Color Webster Green

RG&E allows you to specify a different source for your home's electricity. It must provide the same reliability as specified by NY law. Your rate may be slightly higher or lower, as it is no longer based on the price of natural gas.

Select your renewable supplier

Install solar panels

Generate the power you need. Solar panels provide a great ROI over their 20-year life and can be leased if you can't afford the purchase price.

See if your home gets enough sunlight

Incentives from the IRA and NYS

Get a quote from GreenSpark

Get a quote from A.C.E.S.

Support Community Choice Aggregation

CCA allows your entire town to opt for a renewable energy supply, with a lower rate than would be available to individuals.

Insulate your home

Insulating your home is a good long term investment in your comfort and reducing your energy usage.

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Incentives from the IRA and NYS

Replace incandescent lights with LED

LED bulbs use a fraction of the energy used by incandescent/halogen bulbs and last for years.

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Replace gas-fired stove with an induction stove

Induction stoves heat faster, respond quickly to changes, and are easy to clean. They are the first choice of many professional chefs.

Buyer's Guide

Replace gas-fired dryer with an electric dryer

Even though gas dryers use less energy overall, electric dryers are safer and don't emit CO2.

Hang up wash

Save the energy and enjoy sweet-smelling clothes. Dry your laundry on a clothesline.

Buy Smart Appliances

Install smart appliances that can be remotely controlled from a phone & programmed to optimize their use of electricity.

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Best Buy Home Guidebook

Install smart thermostats

RG&E makes this very affordable. Take advantage of the incentives and save money on energy costs. Sign up for Demand Response Participation and save even more.

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Replace HVAC with heat pump

Your gas-fired heating system and your A/C can be replaced with a single heat pump which is more efficient and runs solely on electricity.

Heat Smart Monroe

Incentives from the IRA and NYS

Heat Pump Buyer's Guide

Find a dealer

Get a quote from A.C.E.S.

Replace your car with an EV

Electric vehicles provide affordable, reliable transportation for day-to-day needs. Most current models provide at least 150 miles of range on a charge. Say goodbye to high gas prices.

EV Buyer's Guide

Reduce meat consumption

A plant-based diet reduces the amount of petroleum used to produce meat as well as the methane emissions from cows' digestive systems when they are fed corn instead of grass.

The benefits of plant-based diets

Purchase locally produced food

Avoid the emissions produced by shipping food around the world.

The pros and cons of locavorism

Landscaping

Battery-powered mowers, trimmers, and blowers get the job done and are quieter and pollution-free - or go totally retro and get a reel mower and a rake. Save money on the gym! Consider replacing turf with native trees, shrubs, and flowers. These provide more support for the local ecosystem.

Healthy Yards Monroe

Mower buyer's guide

Reel mower buyer's guide

Jon's Blog

Support climate legislation

Call or write your elected representatives and support legislation to advance climate initiatives. Your voice matters!

Avoid single-use items

Plastic items are generally made from petroleum and tend to end up in the ocean, where they harm the ecosystem. (click image to enlarge)

Recycle

See the recycling guide and recycle as much as you can. Landfills emit lots of methane. (click image to enlarge)