CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
(Thousands of Dollars)
MARCH MARCH
2000 1999
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EARNINGS
Net Income $ 708,108 $ 752,011
Federal Income Tax 357,604 424,515
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Total Earnings Before Federal Income Tax 1,065,712 1,176,526
FIXED CHARGES* 347,937 345,739
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Total Earnings Before Federal Income Tax
and Fixed Charges $1,413,649 $1,522,265
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* Fixed Charges
Interest on Long-Term Debt $ 292,921 $ 291,664
Amortization of Debt Discount, Premium and Expense 13,246 13,791
Interest Component of Rentals 17,770 18,297
Other Interest 24,000 21,987
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Total Fixed Charges $ 347,937 $ 345,739
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 4.06 4.40