Cooperative Washington

Yakama Power

402min
SAIDI 2023
1.47
SAIFI 2023
2,298
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

Yakama Power is a member-owned electric cooperative operating in Washington under EIA identifier 56621. It reports service to approximately 2,298 customer accounts and generated about $0.01 billion in annual electric revenue. As a cooperative, its governance is accountable to its ratepayer-members rather than shareholders, which often shapes rate-setting and reinvestment priorities.

In 2023, the average Yakama Power customer experienced 402.0 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 1.47 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 1 distinct interruption that year. Excluding major event days (hurricanes, ice storms), SAIDI drops to 101.0 minutes — the gap between that figure and the headline 402.0 reveals how much weather, not day-to-day infrastructure, drove outages.

Only a single year of reliability data is available, so multi-year trend analysis is not yet possible for Yakama Power. All figures on this page come directly from EIA Form 861, the federal annual electric power industry survey — you can cross-reference them with your own utility bill or use them when comparing providers before relocating.

SAIDI

402 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

1.47 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

2,298

Served in Washington

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 100.0%

402 minutes per customer per year

Yakama Power SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

402 SAIDI402 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI402SAIDI

Below Average

Reliability Trend (2023–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2023 402.0 101.0 1.472 2,837

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is Yakama Power?

Yakama Power had a SAIDI of 402.0 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 402 minutes of outages that year. This is above the national average, indicating below-average reliability.

What type of utility is Yakama Power?

Yakama Power is classified as a Cooperative serving Washington. Electric cooperatives are member-owned nonprofit utilities, typically serving rural areas.

What does SAIDI mean for Yakama Power?

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

How many customers does Yakama Power serve?

Yakama Power serves approximately 2,298 customers in Washington. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has Yakama Power's reliability changed over time?

Limited historical data is available for Yakama Power. 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
Cooperative
State
Washington
Customers
2,298
Annual Revenue
$0.01B
EIA ID
56621
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.