Municipal Oregon

Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist

115min
SAIDI 2023
1.16
SAIFI 2023
4,314
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist is a municipally-owned utility operating in Oregon under EIA identifier 28541. It reports service to approximately 4,314 customer accounts and generated about $0.06 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 Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist customer experienced 115.1 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 1.16 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 1 distinct interruption that year. Excluding major event days (hurricanes, ice storms), SAIDI drops to 115.1 minutes — the gap between that figure and the headline 115.1 reveals how much weather, not day-to-day infrastructure, drove outages.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist, which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has improved from 374.1 to 115.1 minutes over that window — a meaningful direction for prospective customers and regulators watching capital investment outcomes. 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

115 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

1.16 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

4,314

Served in Oregon

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 28.8%

115 minutes per customer per year

Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

115 SAIDI115 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI115SAIDI

Good

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 374.1 200.1 2.652 4,738
2021 653.9 235.0 4.845 4,719
2022 846.5 123.0 2.223 4,738
2023 115.1 115.1 1.159 4,774

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

Service Area

Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist serves 4 ZIP codes in Oregon.

97016970489705497064

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist?

Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist had a SAIDI of 115.1 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 115 minutes of outages that year. This is near the national average.

What type of utility is Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist?

Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist is classified as a Municipal serving Oregon. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist?

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

How many customers does Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist serve?

Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist serves approximately 4,314 customers in Oregon. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist's reliability changed over time?

Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist 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
Oregon
Customers
4,314
Annual Revenue
$0.06B
EIA ID
28541
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.