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John Mcavoy

Former Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Consolidated Edison

Search every verified John Mcavoy interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. John McAvoy, former Chairman, President, and CEO of Consolidated Edison, has spoken publicly about his personal history and his work at the utility. In a 2021 podcast appearance, McAvoy discussed his past as a convicted armed robber and his subsequent transformation into an Ironman triathlete. He stated that he believes any successful individual has a "moral obligation to reach back and help other people," and described his own journey as involving "small incremental steps" toward change. During his tenure at Con Edison, McAvoy discussed the company's sustainability initiatives and hiring practices. He stated that the company had reduced its carbon footprint by 48 percent and advocated for energy efficiency programs, noting that the utility had provided $350 million in rebates and incentives to customers since 2009. McAvoy also described the company's smart meter program as "transformational," and said Con Edison was hiring, having added 3,500 employees over five years. He emphasized the importance of a STEM-capable workforce and noted that the company partnered with organizations like the Energy Tech School in Queens.

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