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Exhibit 12.2
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
(Thousands of Dollars)
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SEPTEMBER DECEMBER
2001 2000
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EARNINGS
Net Income $ 611,719 $ 583,715
Income Tax 391,641 289,926
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Total Earnings Before Income Tax 1,003,360 873,641
FIXED CHARGES* 406,236 392,347
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Total Earnings Before Income Tax
and Fixed Charges $1,409,596 $1,265,988
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* Fixed Charges
Interest on Long-Term Debt $ 345,699 $ 318,842
Amortization of Debt Discount, Premium and Expense 12,382 12,584
Interest on Component of Rentals 17,554 17,697
Other Interest 30,601 43,224
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Total Fixed Charges $ 406,236 $ 392,347
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 3.47 3.23
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