Municipal Indiana

City of Anderson - (IN)

327min
SAIDI 2023
1.97
SAIFI 2023
34,785
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Anderson - (IN) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Indiana under EIA identifier 636. It reports service to approximately 34,785 customer accounts and generated about $0.09 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 7 ZIP codes. As a municipal utility, it is typically governed by a local board or city council and is exempt from federal income tax.

In 2023, the average City of Anderson - (IN) customer experienced 326.9 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 1.97 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 2 distinct interruptions that year. Excluding major event days (hurricanes, ice storms), SAIDI drops to 161.5 minutes — the gap between that figure and the headline 326.9 reveals how much weather, not day-to-day infrastructure, drove outages.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of Anderson - (IN), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has improved from 380.5 to 326.9 minutes over that window — a meaningful direction for prospective customers and regulators watching capital investment outcomes. 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

327 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

1.97 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

34,785

Served in Indiana

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 81.7%

327 minutes per customer per year

City of Anderson - (IN) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

327 SAIDI327 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI327SAIDI

Below Average

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 380.5 144.4 1.817 34,037
2021 204.5 127.9 1.570 34,401
2022 285.5 173.9 2.116 34,326
2023 326.9 161.5 1.973 34,180

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

Service Area

City of Anderson - (IN) serves 7 ZIP codes in Indiana.

46011460124601346014460154601646017

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Anderson - (IN)?

City of Anderson - (IN) had a SAIDI of 326.9 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 327 minutes of outages that year. This is above the national average, indicating below-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of Anderson - (IN)?

City of Anderson - (IN) is classified as a Municipal serving Indiana. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Anderson - (IN)?

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

How many customers does City of Anderson - (IN) serve?

City of Anderson - (IN) serves approximately 34,785 customers in Indiana. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Anderson - (IN)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Anderson - (IN) 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
Municipal
State
Indiana
Customers
34,785
Annual Revenue
$0.09B
EIA ID
636
Data Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Form 861 annual electric power industry survey. ZIP service territory from OpenEI.

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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.