for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned capacity as Trustee or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 not to exceed $235 million of debt obligations of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 11th day of May, 2001. /s/ Edward J. Rasmussen Edward J. Rasmussen