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Not much is expected out of Washington this new year regarding the power industry. But the New York State legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo in Albany are expected to take action on several key fronts. One would be to appoint a panel to carry out the goals and emission restrictions required of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Hear what else will be uppermost in the new year...

Con Edison engineers discuss the scientific principles in "The Current War," the new Hollywood movie about Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse.

It’s an exciting time for battery storage. Technology is improving and prices are declining. Energy storage - being able to save electricity made from the sun or wind for later use - is an increasingly vital keystone in our nation’s energy future. John Schaaf, managing director of Con Edison Battery Storage, part of Con Edison Inc’s Clean Energy Businesses, explains how solar energy can be saved f...

Con Edison is challenging the federal Environmental Protection Agency to retain authority to utilize a wide range of regulatory measures to combat climate change. Listen to the podcast to learn why Con Edison joined the Power Companies Climate Coalition, made up of nine electric energy companies, along with 29 states and several environmental groups, to stop the EPA from weakening emissions contro...

Con Edison's Anne Marie Corbalis and David Logsdon discuss Heat Pumps.

Con Edison will be participating in the WorldPRIDE Stonewall 50 march this June in New York City. This podcast is about how the energy company is preparing for the event and why diversity and inclusion is so important to our company.

Change is good. It’s been 140 years since Thomas Edison patented the incandescent light bulb—creating the primordial soup of innovation that sparked the development of the first electrical grid supplying New York the energy to fulfill its destiny as the city that never sleeps. Changing to the newest technology in lighting would make Thomas Edison proud and might be a catalyst for the energy grid o...

In this 'Plugged In' episode we speak to three Con Edison employees who have unique roles in keeping your power going. Meet our meteorologist, energy analyst and program auditor. You'll be surprised with what they got to say.

You’re listening to Plugged In, Con Edison’s podcast about everything related to energy. That’s right, we’re the energy company of New York City and Westchester County. In this episode we talk about data protection and privacy. Here's our interview with Mikhail Falkovich, Con Edison Director of Information Security.

FOUR 2019 ENERGY TRENDS FROM CON EDISON The Year of the ‘Smart’ Revolution The energy industry is evolving rapidly, as consumers seek greater access to renewables, electric vehicles and other products and services that “smart” technology makes possible. In the latest Plugged In podcast, Con Edison’s Matt Ketschke gives an expert’s perspective about four energy trends to watch out for in 2019. “Thi...

Hear Con Edison Government Relations officials Jason Litwak and Christian Malanga discuss the impact this year's elections will have on state and national energy policy.

This is a podcast of three people's lives. Three people from different walks of life, different challenges and paths, and different loves. But they all come together to make your life better, to make your life as New Yorker's full of energy, undisrupted energy. We’re calling this podcast series “Power Jobs” and we will be brining you new installments from time to time.

Welcome to Plugged In, Con Edison’s podcast about all things related to energy. This episode is about how to prepare for natural disasters. We speak to our energy experts about what steps are taken to ensure you have power and a speedy restoration. We also speak with a representative from World Cares Center to learn what you can physically do to prepare yourselves and your families.

Mother Nature can throw more at us than just hurricanes, heat waves, and Nor’easters. Sometimes major storms are from out of this world. Monitoring solar flares is part of Con Edison’s strategy to make sure New York City and Westchester customers have continued reliable energy service. Solar flares release clouds of charged particles that interact with the Earth’s magnetic field creating fluctuati...

New York City is under an extreme heat wave, learn about energy savings tips and how the scorching temperatures impact the electric system. We interview two experts who share their knowledge to help you beat the heat and save money.

In this installment of “Plugged In,” Scott Montgomery, an energy expert specializing in East Asia, shares his thoughts on whether the Trump-Kim summit may open opportunities for North Korea to rebuild its energy infrastructure, perhaps with help from China, South Korea and Japan. Montgomery is also a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle.

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Con Edison teams up with Per Scholas to create new tech jobs.

The energy industry is going through a significant evolution. There is a growing switch to renewables such as solar, battery and other distributed energy resources, and in some cases, a new business model for the energy industry as well.

Con Edison and Orange & Rockland Utilities head to Puerto Rico to help restore power after Hurricane Maria nearly destroyed the island.

The crooks trying to take money from Con Edison customers have shown a new level of resourcefulness this year. The scammers are calling customers and claiming they owe Con Edison a deposit for their smart meter. They then tell the customer to make an immediate payment by Bitcoin or the company will turn off their power. These are lies. Con Edison does not require deposits for the smart meters it i...

It's the time of the year when lots of us are making final preparations -- for vacations, graduations, weddings, and summer jobs. A big energy company like Con Edison is busy now too. Making final preps for what is the industry's busiest time of the year, summer, followed by storm season. We interview Con Edison's Senior VP for Electric Operations, Bob Schimmenti to learn about new technology and...

Wonder Woman isn’t only fighting crime on the big screen this summer. She, and the other Justice League of America superheroes, are taking on criminals who pose as Con Edison employees in the newest storyline on our Con Edison Heroes app: https://www.coned.com/heroes/ Tune in to our latest podcast to learn why we’ve joined forces with DC Comics’ Justice League of America from Customer Operations S...

NEW TECHNOLOGIES SHAPE ENERGY CONSUMPTION Con Edison’s Podcast Powers Through In’s & Out’s #PluggedIn NEW YORK –The energy industry is going through a significant evolution. There is a growing switch to renewables such as solar, battery and other distributed energy resources, and in some cases, a new business model for the energy industry as well. Con Edison’s podcast, called “Plugged-In” takes an...

This is a gas safety podcast with Con Edison's senior vice-president of gas operations and Chris Gallo, Con Edison's senior manager with customer outreach. Smell Gas. Act Fast. Gas leaks can create fires and explosions. It's important that you and your family know how to recognize a gas leak and what to do if you suspect a leak. How to Recognize a Gas Leak —A distinctive, strong odor similar to ro...