Municipal Texas

City of Garland - (TX)

14min
SAIDI 2023
0.26
SAIFI 2023
74,889
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Garland - (TX) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Texas under EIA identifier 6958. It reports service to approximately 74,889 customer accounts and generated about $0.23 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 21 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 Garland - (TX) customer experienced 13.5 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 0.26 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 Garland - (TX), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 9.8 to 13.5 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

14 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

0.26 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

74,889

Served in Texas

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 3.4%

14 minutes per customer per year

City of Garland - (TX) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

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Excellent

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 9.8 9.8 0.210
2021 9.5 9.5 0.200
2022 16.5 16.5 0.210
2023 13.5 0.260

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

Service Area

City of Garland - (TX) serves 21 ZIP codes in Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Garland - (TX)?

City of Garland - (TX) had a SAIDI of 13.5 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 14 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of Garland - (TX)?

City of Garland - (TX) is classified as a Municipal serving Texas. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Garland - (TX)?

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

How many customers does City of Garland - (TX) serve?

City of Garland - (TX) serves approximately 74,889 customers in Texas. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Garland - (TX)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Garland - (TX) 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
Texas
Customers
74,889
Annual Revenue
$0.23B
EIA ID
6958
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.