SAIDI
43 min per year
Average outage minutes (2023)
What This Utility Data Tells You
Jamestown Board of Public Util is a municipally-owned utility operating in New York under EIA identifier 9645. It reports service to approximately 18,875 customer accounts and generated about $0.03 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 Jamestown Board of Public Util customer experienced 43.1 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 1.59 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 2 distinct interruptions that year.
Only a single year of reliability data is available, so multi-year trend analysis is not yet possible for Jamestown Board of Public Util. 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.
SAIFI
1.59 interruptions/yr
Outage frequency (2023)
Customers
18,875
Served in New York
SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 10.8%
43 minutes per customer per year
Minutes without power per year (2023)
Reliability Trend (2023–2023)
| Year | SAIDI (min) | SAIDI nMED | SAIFI | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.1 | — | 1.590 | — |
SAIDI nMED = SAIDI without major event days. Source: EIA Form 861.
Service Area
Jamestown Board of Public Util serves 4 ZIP codes in New York.
14701147021472014733
Frequently Asked Questions
How reliable is Jamestown Board of Public Util?
Jamestown Board of Public Util had a SAIDI of 43.1 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 43 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.
What type of utility is Jamestown Board of Public Util?
Jamestown Board of Public Util is classified as a Municipal serving New York. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.
What does SAIDI mean for Jamestown Board of Public Util?
SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) measures the average total minutes per year that a customer of Jamestown Board of Public Util experiences power outages. A lower SAIDI indicates better reliability. The national average is roughly 120-180 minutes per year, so comparing Jamestown Board of Public Util's SAIDI to that benchmark shows whether this utility is above or below average.
How many customers does Jamestown Board of Public Util serve?
Jamestown Board of Public Util serves approximately 18,875 customers in New York. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.
How has Jamestown Board of Public Util's reliability changed over time?
Limited historical data is available for Jamestown Board of Public Util. Check the reliability trend table for the most recent figures.
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
- New York
- Customers
- 18,875
- Annual Revenue
- $0.03B
- EIA ID
- 9645
Related Data
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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.
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