Iconic Austin Municipal Plant Demo

The Austin Municipal Plant was an iconic Austin landmark for many years. Constructed on the 1888 site of the original municipal water plant, various additions were made to the plant through 1985. It provided the first electrification for street lighting in 1889, and in its prime provided 31 megawatts of power generation and steam for a district heating system for the community of Austin. It was removed in 2018 due to outdated technology to make room for a community recreation center.

Watch the demolition time lapse video.

Cold Weather Rule

The Minnesota cold weather rule applies from October 1 to April 30. The rule provides that a utility cannot disconnect your residential electric service during the winter if the customer meets certain requirements.  Learn more.

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DEC 21, 2023 RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2024     
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JAN 10, 2022   NORTHEAST PLANT DEMO
JAN 5, 2022     NATURAL GAS PRICES
dec 14, 2021  2022 rate adjustments
Oct 4, 2021    Public Power-gas week
SEP 15, 2021   MUNICIPAL PLANT REMEMBERED
Jun 17, 2021   NE Plant Auction
May 5, 2021    Best Places to Work 2021
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Dec 17, 2020   2021 Rate Adjustments
Nov 9, 2020     Virtual Open House 2020
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Jun 10, 2020     Johnson Board Appointment
Mar 17, 2020   COVID-19 Update
Nov 14, 2019   AU sets rates for 2020
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Apr 30, 2019    Best Place to Work 2019
Apr 22, 2019    AU is Earth Friendly
Apr 4, 2019      AU Receives Reliability Award
Jan 23, 2019     HeatShare Donation 2018
Nov 15, 2018   Customers Save on Electric Costs
Oct 3, 2018      Open House and Utility Expo
Aug 21, 2018    2nd Water Tower Open House
May 21, 2018   Water Tower Open House
May 2, 2018     Best Place to Work 2018
Apr 14, 2018    Safety Awards
Jan 17, 2018     HeatShare Donations 2017
Nov 15, 2017    AU Board Approves new rates