People's Energy Cooperative

People's Energy Cooperative Providing reliable electricity, superior customer service, & innovative energy solutions.

Founded in 1936, People's Energy Cooperative is the member owned electric power utility serving all of the rural areas surrounding Rochester, Minnesota. People's Energy Cooperative has approximately 19,000 members in Olmsted, Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Wabasha and Winona Counties and provides power to a number of municipalities throughout that area. The cooperative is governed by a seven member board of directors elected by its members, the people the cooperative serves.

Upgrade your communications with the Cooperative by utilizing SmartHub.  Set up your account for automatic reminders suc...
04/09/2026

Upgrade your communications with the Cooperative by utilizing SmartHub. Set up your account for automatic reminders such as payment alerts or the outage notification service. To learn more, visit www.peoplesenergy.coop/smarthub.

Weatherization is just as important in the spring as it is in the fall.  Remember when your parents told you they weren'...
04/08/2026

Weatherization is just as important in the spring as it is in the fall. Remember when your parents told you they weren't air conditioning the entire neighborhood? This is how you can prevent that from happening (besides making sure you don't leave the front door open).

Beginning with May 2026 energy use, members at People's Energy Cooperative can expect to see a rate increase on June bil...
04/07/2026

Beginning with May 2026 energy use, members at People's Energy Cooperative can expect to see a rate increase on June billing statements. It is important to note that while the overall increase is 2%, not every member will see precisely a 2% increase on their bill. To understand how you may be affected, visit www.peoplesenergy.coop/rates.

Amid a high volume of accounts payable invoices, Gretchen consistently brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic,...
04/07/2026

Amid a high volume of accounts payable invoices, Gretchen consistently brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and her keen attention to detail helps ensure the accuracy and reliability of the Cooperative’s finances.

Dan’s dedication as our substation technician plays an important role in keeping our system running safely and reliably....
04/06/2026

Dan’s dedication as our substation technician plays an important role in keeping our system running safely and reliably. We appreciate the hard work and attention to detail he brings to the job every day.

04/03/2026
04/03/2026

We are proud to support the next generation of cooperative members through scholarships to graduating high school seniors. We wish you the best!

04/02/2026

Minnesota Energy Resources and People's Energy Cooperative are excited to announce that we are scheduling appointments in Chatfield, Dover, Elgin, Eyota, Oronoco, Plainview, and Stewartville later this month. Keep an eye on your email for more information!

A friendly reminder that if you need to visit the Cooperative any time in the next couple months, please use the Confere...
04/01/2026

A friendly reminder that if you need to visit the Cooperative any time in the next couple months, please use the Conference Center entrance as the main entrance will be unavailable.

Address

1775 Lake Shady Avenue S
Oronoco, MN
55960

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(507) 367-7000

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