Connexus Energy and solar
Connexus Energy is an electric cooperative serving about 136,082 homes in Minnesota. Here's what its rates and export rules mean for solar: for a typical customer, solar is not worth it.
- Average price (2026 est.)
- 14.5¢11% below Minnesota average
- Typical bill
- $116802 kWh a month
- Exports credited
- RetailFull retail net metering
- Typical payback
- 20.1 yrs3.6 kW, cash
Export rules for Connexus Energy customers
Full retail net metering (Minnesota rule).
Minnesota requires utilities to net meter systems under 40 kW; monthly excess is paid or credited at the 'average retail utility energy rate', which is close to retail (excludes fixed charges). This applies to IOUs, co-ops and munis, although co-ops/munis may add a monthly DG fee.
Solar for a typical Connexus Energy home
| System | 3.6 kW (50% of 802 kWh/month) |
|---|---|
| Cost | $15,200 |
| First-year savings | $701 |
| Payback | 20.1 years |
| 25-year net | $4,740 |
Uses the utility's average price.
Questions about Connexus Energy and solar
Does Connexus Energy have net metering?
Connexus Energy follows Minnesota's rules: Minnesota requires utilities to net meter systems under 40 kW; monthly excess is paid or credited at the 'average retail utility energy rate', which is close to retail (excludes fixed charges). This applies to IOUs, co-ops and munis, although co-ops/munis may add a monthly DG fee.
How much does electricity cost with Connexus Energy?
Residential customers paid an average of 14.1¢ per kWh in 2025 (EIA), about 14.5¢ adjusted to 2026. The typical home uses 802 kWh a month, a bill of about $116.
Is solar worth it with Connexus Energy?
For a typical customer, solar is not worth it: a 3.6 kW system costing about $15,200 pays back in about 20.1 years, with $4,740 net over 25 years.
How many Connexus Energy customers have solar?
About 1,475 homes had net-metered solar at the end of 2025, roughly 1.1% of residential customers (EIA-861).
Legal name: Connexus Energy (EIA ID 689). Data: EIA-861 2025 and monthly data through 2026, state policy research October 2026.