Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities provides electricity in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Currently, 24,507 consumers are provided electricity by the provider. These customers are a mix of 139 industrial locations, 3,754 commercial customer accounts and 20,614 residential customers. The average residential electricity price for patrons of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is around 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour, resulting in the supplier ranking 14th out of 46 providers in the state and 1701st out of 3510 in the US. There were a total of 800,411 megawatt hours sold to retail accounts in 2020 by the provider. The supplier made $79,160,200 in 2020, which they earned entirely through electricity sales to end users.

About Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities

The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $140.03, while the Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities average is 4.26% higher at $134.91 per month. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities ranks 29th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is the 20th largest provider out of 46 electricity companies in South Carolina based on total megawatt hours sold.

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Net Metering

Offering net metering to customers is a win-win situation for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities and citizens who receive their electricity from the company. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused electricity back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources financially possible .

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Rate & Electric Bills

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electric Rates:

Price Per kWHAverage Bill$0.121/kWh$0.099/kWh$134.91/mo.$108.68/mo.
1701st12.14¢Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities's Average residential price per kWh
2510th$134.91Average monthly electric bill for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities's residential customers

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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Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Service

    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, Mid-Sized Provider Category
    Top 3 Lowest Residential Electricity Rate
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    Energy provider of the year for South Carolina, Mid-Sized Provider Category
    Top 3 Lowest Residential Electricity Rate
    South Carolina, Mid-Sized Provider Category
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    Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Energy Makeup

    MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2021 and 2020 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
    AnnualAnnual data for 2020 will be finalized in the fall of 2021. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2021 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

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    Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities State Coverage

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    South Carolina24,50779,160,20019100%
    1 states with service

    Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities County Coverage

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    Orangeburg County86,175514.19$155.91/mo
    1 counties with coverage

    Power Plants Owned by Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities

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    Substation 20 PlantOrangeburg Department of Public Utilities (100.00%)
    		Orangeburg County SC Natural Gas -306,314.14210.47No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
    Bull Street PlantOrangeburg Department of Public Utilities (100.00%)
    		Orangeburg SC Natural Gas -3812,044.62316.96No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
    Rowesville Rd PlantOrangeburg Department of Public Utilities (100.00%)
    		Orangeburg County SC Natural Gas -5321,701.54409.46No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
    North Road PeakOrangeburg Department of Public Utilities (100.00%)
    		Orangeburg County SC Distillate Fuel Oil -86025,780.8829.98No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
    4 power plants total

    Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Fuel Makeup

    DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
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    Distillate Fuel Oil
    Distillate Fuel Oil
    87.67%
    NATURAL GAS
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    12.33%

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    Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities FAQ:

    How much is the average bill for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities customers each month?

    Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities currently has an average monthly electric bill of $134.91, compared to the South Carolina average of $140.03 and the nationwide of $140.03.

    What is the average electricity rate for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities customers?

    Orangeburg Department of Public Utilitiess current average electricity rate is 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average South Carolina rate of 12.76 cents and the average national rate of 13.45 cents.

    How many power plants are owned by or associated with Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities?

    There are 4 power plants associated with or owned by Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities.

    What is the phone number for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities?

    You can reach Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities by phone via 803-268-4100.

    Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
    Published: 2021-03-16Last Updated: 2021-08-25