Municipal Indiana

City of Richmond - (IN)

139min
SAIDI 2023
3.83
SAIFI 2023
21,355
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Richmond - (IN) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Indiana under EIA identifier 15989. It reports service to approximately 21,355 customer accounts and generated about $0.09 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 Richmond - (IN) customer experienced 139.0 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 3.83 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 4 distinct interruptions that year.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of Richmond - (IN), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 41.0 to 139.0 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

139 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

3.83 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

21,355

Served in Indiana

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 34.8%

139 minutes per customer per year

City of Richmond - (IN) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

139 SAIDI139 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI139SAIDI

Average

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 41.0 0.570
2021 27.0 0.464
2022 59.0 0.615
2023 139.0 3.831

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

Service Area

City of Richmond - (IN) serves 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

4737447375

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Richmond - (IN)?

City of Richmond - (IN) had a SAIDI of 139.0 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 139 minutes of outages that year. This is near the national average.

What type of utility is City of Richmond - (IN)?

City of Richmond - (IN) is classified as a Municipal serving Indiana. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Richmond - (IN)?

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

How many customers does City of Richmond - (IN) serve?

City of Richmond - (IN) serves approximately 21,355 customers in Indiana. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Richmond - (IN)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Richmond - (IN) 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
Indiana
Customers
21,355
Annual Revenue
$0.09B
EIA ID
15989
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.