Public Utilities

Your Account, All in One Place

Designed with convenience and flexibility in mind, the portal 
gives customers more ways to access information and tools.

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Plugged In: March–April 2026

Learn how RPU rates and charges work, what to expect as advanced
meter upgrades begin, and ways to manage your energy and water use.

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FREE Energy Efficiency Workshops

You may qualify for a $75 home energy audit.

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Partners in Planting

Download $20 Nursery and Arborist Coupons as well as planting instructions –
where you plant a tree can save you energy and money on your utility bill! 

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Advanced Metering at RPU

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

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Pay Bill / Manage Account

Billing and Payment Options

Apply for New Service

Outages

Conserve and Save™ Rebates

Our new customer portal is now available!

If you previously had an online account with RPU, please check your email for a message with instructions to reset your password and access your account.

If you didn’t receive the email, click here to reset your password and log into the new portal.

If you are new to online access, click here to register and create your RPU Connect account.

If you’ve already reset your password, visit https://my.rpu.org/ to log in.  You can bookmark this page for future access.

Power Outage Map

View current electric outages in our service area, search your address, and see how many customers are affected.
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Community Resources

Find local programs and assistance options to help with utility bills and other community support services.

Contact Us

Get the right phone numbers fast to report electric or water outages, emergencies, and sewer backups.

Emergency Information

Electric Outage:
507-280-9191

Water Outage:
8am - 5pm: 507-280-1500

Water Outage:
5 pm - 8 am: 507-280-9191

Sewer Backup or Overflow:
507-328-2640

Pay by Phone:
844-234-2643

Stay Warm and
Stay Informed

 

Read up on preparedness, saving with RPU's Time-of-Use Rate, a step-by-step guide to our new customer portal, and much more!

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Business Hours

RPU Service Center Lobby Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

RPU Customer Care by phone: 507-280-1500
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

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Report an Outage

Electric Outage: 507-280-9191

Water Outage: 8am - 5pm: 507-280-1500

Water Outage: 5pm - 8am: 507-280-9191

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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.