If you are a new or returning customer and would like to start utility services, or if you are a current Riverside Public Utilities customer and would like to start service at an additional service location, please complete our Start Service form. In compliance with the Federal Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, Riverside Public Utility performs identity and credit rating checks with Equifax for Start and Transfer of Service requests received via the online portal. By completing this form and providing your social security number you are authorizing RPU to proceed with Equifax credit rating verification.