Municipal Connecticut

City of Norwich - (CT)

457min
SAIDI 2023
2.40
SAIFI 2023
20,808
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Norwich - (CT) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Connecticut under EIA identifier 13831. It reports service to approximately 20,808 customer accounts and generated about $0.07 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 10 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 Norwich - (CT) customer experienced 456.9 minutes of power interruptions — a metric called SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index). That is substantially above the 120–180 minute national benchmark, indicating either storm-prone geography, aging infrastructure, or extended restoration windows. SAIFI — the average number of outage events per customer — was 2.40 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 2 distinct interruptions that year. Excluding major event days (hurricanes, ice storms), SAIDI drops to 153.2 minutes — the gap between that figure and the headline 456.9 reveals how much weather, not day-to-day infrastructure, drove outages.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of Norwich - (CT), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 132.2 to 456.9 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

457 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

2.40 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

20,808

Served in Connecticut

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 100.0%

457 minutes per customer per year

City of Norwich - (CT) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

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Below Average

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 132.2 132.2 0.930 20,564
2021 169.3 113.4 0.929 20,642
2022 120.5 120.5 1.010 20,747
2023 456.9 153.2 2.400 20,808

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

Service Area

City of Norwich - (CT) serves 10 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

06254063300633406351063600636506380063820638306389

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Norwich - (CT)?

City of Norwich - (CT) had a SAIDI of 456.9 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 457 minutes of outages that year. This is above the national average, indicating below-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of Norwich - (CT)?

City of Norwich - (CT) is classified as a Municipal serving Connecticut. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Norwich - (CT)?

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

How many customers does City of Norwich - (CT) serve?

City of Norwich - (CT) serves approximately 20,808 customers in Connecticut. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Norwich - (CT)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Norwich - (CT) 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
Connecticut
Customers
20,808
Annual Revenue
$0.07B
EIA ID
13831
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.