Monroe Energy Council

06/21/2026

A lot of people hear “nuclear” and imagine endless land use.

But advanced nuclear changes the scale of the conversation.

Small-footprint generation could help Rochester think seriously about reliable power, industrial land, electrification, and long-term energy sovereignty.
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06/20/2026

Rochester and Monroe County are facing a strategic energy question: how should the region prepare for rising electricity demand, electrification, reliability challenges, and future economic development?

Our latest Monroe Energy Council article explores why Eastman Business Park should be part of that conversation.

The piece examines advanced nuclear, small-footprint generation, winter and summer reliability, industrial land use, economic development, and the need for a generation-first energy sovereignty framework.

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https://open.substack.com/pub/monroeenergycouncil/p/could-eastman-business-park-help?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=7z7ewa

A small-footprint nuclear future could support reliability, electrification, jobs, and long-term regional growth, but only if Rochester and Monroe County begin planning seriously now.

06/19/2026

What if some of Rochester’s most overlooked land could become part of our energy future?
Brownfields, underused industrial sites, and legacy properties should not just sit idle while energy costs rise and demand grows.

If we’re serious about energy sovereignty, local generation, and long-term growth, we should be asking how these sites can be repurposed to help power Rochester’s future.

This is the kind of thinking Rochester needs more of.
What sites in our community do you think should be considered first?

06/19/2026

Real local control starts upstream.
If Rochester wants lower costs, stronger reliability, and long-term leverage, we have to talk about where the power actually comes from.

06/18/2026

There are things Rochester City council can do to make a difference and help address some immediate issues with RG&E.

06/18/2026

Local control sounds good—but it only works if the underlying energy system is strong enough to support it.
That is one of the core arguments in our latest article: real local control requires real energy capability.
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Read the full article here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/monroeenergycouncil/p/energy-sovereignty-starts-with-generation?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=7z7ewa

06/17/2026

Energy sovereignty requires more than structural utility discussions—it requires a clear focus on generation, capacity, and long-term infrastructure planning.
This post continues the MEC framework by outlining why supply-side energy strategy is central to affordability and regional stability.
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https://open.substack.com/pub/monroeenergycouncil/p/energy-sovereignty-starts-with-generation?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=7z7ewa

If Rochester wants real energy control, the region must move beyond utility frustration and begin planning for power, capacity, infrastructure, and long-term affordability.

06/17/2026

To get real results we need real solutions. We are offering real solutions. Spread the word, share this, drop comments and help us get the word out; so we can get city council to actually address some of the things that they can do.

06/16/2026

Rochester energy bills are not stabilizing — they are escalating.
We built a 60-day action framework showing EXACTLY what City Council can do immediately to pressure costs, improve transparency, and force accountability into the system.
This is Phase 1 action — not analysis.
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https://open.substack.com/pub/monroeenergycouncil/p/a-60-day-energy-relief-action-plan?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=7z7ewa

No-cost and low-cost actions City Council can take now to address rising RG&E energy burdens

06/16/2026

🛑 RG&E 🛑 Rochester residents are facing rising energy costs and inconsistent billing clarity.

This 60-Day Energy Relief Plan outlines practical, no-cost and low-cost actions City Council can take immediately to improve transparency, support households, and expand access to existing utility assistance programs.

This is Phase 1 relief—not long-term theory. Real actions with near-term impact.

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