Rochester Public Utilities Explains January Power Grid EmergencyRochester Public Utilities Explains January Power Grid EmergencyThere was only a 3% commission between the demand and the supply of electrical power.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Public Utilities Issues Alert Over Scam CallsRochester Public Utilities Issues Alert Over Scam CallsThe call appears to come from legitimate RPU phone number.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Regulators Approve Major Southeast Minnesota Power Line ProjectRegulators Approve Major Southeast Minnesota Power Line ProjectConstruction could begin later this year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Public Utilities Launches New RPU Connect Customer AppRochester Public Utilities Launches New RPU Connect Customer AppIt offers easier access to billing and usage data.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
RPU Board Approves Major Regional Power Grid InvestmentRPU Board Approves Major Regional Power Grid InvestmentConstruction of the 345 kV transmission line is expected to begin next year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Launches Minnesota’s First Thermal Energy NetworkRochester Launches Minnesota’s First Thermal Energy NetworkCity officials say the network could be expanded and used by private developments in the future.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
RPU Adopts Grid Access Fee for Residential Solar UsersRPU Adopts Grid Access Fee for Residential Solar UsersThe new fee is scheduled to take effect in January.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
RPU Scales Back Planned Electric Rate Increase for 2026RPU Scales Back Planned Electric Rate Increase for 2026Lower than expected wholesale power costs are allowing Rochester Public Utilities to reduce its planned electric rate increase for next year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
RPU Plans ‘Middle-Ground’ Path to Renewable Energy GoalRPU Plans ‘Middle-Ground’ Path to Renewable Energy GoalRochester Public Utilities General Manager Tim McCollough explains the recent decision to stick with RPU's 2030 renewable energy goal.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
The Massively Complex System That Powers RochesterThe Massively Complex System That Powers RochesterRochester Public Utilities General Manager Tim McCollough shares his knowledge of the local, regional, and national electrical distribution systems that keep our homes and businesses supplied with energy.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell