Benson Municipal Utilities
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About Benson Municipal Utilities
Benson Municipal Utilities provides electricity in Swift County, Minnesota. Benson Municipal Utilities averages 9.88 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their consumers for residential electricity, which is 37.32% below the national average price of 15.76 cents. The supplier sold 60 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other electricity providers in 2019. Electricity generation and wholesale power purchases made up 0.29% and 99.71%, respectively, of the total electricity sourced by the company. Power facilities the company owns produced 106 megawatt hours and an additional 36,518 were procured on the wholesale electricity market. Benson Municipal Utilities made $4,111,900 in 2019. Exactly $700 of that revenue came from sales to wholesale electricity customers and $3,116,000 came from sales to retail electricity customers.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Benson Municipal Utilities is $81.74. Consumers of the supplier pay 18.48% less compared to the rest of the state. Benson Municipal Utilities is ranked as the 754th highest total electricity generator out of 3526 providers in the US. Benson Municipal Utilities is the 2117th largest electricity company out of 3526 providers in the US based on total megawatt hours sold. With 69 megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels, Benson Municipal Utilities is the 32nd largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable sources out of 162 companies in the state
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Benson Municipal Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Benson Municipal Utilities residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
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Benson Municipal Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:1410 Kansas Avenue
Benson, Minnesota 56215
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Rob Wolfington
Benson Municipal Utilities Contact
- Website:www.bensonmn.org
- Customer Service Phone:(320) 843-3707
- Contact Page:www.bensonmn.org
Benson Municipal Utilities Service
- Outage Phone:(320) 843-3707
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- Swift County
- Major Cities Served:
Benson Municipal Utilities Energy Makeup
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Benson Municipal Utilities Coverage Map
Benson Municipal Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,675 | 3,000,077.54 | 109 | 100% |
Benson Municipal Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift County | 9,810 | 5 | 12.88 | $183.05/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Benson Municipal Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benson City ofBenson Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Benson | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 69 | 48,894.78 | 708.62 |
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Benson Municipal Utilities FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Benson Municipal Utilities customers each month?
Benson Municipal Utilities currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $81.74, compared to the Minnesota average of $106.75 and the US of $106.75 for bundled service.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Benson Municipal Utilities customers?
Benson Municipal Utilities' current average bundled electricity rate is 9.88 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 15.54 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.76 cents.
What is the phone number for Benson Municipal Utilities?
The Benson Municipal Utilities phone number is (320) 843-3707.
What percentage of Benson Municipal Utilities' electricity is produced using renewable fuel sources?
Power production facilities owned by or associated with Benson Municipal Utilities generate 0% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
What percentage of Benson Municipal Utilities' electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel types?
Benson Municipal Utilities produces 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Benson Municipal Utilities?
There is one power plant owned by or associated with Benson Municipal Utilities.
Who is the CEO of Benson Municipal Utilities?
Rob Wolfington is the CEO of Benson Municipal Utilities.
