Municipal Florida

City of Tallahassee - (FL)

353min
SAIDI 2023
3.02
SAIFI 2023
113,300
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Tallahassee - (FL) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Florida under EIA identifier 18445. It reports service to approximately 113,300 customer accounts and generated about $0.30 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 15 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 Tallahassee - (FL) customer experienced 352.6 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 3.02 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 3 distinct interruptions that year.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of Tallahassee - (FL), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 148.2 to 352.6 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

353 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

3.02 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

113,300

Served in Florida

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 88.2%

353 minutes per customer per year

City of Tallahassee - (FL) 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 148.2 1.839
2021 88.9 1.290
2022 13.9 0.171
2023 352.6 3.020

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

Service Area

City of Tallahassee - (FL) serves 15 ZIP codes in Florida.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Tallahassee - (FL)?

City of Tallahassee - (FL) had a SAIDI of 352.6 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 353 minutes of outages that year. This is above the national average, indicating below-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of Tallahassee - (FL)?

City of Tallahassee - (FL) is classified as a Municipal serving Florida. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Tallahassee - (FL)?

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

How many customers does City of Tallahassee - (FL) serve?

City of Tallahassee - (FL) serves approximately 113,300 customers in Florida. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Tallahassee - (FL)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Tallahassee - (FL) 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
Florida
Customers
113,300
Annual Revenue
$0.30B
EIA ID
18445
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.