Possible Public Takeover of Rochester Gas & Electric Discussion Tonight

Community activists and elected officials are holding a town hall tonight, to discuss a possible public takeover of Rochester Gas & Electric.

They're calling for the county to provide $1 million to fund a study.

It comes after the state Public Service Commission okayed a 16 percent hike in electric rates and a nearly 11 percent increase for natural gas over the next three years.

Advocates for the takeover say parent company Iberdrola takes $95 million in profits per year from the region, without providing reinvestment and adequate customer service.

The meeting is set for 6 o'clock at Fairport High School.


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