What We Do

From the very beginning, the Greer Commission of Public Works has been part of this community’s story. For more than a century, we’ve delivered the essential services that families and businesses rely on – starting with electric, water, and wastewater in 1914, and growing to include natural gas in 1957.

Today, that commitment continues. We’re here to power homes, support businesses, and industries and serve our neighbors with reliable, affordable utilities – delivered with focus, discipline, and accountability. For generations, we’ve been more than just a utility provider – we’ve been a trusted partner in our community’s growth and success.

Unlike private utilities, we are publicly owned and locally governed. That means every decision we make is centered around the people we serve. We believe in working smarter to keep costs low for our customers. That means investing in technology and using the most cost effective and efficient solutions – whether that’s in-house or through strategic partnerships.

Marc: “We’ve got an extremely skilled and talented, well credentialed staff. We make investments in our people and that pays dividends to the customers.”

From automated systems to improved customer tools, our approach is always focused on efficiency without compromising service, safety, or reliability.

Marc: “We don’t have shareholders. We don’t have someone else that we’re providing revenues to – we are truly not for profit.”

Each year, we put significant capital back into our infrastructure. These investments allow us to maintain dependable low-cost service while planning for the future of our community.

Safety is at the core of everything we do- for our employees, our customers, and the public. Through proactive maintenance, inspections, and system improvements, we work to identify and resolve issues before they impact service.

We’ve also built redundancy into our systems – so when challenges arise, we’re prepared to keep services running. When emergencies do happen, preparation makes all the difference. We maintain resources, partnerships, and response plans that allow us to act quickly and effectively. Our goal is simple: minimize disruption and restore service as safely and efficiently as possible.

We are committed to keeping our rates fair, transparent, and defensible. By managing costs carefully and reinvesting wisely, we work to provide value without unnecessary increases – while still maintaining high-quality service.

Everything we do is grounded in accountability to the community we serve. From the systems you rely on daily to the dedicated people behind them, we are committed to delivering dependable, affordable service, while building a stronger future for our customers and community. Because serving our customers isn’t just our job, it’s our purpose.