City of Benson electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Benson is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,840 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.45¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 42% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Benson bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.25 | $54.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $104.50 | $99.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $156.75 | $143.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $209.00 | $188.00 |
*RESIDENTIAL RATE (effective 2017-01-01, $10.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Benson residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL RATE | 2017-01-01 | $10.00 | 8.90¢ |
| Residential Service with Controlled Water Heating Credit | 2017-01-01 | $6.00 | 8.90¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE RATE Residential | 2011-05-01 | $10.00 | 4.50¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE RATE Residential Service with Controlled Water Heating Credit | 2011-05-01 | $6.00 | 4.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Benson rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (9.26¢ → 10.20¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Benson doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Benson's counties, customers averaged 70 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift | 70 | 10 | 1,224 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Benson service area
City of Benson serves Swift County in Minnesota.
Swift
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 66% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Benson at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,448,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 33,798 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 1573 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Benson's electricity rate?
City of Benson residential customers pay an average of 10.45¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 36% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 42% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Benson electric bill?
About $160 a month. The average City of Benson home uses 1,531 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $105.
How many customers does City of Benson have?
City of Benson serves 1,840 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Benson before making decisions.