Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

For the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

				COLUMN C Additions
Company (Millions of Dollars)	COLUMN A Description		COLUMN B Balance at Beginning of Period	(1) Charged To Costs And Expenses	(2) Charged To Other Accounts		COLUMN D Deductions(b)	COLUMN E Balance At End of Period
Con Edison	Allowance for uncollectible accounts (a):
		2016	$96	$63		$—	$76	$83
		2015	$106	$77	—		$87	$96
		2014	$103	$98	—		$95	$106
CECONY	Allowance for uncollectible accounts (a):
		2016	$91	$57		$—	$70	$78
		2015	$98	$69	—		$76	$91
		2014	$95	$91	—		$88	$98

(a) This is a valuation account deducted in the balance sheet from the assets (Accounts receivable - customers and Other receivables) to which they apply.

(b) Accounts written off less cash collections, miscellaneous adjustments and amounts reinstated as receivables previously written off.