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.

To learn more about how much energy certain appliances use, visit this outside link: EnergyGuide.

Learn about opportunities to save through Geothermal Heating and Cooling and Conserve and Save.


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

Are you wondering how much a compact fluorescent light bulb might save you? Click here to learn some CFL Facts.

As the electricity and water provider in Rochester, RPU is unable to offer natural gas efficiency rebates. Please visit Minnesota Energy Resources Residential Rebates Page to learn about available rebates in Rochester.