Public Utilities

Strategic Goals

Our Mission

Riverside Public Utilities is committed to the highest quality water and electric services at the lowest possible rates to benefit the community.

Our Ten-Year Vision

Our customers will recognize Riverside Public Utilities as a unique community asset with a global reputation for innovation, sustainability and an enhanced quality of life.

Our Core Values

The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department values...

• Safety
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Quality Service
• Creativity and Innovation
• Inclusiveness and Mutual Respect
• Community Involvement
• Environmental Stewardship

Three-Year Goals

• Contribute to the City of Riverside’s economic development while preserving RPU’s financial strength
• Maximize the use of technology to improve utility operations
• Impact positively legislation and regulations at all levels of government
• Develop and implement a recycled water program
• Secure a second connection to the state electric transmission grid

Ten-Year Goals

• Employ state-of-the-art technology to maximize reliability and customer service
• Foster economic development and job growth in the City of Riverside
• Communicate effectively the accomplishments, challenges and opportunities for the full utilization of our electric and water resources
• Develop fully our low-cost, sustainable, reliable electric and water resources
• Enhance the effective and efficient operation of all areas of the utility