Cooperative Texas

Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc

396min
SAIDI 2023
2.09
SAIFI 2023
46,396
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc is a member-owned electric cooperative operating in Texas under EIA identifier 3282. It reports service to approximately 46,396 customer accounts and generated about $0.07 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 38 ZIP codes. As a cooperative, its governance is accountable to its ratepayer-members rather than shareholders, which often shapes rate-setting and reinvestment priorities.

In 2023, the average Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc customer experienced 396.0 minutes of power interruptions — a metric called SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index). That is substantially above the 120–180 minute national benchmark, indicating either storm-prone geography, aging infrastructure, or extended restoration windows. SAIFI — the average number of outage events per customer — was 2.09 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 2 distinct interruptions that year. Excluding major event days (hurricanes, ice storms), SAIDI drops to 211.7 minutes — the gap between that figure and the headline 396.0 reveals how much weather, not day-to-day infrastructure, drove outages.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc, which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 132.4 to 396.0 minutes, which may reflect either worsening weather exposure or delayed grid modernization. All figures on this page come directly from EIA Form 861, the federal annual electric power industry survey, with service territory ZIPs sourced from OpenEI — you can cross-reference them with your own utility bill or use them when comparing providers before relocating.

SAIDI

396 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

2.09 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

46,396

Served in Texas

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 99.0%

396 minutes per customer per year

Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

396 SAIDI396 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI396SAIDI

Below Average

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 132.4 106.3 1.320 43,207
2021 8249.0 3148.0 3.940 44,489
2022 237.5 218.0 2.210 45,931
2023 396.0 211.7 2.090 47,340

SAIDI nMED = SAIDI without major event days. Source: EIA Form 861.

Service Area

Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc serves 38 ZIP codes in Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc?

Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc had a SAIDI of 396.0 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 396 minutes of outages that year. This is above the national average, indicating below-average reliability.

What type of utility is Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc?

Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc is classified as a Cooperative serving Texas. Electric cooperatives are member-owned nonprofit utilities, typically serving rural areas.

What does SAIDI mean for Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc?

SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) measures the average total minutes per year that a customer of Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc experiences power outages. A lower SAIDI indicates better reliability. The national average is roughly 120-180 minutes per year, so comparing Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc's SAIDI to that benchmark shows whether this utility is above or below average.

How many customers does Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc serve?

Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc serves approximately 46,396 customers in Texas. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc's reliability changed over time?

Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc has 4 years of reliability data (2020-2023). SAIDI has remained relatively stable over this period. Review the trend table above for year-by-year detail.

What is SAIDI without major event days?

SAIDI "without major event days" (SAIDI nMED) excludes outages caused by hurricanes, ice storms, and other catastrophic weather events. It better reflects day-to-day infrastructure reliability rather than vulnerability to extreme weather. Both standard SAIDI and SAIDI nMED are shown in the reliability trend table above.

Utility Profile

Type
Cooperative
State
Texas
Customers
46,396
Annual Revenue
$0.07B
EIA ID
3282
Data Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Form 861 annual electric power industry survey. ZIP service territory from OpenEI.

Related

Data sourced from official EIA reliability statistics and OpenEI utility rate database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainUtility Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form 861. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.