Tips to Beat the Heat

NEW YORK, NY, Aug 17 (MARKET WIRE) --
With temperatures rising and muggy weather expected over the next two
days, Con Edison is providing several tips for customers to stay cool and
save money.

-- In times of extreme heat, it's always wise to close shades, blinds and
curtains to keep out the sun; about 40 percent of unwanted heat comes right
through the windows.

-- Set your air conditioner to no cooler than 78 degrees. Setting your air
conditioner to lower than that can increase your costs by up to 40 percent.

-- Make sure air conditioner filters are clean for peak efficiency.

-- Try using fans instead of air conditioners, but be sure to leave your
windows open for ventilation. Fans use as little as one-tenth the energy
as air conditioners.

-- Run appliances such as ovens, washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers
in the early morning or late at night when it's generally cooler. Another
alternative: use a microwave to cook, or a barbecue outside, if possible.

-- Unplug your cell phone, BlackBerry and iPod chargers when you are not
using them. They may use electricity even when they are not charging.

-- Turn off your monitor when you leave your computer for more than 20
minutes. Screen savers use electricity.

Con Edison is making it easy to find these and many other tips by
visiting the company's Web site at www.conEd.com/thepowerofgreen,
becoming a fan of Power of Green on Facebook, or following the company on
Twitter @ConEdLiz or @ConEdSara.

The company also launched a series of energy-efficiency videos starring
Con Edison employees, posted at www.conEd.com and
www.youtube.com/ConEdisonNY. Each video features an employee talking
directly to customers about strategies for conserving energy, saving
money, and helping the environment.

Customers can report power interruptions or service problems online at
www.conEd.com, or by calling Con Edison's toll-free customer service
number 1-800-75-CON ED (1-800-752-6633). To check on power outages in the
Con Edison service area, visit our outage maps at
http://www.coned.com/sm/outageinfo.asp.

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Media Relations
212-460-4111

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