Con Edison Proposes $903 Million to Fortify New York System (1)

Consolidated Edison Inc. is proposing to invest $903 million to fortify its network in New York City and Westchester County against severe weather.

The expenditures, to take place between 2025 and 2029, would replace about 103 miles (166 kilometers) of overhead wires and 36 miles (58 kilometers) of underground wires to minimize outages due to contact with trees or debris, the company said in a statement.

Con Edison is among utilities across the US to harden networks from the impacts of catastrophic weather that have led to deadly power failures. New York has faced threats including from Hurricane Ida and ...