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 $120 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 Rochester or Monroe County into a not for profit, locally controlled public utility.
RG&E's track record speaks volumes—surprise billing, exorbitant rates and shut offs, 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.
In particular, I call on elected leaders to take the first step and study whether and how a public utility could meet these goals.
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Deirdre Graves signed 2025-10-19 13:27:27 -0400
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Corey Wright signed 2025-10-19 13:27:23 -0400
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Katherine Thompson signed 2025-10-19 13:27:03 -0400Done with rge.
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Timmy Pittman signed 2025-10-19 13:26:41 -0400
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Brian Degus signed 2025-10-19 13:26:22 -0400
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Sarah Engel signed 2025-10-18 16:14:55 -0400
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Edward L. Palumbos signed 2025-10-18 14:41:42 -0400
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Adrianna Switzer signed 2025-10-18 13:43:03 -0400
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Glenn Cerosaletti signed 2025-10-18 13:41:42 -0400
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Ryan Acuff signed 2025-10-18 13:33:09 -0400
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Rebecca Kelly signed 2025-10-18 12:30:13 -0400
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Melanie Valencia signed 2025-10-18 08:21:18 -0400
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jeffrey steinburgh signed 2025-10-17 19:42:58 -0400
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Kristen VanHooreweghe signed 2025-10-17 19:00:59 -0400
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Matthew George signed 2025-10-17 14:08:20 -0400
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Michael Highman signed 2025-10-16 09:40:33 -0400
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Sam Diprima signed 2025-10-14 20:13:48 -0400
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Ian Steele Avery signed 2025-10-14 19:26:12 -0400
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Andres Casas signed 2025-10-14 11:48:00 -0400Rg&THIEF
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Marisa Palacio signed 2025-10-12 22:50:07 -0400
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John Kiba signed 2025-10-11 09:54:19 -0400Don’t the for profit utilities in New York effectively receive a subsidy from NYPA? Is it then it is sold to customers for profit? NYPA could supply a municipal utility which could provide service to customers on a nonprofit model. Finally, the reason for the rate increase application is to maintain outdated infrastructure. This should have been maintained and updated BEFORE the for profit utilities distributed dividends to shareholders. The application itself should be scrutinized and deemed an admission of neglect and misuse of previous rate increases.
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Jean-Paul Klem signed 2025-10-11 03:47:19 -0400
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Jim Bearden signed 2025-10-10 11:15:36 -0400
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Kelsey Borden signed 2025-10-09 12:29:19 -0400
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Cary LaForce signed 2025-10-07 16:06:20 -0400
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Justine Willard signed 2025-10-05 15:47:08 -0400
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raphael cardamone-rayner signed 2025-10-05 15:37:09 -0400
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Preston Hooser signed 2025-10-04 10:29:42 -0400
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Cory Fair signed 2025-10-03 19:49:15 -0400If you can replace RG&E completely I will donate 2k USD. Please let this EVIL corporation DIE. WHY DOES A COMPANY IN SPAIN CONTROL our local Electric!!!
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