Con edison energy storage

Does Con Edison have a battery system?

Yes, Con Edison does have a battery system. It is located in the Ozone Park section of Queens and has been in operation since 2019. The system serves as a backup to an existing distribution feeder and can hold 2 megawatts and discharge 10 megawatt hours of power.

How much electricity does Con Edison use?

Con Edison's system is rated at 7-megawatts/30-megawatt hours, which is enough electricity to charge 1.5 million cellphones. The system will not only be used to support reliability but also to sell services into the state’s wholesale energy market, generating revenue that will benefit customers.

Is Con Edison a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison?

Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE: ED], one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $16 billion in annual revenues and $63 billion in assets. The utility delivers electricity, natural gas and steam, and serves 3.6 million customers in New York City and Westchester County.

Can Con Edison charge a cell phone at night?

The Con Edison battery system, rated at 7-megawatts/30-megawatt hours, holds enough electricity to charge 1.5 million cellphones. Con Edison charges the battery system at night when the demand for power is not highest and electricity is less expensive.

Does Con Edison pay for a microgrid in New Rochelle?

The project in New Rochelle involves a microgrid at a Con Edison substation on Cedar Street. Con Edison is planning the microgrid and it will include a 4-megawatt/12-megawatt hour storage system. The project also includes direct-current fast chargers outside the substation for electric vehicles.

Who are Consolidated Edison & Orange & Rockland?

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) and Orange & Rockland, Inc. (O&R) remain committed to the clean energy goals of both New York State and New York City.