Guiding Ordinances and Documents

Developer Information Form

Availability Letter - Final - 01-01-2024

General Terms and Conditions

City of Orangeburg - Land Development Ordinance

Developers Construction Standards

Plumbing Rules & Regulations

Development Partner

The Department of Public Utilities a wholly owned enterprise of the City of Orangeburg.  We strive to support economic development with unparalleled infrastructure, competitive utility rates and a quest to enhance our community.  The DPU works closely with retail, commercial and industrial prospects to demonstrate the significant benefits of locating in our service delivery area.

Business Climate

Orangeburg ranks fourth in South Carolina for the percentage capture of total retail sales when compared to the state’s other non-metropolitan areas. In addition to retail growth Orangeburg has also seen industrial growth. Existing industries range from electronics and riding lawn mowers to food distribution and chemicals. In the last six years the area has had record industrial growth which has helped create over 5,000 new manufacturing jobs.

Why the DPU Makes Sense

The DPU consistently ranks among the lowest cost utility providers in the Southeast, providing a “one stop shop” for water, wastewater, natural gas and electricity services.  The convenience of one bill and one point of contact for your utility needs is rare and invaluable.  Combined with a City Council approved Economic Development Revolving Fund that is used to provide infrastructure to eligible projects, most site consultants quickly make sites in Orangeburg part of their “short list” of locations. 

A comprehensive list of incentives from both the state of South Carolina and Orangeburg County can be found here:  Orangeburg County Development Commission

Where Is the DPU?

Located in one of the fastest growing areas in the state, the City of Orangeburg’s DPU does not simply serve the incorporated limits of the city but instead provides services to over 60% of the residents of Orangeburg County.  This includes all high traffic retail areas as well as service to six (6) industrial sites with even more in the planning stages.  With hundreds of miles of electricity cable, natural gas mains, water mains and sanitary sewer force and gravity mains, the DPU has positioned itself to meet the increasing demands well into the future.

Current Partners

The DPU enjoys strategic partnerships with key industries who make our community home.  From Allied Air to Zeus, the DPU serves the interests of both domestic and international companies. 

Just a few of these valuable partners:

SI Group

Allied Air Enterprises

Zeus Industrial

Husqvarna

Okonite

GKN Aerospace

Bimbo Bakeries

Dempsey Wood Products

Gulbrandsen

Hounan Solar

South Carolina State University

MUSC of Orangeburg

The companies listed above represent thousands of high-quality jobs providing a high standard of living for the residents we serve.  The DPU strives to make sure these industries are successful and thriving to not only protect our citizens but encouraged them to expand their sites.  For more information, please contact our Business Development team by telephone at (803) 268-4103 or by email at econdev@orbgdpu.com

We look forward to helping you!