Did you know that we can vote out the foreign-owned corporation that owns and controls RG&E? RG&E is owned by a foreign multinational corporation called Iberdrola that extracts over $95 million in profits from our region every year. Rochester for Energy Democracy (RED) is Metro Justice’s campaign to replace foreign-owned RG&E in Monroe County into a not for profit, locally controlled public utility.
RG&E's track record speaks volumes—surprise billing, exorbitant rates, terrible customer service, and rising rates have plagued our community for far too long. In addition to being unresponsive to the needs of city residents, RG&E has all but ignored the impending climate crisis, continued to invest in fossil fuels, and lobbied against green energy policies. It's time for change.
By signing this petition, I support the call to replace RG&E with a locally owned and community controlled public utility that meets the needs of our communities instead of serving the greed of distant investors and CEOs. I want a public utility based on the principles of energy democracy:
- Affordable Rates,
- Local investment of ratepayer dollars to prioritize customer service and a reliable grid,
- A fast and equitable transition to zero greenhouse gas emissions,
- More good paying union jobs and a just transition for fossil fuel energy workers,
- Public ownership of the utility, where it is run by value-aligned general management and its current employees, governed by an elected Board of Directors, and has a real say for ratepayers.
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Lisa Rinaldi signed 2023-12-16 14:49:19 -0500
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Brynn Grandusky signed 2023-12-16 00:50:20 -0500
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Kent Reese signed 2023-12-13 17:28:03 -0500
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Jo Anne kelly signed 2023-12-13 17:24:14 -0500RGE is using fossil fuels that is not helping our huge climate crisis, it is literally contributing to the problem. Public utility would give us the opportunity to have access to renewable resources, much more reasonable rates, and the money stay locally not in some for profits money hungry hands. I can go on an on.
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Trish Harren signed 2023-12-13 16:00:50 -0500
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Rebbeca Steiner signed via caleb conheady 2023-12-13 14:40:45 -0500
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Holly Mott signed 2023-12-12 18:24:40 -0500
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Judith Cornwell signed 2023-12-08 19:49:35 -0500
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Meghan O'Dwyer signed 2023-12-08 17:13:32 -0500
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Ethan Koval signed 2023-12-08 08:03:11 -0500The public good outweighs a continued partnership with RGE. It’s time to take back our city.
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Colleen Conheady signed 2023-12-08 07:32:23 -0500
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caleb conheady signed 2023-12-07 20:55:14 -0500
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Emily Smith signed 2023-12-07 14:31:04 -0500
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Tori Kogler signed via Andrew McClain 2023-12-07 11:39:04 -0500
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Dan Esler signed 2023-12-06 20:27:52 -0500
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Jonathan Feldman signed 2023-12-06 15:16:28 -0500
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Sarah Rappleye signed 2023-12-05 21:41:58 -0500
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Emily Pumm signed via Andrew McClain 2023-12-05 18:13:55 -0500
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Ishmael Walker signed via Andrew McClain 2023-12-05 17:50:43 -0500
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KaShari Council signed 2023-12-05 17:18:28 -0500
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Andrew McClain signed 2023-12-05 14:59:11 -0500
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Roy Taylor signed 2023-12-05 12:56:10 -0500
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Benjamin Taylor signed 2023-12-05 12:18:29 -0500RG&E has threatened my parents with termination when they couldn’t immediately pay their wildly changing bills. At least in my case I had qualified for HEAP, so when my utility bills abruptly increased those costs were covered. But my parents live on a fixed income. While they could eventually pay the excessive bill, the anxiety remains.
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Robin Shultz signed 2023-12-04 18:38:57 -0500
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Paola Macas Betchart signed 2023-12-01 20:46:58 -0500
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Mary Taylor signed 2023-12-01 20:24:53 -0500Great idea!
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Kasim Wallace signed 2023-12-01 19:50:28 -0500
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Elena Davis signed 2023-12-01 09:07:56 -0500
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Kristieanna Kieffer signed 2023-11-29 07:07:11 -0500
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Melora Miller signed 2023-11-26 12:22:49 -0500
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