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Following are recent news items from IID. For additional news items through 2016, click on the archive link below. For all others, please contact IID's records management section.
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- 06/12/2026 3:45 PM
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IID Opens $7.5 Million Grant Program to Support Local Water Projects
Matching funds are now available for government agencies to advance community projects or programs with a water nexus, and/or support the agricultural industry.
- 06/10/2026 11:30 AM
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IID Customers to Receive $48 Million in Summer Bill Credits
An estimated 12% reduction to customer bills will take place over the next four summer months due to 2025 cost savings.
- 06/04/2026 11:00 AM
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IID’s Shift & Save Program Surpasses 2,000 Customers; Enrollment Remains Open
New energy-and money-saving opportunity drives customer interest in reducing power use during peak hours.
- 05/29/2026 10:00 AM
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IID Power Store is Now Available with Instant Rebates on Energy-Saving Products
Online marketplace gives customers new ways to save energy and lower their bills.
- 05/27/2026 5:00 PM
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IID Awards More Than $2.5 Million to Strengthen Schools, Parks, and Community Spaces
Three grant programs bring energy savings, greener spaces, and safer lighting to communities across the District’s service area.
- 05/26/2026 11:00 AM
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In Support of Regional Emergency Response Operations, IID Delivers Mobile Command Center to the County of Imperial
To help strengthen regional emergency preparedness and keep a valuable public resource in service for Imperial Valley first responders and residents, the keys to the IID's Mobile Command Center are now in the hands of the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office.
- 05/21/2026 8:00 AM
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IID Honored with National Award for Outstanding Safety Practices
For the second year in a row, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has earned the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices.
- 05/18/2026 1:00 PM
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IID Honors Zanjeros, the Backbone of Imperial Valley’s Water Delivery System
Zanjero Appreciation Week recognizes the employees who keep Colorado River water moving every day.
- 05/15/2026 9:30 AM
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IID and Bureau of Reclamation Partner on up to 100,000 Acre-Feet of Additional Colorado River System Support in 2026
Imperial Valley farmers continue leading voluntary conservation efforts to help Lake Mead and protect our only water supply.
- 05/12/2026 9:13 AM
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IID Announces Public Review and Comment Period on Proposed Large Load Tariff to Protect Ratepayers and Grid Reliability
Advancing a Transparent Approach that Protects Existing Customers from Cost Shifting and Respects IID’s Commitment to Operating and Maintaining a Reliable Grid
- 05/07/2026 3:29 PM
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Independent Audit Confirms Responsible Stewardship of IID Public Resources
Clean audit issued by a neutral, qualified third party assures accountability and prudent financial management
- 05/06/2026 5:30 PM
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IID and Trump Administration Partner on $36.7 Million Grid Reliability Investment
IID today announced that, in coordination with the Trump Administration, a major federal investment to strengthen grid reliability and support long-term energy security in the Imperial and Coachella valleys is advancing.
- 05/05/2026 4:00 PM
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60 Years of Dippy Duck, Decades of Impact: IID Declares May as “Water Safety Month”
Beloved mascot Dippy Duck celebrates his 60th birthday this summer, promoting the message to stay away from canals, recognizing decades of success.
- 05/01/2026 6:30 PM
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IID Supports Advancement of Lower Basin Proposal to Stabilize Colorado River Through 2028
Proposal adds up to a million-acre-feet of conservation on top of the 1.25 million-acre-feet annual Lower Basin reductions proposed earlier.
- 05/01/2026 2:55 PM
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IID Completes Phase 1 of Mulberry Inline Reservoir Project, Expected to Conserve Over 1,120 Acre-Feet of Water Annually
Improved operations give zanjeros a smarter, more flexible tool for managing water delivery.
- 04/27/2026 2:45 PM
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IID Offers $250 Gift Card to Customers Who Sign Up for “Shift & Save!” Program
New Time-Of-Use rate helps customers lower summer energy bills while earning immediate rewards.
- 04/23/2026 5:15 PM
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IID’s EnergyFlex Program Pays Customers to Reduce Energy Use
Voluntary program offers savings, flexibility, and greater control during peak energy demand.
- 04/22/2026
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IID Launches the 2026 Summer Savings Initiative to Help Customers Save Energy and Money
As summer approaches and energy demand begins to rise, the Imperial Irrigation District is rolling out a new set of programs designed to help customers better manage their electricity use and lower their bills.
- 04/21/2026 2:15 PM
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IID Board Approves Summer Bill Credits from $48 Million in 2025 Cost Savings
Targeted plan provides an estimated 12% refund to customer bills during highest energy-use months.
- 04/20/2026 10:00 AM
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Our Power, Our Planet, Our Community - IID Plans Engaging Earth Day Celebration
The Imperial Irrigation District invites the community to a free, family-friendly Earth Day event this Saturday, April 25 – come join the fun!