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Emergency Contact
Conserve & Save

Customer Service: 507.280.1500 or 800.778.3421
Electric Outage: 507.280.9191
Water Outage: 8am - 5pm: 507.280.1500
Water Outage: 5 pm - 8 am: 507.280.9191
Pay by Phone: 855.631.3643

CONSERVE energy and SAVE money using the RPU Conserve & Save^® rebate program!

Stay Informed with Plugged In

In our July/August Issue of Plugged In, our GM explains RPU’s Advanced Metering upgrades, we recap our Arbor Day Celebration and Drinking Water Week Open House, and much more!

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Advanced Metering at RPU

In early 2026, we’ll begin installing new electric and water meters as part of our new Advanced Metering project.

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Help reduce energy demand during Peak Savings Events and we’ll give you $75!*

Participate in our Bring Your Own Device program and receive bill credit incentives.

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PARTNERS IN PLANTING COUPONS

Download the $20 Arborist and $20 Nursery Coupons!
Look for our planting instructions – where you plant a tree can save you energy and money on your utility bill.

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Make a SPLASH with savings!

Look for the Energy Star, Energy Star Most Efficient, and WaterSense logos and apply for a rebate on clothes washers, high efficiency toilets, rain barrels, and weather-based irrigation controllers.

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rebate application

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Stay Cool & Save Big This Summer!

Upgrade your home's comfort with energy-efficient cooling and get cash back!

Room Air Conditioners
Central Air Conditioners
Air Source Heat Pumps

Download a rebate application

New Customers

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Behind the Meter

The latest news, updates, notices and more!

RPU Launches Customer Survey to Inform Future Decisions

Rochester Public Utilities (RPU), with full support from the RPU Board, has engaged GreatBlue Research, Inc. to conduct a customer survey aimed at guiding key decisions that will shape the future of local utility services. RPU staff are collaborating closely with the research firm to ensure a smooth and effective process. C read more »

About RPU

Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) is a municipally-owned electric and water utility located in Rochester, MN. RPU serves more than 60,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers. RPU operates under the direction of a five member, mayor-appointed Utility Board and under the Rochester City Council.