Hometown Bio Energy LLC
31889 356th Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058Plant Summary Information
Hometown Bio Energy LLC is ranked #2 out of 2 other biomass gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hometown Bio Energy LLC is comprised of 1 generator and generated 411.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Hometown Bio Energy LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hometown Bio Energy LLC |
| Location | Le Sueur County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,476 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 72 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #627 out of 784 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2 Minnesota Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
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Hometown Bio Energy LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hometown Bio Energy LLC (58563) |
| Plant Address | 31889 356th Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058 |
| Utility | Hometown Bio Energy LLC (58526) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.43556, -93.90639 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | City of Le Sueur |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Le Sueur - (MN) (10814) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | None |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator HTBE Details Operating December 2013
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Hometown Bio Energy LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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