Municipal Massachusetts

Town of Wellesley - (MA)

39min
SAIDI 2023
0.63
SAIFI 2023
10,596
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

Town of Wellesley - (MA) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Massachusetts under EIA identifier 20310. It reports service to approximately 10,596 customer accounts and generated about $0.04 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 11 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 Town of Wellesley - (MA) customer experienced 38.5 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 0.63 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 Town of Wellesley - (MA), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 31.0 to 38.5 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

39 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

0.63 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

10,596

Served in Massachusetts

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 9.6%

39 minutes per customer per year

Town of Wellesley - (MA) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

39 SAIDI39 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI39SAIDI

Excellent

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 31.0 0.493
2021 24.9 0.479
2022 31.7 0.700
2023 38.5 0.633

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

Service Area

Town of Wellesley - (MA) serves 11 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

0176002030024570246202464024680248102482024920249302494

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is Town of Wellesley - (MA)?

Town of Wellesley - (MA) had a SAIDI of 38.5 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 39 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.

What type of utility is Town of Wellesley - (MA)?

Town of Wellesley - (MA) is classified as a Municipal serving Massachusetts. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for Town of Wellesley - (MA)?

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

How many customers does Town of Wellesley - (MA) serve?

Town of Wellesley - (MA) serves approximately 10,596 customers in Massachusetts. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has Town of Wellesley - (MA)'s reliability changed over time?

Town of Wellesley - (MA) 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
10,596
Annual Revenue
$0.04B
EIA ID
20310
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.