RG&E serves the Greater Rochester area and surrounding counties in western New York — approximately 375,000 electric and 305,000 gas customers.
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How Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) and Retail Suppliers Work Together
RG&E serves Greater Rochester — significant manufacturing, healthcare (University of Rochester), and tech sector load.
RG&E handles electricity and gas distribution in the Rochester metro. ESCO competition applies. The supply portion of your bill — typically the largest single line item for commercial accounts — is where retail competition applies. That's the piece a broker targets.
RG&E delivery rates are NY PSC-regulated. ESCOs compete for commercial supply.
What "Switching Suppliers" Means for Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) Customers
Standard NY ESCO switching process applies.
ESCO competition is active in RG&E territory.
The process: you authorize a supplier to serve your account, they notify Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E), and the change takes effect at your next billing cycle. No technician visit. No service interruption. Same reliability, different supply rate.
How We Source Rates in the Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) Territory
We submit your load profile to all active retail suppliers licensed in the Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) territory simultaneously. They compete. You get multiple offers — typically within 24–48 hours — with our plain-English explanation of each.
We don't represent any single supplier. Our fee comes from the supplier you choose, built into every quote at a rate that doesn't change whether you use a broker or not. You pay nothing out of pocket.
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Understanding Your Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) Commercial Bill
A typical commercial Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) bill has several distinct charges:
- Supply charge: Cost of electricity generation. This is negotiable — it's what retail suppliers compete on.
- Distribution/delivery charge: Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E)'s fee for owning and maintaining the wires. Regulated, fixed.
- Transmission charge: High-voltage grid cost, managed by NYISO. Regulated, fixed.
- Demand charge: Based on your peak 15-minute interval each month. Can represent 30–50% of your total bill.
- Capacity charges: NYISO capacity market costs. Pass-through, not negotiable with suppliers.
A broker focuses on the supply charge — the one component where you have leverage. We make sure you understand all other charges so there are no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does switching suppliers affect my Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) service?
No. Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) handles physical delivery of electricity regardless of which supplier you choose. Standard NY ESCO switching process applies. Your Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) account number stays the same; you'll simply see a different supplier name on the supply portion of your bill.
Why is my Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) bill so high?
Commercial Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) bills have several components: supply charges (electricity generation), delivery charges (wires and poles), transmission, capacity charges, and taxes. Only the supply charge is negotiable through a retail supplier. RG&E handles electricity and gas distribution in the Rochester metro. ESCO competition applies.
What is Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E)'s default service rate?
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E)'s default service (or 'provider of last resort' service) is the rate applied to accounts that haven't chosen a retail supplier. RG&E delivery rates are NY PSC-regulated. ESCOs compete for commercial supply. Competitive suppliers often offer better rates than default service for commercial accounts.
How do I get competing quotes for my Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) account?
We pull your 12-month usage history from Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) (with your authorization), build your load profile, and submit to 30+ active retail suppliers in the Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) territory. You receive competing offers within 24–48 hours at no cost.
What's the difference between Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) and a retail energy supplier?
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) owns the wires that deliver electricity to your building. A retail energy supplier (REP) generates or purchases the electricity itself. You pay Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) for delivery and your chosen supplier for supply — two separate charges on one or two bills depending on the market structure.
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