• 1.5% Annual Retail Energy Savings (MN Statute 216B.241)
  • Rochester Public Utilities is required to reduce energy sales by 1.5% of their total operating costs annually through conservation program, education, rate design, and behavioral changes.
• 25% Renewable Energy by 2025 (MN Statute 216B.1691)
  • Rochester Public Utilities has reached this goal.
• 100% Net Renewable Energy by 2030
  • Rochester Public Utilities is actively planning and working towards this future goal. View the most recent progress update here.

The City of Rochester Comprehensive Plan includes mode share targets for the downtown district, as outlined below:

• 30% of commuters using public transit (from 10%)

• 13% of commuters walking/biking (from 7%)

• 14% of commuters carpooling (from 12%)

• 28% reduction in single occupancy vehicle trips (from 71% --> 43%)