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Exhibit 12.2
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
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(Thousands of Dollars)
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JUNE DECEMBER
2001 2000
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EARNINGS
Net Income $ 609,016 $ 583,715
Income Tax 351,430 289,926
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Total Earnings Before Income Tax 960,446 873,641
FIXED CHARGES* 405,171 392,347
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Total Earnings Before Income Tax
and Fixed Charges $1,365,617 $1,265,988
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* Fixed Charges
Interest on Long-Term Debt $ 339,697 $ 318,842
Amortization of Debt Discount, Premium and Expense 12,324 12,584
Interest on Component of Rentals 17,708 17,697
Other Interest 35,442 43,224
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Total Fixed Charges $ 405,171 $ 392,347
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 3.37 3.23
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