Payment Assistance
Sometimes life presents unexpected challenges, and paying utility bills can become difficult despite one’s best efforts. That’s why payment assistance programs exist—to provide a helping hand during tough times and ensure that essential services remain accessible. Protections such as the Cold Weather Rule help safeguard households from disconnection during dangerously low temperatures, while additional provisions are in place to support active-duty military personnel, offering flexibility and protection when they are serving our country. Together, these resources are designed to provide stability, compassion, and peace of mind when it is needed most.
Contact Us
RPU Service Center
4000 East River Rd NE
Rochester, MN, 55906
Business Hours
RPU Service Center Lobby Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
RPU Customer Care by phone: 507-280-1500
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Report an Outage
Electric Outage: 507-280-9191
Water Outage: 8am-5pm:
507-280-1500
Water Outage: 5pm-8am:
507-280-9191