POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 24th day of November, 1998. Eugene R. McGrath Eugene R. McGrath POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 24th day of November, 1998. Joan S. Freilich Joan S. Freilich POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 24th day of November, 1998. Hyman Schoenblum Hyman Schoenblum POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 24th day of November, 1998. E. Virgil Conway E. Virgil Conway POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 24th day of November, 1998. Gordon J. Davis Gordon J. Davis POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 23rd day of November, 1998. Ruth M. Davis Ruth M. Davis POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 24th day of November, 1998. Ellen V. Futter Ellen V. Futter POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 24th day of November, 1998. Sally Hernandez-Pinero Sally Hernandez-Pinero POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 21st day of November, 1998. Peter W. Likins Peter W. Likins POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 22nd day of November, 1998. Robert G. Schwartz Robert G. Schwartz POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 23rd day of November, 1998. Richard A. Voell Richard A. Voell POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Eugene R. McGrath, Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and each of them (with full power to act without the others), the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for and on behalf of the undersigned, and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, in the undersigned's capacity as a Director or Officer or both, as the case may be, of Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") to sign the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed by Con Edison with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of not to exceed 4.0 million Common Shares of Con Edison, and any and all amendments of such Registration Statement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument, this 24th day of November, 1998. Stephen R. Volk Stephen R. Volk