IID Press Releases

IID Prepared for Storm Conditions Predicted Through Sunday

With an intense storm system poised to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible thunderstorms as an atmospheric river sweeps across Southern California this weekend, IID is taking proactive steps to ensure its personnel and equipment are ready to respond.

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Imperial Irrigation District Statement on California’s Continued Leadership on the Colorado River

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) today reaffirmed its support for California’s collaborative approach to developing long-term operating guidelines for the Colorado River.

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IID to Strengthen Electric System with Five-Year Commitment to Replace 8,000 Power Poles

In furtherance of the Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID) strategic objective to deliver reliable energy service long into the future, the District’s Board of Directors has approved a plan to fully replace just over 8,000 wooden power poles across its vast service area over the next five years.

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IID, CVAG Secure $2.9 Million Grant to Plant 6,000 Shade Trees Across Southern California Deserts

IID, in partnership with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), has been awarded a $2.9 million California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Inflation Reduction Act grant for the “Shade Trees for Southern California’s Deserts” initiative.

2025 End-of-Year EDP Procedures and Take-or-Pay Periods

Growers should review their water bills and running orders (which they can do through the TruePoint web portal) for accuracy, including volumes, crop type, and acres. This is important for both Equitable Distribution Plan (EDP) purposes and water conservation program calculations.

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IID Increases Power Capacity, Reliability, Resiliency Through Major Generation Upgrade

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID), California’s sixth largest power utility, continues to strengthen its electrical power grid, taking action this week that furthers the District’s strategic objectives of providing reliable power service to customers for years to come.

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IID’s Technology Upgrades Enhance Customer Experience

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID), California’s third largest public power utility, is implementing technological upgrades throughout 2025 that directly benefit customers.

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IID, Partners, Seek Volunteers for Community Action Day, Adding Native Trees to New River Wetland

The Imperial Irrigation District, the City of Calexico, and a coalition of state and local partners invite community members to take part in a Community Action Day on Saturday, November 1, to help enhance the New River wetlands.

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IID Remains Committed to Key Grid Modernization Project

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID), California’s sixth largest power utility, is determined to move forward with its long-term plans to strengthen the reliability of its electric service through major projects aimed at bolstering grid reliability to meet growing energy demands.

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IID's Public Green Space Tree Grant Awards Take Root Across District

Recipients of Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID’s) 2025 Public Green Space Grant awards are hard at work planting trees now that fall temperatures have arrived.

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IID Supports “Imagine a Day Without Water 2025" Awareness Campaign Message

On Thursday, October 16, everyone is asked to realize how crucial water really is by visualizing life without it for just one day.

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IID Marks Completion of Key Infrastructure Upgrades at Westmorland Substation

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID), California’s third largest public power utility, celebrated the completion of a major upgrade project at its main substation in Westmorland, Calif., enhancing energy system reliability and resiliency to serve its power customers long into the future.

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IID Prepares for Tropical Storm Priscilla, Reminds Customers to do the Same

With Tropical Storm Priscilla expected to impact the Imperial and Coachella Valleys Thursday and Friday, October 9-10, IID is taking proactive steps to ensure that it has all the necessary personnel and equipment ready to respond to any service interruptions to its energy and water deliveries.

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Imperial Irrigation District Welcomes Wayne Strumpfer as General Counsel

Known and trusted by IID, Strumpfer returns with a wealth of legal experience serving state and local agencies across California.

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IID Adopts Local Emergency Proclamation Following Tropical Storm Mario

The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors, during a special meeting on Tuesday, adopted a resolution proclaiming a local emergency in Imperial County to help ensure the District’s eligibility for state disaster assistance.

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District Honors General Counsel Geoffrey Holbrook as He Takes on New Role Serving Imperial County

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) today announced that General Counsel Geoffrey Holbrook will be transitioning to a new role as County Counsel for Imperial County.

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IID to Celebrate Public Power Week, Oct. 5-11

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) will celebrate Public Power Week, October 5-11, highlighting opportunities for customers and stakeholders to engage with their community-owned utility and learn about the District’s many customer-focused programs and services.

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IID Taps Former Interior Deputy Beaudreau to Represent District in D.C.

The Imperial Irrigation District has engaged Tommy Beaudreau—former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior—and the WilmerHale team, including Rob Lehman the firm’s Republican government relations lead, to strengthen IID’s presence in Washington, D.C.

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IID’s Watermaster Retires After 50 Years of Service

After a half-century of dedicated service ensuring the reliable delivery of water to nearly half a million acres of some of the nation’s most productive farmland, as well as to cities, businesses, and industries in California’s Imperial Valley, IID’s Watermaster has announced his retirement.

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IID Crews at Work Restoring Power Due to September 18 Thunderstorm

The Imperial Irrigation District is working around the clock to quickly restore power to all customers impacted by the severe thunderstorm that hit the service area Thursday evening, September 18.