Connexus Energy electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region
Connexus Energy is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 136,082 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.06¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Connexus Energy bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $225.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $301.20 |
Connexus Energy residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential and Single Phasetime-of-use | 2017-06-01 | $13.50 | 12.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Interruptible Space Heating Cycled Air Conditioning (Metered)time-of-use | 2012-01-01 | — | 7.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Interruptible Space Heating Cycled Air Conditioning (Unmetered)time-of-use | 2012-01-01 | — | 8.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Controlled Off-Peak Energy Storage - Residential | 2012-01-01 | — | 4.35¢ |
| Interruptible Water Heating - Metered | 2012-01-01 | — | 5.25¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Connexus Energy rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (12.97¢ → 14.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Connexus Energy | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 54 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.55 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 98 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 38 | 92 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Connexus Energy's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 496 | 54 | 28,463 | 2025-07-29 |
| Chisago | 307 | 47 | 3,515 | 2025-05-15 |
| Anoka | 286 | 42 | 14,864 | 2025-07-29 |
| Ramsey | 264 | 53 | 29,124 | 2025-07-29 |
| Hennepin | 217 | 47 | 38,258 | 2025-06-29 |
| Sherburne | 68 | 23 | 2,362 | 2025-04-04 |
| Isanti | 64 | 21 | 3,099 | 2025-04-07 |
| Mille Lacs | 50 | 9 | 562 | 2025-06-17 |
Connexus Energy service area
Connexus Energy serves 8 counties in Minnesota and 48 ZIP codes.
Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington
Cities: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, West Coon Rapids, Blaine, Andover, Ramsey, Elk River, Champlin, Lino Lakes, Forest Lake, Anoka, Ham Lake, Otsego, Hugo, Sauk Rapids, Monticello, Mounds View, East Bethel, Big Lake, Cambridge, Oak Grove, Wyoming, Saint Francis, Spring Lake Park, Isanti, Zimmerman, Dayton, Circle Pines, Chisago City, Becker, Princeton, Nowthen, Scandia, Columbus, Centerville, Saint Augusta, Foley, Lexington, Clearwater
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 134,095 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates, Peak-time rebates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 16,951 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,600 |
Connexus Energy at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.27¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.29¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $270,003,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,134,683 MWh |
| Peak demand | 515 MW summer · 314 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 2% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.8% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 689 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Connexus Energy's electricity rate?
Connexus Energy residential customers pay an average of 15.06¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 7% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Connexus Energy electric bill?
About $121 a month. The average Connexus Energy home uses 802 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $151.
How many customers does Connexus Energy have?
Connexus Energy serves 136,082 residential customers and 148,716 customers in total in Minnesota, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Connexus Energy?
In 2025, the average Connexus Energy customer was without power for 54 min (SAIDI) over 0.55 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 38 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Connexus Energy offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential and Single Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Connexus Energy offer net metering for solar?
Connexus Energy had 1,600 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 13.6 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Connexus Energy before making decisions.