RG&E Restores Power to Over 1,000 Customers in Rochester Following Outages
RG&E is restoring power to over 1,000 customers in Rochester, NY, after outages impacted areas including Park Avenue and East Avenue. The cause of the disruption is under investigation.
Rochester, NY, November 11, 2026 — RG&E is in the process of restoring electrical service to more than 1,000 customers in Rochester, New York. The outages affected several areas within the city, notably including neighborhoods along Park Avenue and East Avenue.
The utility company confirmed that efforts are underway to return power to all affected residences and businesses. Specific details regarding the number of customers who were initially without power or the exact timeline for full restoration were not immediately available beyond the scope of the 1,000+ customers impacted.
The cause of the power disruption that led to these widespread outages remains under investigation. RG&E has not yet released information regarding the origin or nature of the event that precipitated the loss of electricity in these Rochester areas.
Story summarized from the original created by George Gandy on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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