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- Rate 9.79¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 100%
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Rochester Gas and Electric
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
About Rochester Gas and Electric
Rochester Gas and Electric is an investor owned entity providing electricity in 25 different cities in New York including Rochester, Irondequoit CDP, Brighton CDP, Greece CDP, and Canandaigua. A total of 312,458 customers (0.07% industrial accounts, 6.84% commercial accounts and 93.09% residential accounts) are provided electricity by the provider. Patrons of Rochester Gas and Electric are billed an average residential electricity rate of 16.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.27% less than New York's average price of 20.13 cents and 6.97% higher than the nationwide average of 15.76 cents. They sold 247,492 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other electricity providers in 2022. Electricity generation plants owned by Rochester Gas and Electric produced 21,467 megawatt hours and an additional 3,466,832 megawatt hours were purchased via the wholesale electricity market. The revenue for the company in 2022 from electricity sales was $795,797,400, with 1.77% coming from wholesale electricity sales and 60.21% from retail sales to end users.
The national average monthly residential power bill is $135.34, while the Rochester Gas and Electric average is 16.82% less at $112.58 per month. Based on megawatt hours produced, Rochester Gas and Electric is the 458th largest out of 3526 providers in the country. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates to then be resold to their end users. Electricity generation from renewable fuel types by the provider totals 21,468 megawatt hours.
Rochester Gas and Electric is one of 14 electricity suppliers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for citizens. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra wattage back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
All electricity providers who generate electricity suffer from some energy loss from heat dissipation or alternative factors. Rochester Gas and Electric is no exception, as they have an annual loss of around 5.43% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. These averages allow us to compare and contrast the various companies who operate around the United States. Rochester Gas and Electric has earned a rank of 985th best out of 3526 suppliers who report energy loss in the country.
Rochester Gas and Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Rochester Gas and Electric residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
2491st16.86¢Rochester Gas and Electric's Average residential price per kWh
1209th$112.58Average monthly electricity bill for Rochester Gas and Electric's residential customers
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Rochester Gas and Electric Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:Avangrid
- Headquarters:89 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14649
United States of America - CEO:Carl Taylor
Rochester Gas and Electric Contact
- Website:www.rge.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 743-2110
- Contact Page:www.rge.com
- Social Media:
Rochester Gas and Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.rge.com
- Outage Map:outagemap.rge.com
- States Served:
- New York
- Counties Served:
- Monroe County
- Ontario County
- Wayne County
- Cayuga County
- Livingston County
- Major Cities Served:
- Rochester
- Irondequoit CDP
- Brighton CDP
- Greece CDP
- Canandaigua
- North Gates CDP
- Geneseo
- Gananda CDP
- East Rochester
- Hilton
Rochester Gas and Electric Plans
Rochester Gas and Electric offers a total of 1 plans for electricity. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.
Most Popular Rochester Gas and Electric Plans
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Quick Facts About Rochester Gas and Electric
Rochester Gas and Electric consumers are faced with outages lasting on average 81.29 minutes per incident, with approximately 0.83 outages a year.
Rochester Gas and Electric is 10th in New York out of 99 electricity providers in megawatt hours produced from hydroelectric power usage.
With production of 21,468 megawatt hours, Rochester Gas and Electric is ranked 458th for total generation of all providers in the country.
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award
Energy Loss
Rochester Gas and Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
-5.43%
Total Energy Loss
189,609MWh
985 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Rochester Gas and Electric's Power Outages
81.29 min.
vs. national average of 137.24 min.
0.83 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.27
Rochester Gas and Electric Coverage Map
Rochester Gas and Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 312,458 | 495,882,000 | 10 | 100% |
Rochester Gas and Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | 46,654 | 51 | 23.46 | $149.55/mo |
| Cayuga County | 74,998 | 48 | 22.73 | $148.18/mo |
| Livingston County | 62,253 | 48 | 23.16 | $149.67/mo |
| Monroe County | 752,035 | 50 | 23.95 | $150.19/mo |
| Ontario County | 112,707 | 48 | 23.27 | $149.12/mo |
| Wayne County | 91,125 | 45 | 23.43 | $149.04/mo |
| Wyoming County | 40,679 | 51 | 22.58 | $148.07/mo |
Cities Rochester Gas and Electric Has Coverage
- Belmont, NY
- Bloomfield, NY
- Bolivar, NY
- Canandaigua, NY
- Cato, NY
- East Rochester, NY
- Fair Haven, NY
- Fairport, NY
- Geneseo, NY
- Hilton, NY
- Manchester, NY
- Meridian, NY
- Mount Morris, NY
- Nunda, NY
- Pittsford, NY
- Red Creek, NY
- Richburg, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Shortsville, NY
- Sodus, NY
- Sodus Point, NY
- Spencerport, NY
- Victor, NY
- Webster, NY
- Wolcott, NY
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Rochester Gas and Electric FAQ:
What percentage of Rochester Gas and Electric's electricity is generated using renewable fuel sources?
Rochester Gas and Electric produces 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Rochester Gas and Electric?
Rochester Gas and Electric's customer service phone number is (800) 743-2110
What is the average bundled bill for Rochester Gas and Electric customers each month?
Customers of Rochester Gas and Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $112.58.
When will Rochester Gas and Electric power be restored?
Average outage times for Rochester Gas and Electric are approximately 81.29 minutes per outage.
Does Rochester Gas and Electric have a parent company?
Rochester Gas and Electric is a subsidiary of Avangrid.
Who is the CEO of Rochester Gas and Electric?
Carl Taylor is the CEO of Rochester Gas and Electric.
What percentage of Rochester Gas and Electric's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?
Rochester Gas and Electric generates 0% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
How many counties does Rochester Gas and Electric have customers in in?
There are 7 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Rochester Gas and Electric.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Rochester Gas and Electric customers?
Consumers of Rochester Gas and Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 16.86 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What cities does Rochester Gas and Electric sell electricity to?
Rochester Gas and Electric has customers in 25 cities throughout the country.
Published: 2023-12-18