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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2004
RPU Celebrates Its Role in Community,
October 3-9
ROCHESTER, MN—Rochester Public Utilities
(RPU) is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct.
3-9, along with more than 2,000 other consumer-owned
electric utilities that collectively provide
electricity on a not-for-profit basis to 43
million Americans.
“Public Power Week honors RPU’s
community ownership, which results in reliable,
affordable electricity for citizens and businesses.
It also recognizes the economic, social, and
environmental contributions of a community-owned
power system,” said Larry Koshire, general
manager of RPU.
Public Power Week is a national, annual event
sponsored in conjunction with the American Public
Power Association (APPA) in Washington, D.C.
APPA is the service organization for community-
and state-owned electric utilities.
“Electricity makes everything we do easier
and better,” Koshire said. “Having
a community-owned electric system allows us
to make decisions locally and use our resources
in ways that best suit our needs.”
RPU invites community members to visit the RPU
Service Center at 4000 East River Road NE during
business hours the week of October 4-8 to celebrate
Public Power Week. Coffee, cookies, and energy
conservation information will be available in
the lobby.
“At RPU, we are committed to providing
the best service possible to our customers and
meeting their high expectations. in doing so,
we are enriching their lives,” Koshire
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