Benson City of
1410 Kansas Ave, Benson, MN 56215Plant Summary Information
Benson City of is ranked #35 out of 72 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Benson City of is comprised of 5 generators and generated 35.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Benson City of |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Benson - (MN) |
| Location | Swift County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 114.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,673 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #817 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #746 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #35 out of 72 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Benson City of Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Benson City of (1964) |
| Plant Address | 1410 Kansas Ave, Benson, MN 56215 |
| Utility | City of Benson - (MN) (1573) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.31444, -95.60278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 114.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Benson - (MN) (1573) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 10 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MRES |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 11 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MRES |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MRES |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MRES |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MRES |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Benson City of Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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