Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

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. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' patrons are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.74 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 3.71% above the state's average rate of 14.21 cents, resulting in the supplier ranking 27th out of 48 companies in South Carolina for lowest average electricity price. A total of 743,985 megawatt hours were sold via retail sales in 2023 by the provider. During the same timeframe, Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities produced 584 megawatt hours and acquired 764,545 megawatt hours by way of the wholesale market. Their total revenue for 2023 from electricity activities was $91,851,900, with $90,148,200 from retail sales to end users.

The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $142.37, while the Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities average is 13.60% higher at $161.73 per month. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities ranks 2264th in the US for average monthly bill total. Customers of the company are faced with 2.22 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 275.1 minutes. The provider is the 9th highest supplier in the state out of 44 companies for megawatt hours produced from the use of natural gas. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is ranked as the 670th highest total electricity generator out of 3530 companies in the US.

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Net Metering

Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities and individuals who get their electricity from the company. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for private individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra wattage back to their electricity supplier, making the installation of these alternative sources more financially friendly.

Energy Loss

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities reported an annual loss of about 2.76% 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 15th best out of 44 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 April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.091/kWh$212.60/mo.$86.29/mo.
1798th14.74¢Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' Average residential price per kWh
2264th$161.73Average monthly electricity bill for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' residential customers

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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

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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 44 suppliers.

Based on total customers, Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is the 19th largest supplier out of 44 suppliers in the state.

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Energy provider of the year for South Carolina, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Residential Electricity Rate
South Carolina, Major Provider Category
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Energy provider of the year for South Carolina, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Residential Electricity Rate
South Carolina, Major Provider Category
Claim Award

Energy Loss

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.

-2.76%

Total Energy Loss

21,144MWh

459 National Rank

Grid Reliability

Length & Frequency of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' Power Outages

275.1 min.

vs. national average of 123.49 min.

2.22 outages/yr

vs. national average of 1.44

Power Outages

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Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types

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Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Coverage Map

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Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
South Carolina25,06093,684,441.2216100%

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Orangeburg County83,094615.49$169.75/mo

Power Plants Owned by Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Orangeburg County SC Natural Gas 770225,027.46292.24
Orangeburg County SC Natural Gas 122121,401.28995.09
Orangeburg SC Natural Gas -3714,644.56395.8
Orangeburg County SC Distillate Fuel Oil -271407,086.081,502.16

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
100.00%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
-46.40%

Cities Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Has Coverage

* 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 275.1 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 14.74 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 $161.73, compared to the South Carolina average of $151.21 and the nationwide of $151.21 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.

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