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CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
(Thousands of Dollars)
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SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER
2000 1999
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Earnings
Net Income for Common Stock $658,316 $710,883
Preferred Dividends 13,593 13,593
Federal Income Tax 294,548 432,052
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Total Earnings Before Federal Income Tax 966,457 1,156,528
Fixed Charges* 411,362 348,021
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Total Earnings Before Federal Income Tax
and Fixed Charges $1,377,819 $1,504,549
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* Fixed Charges
Interest on Long-Term Debt $336,842 $298,281
Amortization of Debt Discount, Premium and Expense 12,762 13,687
Interest on Component of Rentals 17,579 18,213
Other Interest 44,179 17,840
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Total Fixed Charges $411,362 $348,021
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 3.35 4.32
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