Starting in September, RG&E customers in Henrietta will have a new option for a power supplier, which could save money on electric bills.

It has to be cost neutral or cost saving, and then it’s going to be as green as possible so we can get the best of both worlds.

As electricity charges skyrocketed through the primary months of 2022, Joule estimates that its electricity supply chain helped clients save $7 million from July 2021 through February 2022.

Beyond the bill savings for participants, the program has helped to avoid more than 650,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions since July 2019.

Why are residents of Brighton residents paying less? Brighton launched its CCA in January with a two-year [low] fixed rate [for] 100% locally sourced, renewable energy.

The Town of Brighton transitioned to using renewable energy on January 1. It's the first to do so in Monroe County.

Irondequoit and Pittsford residents can cut down electric bills with new community solar program.

Connections: How some municipalities are using renewable energy

“Brighton’s new Community Choice Aggregation is a great win for Brighton and our residents,” said Brighton Supervisor William Moehle. “Getting 100% renewable source electricity at a price that is fixed for 2 years and is cheaper than the existing price for electricity that does not come from renewable sources is a remarkable combination.”

Joule Community Power establishes solar-driven CCA programs across New York.

A move toward carbon-free electricity is growing in Rochester area.

Officials in Brighton, Irondequoit, and Pittsford approved community choice aggregation programs at the end of 2018. [...] have signed on — have agreed to work together to line up a 100 percent renewable electricity supply for the over 50,000 customers in their communities.

Moving ahead with a CCA program is just the next step in Pittsford’s long tradition of taking action to protect our environment and benefit our residents. The opportunity to offer electricity from renewable sources at lower cost is a win for everyone in Brighton.; The Town of Irondequoit is excited to be taking the next steps to determine if we can provide lower cost, renewable energy for our community.

CCA makes a lot of sense in terms of cost savings and utilization of environmentally-conscious sources of supply...and hopefully, there will be savings for the community and the residents.