EXHIBIT 23 (i)

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in (i) the Prospectus
constituting part of the Registration Statement, on Form S-3 (Registration No.
333-11521-99), relating to CH Energy Group, Inc.'s Stock Purchase Plan, and (ii)
Part II of the Registration Statement, on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-46528),
relating to CH Energy Group, Inc.'s Long-Term Performance-Based Incentive Plan,
of our report dated January 30, 2003 appearing in this Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. We also consent to the incorporation
by reference of our report dated January 30, 2003, relating to the financial
statement schedule that appears in such Annual Report on Form 10-K.


/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
New York, New York
January 30, 2003