Municipal Minnesota

City of Moorhead - (MN)

25min
SAIDI 2023
0.67
SAIFI 2023
20,286
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Moorhead - (MN) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Minnesota under EIA identifier 12894. It reports service to approximately 20,286 customer accounts and generated about $0.04 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 5 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 Moorhead - (MN) customer experienced 25.2 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 0.67 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 Moorhead - (MN), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has improved from 36.6 to 25.2 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

25 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

0.67 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

20,286

Served in Minnesota

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 6.3%

25 minutes per customer per year

City of Moorhead - (MN) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

25 SAIDI25 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI25SAIDI

Excellent

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 36.6 0.961 20,148
2021 203.5 4.043 20,148
2022 18.7 0.417 19,855
2023 25.2 0.673 20,286

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

Service Area

City of Moorhead - (MN) serves 5 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

5652956560565615656256563

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Moorhead - (MN)?

City of Moorhead - (MN) had a SAIDI of 25.2 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 25 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of Moorhead - (MN)?

City of Moorhead - (MN) is classified as a Municipal serving Minnesota. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Moorhead - (MN)?

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

How many customers does City of Moorhead - (MN) serve?

City of Moorhead - (MN) serves approximately 20,286 customers in Minnesota. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Moorhead - (MN)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Moorhead - (MN) 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
Minnesota
Customers
20,286
Annual Revenue
$0.04B
EIA ID
12894
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.