763.323.2650 Start / Stop Service Careers Quick Pay Account Login ACCOUNT SERVICES OUTAGE CENTER SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY SAFETY ABOUT US SEARCH HISTORY HomeAbout UsHistory BOARD & BYLAWS CASH BACK NEWSROOM / BLOG OUR COMMUNITY CONTACT US History of Connexus Energy Connexus Energy has served its communities for more than 80 years, since a group of residents formed the Anoka County Cooperative Light and Power Association in 1937, bringing electricity to the north metro. Today we serve 130,000 resident and business members in an area from St. Cloud to Stillwater. The History Of Connexus Energy – A Timeline 2019 Renewables all the way! Connexus Energy’s Ramsey campus is powered by 100% renewable energy 2018 Connexus Energy’s solar plus battery storage facilities in Ramsey and Athens Township begin operations and gain national recognition. 2017 Our community solar garden starts producing honey. Connexus, in partnership with Bolton Bees, creates the country's first bee apiary in a solar garden. 2014 Connexus Energy builds what was at the time one of the largest community solar gardens in Minnesota and introduces the SolarWise program. 2012 Connexus Energy commemorates its 75th Anniversary. 2006 Connexus Energy reaches a significant milestone when employees record one million hours without a lost-time accident. 2004 For the first time, Connexus Energy participates in the J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Survey of electric utilities and scores in the top ten. 2002 Connexus plays a substantial role in bringing the Amber Alert program to Minnesota, and introduces the Cash Back program. 2001 Connexus Energy becomes the first electric cooperative in Minnesota to serve 100,000 customers. 1998 Anoka Electric Cooperative becomes Connexus Energy, and Service Guarantees are introduced. 1997 Anoka Electric Cooperative moves its headquarters from Anoka to a new building in Ramsey, Minnesota, and for the first time in its history, all operations are at one location. 1987 Anoka Electric Cooperative commemorates a milestone with a 50th Anniversary celebration. 1960s A home economist shares the advantages of using electricity and provides tips on small appliance care, cooking, and laundering at a demonstration kitchen at the Anoka Electric Cooperative facility. Mid-1950s Population growth spreads into the northern suburbs from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Today, suburban development in the north metro continues at a rapid pace. 1954 The cooperative achieves its original goal of bringing electricity to the farmers of north central Minnesota. 1953 Anoka County Cooperative Light and Power Association headquarters in Anoka, Minnesota, which will serve as the general office complex for the next 44 years. 1940s Anoka County Cooperative Light and Power Association changes its name to Anoka Electric Cooperative. 1937 Anoka County Cooperative Light and Power Association is formed. A year later, the cooperative has more than 1,100 members. 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt issues an executive order creating the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), bringing electricity to more than six million farms – nearly 90% of all farms in the United States. Top 5 of 2020 Stable rates and $7.6 million in Cash Back to members are just two of the highlights from a memorable year. WATCH VIDEO Your Community Your Choice You choose which community group gets $1,500. CHOOSE NOW Cold Weather Rule Learn about our Cold Weather Rule guidelines. LEARN MORE Peak-Time Rebate We will pay you for reducing energy. LEARN MORE Connexus Energy Blog Connexus Energy wins grid reliability award and national recognition for solar land use practices Nov 16, 2021 View blog >> Connect with Connexus Stay up-to-date on everything from outages and disruptions to valuable programs and money-saving rebates. Lobby Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OUTAGE LINE 763.323.2660 Connexus Energy 14601 Ramsey Boulevard Ramsey, MN 55303 Please Mail Payments to: P.O. Box 1808 Minneapolis, MN 55480-1808 Member Services 763.323.2650 Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Credit/Debit Card Payments 800.240.4199 Unclaimed Cash Back Do you have unclaimed Cash Back from Connexus Energy? Find out now. . ACCOUNT SERVICES OUTAGE CENTER SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY SAFETY ABOUT START/STOP SERVICES ACCOUNT LOGIN QUICK PAY CAREERS CONTACT US Site Map Privacy and Security Website Credits Copyright 2021 Connexus Energy All Rights Reserved.