ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester residents will see a change in their power choices.

A new transfer to 100% renewable electricity for residents and small businesses is available, but both are able to opt-out of the new program if they choose. 

The switch is supposed to be made this September.

Participants of the new program will receive their electricity from renewable sources, such as hydro power, wind and solar. 

Through this new energy switch, residents will pay a fixed cost every month, instead of changing prices based on usage.

City officials expect to reduce city-wide greenhouse gasses by more than 450,000 metric tons with the new program. 

There will be another Zoom meeting Wednesday at noon. Click here to learn more.