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- 02/14/2026 2:00 PM
IID Press Releases
IID Affirms Leadership and Preparedness as Federal Post-2026 Colorado River Process Continues
IID reaffirmed today that it remains actively engaged, fully prepared, and committed to protecting Imperial Valley agriculture, senior water rights, and the Salton Sea.
- 02/12/2026
IID Press Releases
Boost Your Savings with IID’s New Power Store
IID is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of IID Power Store, a new online marketplace featuring energy-efficient products designed to help customers reduce energy use and save money.
- 02/10/2026 9:58 AM
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Ready to do business with IID? District Hosts Vendor Orientation Workshop
IID will host a Vendor Orientation Workshop designed to help businesses better understand how to work with the District, compete for contracts, and take advantage of procurement and surplus sales opportunities with one of the region’s largest publicly owned utilities.
- 02/10/2026
IID Press Releases
IID Partners with City of Calexico to Expand Green Spaces at Nosotros Park
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) joined the City of Calexico at Nosotros Park on February 9, as part of IID’s Tree for All program to support tree planting through the District’s Public Green Space grant initiative.
- 02/06/2026
IID Press Releases
IID Launches EnergyFlex, A New Program to Lower Summer Power Bills
The Imperial Irrigation District 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.
- 02/02/2026
IID Press Releases
IID Announces Over $35,000 in Energy Modernization Grants Available for Local Schools
Popular GEMS Program Helps Schools Reduce Energy Costs and Create More Comfortable Learning Spaces
- 01/29/2026
IID Press Releases
IID Completes 2025 Asset Management Plan, Outlines Investments for Reliable Service
IID today announced the completion of its 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) and released a summary version outlining the condition of IID’s water, power, general services, and information technology infrastructure, along with long-term funding needs to ensure reliable service for decades to come.
- 01/28/2026 9:00 AM
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$1,500 in Free Energy Upgrades Available to IID Customers
IID is pleased to announce its All Weather Energy Savings Program for 2026, where participating electric customers can receive a minimum of $1,500 in recommended energy-saving services and equipment that can help reduce heating and cooling costs while boosting their home’s comfort level.
- 01/22/2026
IID Press Releases
IID Advances Voluntary Conservation Efforts to Support Lake Mead and the Colorado River System
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors has approved the continuation of the District’s Deficit Irrigation (DIP) program during its January 20 meeting, advancing the program for 2026, reinforcing ongoing efforts to protect Lake Mead and the Colorado River system.
- 01/16/2026 8:00 AM
IID Press ReleasesPowering Our Community Together
Imperial Irrigation District Sets Clear Course for Region’s Future with Strong 2025
As IID prepares to mark 115 years of service as the largest irrigation district in the nation and closes in on 90 dependable years as a local public power utility, the District remains focused on moving forward with bold progress, renewed focus, and a clear vision for the future.
- 01/15/2026
IID Press Releases
IID Works to Ensure Post-2026 Colorado River Plan Is Lawful, Durable, and Basinwide
IID now engaged in federal process to guide how the Colorado River will be managed after current operating guidelines expire at the end of 2026, emphasizing that the newly released federal draft study provides a broad analytical framework within which a negotiated consensus plan can be developed.
- 01/15/2026
IID Press Releases
IID, Riverside County, and Cities Advance Cook Street Substation Project
Unanimous City of Palm Desert approval reflects momentum for regional energy planning in the Coachella Valley.
- 01/12/2026
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IID Board Approves Expanded Eligibility for Electric Bill Assistance
The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has approved substantial increases to the District’s payment assistance programs, enabling more customers to qualify in 2026.
- 01/09/2026
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Imperial Irrigation District Files CEQA Challenge to Imperial County’s Big Rock 2 Cluster Solar and Storage Project
IID has filed litigation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) challenging Imperial County’s Dec. 9, 2025, approval of the Big Rock 2 Cluster Solar and Storage Project, citing inadequate environmental review and analysis of potential impacts associated with the 1,849-acre project.
- 01/06/2026
IID Press ReleasesPowering Our Community Together
IID and Indio Break Ground on First of Four Major Energy Projects, Enough to Power 16,000 New Homes
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and the City of Indio gathered today to break ground on the first of four major energy infrastructure projects that will collectively provide enough power to energize 16,000 single-family homes worth of power in the City of Indio.
- 12/23/2025
IID Press Releases
IID Board Sets Guardrails to Protect Ratepayers as Interest Grows in Large Industrial Energy Loads
The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has adopted a resolution that calls for the setting of guideline principles to ensure that new large electric energy loads do not compromise the reliability of the local electric grid or impact the costs to existing customers.
- 12/22/2025
IID Press Releases
IID Directors Elect Division 5 Director Karin Eugenio as Board Chairwoman for 2026
IID Board of Directors unanimously elected Division 5 Director Karin Sol Eugenio to serve as the leader of the IID Board throughout 2026.
- 12/16/2025
IID Press Releases
California Commits to Conservation, Collaboration in New Colorado River Framework
State leaders seek durable post-2026 plan and make significant contributions
- 12/15/2025
IID Press Releases
IID Submits Burrowing Owl Report to State, Populations Remain Healthy, Stable, and Increasing
Best available science suggests listing the species under the California Endangered Species Act is not warranted at this time
- 12/10/2025
IID Press ReleasesData Centers
IID Advocates for Ratepayer and Community Protection at Data Center Workshop
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) today issued a statement following a well-attended community workshop held on December 9 aimed at informing residents about data centers, their growing presence nationally, and their potential implications.