SAIDI
286 min per year
Average outage minutes (2023)
What This Utility Data Tells You
City of Glasgow - (KY) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Kentucky under EIA identifier 7270. It reports service to approximately 7,562 customer accounts and generated about $0.03 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 Glasgow - (KY) customer experienced 286.3 minutes of power interruptions — a metric called SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index). That sits within the 120–180 minute national benchmark range, indicating performance typical of U.S. distribution utilities. SAIFI — the average number of outage events per customer — was 2.83 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 3 distinct interruptions that year.
The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of Glasgow - (KY), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 68.3 to 286.3 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.
SAIFI
2.83 interruptions/yr
Outage frequency (2023)
Customers
7,562
Served in Kentucky
SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 71.6%
286 minutes per customer per year
Minutes without power per year (2023)
Reliability Trend (2020–2023)
| Year | SAIDI (min) | SAIDI nMED | SAIFI | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 68.3 | — | 0.940 | — |
| 2021 | 262.5 | — | 0.940 | — |
| 2022 | 60.3 | — | 1.300 | — |
| 2023 | 286.3 | — | 2.830 | 7,607 |
SAIDI nMED = SAIDI without major event days. Source: EIA Form 861.
Service Area
City of Glasgow - (KY) serves 2 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
4214142142
Frequently Asked Questions
How reliable is City of Glasgow - (KY)?
City of Glasgow - (KY) had a SAIDI of 286.3 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 286 minutes of outages that year. This is near the national average.
What type of utility is City of Glasgow - (KY)?
City of Glasgow - (KY) is classified as a Municipal serving Kentucky. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.
What does SAIDI mean for City of Glasgow - (KY)?
SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) measures the average total minutes per year that a customer of City of Glasgow - (KY) experiences power outages. A lower SAIDI indicates better reliability. The national average is roughly 120-180 minutes per year, so comparing City of Glasgow - (KY)'s SAIDI to that benchmark shows whether this utility is above or below average.
How many customers does City of Glasgow - (KY) serve?
City of Glasgow - (KY) serves approximately 7,562 customers in Kentucky. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.
How has City of Glasgow - (KY)'s reliability changed over time?
City of Glasgow - (KY) 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
- Kentucky
- Customers
- 7,562
- Annual Revenue
- $0.03B
- EIA ID
- 7270
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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.
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