NYSEG, RG&E install more than 600 grid reliability devices in 2026

New York State Electric Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG E) have installed more than 600 recloser devices across the grid in 2026. The devices play a key role in energy reliability by rerouting energy during an outage, helping reduce restoration times from hours to minutes. “Reclosers are one of the most important tools we have for energy reliability,” said Jason Meidinger, vice president of projects at NYSEG and RG E. “As storms become more frequent in our service territories, reclosers help make sure the lights stay on for our customers and we are proud to announce that we have installed more than double the number we anticipated at the beginning of the 2026, delivering more reliability and quicker restoration times for our customers. NYSEG and RG E have nearly 4,000 remote-operated reclosers spread across more than 55,000 miles of distribution circuits in New York. The Companies identify areas experiencing reliability challenges and install reclosers where they can p