Since 1905, Abbeville Public Utilities has proudly provided reliable utility services to the residents of Abbeville and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to quality service and care.
Commercial Rates & Policies

COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC RATES EFFECTIVE ON BILLS DATED 6/1/2011

SCHEDULE “G” - Commercial
$15.14 ....................................... BASIC FACILITY CHARGE
    0.1360 cents per KWH for the first    500 KWH used per month
    0.1565 cents per KWH for the next    700 KWH used per month
    0.1262 cents per KWH for the next  1800 KWH used per month
    0.1154 cents per KWH for the next  4000 KWH used per month
    0.0955 cents per KWH for all over   7000 KWH used per month

SCHEDULE “H” - For Abbeville Hospital only
$15.14 ....................................... BASIC FACILITY CHARGE
   0.0965 cents per KWH used

SCHEDULE “S” - Security Lights

  Without Pole With Pole
100 Watt $7.03  $7.98
400 Flood $23.74 $25.36


 

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC POLICIES


Availability - Available to commercial or small industrial customers served through one meter located entirely on a single, contiguous premises. All temporary Services will be billed on this rate.

Type of Service - The Utility will furnish 60 cycle service through one meter at one delivery point at one of the following voltages:

Single phase, 120/240 volts
Three phase, 120/240 volts
Three phase , 120/208 “Y” volts
Other combinations at company option

Deposits - A commercial service deposit will be required on all commercial service.

Payment Due - Bills under this schedule are due and payable on or before the twenty-fifth of each month following the date the bill was rendered.

Delinquent Bills - Any bill past due is subject to be disconnected. Any service disconnected for nonpayment will not be restored nor new services provided until all past due bills have been paid and all other indebtedness to the city has been paid or arrangements made for debts being in a delinquent or past due status. In addition to payment, a 5% penalty and a $20.00 administrative charge during normal working hours or a $25.00 administrative charge during nights, weekends, or holidays must be paid.

Finance Charge - A 5 percent finance charge and a $20.00 administrative charge shall be applied to the unpaid balance of the total utility bill after the 25th of the month following the date the bill was rendered.

Additional Load - Any electrical load of 5,000 watts and above must be approved by the Utility before installation.

Temporary Service - For use during construction temporary service will be provided for a $20.00 connection fee. The customer must provide a suitable structure of sufficient height to provide code clearance for the service cable. The meter will be provided and installed by the Utility.

Damage to Customer’s Property - The Utility is not responsible for any personal injury or damage to the buildings, motors, fixtures or other property of the customer due to lightning, wiring defects, equipment failures or other causes not due to the negligence of the Utility. The customer must provide any devices necessary to protect his property. The Utility will exercise reasonable diligence to furnish electrical service to the customer but does not guarantee freedom from interruption of service. The Utility reserves the right to temporarily interrupt service to make repairs or improvements to the system.