Connexus Energy Data Access Guide
Connexus Energy is Minnesota's largest member-owned electric cooperative, serving 146,640+ members across the north Twin Cities metro. AMI smart meters feed the MyConnexus Account portal (MyMeter by VertexOne) for billing and usage data, but Connexus does not currently offer Green Button, a public API, or EDI — third-party access is arranged case-by-case with the utility.
How to Get Your Connexus Energy Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyConnexus Account Portal | ✓ | — | Residential, Commercial, Industrial | Billing (PDF), usage visualization | Monthly billing; near-real-time usage views | PDF + portal graphs |
| Mobile App (MyMeter) | ✓ | — | All members | Usage charts, bills, alerts, outage reporting | Near-real-time | App interface |
| eBill (email delivery) | ✓ | — | All members | Monthly bill | Monthly | PDF email |
| Direct utility authorization (custom) | — | ✓ | Members (via consultant/aggregator) | Billing / usage on authorization | Negotiated | PDF / CSV via secure email or FTP |
| Green Button / API / EDI | — | — | None | Not available | N/A | N/A |
Billing Data Access
Connexus Energy offers digital billing through the MyConnexus Account portal (powered by MyMeter / VertexOne) at myaccount.connexusenergy.com, available 24/7. Members can view and download current and historical bills in PDF, enroll in eBill (paperless), use budget billing, and set billing alerts. CSV/XML billing export is not offered.
What Data Is on Your Connexus Energy Bill
- Current and historical bills (PDF)
- eBill / paperless statements
- Monthly usage summary
- Billing alerts and notifications
- Payment history
- Budget billing details (residential)
How to Download Connexus Energy Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the business account at myaccount.connexusenergy.com
- 02Navigate to Billing to view/download PDF statements
- 03Enable eBill for automatic email delivery
- 04For multiple meters or sites, contact a business account representative (Paula Coffey, Jennifer Sweeney, or Paul Hanson) at 763.323.2650
- 05For third-party/consultant access, coordinate directly with Member Services — no self-service authorization portal exists
How to Download Connexus Energy Bills (Residential)
- 01Go to myaccount.connexusenergy.com and click 'Create an Account'
- 02Enter your account number (from your paper bill) and email
- 03Create a password and security question; accept terms
- 04Log in and open the 'Billing' or 'Bill & Usage' section
- 05Download the PDF bill or enable eBill for email delivery
Third-Party Access to Connexus Energy Billing Data
Direct utility authorization (no formal portal)
- 01Obtain explicit written authorization from the member (account holder)
- 02Call Member Services at 763.323.2650 or email info@connexusenergy.com
- 03Provide the member's account number, your business relationship, and reason for access
- 04Connexus typically delivers billing data in PDF via email or a secure method TBD
- 05For ongoing access, establish a relationship with a business account representative
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Connexus Energy Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
Connexus Energy has deployed Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) utility-wide. Honeywell (formerly Elster) smart meters transmit over the 900 MHz RF spectrum, and members can view usage tracking, weather comparisons, year-over-year analysis, custom event markers, and usage alerts in the MyConnexus Account portal. However, raw interval data download (Green Button XML, CSV) is not confirmed as available; the portal is primarily visualization-oriented.
How to Download Connexus Energy Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Green Button is not currently implemented at Connexus Energy
- 02Use the MyConnexus Account 'Usage' section for visualization and comparison
- 03Check the portal 'Reports' / 'Scheduled Reports' area for any PDF export
- 04Contact Member Services (763.323.2650) to inquire about raw interval data export
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Connexus Energy rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
Connexus Energy does not maintain a public developer portal or offer a REST API, OAuth-based data sharing, or webhooks of its own. Nectar provides API access to this utility's billing data — see docs.nectarclimate.com. Otherwise, third-party access is handled case-by-case: consultants and aggregators must obtain written member authorization and negotiate a custom data-sharing arrangement (typically PDF or CSV via secure email/FTP) with the business services team. A planned migration to SpryPoint (announced Aug 2025) may expand future API/data capabilities.
How to Register as a Connexus Energy API Vendor
- 01Confirm the client is a Connexus member; collect account number and service address
- 02Call Member Services (763.323.2650) and ask whether a third-party data program exists
- 03Obtain a signed letter of authorization from the member
- 04Submit a formal data request to info@connexusenergy.com with use, frequency, and security practices
- 05Negotiate a data-sharing agreement; receive data via secure email/FTP
- 06Renew member authorization annually
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
How to Enroll in Connexus Energy EDI
- 01No EDI program is documented; as a cooperative, Connexus is not subject to the same NAESB/FERC EDI mandates as IOUs
- 02Business customers may contact a business account representative (763.323.2650) to inquire about EDI or alternative data exchange
- 03If EDI is unavailable, discuss CSV/PDF email delivery or SFTP as alternatives
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Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
Connexus C&I bills are built from a fixed Cost of Basic Service, a demand charge (kW) on demand-metered schedules, a tiered energy charge (kWh), and a monthly Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) Rider that flows wholesale power costs through. Demand charges are seasonal — markedly higher June-September — and the General Commercial Peak Period and Partial Interruptible options let load-flexible members trade flat demand charges for ones concentrated on the summer coincident peak, rewarding peak-shaving. The largest opportunities are choosing the right schedule for your load shape, shifting load off the 4-10 p.m. weekday peak, and curtailing during called control periods.
Connexus Energy Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| Small Commercial | Under 25 kW; $16.50/mo + $0.1390/$0.1290 per kWh energy-only (eff. 1/1/2026). |
| General Commercial | $41/mo + $15.70/$12.30 per kW seasonal demand + $0.0680/$0.0580 per kWh tiers (eff. 1/1/2026). |
| GC Peak Period Rate | $65/mo + $4.25/kW max demand + $34.80/kW summer coincident-peak demand + $0.0635/kWh (eff. 1/1/2026). |
| Large Commercial | 69 kV+; $0.0020/kWh distribution + market pass-through per negotiated MSA. |
| Off-Peak GC Rider / Controlled Storage / EV Pilot | Load-shifting options: off-peak demand modification ($46/mo metering), $0.0577/kWh controlled storage, and TOD EV fleet rate. |
Connexus Energy Rate Features & TOU Details
- Seasonal demand charges (summer higher than winter)
- Tiered energy charges (first 400 kWh/kW vs. over 400 kWh/kW on General Commercial)
- Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) Rider applied to most energy
- Power-factor adjustment penalizes power factor below 0.90
- Primary-voltage / member-owned-transformer credits ($0.15/kVA)
- Peak-shaving and interruptible riders for demand reduction
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Connexus Energy Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Partial Interruptible Credit Rider (Peak Shaving)
C&I members able to curtail at least 100 kW of demand can earn a per-kW peak-shave credit (2026: $15.33/kW summer, $11.92/kW winter, $8.53/kW spring & fall) for reducing load during Connexus control periods.
- 01Confirm you can interrupt/curtail at least 100 kW
- 02Enroll via a business account representative (rider requires a 12-month commitment)
- 03Agree to a Predetermined Demand Level (PDL) and receive a $46/month metering fee
- 04Curtail during called control periods (max 6 hours/occurrence, 300 hours/year)
- 05Earn monthly curtailment credits; failure to control incurs a $5.00/kW penalty
Business Energy Efficiency Rebates
Commercial rebates for LED lighting, HVAC, and commercial EV charging that lower the cost of efficiency and electrification projects.
- 01Review eligible measures on the Business Rebates page
- 02Confirm equipment qualifies before purchase/installation
- 03Submit a rebate application with documentation
- 04Receive rebate credit after verification
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No Green Button Download My Data or Connect My Data
- ⚠No public developer API, OAuth data sharing, or webhooks
- ⚠No formal EDI trading-partner program (cooperative exemption likely)
- ⚠No Share My Data / self-service third-party authorization portal
- ⚠No documented data-aggregator partnerships
- ⚠Portal usage views are visualization-focused; raw interval CSV/XML export not confirmed
- ⚠Third-party access requires manual, case-by-case coordination with the utility
- ⚠PDF bills only — no CSV/XML billing export
Connexus Energy Data Access FAQ
Can a third party pull our Connexus usage data automatically via API or Green Button?▾
No. Connexus does not offer a public API, Green Button, or a Share My Data portal. AMI usage is viewable in the MyConnexus portal but isn't exposed for automated machine retrieval. Third parties must obtain written member authorization and negotiate a custom data-sharing arrangement (typically PDF or CSV via secure email/FTP) with the business services team. A future SpryPoint CIS migration may expand these options.
Which rate applies to our commercial facility, and when do demand charges kick in?▾
Small Commercial applies if your demand has not exceeded 25 kW in the preceding 12 months (energy-only, no demand charge). Once you exceed 25 kW three times in 12 months you move to General Commercial, which adds a demand charge ($14.80/kW summer, $10.65/kW winter on the published web rate; $15.70/$12.30 in the filed 2026 rate book) plus tiered energy charges. Sites above 69 kV take Large Commercial under a negotiated Member Service Agreement.
How can we lower demand charges at our facility?▾
Three levers: (1) the Off-Peak General Commercial Rider rewards shifting load off the 4-10 p.m. weekday peak; (2) the General Commercial Peak Period Rate concentrates demand charges into the summer coincident peak ($34.80/kW June-Aug) so peak-shaving pays off; and (3) the Partial Interruptible Credit Rider pays $8.53-$15.33/kW for curtailing 100+ kW during control periods. The right choice depends on your load shape — model 12 months of interval data first.
Is there a rate for EV fleet charging or battery storage?▾
Yes. The EV Fleet - Pilot rate is a separately metered time-of-day rate ($0.2250/kWh peak, $0.1330 intermediate, $0.0725 off-peak, eff. 1/1/2026). The Controlled Off-Peak Energy Storage rate ($0.0577/kWh, ~8 hours overnight, exempt from the Power Cost Adjustment) suits chillers, water heating, and EV charging that can be shifted to ~11 p.m.-7 a.m.
Does the published energy/demand charge include everything on the bill?▾
No. All commercial energy usage is also subject to the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) Rider, which can be positive or negative each month (e.g., roughly -$0.003 to -$0.005/kWh in fall 2025), and certain communities add a surcharge. Primary-voltage and member-owned-transformer customers can earn a $0.15/kVA credit. Always model the PCA and any surcharge alongside the base rate.
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