Summary of Electricity Activity in Buffalo County, SD
Summary of Buffalo County, SD Generation
Buffalo County, SD is ranked #763 out of 2,104 U.S. counties nationwide and #11 out of 30 South Dakota counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 770.5 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Power Plants | 1 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
770.5 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#59 /559 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#3 /4 South Dakota Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo County, SD
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #11 / 30 | #763 / 2104 | 770.54 GWh | 2.84 M MMBtu |
| Water | #3 / 4 | #59 / 559 | 770.54 GWh | 2.84 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Buffalo County, SD
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Dam | USACE-Omaha | 770.5 GWh | 2.8 M MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1506 | Aurora County | 70.8 GWh | 1 |
| #1431 | Beadle County | 96.4 GWh | 3 |
| #1528 | Brule County | 64.7 GWh | 2 |
| #580 | Charles Mix County | 1.5 TWh | 1 |
| #1758 | Davison County | 17.6 GWh | 1 |
| # | Faulk County | -139.0 MWh | 1 |
| #752 | Hand County | 793.0 GWh | 2 |
| #495 | Hughes County | 2.1 TWh | 2 |
| #552 | Hyde County | 1.6 TWh | 5 |
| #881 | Jerauld County | 565.6 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Buffalo County, SD
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
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* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 1969