Side by side (MN, EIA-861)
| Metric | Connexus Energy | Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 average price, ¢/kWh | 13.66 | 14.59 |
| 2023 average price, ¢/kWh | 13.56 | 13.66 |
| Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr | $1,475 | $1,576 |
| Residential customers (2024) | 134,095 | 53,714 |
| Ownership | Co-op | Co-op |
| Counties served in MN | 8 | 7 |
Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Connexus Energy · Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn · Minnesota overview.
Where the territories meet
Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Hennepin · Sherburne counties (MN, 2024).
Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.
Can you actually choose between them?
No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Connexus Energy and Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn do not compete for the same meters. Minnesota is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (mn.gov/puc). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.
Questions people ask
- Is Connexus Energy cheaper than Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn?
- Yes — in 2024 Connexus Energy customers averaged 13.66 cents/kWh versus 14.59 for Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn (EIA-861). Connexus Energy was cheaper by 0.93 cents, about $101 per year at 10,800 kWh.
- Can I switch from Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn to Connexus Energy?
- No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Minnesota has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
- Why is Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn more expensive than Connexus Energy?
- EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn and Connexus Energy territory all feed the 0.93-cent gap.