Connexus Energy: Cold Weather Rule

Cold Weather Rule The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule protects residential utility customers during the cold winter months. Under this rule, your electric service will not be disconnected from October 15 through April 15 because of non-payment, provided you meet ALL of the following requirements:

The disconnection would affect your primary heat source.
You qualify for Cold Weather Rule Protection.
You enter into a mutually agreed upon payment schedule with Connexus Energy and payments are reasonably on time.

Please print and mail the completed form (pdf) to declare Cold Weather Rule Protection.

Call our Credit Department at 763.323.2620 for more information.

Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) or visit them online.

Financial Assistance Agencies
Anoka County Anoka County Community Action Energy Assistance Program 763.783.4712 Anoka County Economic Assistance (Adults only) 763.422.7246 (Family) 763.717.7730 CEAP 763.783.4930 Salvation Army HeatShare Program 763.755.6873 x123 or x124	Ramsey County Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties 651.645.6470 Ramsey County Human Services 651.266.4444 Salvation Army HeatShare Program 651.224.6946
Chisago County Lakes & Pines Community Action Council Inc. 320.679.1800 1.800.832.6082 Chisago County Health & Human Services 651.213.5600 Salvation Army HeatShare Program 651.739.6288	Sherburne County Tri-County Action Program 320.251.1612 Sherburne County Social Services 763.765.4000 Salvation Army HeatShare Program 1.888.220.4850
Hennepin County Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin 952.930.3541 952.933.9639 Hennepin County Human Services 612.596.1300 Salvation Army HeatShare Program 763.425.0517	Washington County Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties 651.645.6470 Washington County Community Services 651.430.6459 Salvation Army HeatShare Program 651.739.6288
Isanti County Lakes & Pines Community Action Council Inc. 320.679.1800 1.800.832.6082 Isanti County Family Services 763.689.1711 Salvation Army HeatShare Program 1.888.301.0643