PRESS RELEASE: WPTI Receives Con Edison Grant as Part of $15 Million Green Initiative

 
 
 
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WPTI Receives Con Edison Grant as Part of $15 Million Green Initiative

New York, NY (October 9, 2025) – WPTI is proud to announce that it received its first-ever grant from Con Edison as part of a $15 million philanthropic effort to support community-based organizations across New York City and Westchester County to help ensure all New Yorkers benefit from a more sustainable energy grid.

"Con Edison is committed to supporting and partnering with these community organizations working every day to improve the quality of life for people in the neighborhoods we serve," said Jen Hensley, senior vice president, Corporate Affairs of Con Edison. "These grants, funded by our investors, highlight the impact of local action in driving climate solutions and creating equitable opportunities for all New Yorkers."

The grants, funded by investors, range in size from $25,000 to $150,000 and are projected to:

  • Train 1,800 individuals in clean energy careers

  • Help preserve 1,900 acres of green space

  • Advance community-led climate adaptation and cooling strategies for thousands of residents

About WPTI

WPTI supports organizations that prepare jobseekers for meaningful work and careers. Since 2004, WPTI’s customized, evidence-based solutions have helped thousands of governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, companies, and workforce development professionals achieve their worker readiness and job placement goals. 

About Con Edison Philanthropy

Con Edison supports organizations and causes that champion a clean and equitable energy future for all New Yorkers. Through its corporate contributions program, Con Edison, Inc. investors funded hundreds of grants last year to nonprofit organizations that share the company’s vision to combat the effects of extreme weather, community resilience and create green jobs.

About Consolidated Edison Foundation, Inc.

Founded in 2023, the Consolidated Edison Foundation, Inc. is an independent nonprofit foundation. Funded by Con Edison, Inc. investors, the Foundation’s vision is to power a transformation toward greener and cleaner communities, fostering equity and resilience for all.

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