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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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- 08/04/2026 2:00 PM
IID Press Releases
Shift Your Energy Use and Get $250 with IID’s Shift & Save
Program expansion gives residential customers another opportunity to save money, shift energy use, and support grid reliability.
- 07/31/2026 10:00 AM
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Interior’s Final Colorado River EIS Sets 10-Year Framework; Focus Turns to 2027–2028 Operating Plan
District advocates for protection of senior water rights, balanced risk between Lake Powell and Lake Mead, and measurable contributions across the basin.
- 07/29/2026 3:00 PM
IID Press Releases
IID Issues Conserve Alert Due to Prolonged Heatwave and High Energy Demand
Customers are asked to voluntarily conserve energy during peak hours from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 07/21/2026 4:10 PM
IID Press Releases
Persistent Heatwave Prompts IID Conserve Alert Through Monday
Voluntary conservation during peak hours can help reduce grid strain as extreme heat drives energy demand across the region.
- 07/15/2026 4:25 PM
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IID Board Director Cardenas Elected Chair-Elect of APPA's Influential Policy Makers Council
IID Board Director Alex Cardenas has been elected Chair-Elect of the American Public Power Association's (APPA) Policy Makers Council (PMC), a national leadership body that helps shape the association's federal legislative and regulatory priorities.
- 07/09/2026 1:42 PM
IID Press ReleasesPowering Our Community Together
IID Invests $9.2 Million to Strengthen Local Power Reliability
El Centro Generating Station Unit 4 supports dependable service for IID Customers.
- 07/07/2026 4:15 PM
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IID Makes a Splash with $40,000 in Water Safety Summer Grants
Funding supports local pools, splash activities, and swimming lessons across the Imperial Valley.
- 07/01/2026 3:50 PM
IID Press ReleasesStorm Preparedness
IID Is Ready. Are You? Customers Encouraged to Update Contact Information and Prepare for Summer Storm Season
Updating contact information, reporting outages, and following safety guidance can help customers stay informed, before and after extreme weather.
- 06/22/2026 12:00 PM
IID Press Releases
Dippy Duck Celebrates 60 Years of Promoting Water Safety in the Imperial Valley
Beloved IID mascot marks six decades of educating generations of children and families about canal safety.
- 06/12/2026 3:45 PM
IID Press Releases
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
IID Press Releases
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
IID Press Releases
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
IID Press Releases
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