Should UMNA endorse launching a study to examine the replacement of RGE with a public utility?
This page will follow the Upper Monroe neighborhood's discussions around endorsing the effort to study the impacts of a conversion from RG&E to a public utility company.
Background
This topic was covered at the UMNA summer general meeting on June 22, 2025. Meeting attendees got a good background behind the push for a public utility in our area. RGE's past performance was discussed along with how a private utility company compares to a public utility. In addition, the panel described examples from other communities that have already adopted a public utility. Finally, the group heard where the effort currently stands and what comes next in the process.
An informal assessment at the meeting indicated those present supported implementation of the study. The UMNA leadership team will research, process & discuss the issue and then decide whether or not UMNA will officially endorse undertaking the study.
Recent published reports on this topic
WXXI News posted July 1, 2025 - Double-digit rate hikes could be on the horizon for RG&E and NYSEG customers by Brian Sharp
The Rochester Beacon posted June 20, 2025 - RG&E shows up when it matters most by Patrick Fox
The Rochester Beacon posted June 17, 2025 - How RG&E and the PSC are failing us by Mitch Gruber and Susan Hughes-Smith
WXXI News posted June 13, 2025 - RG&E, NYSEG get new presidents to bolster local leadership by Brian Sharp
WHEC RochesterFirst posted June 12, 2025 - RG&E, NYSEG penalized $20 million by NYS for failing to meet customer service metrics by Jim Tortora, Ryan Hermenet
WXXI AM1370 - Connections with Evan Dawson posted May 29, 2025: RGE responds to the audit.
WXXI AM1370 - Audit points to RG&E, NYSEG's lack of local control and focus as being at the root of problems by Brian Sharp
News10NBC posted May 19, 2025: Audit reveals potential violations, prolonged estimated meter readings at RG&E/NYSEG following News10NBC investigations by Jennifer Lewke
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