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 25,104 accounts, 111 of which are industrial customers, 3,900 are commercial customers and 21,093 are residential properties. On average, Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' residential electricity rate is 14.67 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the South Carolina average price of 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.22 cents. In 2023 Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities sold 743,985 megawatt hours by way of retail sales to end users. The electricity sourced by Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is made up of multiple sources of megawatt hours including 584 megawatt hours produced in power plants owned by the company and 764,545 purchased by way of the wholesale electricity market. The total revenue for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities in 2023 from electricity sales was $91,851,900, with 98.15% coming from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.38, while the Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities average is 15.55% higher at $165.67 per month. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities ranks 2225th 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. Production by the provider from natural gas totals 855 megawatt hours, which is around 100.00% of their total generation. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is ranked as the 671st highest electricity generator in the nation out of 3530 providers.
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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.
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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 Map:www.outageentry.com
- 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 584 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels, which is 452nd in the country out of 3530 providers.
Based on megawatt hours generated, Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is the 671st largest out of 3530 electricity companies in the United States.
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities does not generate any of their own electricity and instead purchases directly from other companies at wholesale prices to be resold to their consumers.
Energy Loss
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
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
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities.
Customers Out:
0
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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 | 25,141 | 95,089,385.76 | 16 | 100% |
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg County | 83,094 | 6 | 15.66 | $172.65/mo |
Cities Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Has Coverage
- Cordova, SC
- Orangeburg, SC
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Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities FAQ:
What percentage of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Power plants owned by or associated with Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities generate 0% of their electricity using renewable 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?
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' customer service phone number is (803) 268-4204
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for consumers of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is 14.67 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities generates 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled bill for Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is $165.67. The South Carolina average bundled bill is $153.10 and the US average is $153.10.
What cities does Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities provider electricity in?
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities serves 2 cities throughout the US including South Carolina.
