Several Blocks in Downtown Rochester Go Dark After Power OutageIf you lost power at work, would you get the day off?Jessica Williams
RPU Announces ‘Neighbors Chipping In’ Program To Help Customers In NeedRochester Public Utilities announces the Neighbors Chipping In Program in a voluntary, ongoing fundraising program to benefit RPU customers in need of help.Luke Lonien
Why Don’t Rochester’s Water Towers Say “Rochester” On Them?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. James Rabe
RPU Planning Solar Farm in the Rochester AreaRochester Public Utilities appears ready to jump into the solar energy market.Andy Brownell
SW Rochester Power Outage Blamed on SquirrelIt’s suspected that a squirrel caused a significant power outage in southwest Rochester this morning.Andy Brownell
RPU Survey Finds Support For Green EnergyA majority of Rochester Public Utility customers would be willing to pay more for so-called “green energy.”Andy Brownell
Traffic Wreck Leads to Power Outage in RochesterA large number of homes and businesses lost power Thursday morning after a power pole was cut in half in SE Rochester.Kim David
Rochester Public Utilities Concerned About Water Pipes FreezingThe recent bitter cold and the forecast calling for even colder weather next week has Rochester Public Utilities concerned about frozen water pipes.Andy Brownell
Rochester's Kutzky Park Area Affected by Afternoon Power OutageA failure involving overhead equipment blamed.Andy Brownell
Rochester Public Utilities Approves Higher Water & Electric RatesThe Rochester Public Utilities Board has approved higher electric and water rates for next year. Andy Brownell
RPU Board Rejects Request for More Lake Zumbro FundingThe Rochester Public Utilities Board has formally rejected a request for additional funding for the Lake Zumbro restoration project.Andy Brownell
Rochester Public Utilities Board Approves Rate HikesThe Rochester Public Utilities board has approved a bump in the cost of electric and water service, affecting rates, customer charges and other fees.Kim David
RPU Board Considers Electric and Water Rate HikesWater and electric rates increases are on the horizon for customers of Rochester Public Utilities.Andy Brownell
RPU Crew Headed to Florida to HelpRochester Public Utilities has responded to a request for help from utilities in the expected path of Hurricane Irma.Andy Brownell