Plugged In

Welcome to Plugged In, Con Edison's podcast about all things related to energy in New York City and Westchester County! For story ideas or comments email us at podcast@coned.com. For customer concerns 24/7, go to http://coned.com/customercentral or 1-800-752-6633 For gas odors, leave area and call 911 or 1-800-75-CONED.

Plugged In Gas Detectors

Con Edison gas services team members explain the energy company's program to install free natural-gas detectors for customers in New York City and Westchester County, providing an unprecedented level of protection. #naturalgasdetectors #gassafety

11-08
21:49

Learn More About Waste Heat Recovery

Check out this podcast to learn about the ultimate ideas in energy efficiency - capturing and using they energy from heat that is given off from machinery, solar panels, heating and cooling and put that back to work. Today's guest, Silvia Khurrum will share her ideas on this new technology. To find out more check out Silvia on the Urban Green Council's webinar: urbangreencouncil.org/waste-heat-recovery-technologies/

11-08
18:51

Current Thought - Con Edison Transmission With Mallorie Azzolini

Listen to Mallorie Azzolini from Con Edison Transmission talk about some of the exciting projects in the works to bring clean energy to customers. Mallorie shares her insights on planning for brining offshore wind energy onshore with the fewest impacts to the environment and the consumer's wallets. #transmission #offshorewind #CET #ConEd

09-19
14:31

Plugged In - Summer Preparation

A study warns that heatwaves could trigger energy shortages across most of the USA. But those dire concerns do not include New York. Find out how Con Edison is prepared for summer heatwaves and storms in the latest podcast “Plugged In.”

07-06
27:14

Plugged In - 200th Anniversary

We spoke with Con Edison's Chief Engineer, Dan Taft and VP of Energy and Environmental Law, Rich Miller on the Clean Energy Revolution, our adaptation to renewables and how we have evolved as a company throughout the last 200 years.

03-30
24:39

Plugged In - Looking for Green-Collar Jobs?

There is a big need for qualified workers for green-collar jobs in the  fields of energy efficiency, renewables like solar and wind,  electrification and more. Learn about training and placement from the  founders of the Con Edison-sponsored Clean Energy Academy, and hear from  a recent graduate who now has her dream job. Best of all the classes  and placements are all free.

02-24
31:52

Current Thought - Upstream Emissions With Bill Slade

Things that are measured tend to improve. That's why we're talking with Con Edison's Bill Slade about greenhouse gas emissions. Find out how greenhouse gases are being measured and why the life cycle of energy  generation is an important consideration for a better, more comprehensive understanding of energy's impact on the environment.

01-24
18:56

Plugged In - 2023 Energy Trends With Steven Parisi

With just seven years left to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent, Con Edison's Steve Parisi, senior Vice President of Central Operations has named electrification the top energy trend for 2023. Find out more in this podcast.

01-13
24:42

Plugged In Update With Michele O'Connell

Inflation is soaring, energy prices across the country are high and the cold weather is upon us. Find out what that means to Con Edison customers. Michele O'Connell, senior vice president of Customer Operations updates us on how customers are coping and what they can do reduce the stress on their wallets and themselves.

12-27
15:04

Plugged In - How to Fight Utility Phone Scams

Tune in to our latest episode to learn about the signs, types of scams, and know-how to spot a scammer before it happens.

11-16
10:42

Plugged In - Recovering From Superstorm Sandy

In this episode we discuss how #SuperstormSandy changed the lives of many and how we've studied climate change to help us make considerable upgrades to fortify our infrastructure.

10-28
06:40

Current Thought - On Offshore Transmission

Listen to what Marie Berninger from Con Edison Transmission, Inc. has to  say about the bourgeoning offshore wind industry in New Jersey and along the Northeast Coast. Find out how the transmission industry's thought leaders are proposing to minimize impacts to shore communities,  the environment, and customers' wallets with cost effective solutions.

10-24
10:13

Plugged In - Con Edison Helps Customers Prepare for Winter Bills

Listen as top a Con Edison executive tells us how to be more efficient this coming Winter.

09-16
10:43

Current Thought: New Ideas Are Hatching with the Support of Con Edison and Clean Energy Incubators

The fight to meet New York’s clean energy goals is on. That’s why Con Edison’s Innovation Hub is working with business incubator programs to  help “hatch” new ideas and technologies that will help our customers  reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and be as energy efficient as  possible. Find out what innovations we’re supporting and why, in our Clean Energy Incubator episode with Eric Davis in Con Edison’s Utility  of the Future group.

08-19
17:47

Plugged In - Arts Al Fresco With Hilary Ayala

Hilary Ayala with Con Edison discusses the company’s dedication to funding arts and culture in New York City with Philip O’Brien.

08-04
13:35

Plugged In - Heat Tips with Katelyn Tsukada

Con Edison energy expert Katelyn Tsukada debunks myths about saving energy during the hot summer months. Find out if you need de-mything. Saving energy the right way, can save you a lot.

07-12
11:21

Current Thought - Subway Train Regenerative Braking

Imagine changing the heat given off by subway trains into electricity. Con Edison's Constantine Spanos is doing just that. And he is sharing his thoughts on regenerative braking. It's a new technology that will reduce the temperature of the sweltering subways, the electricity needed to run them and its cost. Hear how.

06-16
18:32

Plugged In - What's Con Edison Doing to Help Customers Behind on Their Bills

Con Edison's senior vice president for Customer Operations Michele  O'Connell talks about what the company is doing to help customers get back on track with bills. Listen now to find out more.

05-09
17:10

Plugged In: Con Edison Is All In On EVs At The New York Auto Show

We're all in on EVs. Tune in to our latest Plugged In episode to hear  how we're servicing EV customers with our programs and incentives.  #ChargeUpNY

04-15
40:15

Current Thought - King Look's Disruptive Technology

Con Edison’s King Look talks clean energy technology that could disrupt the way we produce energy and mitigate its impacts. From the Swiss’ work on modular geothermal panels, to capturing the energy in wastewater to heat and cool buildings, to new and innovative uses for carbon that is captured before it escapes into the environment, King shares his insights and makes his prediction for the technology we’ll see in the marketplace first.

03-31
12:53

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