Commercial Corner: Supporting Rochester Businesses
RPU’s Marketing & Energy Services team works directly with Rochester businesses on energy efficiency, electrification, infrastructure, billing and other electric and water service needs.
The team manages RPU’s Conserve & Save™ programs, supports energy efficiency projects, facilitates distributed energy resource interconnections and helps businesses evaluate new energy technologies. Commercial Energy Advisors also provide dedicated support to commercial and industrial customers, helping them understand their energy use, plan for future needs and connect with RPU programs and services.
Meet Our Newest Commercial Energy Advisors
Mike Wirkus and Nolan Seaberg recently joined RPU’s commercial team as Commercial Energy Advisors. In their roles, they work directly with local businesses to identify opportunities, connect customers with RPU programs and resources and support their ongoing energy needs.
Mike Wirkus
Mike Wirkus brings more than 20 years of utility experience to RPU, with a background in coal-fired power generation, wind energy, wastewater treatment, substation maintenance and utility protective relaying.
As a Commercial Energy Advisor, Mike works with commercial and industrial customers on energy efficiency, operational needs and energy planning. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Energy Management from Bismarck State College and brings extensive technical and utility experience to his work with customers.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, traveling and tackling home improvement projects.
Nolan Seaberg
A native of nearby Byron, Nolan Seaberg brings a local perspective to his role as a Commercial Energy Advisor. He works with commercial and industrial customers to understand their energy needs, identify efficiency opportunities and connect them with RPU programs and services.
Nolan earned bachelor’s degrees in environmental science and business management from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and is a LEED Green Associate. He also gained experience through internships with Trane Technologies, Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester.
Outside of work, Nolan enjoys spending time outdoors, trying new Rochester restaurants, traveling to national parks and visiting thrift stores with friends.