Rate Hikes Across the Board: The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is increasing rates for all its services , including electricity, gas, water, and wastewater.

Total Monthly Increases: Residents within Orangeburg city limits will see their combined monthly bill for all four services go up by an average of $9.84. Customers living outside the city will experience a larger increase of $12.86 per month.

Purpose of the Increase: The DPU states that the rate increases are necessary to fund equipment improvements and modernization projects. The utility plans to spend about $52.3 million on capital projects in the coming year to ensure infrastructure can withstand severe weather.

Funding for the City: The rate increase is projected to generate an additional $3 million for the DPU, whi

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