The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is excited to announce its new voluntary EnergyFlex program, an opportunity for customers to potentially lower summer electric bills and stay comfortable during summer’s hottest days, while strengthening the flexibility and reliability of IID’s electric system.

Expected to launch in mid-April, EnergyFlex will provide customers with the option to voluntarily enroll their smart thermostats in an automatic demand response (ADR) program where small changes will be made to shift energy use during summer heat waves (FlexHours), helping customers reduce IID’s exposure to unpredictable fuel cost.

“We are pleased to offer our new EnergyFlex program, which supports energy affordability and reliability across the communities we serve,” said IID Board Chairwoman Karin Eugenio. “Your IID is working to turn everyday energy actions into a collective force that offsets rising fuel costs and protects our grid during the hottest days of the year––all while putting more money into customers’ pockets.”

The EnergyFlex program can benefit all IID customers. Through IID’s partnership with Uplight, a clean energy technology company, customers who have a smart thermostat can receive incentives by enrolling in the program’s automatic feature.

Customers who do not have a smart thermostat or choose not to participate in the automatic demand response option, can still be an energy hero by enrolling in EnergyFlex through the non-automated behavioral demand response (BDR) option, also earning incentives.

In both cases, participants will receive advance notifications and clear guidance, ensuring transparency and choice, customers will always remain in full control of their comfort settings.

To ensure equitable access, the EnergyFlex program will feature Spanish-language support and specific outreach for disadvantaged community customers.

IID is proud to offer this new, voluntary program as another way to help customers save energy, lower bills, and stay in control—while working together to support a reliable electric system for the entire region.