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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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 Finally, the reason for the rate increase application is to maintain outdated infrastructure.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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Michelle Juncaj signed 2025-10-03 17:03:02 -0400
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Carissa Dressel signed 2025-10-02 13:42:31 -0400
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Jack Simel signed 2025-10-02 12:15:41 -0400
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Tarush Ghai signed 2025-10-02 09:09:06 -0400
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Michael Stewart signed 2025-09-29 16:58:14 -0400Rg&e has been riping people off for years
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Gabriel Cruz signed 2025-09-29 12:06:22 -0400RG&E has been a blight to Rochester since day one.
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Candyce Glave signed 2025-09-29 09:44:30 -0400Basic needs shouldn’t be capitalized.
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Justin Glave signed 2025-09-29 05:21:48 -0400
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Adam Glegg signed 2025-09-26 12:34:03 -0400Sick and tired of a greedy company who puts investors first over consumers.
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Vanessa Donadio signed 2025-09-25 18:14:46 -0400
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Brigit Klement signed 2025-09-25 16:59:21 -0400
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Hazel Civalier signed 2025-09-24 21:24:25 -0400
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Mark Ames signed 2025-09-24 15:27:45 -0400
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Emily Weber signed 2025-09-23 20:46:11 -0400
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Margaret Manzella signed 2025-09-23 15:09:18 -0400
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Mahmoud Jamal signed 2025-09-23 14:01:00 -0400What is happening is not fair. This injustice against civilians must stop.
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Stormy Ousley signed 2025-09-23 11:55:06 -0400
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Thomas Davie signed 2025-09-23 11:32:21 -0400Fuck RG&E and their overpriced monopoly
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Justin smiley signed 2025-09-22 23:30:51 -0400
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Jeff Laley signed 2025-09-22 21:08:58 -0400
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