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 […]

A motion has been filed with the Public Service Commission to dismiss RG&E and NYSEG plans to raise rates. The motion has been filed by environmental and consumer advocacy groups. The organizations argue in the motion that the two utility companies are “legally deficit”, full of errors, and are “unjustified”. They also say it’s not […]

It looks like we will be paying more not only for rent and food but also utilities. There will be an increase in gas and electricity in New York State. The announcement came from the New York State Public Service Commission Thursday that utilities are expected to cost a lot more this winter. The increase […]

RG&E and NYSEG customers are bracing to pay more for the delivery of energy after the utilities submitted requests for substantial rate increases earlier this year. Public hearings on the requests began as many of the customers who signed up to speak urged regulators with the New York State Department of Public Service to deny the […]