Municipal Oregon

City of Forest Grove

19min
SAIDI 2023
0.40
SAIFI 2023
11,226
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Forest Grove is a municipally-owned utility operating in Oregon under EIA identifier 6582. It reports service to approximately 11,226 customer accounts and generated about $0.02 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 Forest Grove customer experienced 19.2 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 0.40 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 0 distinct interruptions that year.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of Forest Grove, which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 7.6 to 19.2 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

19 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

0.40 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

11,226

Served in Oregon

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 4.8%

19 minutes per customer per year

City of Forest Grove SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

19 SAIDI19 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI19SAIDI

Excellent

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 7.6 0.177
2021 18.6 0.364
2022 7.0 0.197
2023 19.2 0.400

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

Service Area

City of Forest Grove serves 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

9711697119

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Forest Grove?

City of Forest Grove had a SAIDI of 19.2 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 19 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of Forest Grove?

City of Forest Grove is classified as a Municipal serving Oregon. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Forest Grove?

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

How many customers does City of Forest Grove serve?

City of Forest Grove serves approximately 11,226 customers in Oregon. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Forest Grove's reliability changed over time?

City of Forest Grove 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
Oregon
Customers
11,226
Annual Revenue
$0.02B
EIA ID
6582
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.