Company Story
1823 - Founding of New York Gas Light Company, a predecessor to Con Edison.
1882 - Thomas Edison illuminates the first commercial power station, serving 59 customers in Manhattan.
1884 - Edison Illuminating Company of New York is formed, later to become Con Edison.
1900 - Consolidated Edison Company of New York is incorporated.
1920 - Con Edison begins to supply electricity to the New York City subway system.
1932 - Con Edison merges with New York Edison Company, expanding its service area.
1950 - Con Edison begins to supply steam to Manhattan's business district.
1962 - Con Edison builds its first nuclear power plant, Indian Point 1.
1974 - Con Edison begins to supply electricity to the World Trade Center.
1998 - Con Edison acquires Orange and Rockland Utilities, expanding its service area.
2001 - Con Edison responds to the 9/11 attacks, restoring power to Lower Manhattan.
2012 - Con Edison responds to Hurricane Sandy, restoring power to affected areas.