County Defers Position on NextEra Battery Project

The Benton County Board discussed NextEra Energy Resources’ potential development agreement with the City of Sauk Rapids for a proposed 100MW battery energy storage system. The Board deferred taking a formal position while the City and NextEra continue negotiations.

Document date · September 1, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Benton County Minutes Regular Meeting September 1, 2026

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Nextera Energy Resources was awarded this government contract by Benton County, as recorded on September 1, 2026.

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