October 29, 2020
Comments Off on Climate change coalition rebrands
The Rochester People’s Climate Coalition has rebranded as Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region. The organization also unveiled a new logo and a new website. The regional climate advocacy organization was founded in 2014. The rebranding is the ...
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August 17, 2020
Comments Off on Online meeting planned for proposed utility rate hike
Rochester People’s Climate Coalition (RPCC) is organizing an online meeting on Thursday to discuss a rate increase proposed by Rochester Electric & Gas (RG&E) and New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG). The event will help participants prepare to comment ...
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Avangrid utility companies RG&E and NYSEG have announced several steps to help protect consumers and their employees during the COVID-19 outbreak, such as suspending both inside meter readings and power shutoffs. But Rochester-area consumer groups are saying more is needed. ...
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August 15, 2019
Comments Off on Companies changing logos in support of climate fight
Rochester People’s Climate Coalition is trying to go viral like the Ice Bucket Challenge did, but with melting instead of freezing. And instead of curing a disease, the group is aiming to cure the planet of climate change by ...
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August 1, 2019
Comments Off on Electric and gas rate hike hearings scheduled for Tuesday
Hearings will be held Tuesday in downtown Rochester on rate increases being proposed by Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. and New York State Electric & Gas Corp. The hearings are scheduled for 1:30 and 6 p.m. in the City Council ...
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February 11, 2019
Comments Off on Coalition to lobby for transportation funding, emissions legislation
Representatives from several local transportation groups will travel to the state Capitol Tuesday to lobby for increased funding to improve public transportation in the Rochester region and in Upstate New York. Our Streets Transit Coalition will meet with state legislators ...
Tagged with: Amalgamated Transit Union Local 282 Community Design Center of Rochester emissions Metro Justice Mothers Out Front our streets transit coalition reconnect rochester Roc City Coalition Rochester cycling Alliance Rochester People’s Climate Coalition
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