Municipal New Mexico

City of Farmington - (NM)

93min
SAIDI 2023
1.00
SAIFI 2023
44,935
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Farmington - (NM) is a municipally-owned utility operating in New Mexico under EIA identifier 6204. It reports service to approximately 44,935 customer accounts and generated about $0.09 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 2 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 Farmington - (NM) customer experienced 92.9 minutes of power interruptions — a metric called SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index). That places this utility well below the 120–180 minute national benchmark, signaling strong grid hardening and fast restoration practices. SAIFI — the average number of outage events per customer — was 1.00 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 1 distinct interruption that year.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of Farmington - (NM), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 75.9 to 92.9 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

93 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

1.00 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

44,935

Served in New Mexico

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 23.2%

93 minutes per customer per year

City of Farmington - (NM) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

93 SAIDI93 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI93SAIDI

Good

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 75.9 0.602 44,882
2021 125.0 1.147 45,057
2022 103.5 0.830 45,153
2023 92.9 1.001 45,558

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

Service Area

City of Farmington - (NM) serves 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

8740187402

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Farmington - (NM)?

City of Farmington - (NM) had a SAIDI of 92.9 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 93 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of Farmington - (NM)?

City of Farmington - (NM) is classified as a Municipal serving New Mexico. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Farmington - (NM)?

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

How many customers does City of Farmington - (NM) serve?

City of Farmington - (NM) serves approximately 44,935 customers in New Mexico. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Farmington - (NM)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Farmington - (NM) 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
New Mexico
Customers
44,935
Annual Revenue
$0.09B
EIA ID
6204
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.