Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities
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About Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities serves electricity to 2 cities in Orangeburg County, South Carolina such as the cities of Orangeburg, Brookdale CDP, Wilkinson Heights CDP, Edisto CDP, and Cordova. The company is a municipally owned entity. Recently filed reports by the company showed a customer base of 24,504 accounts, 115 of which are industrial customers, 3,705 are commercial customers and 20,684 are residential properties. On average, Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' residential electricity rate is 12.88 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for their patrons, this price is below both the South Carolina and the United States average rates of 13.68 and 15.76 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The company had total sales and disposition of 769,014 megawatt hours in 2022, of which 761,757 megawatt hours were via retail sales. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 0.34% of the electricity sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 99.75%. In 2022, the provider made a total of $82,810,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 96.97% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $135.34, while the Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities average is 4.60% higher at $141.57 per month. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities ranks 2057th in the US for average monthly bill total. Customers of the company are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 200.66 minutes. The provider is the 9th highest supplier in the state out of 46 companies for megawatt hours produced from the use of natural gas. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is ranked as the 671st highest total electricity generator out of 3526 companies in the US.
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Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities reported an annual loss of about 0.94% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of operating in the electricity generation industry and providers are required to report these losses. This percentage of electricity lost earns them a rank of 2nd best out of 46 providers reporting energy loss in the state.
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
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Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:1016 Russell Street
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115
United States of America
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Contact
- Website:www.orbgdpu.com
- Customer Service Phone:(803) 268-4204
- Contact Page:www.orbgdpu.com
- Social Media:
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Service
- Outage Phone:(803) 268-4100
- States Served:
- South Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Orangeburg County
- Major Cities Served:
- Orangeburg
- Brookdale CDP
- Wilkinson Heights CDP
- Edisto CDP
- Cordova
Quick Facts About Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities produces 100.00% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 584 megawatt hours, which is 13th most in South Carolina out of 46 suppliers.
Based on total customers, Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is the 20th largest supplier out of 46 suppliers in the state.
Energy Loss
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
7,257MWh
91 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' Power Outages
200.66 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
1.97 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Energy Makeup
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Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Coverage Map
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 24,504 | 78,523,780.94 | 17 | 100% |
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg County | 83,094 | 5 | 14.50 | $153.47/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rowesville Rd PlantOrangeburg Department of Public Utilities (100.00%) | Orangeburg County | SC | Natural Gas | 770 | 225,027.46 | 292.24 | ||
Substation 20 PlantOrangeburg Department of Public Utilities (100.00%) | Orangeburg County | SC | Natural Gas | 122 | 121,401.28 | 995.09 | ||
Bull Street PlantOrangeburg Department of Public Utilities (100.00%) | Orangeburg | SC | Natural Gas | -37 | 14,644.56 | 395.8 | ||
North Road PeakOrangeburg Department of Public Utilities (100.00%) | Orangeburg County | SC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -271 | 407,086.09 | 1,502.16 |
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Fuel Makeup
Cities Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Has Coverage
- Cordova, SC
- Orangeburg, SC
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities FAQ:
What percentage of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Power plants owned by or associated with Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities generate 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
When will Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities power be restored?
Average outage times for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities are around 200.66 minutes per outage.
What is the phone number for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities?
You can reach Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities by phone via (803) 268-4204.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities customers?
Customers of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 12.88 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' electricity is produced using renewable fuels?
Electric production plants owned by or associated with Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities generate 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
What cities does Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities offer service in?
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities has customers in 2 cities.
How much is the average bundled bill for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities customers each month?
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $141.57, compared to the South Carolina average of $141.05 and the nationwide of $141.05 for bundled service.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities?
There are 4 power plants owned by or associated with Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities.
