Monroe Energy Council

Today we celebrate 250 years of American greatness — honoring the courage, sacrifice, faith, innovation, and determination that built this nation.
From 1776 to 2026, America’s story has always been about more than where we came from. It is also about what we are willing to build next.

At Monroe Energy Council, we believe honoring our past also means powering our future — with strength, responsibility, energy independence, and a renewed commitment to the communities we call home.

Happy 4th of July.
Honoring our past. Powering our future.

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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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

Could Eastman Business Park Help Power Rochester’s Future? 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.

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

A 60-Day Energy Relief Action Plan for Rochester Residents No-cost and low-cost actions City Council can take now to address rising RG&E energy burdens