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Rochester Public Utilities's energy comes from natural gas, biomass, other fossil, hydroelectric, and oil. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 79% of Rochester Public Utilities's energy. Biomass is the second largest source, making up 8%. Other Fossil provides 8% of Rochester Public Utilities's electricity. Hydroelectric provides 4% of Rochester Public Utilities's electricity. Oil provides 2% of Rochester Public Utilities's electricity.
78%
Natural Gas
8%
Biomass
8%
Other Fossil
4%
Hydroelectric
2%
Oil
The average electricity rate for Rochester Public Utilities customers is 14.9 cents/kWh. Rochester Public Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential - Time of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 31¢ |
Residential Service - High Efficiency HVAC | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
Residential Service - Dual Fuel | Fixed | 9¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
In 2021, the average Rochester Public Utilities customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 63 minutes. In total, the average Rochester Public Utilities customer had their electricity out for about 63 minutes during the whole year.
Rochester Public Utilities can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.
incentive | savings | utility | |
Clothes Dryers | $25-$50 | Rochester Public Utilities | See Details |
Systems under 40 kW: Reconciled monthly; customer may opt to receive payment or credit on next bill at the retail utility energy rate For systems 40 kW -1 MW, NEG is credited at the avoided cost rate, or customers may elect to be compensated in the form of a kWh credit. Excess credit will be reimbursed at the end of the calendar year at the avoided cost rate.