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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James Oswald signed 2023-03-08 16:01:21 -0500This company is absolutely awful. I received a shut off notice, paid it in full, and then received another one for 3 times as much 2 weeks later. Shut them down.
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Beatriz Lebron signed 2023-03-05 15:37:31 -0500
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Derek Pennica signed 2023-03-03 15:54:24 -0500
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DeeAnna Chambers signed 2023-03-03 10:53:24 -0500
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Paul Zito signed 2023-03-03 08:13:51 -0500
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Amy Maloy signed 2023-03-02 22:31:11 -0500
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Theresa McFarland-Porter signed 2023-03-02 21:23:06 -0500
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Jake Morich signed 2023-03-01 17:19:54 -0500
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Angel Lomeli signed 2023-02-24 16:15:25 -0500
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Israel Painting signed 2023-02-22 17:32:21 -0500I want to help as much as I can. RG&E is a criminal company and I will not ignore what they’ve been doing for years.
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Travis Johansen signed 2023-02-22 11:46:32 -0500
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Noah Carberry signed 2023-02-17 13:25:54 -0500
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Michael Higgins signed 2023-02-15 11:41:06 -0500
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Tom Smith signed 2023-02-14 00:35:57 -0500
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Jeannine Lee signed 2023-02-09 19:59:47 -0500
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Tom Fitzpatrick signed 2023-02-08 20:23:49 -0500
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Emma Jo Brake signed 2023-02-08 11:48:46 -0500Power to the people!
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Jessica Slaybaugh signed 2023-02-07 20:48:14 -0500
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Bria Beckley signed 2023-02-03 14:16:15 -0500
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Nayomi Labrador signed via Benjamin Kieran 2023-02-03 09:55:08 -0500
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Benjamin Kieran signed 2023-02-02 21:56:59 -0500
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Katie Morey signed 2023-02-01 22:37:58 -0500
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Jo Agosto signed 2023-01-30 18:22:48 -0500
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Samantha Jones signed 2023-01-27 13:23:31 -0500
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Grace Granata signed 2023-01-26 02:05:40 -0500
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Joshua Cook signed 2023-01-23 17:32:30 -0500
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Michael (Mike) Sportiello signed 2023-01-23 17:26:22 -0500
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Andrew Murphy signed 2023-01-21 12:51:42 -0500
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William Bayer signed 2023-01-20 15:56:29 -0500
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Carmelo Crassi signed 2023-01-18 18:36:21 -0500
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