Municipal North Carolina

City of Statesville - (NC)

50min
SAIDI 2023
0.92
SAIFI 2023
15,459
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Statesville - (NC) is a municipally-owned utility operating in North Carolina under EIA identifier 18022. It reports service to approximately 15,459 customer accounts and generated about $0.04 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 4 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 Statesville - (NC) customer experienced 50.5 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 0.92 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 Statesville - (NC), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 19.8 to 50.5 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

50 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

0.92 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

15,459

Served in North Carolina

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 12.6%

50 minutes per customer per year

City of Statesville - (NC) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

50 SAIDI50 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI50SAIDI

Excellent

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 19.8 0.276 13,902
2021 61.6 0.764 14,036
2022 74.4 1.038 14,341
2023 50.5 0.920 15,459

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

Service Area

City of Statesville - (NC) serves 4 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

28625286772868728689

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Statesville - (NC)?

City of Statesville - (NC) had a SAIDI of 50.5 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 50 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of Statesville - (NC)?

City of Statesville - (NC) is classified as a Municipal serving North Carolina. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Statesville - (NC)?

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

How many customers does City of Statesville - (NC) serve?

City of Statesville - (NC) serves approximately 15,459 customers in North Carolina. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Statesville - (NC)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Statesville - (NC) 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
Customers
15,459
Annual Revenue
$0.04B
EIA ID
18022
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.