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Open House

Posted on October 4, 2021October 29, 2021 by Keith Butcher

In celebration of Public Power week, please join us on Saturday, October 9th for an Open House. Enjoy prizes, snacks, power plant tours, and safety demonstrations. The event is from 9am until noon.

Minnesota Cold Weather Rule

Posted on September 28, 2021October 29, 2021 by Keith Butcher

The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule (CWR) was recently expanded and will now be in effect from October 1–April 30. The CWR states that during that time, a utility may not disconnect service and must reconnect the utility service of a residential customer if the disconnection affects the primary heat source for the residential unit and […]

Keep Calm and Get ACH

Posted on August 26, 2021October 29, 2021 by Keith Butcher

Stressed? Sign up for automatic utility bill payments through ACH and eliminate the worry of late fees. Call our office for more information at 763-389-2252.

Water Conservation Tips

Posted on July 21, 2021October 29, 2021 by Keith Butcher

During this week of warm weather, try to reduce your water use outdoors. Here are a few ways you can do that: Car washing: Use a commercial car wash to clean your car-preferably one that recycles water. If washing your car at home, shut off the nozzle in between rinses and use a finer spray […]

Disconnections Temporarily Suspended

Posted on July 20, 2021October 29, 2021 by Keith Butcher

Due to the ongoing heat wave, Princeton Public Utilities is temporarily suspending today’s scheduled disconnections until next Wednesday, July 28th. If you received a past due notice, please contact our office immediately and arrange payment to avoid future power interruptions. Thank you.

Watering Restrictions

Posted on July 19, 2021October 29, 2021 by Keith Butcher

Princeton Public Utilities (PPU) has been notified that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has determined that the state is now in the drought warning phase. We thought that this would be a good time to remind everyone of the City of Princeton’s Lawn Watering Limitations Ordinance (City Ordinance 940.03). Important points to remember […]

Freshwaters United Methodist Church Receives Rebate

Posted on June 16, 2021October 29, 2021 by Keith Butcher

Princeton Public Utilities General Manager Keith Butcher and Energy Services Representative Nancy Kelly present Freshwaters UMC representatives with $715 in rebates for upgrading their indoor lighting to energy-efficient LEDs. The church representative included Pastor Kevin Fox, Trustee Pat Talberg, United Methodist Women Rep Clarice Harman, and Trustee Skip Harman. Pastor Fox commented, “I couldn’t help […]

Tucs Equipment Receives Rebate

Posted on June 16, 2021October 29, 2021 by Keith Butcher

Princeton Public Utilities General Manager Keith Butcher (left) and Energy Services Representative Nancy Kelly (right) presented Tucs Equipment Inc Owner, Marty Tucs with $3,466 in rebates for upgrading their lighting to energy-efficient LEDs. The project included retrofits of all the 6-lamp fluorescent light fixtures in the production areas. Marty stated, “It was like a whole […]

PUC Congratulates Geoffrey Skeim for winning MMUA’s Tom Bovitz Memorial Scholarship Award

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by Keith Butcher

At the May Princeton Public Utilities’ Commission meeting, Commissioners congratulated Geoffrey Skeim for winning First Place in the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association’s (MMUA’s) Tom Bovitz Memorial Scholarship Award Competition. In attendance was Steve Downer, MMUA Director of Communications and Member Relations. Steve emphasized that Minnesota municipal utilities view electricity as a service to be provided […]