CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
(Thousands of Dollars)
SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER
2000 1999
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Earnings
Net Income $656,844 $718,914
Federal Income Tax 280,285 426,820
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Total Earnings Before Federal Income Tax 937,129 1,145,734
Fixed Charges* 376,241 338,989
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Total Earnings Before Federal Income Tax
and Fixed Charges $1,313,370 $1,484,723
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* Fixed Charges
Interest on Long-Term Debt $306,898 $291,252
Amortization of Debt Discount, Premium and Expense 12,762 13,687
Interest on Component of Rentals 17,579 18,213
Other Interest 39,002 15,837
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Total Fixed Charges $376,241 $338,989
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 3.49 4.38