Need more incentive than energy savings to encourage you to make your next appliance or equipment purchase energy efficient? You've come to the right place! RPU customers can qualify for cash rebates from the utility when they buy new appliances that meet the Minimum Efficiency Requirements (MER), which is often the well-known ENERGY STAR® designation.

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RPU Conserve and Save Rebate Program

RPU CFL Facts

EnergyGuide

ENERGY STAR®



Recycle your old compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) at no cost to you by bringing them to the Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility in Rochester.

- Please limit 10 bulbs per visit
- The RPU Service Center is NOT a drop-off site due to safety and handling concerns
- RPU residential customers only

Other CFL Recycling Programs

The Home Depot
Menards