Public utilities

Monroe County is moving closer to considering a $1 million study on the feasibility of replacing Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) with a public utility, amid community complaints about the energy company’s billing practices and customer service. The county’s environment and public works committee voted 4-3 in favor of a referral, setting the stage for […]

On Saturday, March 21, all utility companies located in Rochester were advised by the city that they must not cut off service during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The requirement was part of an emergency order signed by Mayor Lovely Warren that also included an update about real estate and property taxes, which have been extended […]