Summary of Electricity Activity in Hughes County, SD
Summary of Hughes County, SD Generation
Hughes County, SD is ranked #496 out of 2,116 U.S. counties nationwide and #3 out of 30 South Dakota counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 2.1 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 7.5 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Hughes County, SD
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
2.1 TWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#21 /550 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#1 /4 South Dakota Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Hughes County, SD
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #3 / 30 | #496 / 2116 | 2.05 TWh | 7.54 M MMBtu |
| Water | #1 / 4 | #21 / 550 | 2.05 TWh | 7.54 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #3 / 3 | #1128 / 1128 | 17.00 MWh | 243 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Hughes County, SD
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oahe | USACE-Omaha | 2.1 TWh | 7.5 M MMBtu | Water |
| Pierre Solar | Pierre Solar | 17.0 MWh | 243 MMBtu | Solar |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1514 | Aurora County | 70.8 GWh | 1 |
| #1434 | Beadle County | 96.4 GWh | 3 |
| #1539 | Brule County | 64.6 GWh | 2 |
| #771 | Buffalo County | 770.5 GWh | 1 |
| #1128 | Campbell County | 318.8 GWh | 1 |
| # | Faulk County | -139.0 MWh | 1 |
| #697 | Hand County | 954.1 GWh | 2 |
| #514 | Hyde County | 1.9 TWh | 5 |
| #889 | Jerauld County | 579.9 GWh | 2 |
| #2091 | Stanley County | 52.9 MWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Jan 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Hughes County, SD
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pierre, SD | 2.1 TWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2023