Rochester Public Utilities

06/18/2026

RPU will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Crews remain available 24/7 to respond to outages and emergencies. To report an outage, call 507-280-9191.

06/15/2026

Ready to lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable?

Join RPU and our community partners for the upcoming Neighborhood Energy Challenge workshops. These free workshops provide practical tips, resources and information about energy-saving improvements that can help reduce energy use and costs year-round.

Now offering virtual workshops!

Our next workshop is on Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. (via Zoom).

Register here: https://share.hsforms.com/2FpruOjbSRvKfwyS8NIVwMQ3eb60

Learn more and view upcoming workshops here: https://www.rpu.org/rebates-programs/energy-audits-and-workshops/

We hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

Thanks to the City of Rochester, MN Police Department for hosting another great Safe City Nights event, and thank you to everyone who stopped by the RPU booth!

It was a beautiful evening to connect with residents, answer questions, and share more about the services RPU provides to our community. We enjoyed visiting with so many of you and appreciate everyone who took the time to stop by.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Safe City Nights event on July 14!

06/09/2026

Join RPU at Safe City Nights tonight from 6–8 p.m. at Gibbs Elementary!

Stop by to meet the RPU team, check out one of our utility vehicles, and see water demonstrations from our staff. We’re excited to be part of this great community event and look forward to connecting with neighbors and families.

See you tonight! 💧⚡🚜

06/02/2026

The temperatures are rising, but your energy costs don’t have to. ☀️

Check out RPU’s cooling rebates and start saving today.

We offer rebates on qualifying energy-efficient cooling equipment that can help keep your home comfortable while reducing energy use and costs.

Learn more and download rebate applications here: https://www.rpu.org/rebates-programs/conserve-save-rebates/residential-rebates/

05/28/2026

Take a look back at RPU’s 24th annual Arbor Day Celebration. 🌳

Thank you to our community partners, ArborWise, The Davey Tree, Rochester Park & Recreation, and Sargent's Gardens, volunteers and everyone who stopped by McQuillan Field to celebrate the importance of trees, conservation and community togetherness. We’re grateful for another successful year of growing a greener Rochester.

Rochester Public Utilities

05/26/2026

Get paid to save energy!💡💰

RPU customers can earn up to $75 through our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program by connecting a smart thermostat and helping reduce energy use during peak demand events.

It’s an easy way to support grid reliability, lower energy demand during high-use periods and put money back in your pocket.

Eligible smart thermostats can participate in brief energy-saving events throughout the summer while still keeping your home comfortable.

Learn more and enroll today:
https://www.rpu.org/rebates-programs/smart-thermostat-program/

05/22/2026

As we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, Rochester Public Utilities wishes you a safe Memorial Day.

RPU will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Crews remain available 24/7 to respond to outages and emergencies. To report an outage, call 507-280-9191.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to 5th grader Zoe Merschbrock, the winner of our 2026 Arbor Day drawing! 🌳

She’s taking home a one-of-a-kind bear sculpture, hand-carved by chainsaw artist Stickman Steve. 🪵🐻

Zoe is a student in Mr. Ackerman’s class at Gibbs Elementary School. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Arbor Day and helping make this year’s event such a success! 🌲

05/15/2026

Power has been restored for all affected customers. Thank you for your patience.