Behind the Scenes at Con Edison

Ever wonder how Con Edison manages to generate enough light and power for 9 million people in the New York City area (most of the time, anyway)?

This video clip takes you behind the scenes of Con Edison's nerve center (aka the Death Star) and shows you firsthand why your Con Ed bills are so high.

The clip is from the new episode of the Sundance Channel's Eco Trip, which airs tonight at 9pm.

Learn more about the history of Con Edison in New York City -- from powering gas lights in 1823 to avoiding the blackouts of tomorrow.