Hughes County, SD: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Hughes County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Hughes County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Hughes County produces 114.06 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Hughes County the 10th highest ranking county for renewable generation per capita in South Dakota out of 66 counties.

Hughes County uses only 12.98% of the electricity generated in the county, meaning they can store or export the remaining 87.02%.

Hughes County generates 2,031,443.01 megawatt hours from hydroelectric sources in the last year, which gives them a rank of highest out of 66 counties in South Dakota for total hydroelectric production.

Hughes County currently ranks 918th in the US out of 3230 counties for megawatt hours generated by solar power.

Hughes County is home to 17,829 residents and its power generation facilities produce 2,033,514.01 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 114.06 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 100.00%, or 2,033,514.01 megawatt hours, of Hughes County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 97th in the United States for total megawatt hours from renewable fuel types.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    263,992 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.81 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,033,514 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,033,514 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    114.06 MWh

Pierre, SD Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Pierre spend, on average, 9.92 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 19.03% less than South Dakota's average rate of 12.25 cents. The city is ranked 7th in the state in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 2,071 megawatt hours generated. Pierre consumers use 10099.56% of the electricity produced within the city limits and the city must import megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up for the excess usage.

Emissions in Pierre average 2,217.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 425th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 31,330,593.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 9th highest for total pollution in South Dakota. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Pierre's primary fuel utilized for electricity production is Solar. The city generates 100.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pierre

Pierre residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.113/kWh$0.089/kWh$138.48/mo.$64.98/mo.
29th9.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Pierre
27th$96.12Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pierre Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Pierre, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Pierre UtilitiesBUNDLED9.9294.570,229.946,968,146
Oahe Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.06193.7259,065.565,348,909.34

Oahe Acres CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Oahe Acres CDP spend, on average, 9.06 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 26.05% less than South Dakota's average rate of 12.25 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $193.72. This is 41.18% higher than the nationwide average of $137.21. With a population of 521 residents, the city is the 155th largest city by population in the state.

Emissions in Oahe Acres CDP average 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 48th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 1,167,101.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 153rd highest for total pollution in South Dakota. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Oahe Acres CDP must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oahe Acres CDP

Oahe Acres CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.101/kWh$0.087/kWh$193.72/mo.$144.46/mo.
7th9.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oahe Acres CDP
436th$193.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oahe Acres CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oahe Acres CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Oahe Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.06193.7259,065.565,348,909.34

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Blunt, SD Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Blunt spend, on average, 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 8.06% less than South Dakota's average rate of 12.25 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Blunt average is 19.57% lower at $110.36 per month. Blunt is home to 332 citizens, resulting in it being the 193rd largest city by population in the state.

Emissions in Blunt average 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 48th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 743,719.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 191st highest for total pollution in South Dakota. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Blunt must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blunt

Blunt residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.091/kWh$141.55/mo.$78.95/mo.
139th11.26¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Blunt
59th$110.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Blunt Residents

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Electricity Production in Hughes County, South Dakota

Power Plants in Hughes County, South Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Hughes County SD Conventional Hydroelectric 2,031,443.01
Pierre SolarPierre Solar (100.00%)
Pierre SD Solar 2,071

Hughes County, South Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Hughes County average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2957th worst polluting county based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the county the 54th highest for total pollution in the state. Approximately 99.90% of Hughes County's electricity is produced using Conventional Hydroelectric. Hughes County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 5th highest in South Dakota.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
99.90%
SOLAR
Solar
0.10%

Providers In Each City in Hughes County:

  • Blunt, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • Harrold, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • Pierre, South Dakota:
    • Oahe Electric Cooperative: 2.00%
    • City of Pierre Utilities: 98.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Hughes County, South Dakota?

Hughes County, South Dakota has 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Hughes County, South Dakota?

By total megawatt hours sold, City of Pierre Utilities is the largest electricity provider in Hughes County, South Dakota.

How many electric companies offer service in Hughes County, South Dakota?

Hughes County, South Dakota is home to 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Hughes County, South Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1City of Pierre Utilities7,337
2Oahe Electric Cooperative1,364

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-12-06