With Time-of-Use rates, when you use electricity matters. Use these simple tips to reduce your energy use during on-peak hours and save on your monthly bill.

• Avoid using major appliances like washers, dryers, etc.
• Set your thermostat to 78° degrees or higher.
• Use ceiling or floor fans to cool off for less, and turn them off when you leave a room.
• Block the sun. Use shades, blinds, etc., inside and awnings and shade screens outside.
• Plug electronics into a power strip; be sure to turn the power strip off when not in use.
• Replace your five most-used light fixtures with ENERGY STAR® products.
• Change or clean your air conditioner’s filter at least once a month.
• Check for leaks to make sure air is not escaping around doors and windows.
• Choose energy-efficient appliances that are ENERGY STAR® approved.
• Avoid over-drying your clothes.
• Set your dishwashers to economy mode to use less electricity.
• Pull the plug on chargers (computers, phones, etc.) that are not in use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Time-of-Use? Find answers to some of the most common ones.

• TOU FAQs - English
• TOU FAQs - Spanish

Budget Billing

To avoid fluctuating power bills, IID offers the Budget Billing Payment Plan. Budget billing spreads your annual usage into more predictable payments, making budgeting easier without changing your total cost. Learn more.

Assistance Programs

IID offers a variety of bill assistance programs to help income-qualified and those who use electricity for essential medical equipment. Learn more.

Energy-Saving Programs for Your Home

Take control of your energy use with IID’s residential programs. From rebates and appliance recycling to weatherization assistance, these programs are designed to help you save energy and money. Learn more.

Our customer saved nearly $100 simply by enrolling in the Time-of-Use (TOU) program and making a few simple changes to reduce electricity use during peak hours.

Note: Results will vary based on each customer’s ability to shift consumption during peak hours.

IID conducts informational workshops on Time-of-Use rate structure

The Imperial Irrigation District has conducted three public informational workshops in 2022 on the topic of Time-of-Use rates. They were held January 11th in La Quinta and February 1st and 15th in El Centro. 

Each workshop, which were held during the regular meeting of the IID Board of Directors, included discussion on the topic of a potential Time-of-Use rate structure for IID energy customers.

IID does not currently have a TOU rate. At this time no action has been taken by the IID Board of Directors.

A TOU structure could establish electricity rates according to time of day, season and date, encouraging consumers to move their peak energy usage to a timeframe when more energy is available and is less expensive, providing cost savings options to customers.

The topic is being investigated for the potential benefits the new rates may be able to provide customers – helping them save on their power bill as well as cut costs for the utility.

The topic remains in the discussion stage and public participation and feedback is encouraged.

How to replay the TOU workshops

January 11, 2022, TOU Workshop, La Quinta

To replay this workshop please visit: https://www.iid.com/government/board-meeting-documents/live-recorded-meetings. Scroll down the page to Archived Board Meetings. Select the 2022 tab. Select the blue VIDEO link next to the IID BOD Regular Meeting_January 11, 2022 – 1:18 p.m. Once the video screen opens, scroll down the left side of the page and select “Electric Time-of-Use Rates Public Informational Workshops.”

February 1, 2022, TOU Workshop, El Centro

To replay this workshop please visit: https://www.iid.com/government/board-meeting-documents/live-recorded-meetings. Scroll down the page to Archived Board Meetings. Select the 2022 tab. Select the blue VIDEO link next to the IID BOD Regular Meeting_February 1, 2022 – 12:52 p.m. Once the video screen opens, scroll down the left side of the page and select “Electric Time-of-Use Rates Public Informational Workshop.”

February 15, 2022, TOU Workshop, El Centro 

To replay this workshop please visit: https://www.iid.com/government/board-meeting-documents/live-recorded-meetings. Scroll down the page to Archived Board Meetings. Select the 2022 tab. Select the blue VIDEO link next to the IID BOD Regular Meeting_February 15, 2022 – 1:16 p.m. Once the video screen opens, scroll down the left side of the page and select “WORKSHOP – 4 p.m.”