• Customer Service: 507.280.1500 or 800.778.3421
  • Electric Outage: 507.280.9191
  • Water Outage: 8am - 5pm: 507.280.1500
  • Water Outage: 5 pm - 8 am: 507.280.9191
  • Pay by Phone: 855.631.3643

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RPU Board to Consider Updated 2026–2027 Utility Rate Adjustment and Electric Utility Budget

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) management has recommended an updated 2026 rate adjustment for the electric utility for consideration at the October 28, 2025, RPU Board meeting. The recommendation reflects updated wholesale cost information from the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA)  read more »

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About RPU

Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) is a municipally-owned electric and water utility located in Rochester, MN. RPU serves more than 61,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers. RPU operates under the direction of a five member, mayor-appointed Utility Board and under the Rochester City Council.

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