Summary of Electricity Activity in Hughes County, SD
Summary of Hughes County, SD Generation
Hughes County, SD is ranked #509 out of 2,200 U.S. counties nationwide and #4 out of 31 South Dakota counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 2.0 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 7.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| 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
2.0 TWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#21 /538 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#1 /4 South Dakota Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Hughes County, SD
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hughes County, SD
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #4 / 31 | #509 / 2200 | 2.02 TWh | 7.22 M MMBtu |
| Water | #1 / 4 | #21 / 538 | 2.01 TWh | 7.21 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #4 / 4 | #1259 / 1332 | 1.94 GWh | 6.94 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Hughes County, SD
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oahe | USACE-Omaha | 2.0 TWh | 7.2 M MMBtu | Water |
| Pierre Solar | Western Minnesota Mun Pwr Agny | 1.9 GWh | 6.9 k MMBtu | Solar |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1576 | Aurora County | 79.8 GWh | 1 |
| #1520 | Beadle County | 99.1 GWh | 3 |
| #1579 | Brule County | 79.5 GWh | 2 |
| #828 | Buffalo County | 745.8 GWh | 1 |
| - | Faulk County | -161.0 MWh | 1 |
| #740 | Hand County | 947.9 GWh | 2 |
| #534 | Hyde County | 1.8 TWh | 5 |
| #926 | Jerauld County | 581.8 GWh | 2 |
| #1910 | Spink County | 11.9 GWh | 2 |
| #2170 | Stanley County | 67.6 MWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Hughes County, SD
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pierre, SD | 2.0 TWh | 2 |