Municipal Louisiana

City of Ruston - (LA)

245min
SAIDI 2023
1.93
SAIFI 2023
11,618
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Ruston - (LA) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Louisiana under EIA identifier 16463. It reports service to approximately 11,618 customer accounts and generated about $0.01 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 3 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 Ruston - (LA) customer experienced 244.8 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 1.93 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 2 distinct interruptions that year.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of Ruston - (LA), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 217.9 to 244.8 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

245 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

1.93 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

11,618

Served in Louisiana

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 61.2%

245 minutes per customer per year

City of Ruston - (LA) 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 217.9 2.340 10,939
2021 200.0 11,324
2022 169.9 2.000 11,507
2023 244.8 1.930 11,612

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

Service Area

City of Ruston - (LA) serves 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

712707127271273

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Ruston - (LA)?

City of Ruston - (LA) had a SAIDI of 244.8 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 245 minutes of outages that year. This is near the national average.

What type of utility is City of Ruston - (LA)?

City of Ruston - (LA) is classified as a Municipal serving Louisiana. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Ruston - (LA)?

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

How many customers does City of Ruston - (LA) serve?

City of Ruston - (LA) serves approximately 11,618 customers in Louisiana. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Ruston - (LA)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Ruston - (LA) 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
Louisiana
Customers
11,618
Annual Revenue
$0.01B
EIA ID
16463
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.