RPU

Rochester 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.

RPU says it expects to receive the results of testing for water quality in the affected area within 24 hours.

RPU General Manager Tim McCollough on Rochester Today talks about the factors causing a sharp increase in the costs associated with powering our community.

The Sheriff says the investigation involves a 63-year-old woman

The proposed rate hikes are significantly tied to higher-than-expected costs associated with Rochester's 2030 clean energy goal.

Insurance is expected to cover a portion of the replacement cost.

The phasing out of clean energy tax credits is listed as one of the key factors for the dramatic increase in the cost of reaching Rochester's 2030 clean energy target.

The replacement project will begin next year and is expected to take 3 years to complete.

The city-owned utility is in the process of contacting affected property owners.

The utility says it has been receiving reports from customers receiving calls from people claiming to be with RPU.