Utilities

Greer Commission of Public Works

The Commission of Public works provides electric power that is supplied by a jointly-owned reactor at the Catawba Nuclear Power Plant. Greer CPW maintains several high voltage substations throughout the Greer community. Power is transmitted over 193 miles of overhead and 184 miles of underground distribution lines. Greer CPW manages approximately 19,750 electric meters within its service area.

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Greer Commission of Public Works
301 McCall Street
Greer, SC 29652
(864) 848-5500
http://www.greercpw.com/

Duke Energy

Duke Energy, one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, serves approximately 2.4 million customers in North and South Carolina. Its 48-county service area encompasses some 24,000 square mile through the two states. Duke Energy has generating capability of 18,137,000 kilowatts, which is comprised of 7,316,000 kilowatts from coal-fired stations, 7,054,000 kilowatts from nuclear-fueled steam stations, 2,682,000 kilowatts from hydroelectric stations, 486,000 kilowatts bought from other utilities, and 599,000 kilowatts from oil & gas.

Duke Energy – Clark Gillespy
[email protected]
Duke Energy Carolinas
PO Box 1006 (EC02ZK)
Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
http://www.considerthecarolinas.com/default.asp

Laurens Electric Cooperatives Inc.

Laurens Electric Cooperative is a member-owned rural electric cooperative in Upstate South Carolina. It was organized in May of 1939 by a group of citizens who were concerned that rural families were not receiving electricity because the power companies could not operate with a profit serving sparsely populated areas. Laurens Electric Cooperative serves more than 53,000 consumers in Laurens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Abbeville, Newberry, and Union counties.

Laurens Electric Cooperative
2254 Highway 14
Laurens, SC 29360
1-800-942-3141
http://www.laurenselectric.com/

Greer Commission of Public Works

The Commission of Public Works maintains a Water Filter Plant with a 24 million gallon-per-day capacity. Greer CPW manages approximately 17,700 water meters. Water arrives at homes and businesses through the distribution system, which is a network of pipes, valves, fire hydrants, and storage tanks. Greer CPW has approximately 400 miles of water mains. Greer CPW has six storage tanks throughout the distribution system to maintain pressure and meet peak water demands. Lake Cunningham and Lake Robinson are the sources of water for Greer CPW customers.

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Water Sources

Primary: Lake Cunningham, constructed in 1957, 280 surface acres
Secondary: Lake Robinson, constructed in 1987, approximately 800 surface acres. Managed water sheds with sufficient water supply until 2037.

Treatment Facilities

Location: Lake Cunningham
Capacity: 24 Million Gallons Per Day (MGD)
Maintained Level: 8 MGD
Maximum Daily Use: 11.2 MGD
Average Daily Use: 6 MGD
Note: Facility originally built in 1971 with 8 MGD; Expanded in 1992 and again in 2004.

Water Distribution

High Level System: 2 elevated storage tanks; 1 @ 1 MG, 1 @ 750,000 gallons
Low Level System: 3 elevated storage tanks; 1 @ 1.75 MG, 2 @ 500,00 gallons

Service Area – 95 square miles

Greer Commission of Public Works
301 McCall Street
Greer, SC 29652
(864) 848-5500
http://www.greercpw.com/

Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD)
P.O. Box 607
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 439-4423
http://www.sjwd.com

Blue Ridge Rural Water Company
2241 Fews Chapel Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 895-1719C

Greer Commission of Public Works

The Commission of Public Works currently treats 5 MGD of wastewater each day at the Maple Creek Treatment Facility. Planned expansion projects will eventually increase the capacity to 10 MGD over the next few years. In addition, some areas of Greer are served by the 22 MGD capacity Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority Pelham Treatment Facility. Greer CPW has approximately 5,582 manholes and 216 miles of gravity sewer lines. Greer CPW has 17 pump stations that are needed to pump wastewater across long distances.

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Treatment Facilities

Location: Maple Creek Treatment Plant
Capacity: 10 Million Gallons Per Day (MGD)
Average Daily Use: 2 MGD

Note: Facility originally built in 1950. Upgrades to facility in 1997 and 2000 and currently in three phase upgrade to be completed by 2020.

The South Tyger regional pump station is located on the South Tyger River and presently services primarily domestic and commercial sanitary wastes from the northern regions of the City.

Distribution

5,582 manholes and 216 miles of gravity sewer lines. Greer CPW has 17 pump stations that are needed to pump wastewater across long distances. ReWa provides trunk lines & treatment services for customers southwest of the City of Greers (Enoree Basin).

Service Area – 135 square miles

Greer Commission of Public Works
301 McCall Street
Greer, SC 29652
(864) 848-5500
http://www.greercpw.com/

Renewable Water Resources

Formerly known as Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority, Renewable Water Resources is a partner with Greer’s CPW and focuses on preserving the Upstate’s water resources.   Their goal is to promote a cleaner environment and protect the public health and water quality of the Upstate waterways, while providing and developing the necessary sewer infrastructure for growth.

Renewable Water Resources
561 Mauldin Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-4000
http://www.rewaonline.org/

Greer Commission of Public Works

The Commission of Public Works maintains a gas distribution system that includes three main gate stations, approximately 139 distribution stations, and approximately 712 miles of gas pipeline. Greer CPW manages approximately 20,000 gas meters in its service area.

Base Gas-Tap Fees

Inside City Limits of Greer $255 Outside City Limits of Greer $355
This includes up to 200 feet of pipe installation from the gas main to the customer’s meter. Any additional footage will be charged at a rate of $2 per foot.

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Connection Fees — Commercial $35

The gas-tap fee and connection fee include running gas service lines from the CPW’s gas main to the customer’s house or building, and setting the gas meter. Each customer will need to sign a Utility Installation Provision form before any excavation can take place. This form relieves Greer CPW of any damage that could occur to your property during the installation of lines.

Commercial Gas Service Rates

Facilities charge $19.50
Gas per Therm $.937 (plus PGA)

Greer Commission of Public Works
301 McCall Street
Greer, SC 29652
(864) 848-5500
http://www.greercpw.com/

Throughout the Greer area, businesses and homes have numerous options for high-speed communication services. Major providers include Spectrum and AT&T, and these organizations and others have invested significantly to assure coverage throughout the full Greer community.