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Emergency Contact
Conserve & Save

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

CONSERVE energy and SAVE money using the RPU Conserve & Save^® rebate program!

RPU’s Plugged In

You Asked, We Answered: What is RPU doing to be environmentally responsible? The September/October issue of Plugged In is buzzing with environmental news, cold weather preparation, protecting our water, free energy education classes, and much more!

Read Plugged In online

COLD WEATHER
PROTECTION APPLICATION

The Cold Weather Rule (CWR) window is October 1- April 30. If you are an eligible customer in need of support from the CWR, please fill out the application and return it to RPU Customer Care.

Application

Advanced Metering at RPU

In early 2026, we’ll begin installing new electric and water meters as part of our new Advanced Metering project.

Learn more

FREE Holiday Light Recycling

We accept holiday string lights and decorations for recycling. Drop them in the designated bins in our lobby. Ends Friday, January 30, 2026.

Learn more

Attend our Free Energy Efficiency Workshop on Saturday, November 15.

Qualify for a $75 home energy audit.

Learn how to register

Celebrate with Savings!

Buy energy efficient LED Holiday Lights or Decorations and apply for rebates up to $12 per string!

Download a
rebate coupon

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Residential Rebates

Commercial Rebates

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Behind the Meter

The latest news, updates, notices and more!

Rochester Public Utilities and the City of Rochester and Awarded Funding for Solar Energy Projects

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The City of Rochester and Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) have each been awarded funding through the Minnesota Solar on Public Buildings Program to install new solar energy systems on the rooftops of their facilities. The projects will expand renewable energy resources in Rochester, support sustainabil read more »

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.