SAIDI
33 min per year
Average outage minutes (2023)
What This Utility Data Tells You
Virginia Tech Electric Service is a state utility operating in Virginia under EIA identifier 19882. It reports service to approximately 6,913 customer accounts and generated about $0.04 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 1 ZIP code.
In 2023, the average Virginia Tech Electric Service customer experienced 33.3 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 0.30 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 0 distinct interruptions that year.
The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for Virginia Tech Electric Service, which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 30.9 to 33.3 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.
SAIFI
0.30 interruptions/yr
Outage frequency (2023)
Customers
6,913
Served in Virginia
SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 8.3%
33 minutes per customer per year
Minutes without power per year (2023)
Reliability Trend (2020–2023)
| Year | SAIDI (min) | SAIDI nMED | SAIFI | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30.9 | — | 0.579 | — |
| 2021 | 1.5 | — | 0.009 | — |
| 2022 | 34.4 | — | 0.218 | — |
| 2023 | 33.3 | — | 0.305 | — |
SAIDI nMED = SAIDI without major event days. Source: EIA Form 861.
Service Area
Virginia Tech Electric Service serves 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
24060
Frequently Asked Questions
How reliable is Virginia Tech Electric Service?
Virginia Tech Electric Service had a SAIDI of 33.3 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 33 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.
What type of utility is Virginia Tech Electric Service?
Virginia Tech Electric Service is classified as a State serving Virginia.
What does SAIDI mean for Virginia Tech Electric Service?
SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) measures the average total minutes per year that a customer of Virginia Tech Electric Service experiences power outages. A lower SAIDI indicates better reliability. The national average is roughly 120-180 minutes per year, so comparing Virginia Tech Electric Service's SAIDI to that benchmark shows whether this utility is above or below average.
How many customers does Virginia Tech Electric Service serve?
Virginia Tech Electric Service serves approximately 6,913 customers in Virginia. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.
How has Virginia Tech Electric Service's reliability changed over time?
Virginia Tech Electric Service 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
- State
- State
- Virginia
- Customers
- 6,913
- Annual Revenue
- $0.04B
- EIA ID
- 19882
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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