Con Edison President Craig Ivey says the utility is starting a pilot program to have trucks that scan for stray voltage check for gas leaks as well.
Ivey said Friday that if the program is successful, Con Edison will expand it to substantially increase the number of gas leak patrols it performs.
Ivey was to announce the pilot program at a New York state Assembly hearing in Manhattan.
According to his prepared remarks, Ivey said everyone at Con Edison is deeply saddened by the March 12 explosion in East Harlem that killed eight people and injured more than 60.
He said Con Ed is working with the National Transportation Board and others to determine the causes of the blast.
He said he could not comment on details of the explosion.
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