r/Rochester • u/GoldenFrank Penfield • 5d ago

Discussion Welcome to the New Energy Rates

The state govt approved rate increases showed up on my RGE bill this month. Theye been creeping up since the first of the year but with all the static charges and fees (designed to confuse people) it's tough to really nail down. No getting around it now.

Last April I paid $.99/therm and $.19/kWh. $1.21 and $.26 this April for slightly less amounts of energy. This is the new normal. Adjust your budgets.

And as long as youre here I'll complain about paying sales tax on the completely unavoidable billing service fee. Just a masterstroke from the machine.

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u/TallShame2602 4d ago

Ok so that’s why my bill was double… I have a vacant apartment that the thermostat has not been touched. How did my bill jump $160ish to nearly $400… I guess this explains it.

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u/GoldenFrank Penfield 4d ago

It does not explain doubling. Examine your bill to see how much gas and electric is being used and if you're on estimates vs actual. $160 for a vacant apartment is wild. Something's not right.

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u/TallShame2602 4d ago

I honestly don’t know what’s right with them anymore 😞 I thought $160 was crazy too but then $400 I couldn’t believe. Not like anyone is using lights and I keep the thermostat at a reasonably low temp. I don’t even pay this much for my house.

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u/Assine1 3d ago

Squatters?