RPU does more than service your utility needs. We care about conservation. Awareness is the first step to succeed with preserving our planet’s natural resources. We equip our customers with tools, resources, and educational opportunities to do their part for a healthy environment.
Education Opportunities
The RPU Community Education Classes are the most efficient ways to learn how your home or business could benefit from popular environmental topics such as solar energy or home lighting. Read more for a current list of upcoming topics.
Conservation
Being a good environmental steward is at the core of our business. Learn more about our initiatives and find resources for how you can conserve our natural resources.
Frost Level Map
A handy tool that records real-time depth of thaw and depth of frost in Olmsted County.
Tree Program
RPU is dedicated to helping the local environment and urban forests. Learn more about coupons and rebates for local landscaping services and at local nurseries.
MISO
RPU and our wholesale provider, SMMPA, both participate in the MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator) energy market, which efficiently and economically dispatches generation.