RPU sponsors local ASHRAE event

RPU representatives pictured (l-r): Jan Blevins, Joyce Grendahl, Stephanie Yrjo

Stephanie Yrjo, RPU and Rochester City Council President, Denny Hanson

ROCHESTER, MN. — Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) sponsored the local American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) golf event that was held on August 3 at Willow Creek Golf Course. Through working closely with ASHRAE and supporting the organization's goals to improve energy conservation and to promote the use of new technology in HVAC&R, RPU can make great strides in reducing the need for new generation, improving local air quality, and being more energy efficient.

"By being a part of ASHRAE events, we can strengthening our relationship with local HVAC contractors and ASHRAE members to help the city of Rochester save energy and to help the local businesses save money through RPU's Conserve & Save rebate program," said Stephanie Yrjo, RPU commericial account representative. To date for 2006, our efforts in energy conservation have saved over 2.4 million kWh (kilowatt hours).

About Rochester Public Utilities

As the municipal utility of Rochester, Minn., for more than 110 years, RPU provides high-quality and reliable electricity to over 45,000 customers. Water customers number more than 34,000. RPU continually investigates innovative technologies to help customers realize the best value from the services they receive. Current initiatives include fuel cell research, wind power, and photovoltaic offerings.

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