The Finger Lakes region could hit an energy wall as electric demand rises faster than the grid can handle, according to RochesterFirst.
A new state report warns low voltage issues could impact economic growth across Zone 2 — including Rochester, Syracuse, and the Finger Lakes — within the next decade.
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce says winter power demand now rivals summer peaks, driven by building electrification and business expansion. Leaders are urging grid upgrades and a more diverse energy supply to keep growth on track…