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James J. Dixon Named Chief Counsel for Con Edison Development and Con Edison Energy
Valhalla, NY, December 8, 2011 – James J. Dixon has been named Chief Legal Counsel for ConEdison Development, which develops renewable and energy infrastructure assets, and ConEdison Energy, a wholesale energy company. In this capacity he will oversee the legal services for these two companies which are subsidiaries of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED), one of America’s largest investor-owned energy companies. In addition, he assumes responsibility for compliance activities for all of ConEdison’s Competitive Energy Businesses.
Mr. Dixon previously served as Vice President of Energy Services for ConEdison Solutions, an energy services company that is also a subsidiary of Con Edison Inc. He had previously held the position of Vice President and General Counsel for that company.
“America’s energy sector is growing rapidly and also becoming increasingly complex,” said Robert Mennella, chief operating officer of ConEdison Development and ConEdison Energy. “Jim Dixon enjoys an outstanding national reputation in the energy world for his keen management skills and his unusually broad understanding of the energy business gained through practical experience both as an attorney and leader of ConEdison Solutions’ energy services business. He will play a valuable role in guiding the continued success and expansion of Con Edison Development and Con Edison Energy.”
Before joining ConEdison Solutions, Mr. Dixon held positions of increasing responsibility at Con Edison Company of New York (CECONY) as an electrical engineer in its construction, operations and design organizations. He also was an attorney in the company’s Nuclear Regulatory and Commercial Litigation Services sections, eventually becoming Assistant Corporate Secretary. During his tenure at CECONY, Mr. Dixon also served as ConEdison Solutions’ first dedicated legal counsel from 1998 until 2002.
He is a registered professional engineer in New York State and a retired major from the U.S. Army Reserve, where he commanded a Combat Heavy Engineer Company and was Executive Officer for an Engineer Battalion. Mr. Dixon is an honors graduate of both the basic and advanced officer courses at the United States Army Engineer School.
Mr. Dixon received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College and a law degree from New York Law School. He is admitted to practice law in New York and Washington D.C. Mr. Dixon is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Association of Corporate Counsel.
In 2010, Mr. Dixon was selected Chairman of the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO), the leading energy services industry trade organization that promotes energy efficiency nationwide on behalf of more than 75 member companies. He will continue as NAESCO’s chairman through the end of his term in November 2012.
About Con Edison Development
Launched in 1997, Con Edison Development focuses on the development, ownership and operation of renewable and energy infrastructure projects in the Northeast. Through acquisitions as well as greenfield development, Con Edison Development has owned, operated and marketed 1700 MW of electric generating facilities. The company has proven expertise in engineering and construction management, start-up and commissioning, and a strong track record of financial stability and regulatory experience. Con Edison Development currently has over 40MW of renewable electricity in service or in construction in NJ, MA, CT and PA.
About Con Edison Energy
Con Edison Energy procures electric energy and capacity for Con Edison Solutions and procures fuel for other companies. It sells the electric capacity and energy produced by plants owned, leased, or operated by others. The company also provides energy risk management services to Con Edison Solutions and Development, offers these services to others, and enters into wholesale supply transactions.
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Dixon, James J. [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that James is a member of the Class of 1982.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Dixon, James J. [MC1982]
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