As your local "energy experts," we continue to offer learning opportunities for our customers that cover a wide range of topics. Scroll down below for a full listing of educational opportunities.

Community Education Classes

Neighborhood Energy Challenge

Neighborhood Energy Challenge Class

RPU and Minnesota Energy Resources have teamed up with the Center for Energy and Environment to offer Rochester homeowners the Neighborhood Energy Challenge (NEC), a full-service residential energy audit program.

Learn more about the Neighborhood Energy Challenge


Electrify Everything 2025 - Free Workshop Series

Rochester Public Utilities is proud to be a cosponsor of Electrify Everything Rochester 2025, a free workshop series designed to help homeowners navigate the process of weatherization and electrification for a more comfortable, healthier, and safer home. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on electrification, explore financial incentives and planning resources, and have their home electrification questions answered by experts.

Workshop Series:

  • Get Amped: The Basics of Electrifying Your Home – Thursday, April 3, 6–7:30 p.m.
  • Stay Cool, Stay Warm: Heat Pumps Demystified – Thursday, May 8, 6–7:30 p.m.
  • Hot Stuff: Electrifying Water Heating, Cooking, and Clothes Drying – Thursday, June 12, 6–7:30 p.m.

All workshops will be held at the Development and Infrastructure Building, 4001 West River Pkwy NW, Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55901.

Learn more at Electrify Everything Minnesota.