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 4 cities in Orangeburg County, South Carolina such as the cities of Orangeburg, Brookdale CDP, Wilkinson Heights CDP, Edisto CDP, and Rowesville. The company is a municipally owned entity. Recently filed reports by the company showed a customer base of 24,598 accounts, 118 of which are industrial customers, 3,788 are commercial customers and 20,692 are residential properties. On average, Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' residential electricity rate is 12.36 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for their patrons, this price is below both the South Carolina and the United States average rates of 13.76 and 15.59 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 $133.21, while the Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities average is 5.52% higher at $140.56 per month. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities ranks 2043rd in the US for average monthly bill total. Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is the 579th largest electricity company out of 3517 electricity companies in the United States based on customer count. Electricity generation plants managed by the provider use non-renewable fuel types to generate 100.00% of their total electricity generation, or 2,500 megawatt hours. They rank 12th out of 46 providers in South Carolina. Generation plants owned by Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities generate a total of 2,500 megawatt hours, which is the 21st highest amount of 21st highest amount out of 46 suppliers in South Carolina.

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 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 January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.124/kWh$0.099/kWh$140.56/mo.$108.68/mo.
1172nd12.36¢Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' Average residential price per kWh
2043rd$140.56Average 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

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Contact

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Service

  • Outage Phone:(803) 268-4100

Quick Facts About Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities produces 1,230 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas and ranks 343rd in the country out of 3517 providers for total natural gas production.

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 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.

-0.94%

Total Energy Loss

7,257MWh

91 National Rank

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Energy Makeup

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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 Carolina24,59880,297,40017100%

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Orangeburg County83,094514.61$155.66/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 Distillate Fuel Oil 1,270887,143.92698.54
Orangeburg County SC Natural Gas 1,068885,571.4829.19
Orangeburg County SC Natural Gas 161140,290.64871.37
Orangeburg SC Natural Gas 142,129.6442,129.64

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities Fuel Makeup

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
50.80%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
49.20%

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.

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 12.36 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

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

The Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities phone number is (803) 268-4204.

What cities does Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities supply electricity to?

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities has customers in 4 cities throughout the United States including South Carolina.

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

Customers of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $140.56.

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

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities is associated with or owns 4 power plants.

What percentage of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities' electricity is generated from renewable fuel sources?

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities produces 0% of their electricity using renewable fuels.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-04