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Residential
Everything we do is for the benefit our members. We’re proud to provide a wide variety of products and services for your home, helping you save time, money and energy.
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Business
Everything we do is for the benefit our members. We’re proud to provide a wide variety of products and services for your business, helping you save time, money and energy.
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Contractors
Contractors
We’re dedicated to helping our members make smart energy usage decisions. We offer many informational and educational resources, programs and incentives, and energy-efficiency rebates for both business and residential members.
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Clean Energy & EVs
Clean Energy & EVs
As part of our strategic initiatives, we are committed to environmental leadership. Pursuing renewable energy alternatives and giving members the choice to support those initiatives is the right thing to do. With a wide variety of commercial and residential programs, we will partner with you in your efforts to go green, whether at home or at work.
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Company
Based in Ramsey, Minnesota, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest consumer-owned electric cooperative, providing electricity and related products to member residents and businesses. The Connexus Energy Board of Directors, elected by our membership, governs the electric cooperative. We serve more than 147,000 members in portions of Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Sherburne and Washington counties.
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New Construction
New Construction/Service Change
Install service for a new commercial or residential property, plat development, lighting project, change your service from overhead to underground, or if you need your service moved.
Temporary Service
Temporary Service Changes - Effective April 1, 2025
- If the temporary stand is not at the legal description listed on the application when crews arrive to install the service, the meter will not be installed.
- The temporary fee ($385) will not be reimbursed and will be applied as the drive-off fee ($385) for the work order.
- You will need to reapply for temporary service, resubmit the temp permit, site-ready photos and make the additional payment.
To avoid delays, contact the builders line at [email protected] or 763.323.4214 if changes are needed before installation.
Connexus requires that a separate application be submitted for temporary and permanent service. In addition, when applying for temp service you will be required to indicate the location of the temporary meter, submit the electrical permit, and submit the site ready photo by attaching them to the application.
If the permit and photo are not sent in at the time of application, it will not be processed.
If all requirements are met, the application will be processed, and an invoice sent within 24 to 48 hours. As soon as payment is received, the work order will move to Scheduling.
These changes will result in less delays and quicker turnaround times for temp services. It will also reduce the number of payments made and refunded if the temp is not installed.
Temporary Installation Guides:
If you have any questions, please reach out to our builders team at [email protected] or 763.323.4214
New Residential Construction
The following information pertains to:
- Homeowners who would like their power changed from overhead to underground.
- Homeowners who need a meter location moved.
- Homeowners who need underground service rerouted.
- Builders or homeowners building a new home, garage, or other building.
- Builders or homeowners who need an additional meter and service.
Requirements
- The customer is responsible for providing a PVC Slip Meter Riser for underground service risers to electric meters.
- Connexus Energy requires a site ready photo in order to complete the design and invoice you for your service.
- To have Connexus get to your site more quickly, consider building a kick wall at your structure’s permanent meter base location.
New Home Construction/Existing Service Change
Complete the Residential Application for Electrical Service below to begin the process for new construction or if you need your service moved for a new pool, moving your meter for an addition, or similar instances. If your service is not for a new service in a platted development with city water and sewer, a designer will start reviewing the application within 10-15 business days.
Additional resources:
- Residential Load Sheet (contact your electrician for assistance)
- Overview and process for converting residential overhead electric service to underground
Commercial Construction
Please download and complete these forms for new commercial construction requests for electric service:
- Electric Service Application - Commercial Construction
- Electric Service and Load Information Form (contact your electrician for assistance)
- W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
- Sales Tax Certification of Exemption (ST3) if applicable
Service Changes
- To make changes to your Commercial Service, complete the Service Change Application.
- To fully disconnect for demolition or retirement of services, please fill out this form.
Three-Phase Service Requirements
For three-phase service, be sure to review the Concrete Pad and Metering Specifications.
Fax completed forms to 763.421.8314, email to [email protected], or mail to: Connexus Energy, Attn: Engineering/New Construction, 14601 Ramsey Blvd., Ramsey, MN 55303
New Construction Payment
Payments for new construction can be made online. Payments can only be made on invoices (quotes that have been formally accepted and invoiced by Connexus staff).
For residential services, please call our Builders Team at 763.323.4214 (M-F, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.)
For commercial services, plat developments or lighting projects, please call our Engineering Department at 763.323.2740.
Note: this online payment option is only for new construction, NOT your monthly electric bill.
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Charges/Fees and General Rules and Conditions of Service
Review the Connexus Energy Schedule of Charges and General Rules and Conditions of Service.
Inspections & Permits
The Notice of Inspection should be completed by your state or city inspector once electrical inspection is complete.
View a list of City and State Inspectors.
320-Amp Service
When applying for 320-amp service or greater, please complete both the Residential Application for Electrical Service and the Residential Electric Service and Load Information form. Contact your electrician for assistance.
New Service Installation Guides
New Development Installation
Developers or engineers planning to construct a residential or commercial development that will have underground service are encouraged to contact Engineering Services to discuss the application process.
The necessary requirements and applications are available for download below. The application must be completed and returned to Connexus before design of the electric system can proceed.
Questions?
Residential Builders Line: 763.323.4214 or email [email protected]
Residential new construction application
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