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Political Engagement

Public policy decisions can have significant implications for our customers, the energy systems we manage, and the future direction of our company. That’s why we participate in the political process, adhering to all the national, state, and local laws and regulations.

Political Action Committee

Consolidated Edison, Inc. (“Con Edison,” “the company”) has a long-standing tradition of civic engagement. Our involvement in public policy and the political process is an important, necessary, and appropriate part of doing business. One part of Con Edison’s engagement includes participating in the political process at the local, state, and federal levels through our political action committee, Consolidated Edison, Inc. Employees’ Political Action Committee (CEIPAC).

CEIPAC is comprised of two separate legal entities: a New York State-registered Political Action Committee (PAC) and a federally registered PAC. CEIPAC is overseen by a Board of Directors made up five company executives. Eligible Con Edison Employees voluntarily contribute to the PAC and these funds are combined to support both federal and state elected officials and candidates through campaign contributions. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Con Edison’s Board of Directors oversees the company’s approach to political and lobbying activities and receives periodic reports with respect to the company’s political contributions, lobbying and trade association activities.

CEIPAC Mission Statement

  1. To make responsible political statements by raising and contributing funds to political candidates on both sides of the aisle.
  2. To monitor, analyze, and review potential candidates to determine their stance towards the industry and how they might engage with the company and its customers.
  3. To educate candidates for elected office about our business and how their constituents may be affected by particular legislation.
  4. To engage employees in the political process and keep them informed of political news.

Contribution Disclosures

CEIPAC's contributions and disbursements are publicly available and are reported and properly disclosed in accordance with federal and state laws.

How to Obtain Federal and State CEIPAC Reports:

Federal

For a complete archive of federal CEIPAC contributions and distributions:

  1. Type ‘CEIPAC’ into the search box at the upper right corner of the Federal Election Commission website
  2. Select “Consolidated Edison Employees’ Political Action Committee (CEIPAC)” from the dropdown list.

Five-year archive of federal CEIPAC contributions and distributions

New York State

For a complete archive of state CEIPAC contributions and distributions:

  1. Open the New York State Contribution Search website and enter the terms “CON EDISON” and “CONSOLIDATED EDISON” in the “Contributor Name” field.
  2. Optional – narrow your search by using the “Date of Contribution” field (e.g., 01/01/19 to 12/31/19).
  3. Click “Search”.

NOTE: You must run two separate searches (one using the name “Con Edison” and one using the name “Consolidated Edison”) to capture all contributions attributable to Con Edison.

Five-year archive of state CEIPAC contributions and distributions

CPA-Zicklin Recognition

Con Edison is a leader in political disclosure and governance of its lobbying and political engagement. These efforts have earned Con Edison perfect 100% scores on the CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability every year since 2021. Con Edison is one of only a handful of companies to earn this recognition.

Political Activities of Trade Associations

In addition to lobbying, some industry groups and trade associations use a portion of Con Edison’s membership dues for election-related purposes. Below is information Con Edison has been able to obtain to date regarding these activities, primarily based on data compiled by ProPublica’s 527 Explorer. The political spending listed below is independent of the associations’ PACs, which are not funded by membership dues. Additional information will be added should it become available.

American Gas Association (AGA):

  • AGA makes contributions to various political and charitable groups, including IRC section 501(c)(4) and section 527 organizations. The 2022 contributions to these groups totaled $309,500. AGA follows the IRS definition of lobbying when reporting lobbying expenditures to both the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the U.S. Senate as well as to its members.
  • A complete list of the groups to which AGA makes contributions that are greater than $5,000 is reported each year on the Form 990 filed with the IRS. AGA’s 2023 Form 990 will be filed in November 2024. View AGA's 2022 Form 990

Edison Electric Institute (EEI):

  • EEI makes contributions to various political and charitable groups, including IRC section 501(c)(4) and section 527 organizations. These amounts are included in the amounts EEI reports to members as lobbying expenses. The 2023 contributions to these groups totaled $779,400. A similar contributions budget is expected for 2024.
  • A complete list of the groups to which EEI makes contributions that are greater than $5,000 is reported each year on the Form 990 filed with the IRS. EEI’s 2023 Form 990 will be filed in November 2024. View EEI’s 2022 Form 990
  • EEI contributed $360,000 to 527 groups in 2023. Additional details, including recipients and amounts, and data from prior years can be found here.
  • View EEI’s most recent lobbying and advocacy report for additional information

The Partnership for NYC (PFNYC):

  • PFNYC made no contributions to 527 groups in 2023 or in previous years that data is available.

New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA):

  • New Jersey Utilities Association does not make any direct or indirect election-related contributions.

Energy Coalition of New York (ECNY):

  • The Energy Coalition of New York does not make any direct or indirect election-related contributions.

Zero Emissions Transportation Association (ZETA):

  • ZETA does not make any direct or indirect election-related contributions.

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas:

  • CRNG does not make any direct or indirect election-related contributions.

Environmental Energy Alliance of New York (EEANY):

  • EEANY informed Con Edison that it does not lobby. They also do not make any direct or indirect political contributions. However, they are registered to lobby in New York State, and thus are included here for disclosure purposes.

Additional Information

501(c)(3) Organizations

Con Edison regularly supports a diverse group of federally tax-exempt entities organized under the Internal Revenue Code. To the best of Con Edison's knowledge, none of the 501(c)(3) groups that Con Edison supports are engaged in authoring model legislation.

501(c)(4) Organizations

Con Edison supported the following federally tax exempt, social welfare organizations in the amounts listed below in 2023:

  • Downtown-Lower Manhattan Association, Inc. ($5,000)
  • Women’s Forum Inc. ($2,250)
  • Westchester County Association, Inc. ($5,000)
  • Westchester County Association, Inc. ($1,000)
  • Throgs Neck Community Services Inc. ($1,000)

Five-year archive of Con Edison contributions to 501(c)(4) organizations 

To the best of Con Edison's knowledge, none of the 501(c)(4) groups that Con Edison supports are engaged in authoring model legislation.

No Corporate Political Contributions

No Con Edison corporate funds are used directly for political contributions to candidates, political parties, or political committees.

No corporate payments have been made, nor do we intend to make payments, to influence the outcome of ballot measures. Additionally, neither Con Edison nor CEIPAC makes independent expenditures in support of or in opposition to, candidates, political parties, or ballot measures.

Also, Con Edison does not contribute to “independent expenditure” committees organized under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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