Rochester Public Utilities

A recommendation calls for increases in water and electric rates next year.

Staff says only two bids were submitted and they were way over budget.

Customers who didn't pay their electric bills were given a reprieve during the pandemic.

It began around 5:30 am.

The Rochester Public Utilities Board is scheduled to review the 2020 report on electrical service operations Tuesday and members will notice a continuing trend - more energy-efficient customers.

The outage began around 9:35 am and an RPU spokeswoman said it affected an estimated 800 customers.

If you lost power at work, would you get the day off?

The recent streak of very cold weather in the Rochester area added nearly another foot to the frost depth.

The current streak of cold weather has prompted an advisory from Rochester Public Utilities.

Doug asked why Rochester water towers aren't branded with our city name and I think you're going to give RPU a high five for this answer.

Traffic is reportedly being affected by a downed powerline in the area of 18th St and 21st Ave NW near Sunset Terrace school.

Rochester Public Utilities is considering a new program for customers who want to save money on their electric bill.

Small businesses in Rochester that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be in for some relief in paying their electric and water bills.

Rochester Public Utilities has been given $500,000 in COVID-19 relief funds and is using the money to help some of its customers.