POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 17th day of January 2006.

/s/ Kevin Burke

Kevin Burke

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 19th day of January 2006.

/s/ Robert N. Hoglund

Robert N. Hoglund

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 19th day of January 2006.

/s/ Edward J. Rasmussen

Edward J. Rasmussen

Exhibit 24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 19th day of January 2006.

/s/ Vincent A. Calarco

Vincent A. Calarco

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 19th day of January 2006.

/s/ George Campbell, Jr.

George Campbell, Jr.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 19th day of January 2006.

/s/ Gordon J. Davis

Gordon J. Davis

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 19th day of January 2006.

/s/ Michael J. Del Giudice

Michael J. Del Giudice

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 18th day of January 2006.

/s/ Ellen V. Futter

Ellen V. Futter

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 15th day of January 2006.

/s/ Sally Hernandez

Sally Hernandez

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 18th day of January 2006.

/s/ Peter W. Likins

Peter W. Likins

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 19th day of January 2006.

/s/ Eugene R. McGrath

Eugene R. McGrath

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Kevin Burke, Robert N. Hoglund, Edward J. Rasmussen, Joseph P. Oates 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’s capacity as a 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 to be filed by Con Edison of New York with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to debt obligations of Con Edison of New York and any exchange offers relating to such debt obligations, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 19th day of January 2006.

/s/ Stephen R. Volk

Stephen R. Volk