IID Board Approves Reform Plan To Lower Summer Power Bills | |
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The IID Board of Directors has acted to implement significant changes to the district’s Energy Cost Adjustment factor, (ECA), ensuring a fairer and more predictable billing model for customers throughout 2024.
During the Board’s meeting of December 19, General Manager Jamie Asbury presented the ECA Action Plan, with its main goal to mitigate billing spikes for customers during summer months of high consumption while ensuring that the collected revenue will be sufficient to meet financial obligations. “The action by this Board is intended to help our customers by setting a levelized ECA billing factor so there are no surprises each month when they receive their electricity bill,” said Alex Cardenas, President of the IID Board.
“Our General Manager understood the concerns of the board and our customers and presented us with a comprehensive action plan that we were proud to adopt,” said JB Hamby IID Board Vice President. “Today, we’ve thrown out the broken rules that have spiked our power bills and adopted a plan that will better protect families with more affordable bills year-round.”
Key highlights:
- Levelize ECA billing factor collections throughout the year.
- Transition customers enrolled in the Residential Energy Assistance Program to average billing to level monthly bills, using Public Benefit Charge funds to assist with the 2024 settlement month.
- Promote average billing for all residential customers, relaxing program parameters to include more participation.
- Create a long-term plan beyond 2024 that includes a holistic rate evaluation and accurate cost of service.
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IID Board Revises 2024 Income-Qualifying Guidelines | |
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The IID Board of Directors authorized changes to the qualifying income guidelines for 2024 for IID’s Residential Energy Assistance Program, allowing more families to qualify for financial help with their electric bills.
The new income-qualifying guidelines are:
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For additional information on income qualifications, to download applications, or for questions regarding any IID assistance program, contact IID at 1-800-303-7756, visit an IID office or visit: www.iid.com/paymentassistance. | |
IID Works To Streamline Solar Interconnection Process | |
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IID is working to integrate a software solution into its solar interconnection application process, marking a pivotal moment in the district’s commitment to streamline and expedite the customer solar interconnection process.
IID expects to significantly enhance the efficiency, transparency, and overall experience for customers who seek to interconnect solar energy systems to the grid through PowerClerk, a workflow automation platform designed to optimize and simplify the complex procedures involved in solar interconnection.
IID expects to begin implementing the new platform in January 2024.
The implementation is a testament to IID’s proactive approach in embracing technology to better serve IID customers and the environment, bringing about a positive transformation in the solar interconnection experience.
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Residential Weatherization Program | |
IID's 2024 Residential Weatherization Program offers up to $1,000 in energy-saving services and equipment for IID electric customers, with an additional $500 for customers enrolled in the district’s income qualified Residential Energy Assistance Program. Services offered include AC tune-ups, duct sealing, and more. The program runs until 2024 funding is exhausted and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Note: customers are able to participate in the program every five years. | |
IID Energy Rewards Program now exclusively online | |
As a reminder, IID’s Energy Rewards Program is now processing applications exclusively online or via the IID mobile app. While funds last, enjoy a wealth of rebates, including rebates for Energy Star appliances to enhance the comfort of your home and reduce energy costs. For details, visit www.iid.com/rebates, email us at energyrewards@iid.com or call 1-760-482-3656 (Imperial Valley) 1-760-396-5656 (Coachella Valley). | |
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California Water Users and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Sign Historic Agreements to Protect the Colorado River
In a historic effort to protect the Colorado River Basin, on December 13, 2023, the Imperial Irrigation District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, San Diego County Water Authority, Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe, Palo Verde Irrigation District, Coachella Valley Water District, and the United States Bureau of Reclamation signed the first in a series of agreements that will conserve up to 1.6 million acre-feet of water to remain in Lake Mead.
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A successful 2023 CRWUA Conference for IID | |
The 2023 Colorado River Water Users Association's annual conference was held in December. It was an incredible three days for IID that included the signing of historic water conservation agreements, meeting with the Colorado River Board of CA, speaking on panels, and actively representing the best interests of its water users. IID Directors Cardenas, Hamby, and Dockstader were in attendance along with General Manager Jamie Asbury, Water Department Manager Tina Shields and other members of the IID team. | |
Celebrating a $72 million investment | |
Leaders from the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Reclamation, the California Natural Resources Agency, the Imperial Irrigation District and other Salton Sea stakeholders joined to celebrate and highlight a $72 million investment to accelerate restoration of the Salton Sea. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, this funding will expedite implementation of the state’s 10-year Salton Sea Management Program by accelerating dust suppression, aquatic restoration, and water conservation efforts needed to protect wildlife habitats and the surrounding communities. | |
Imperial and Calexico Christmas Parades | |
In addition to being in the El Cento and Naval Air Facility's Christmas parades, Imperial Irrigation District and Dippy Duck were honored to be a part of the Imperial Parade of Lights and the Calexico Christmas Parade. Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces was amazing. We love celebrating the season with our community! | |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING RECAP | |
The IID Board of Directors conducted public meetings in December, discussing various items, including approving the Energy Cost Adjustment Action Plan. Presented by General Manager Jamie Asbury, the ECA billing factor will be levelized in 2024 to protect ratepayers with equitable billing in response to the recent market volatility driving energy costs. Click here for the discussion and action item. | |
IID Board Salutes Employee Appreciation Planning Team | |
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In December, the IID Board of Directors recognized the district’s Employee Appreciation Planning Team for the team’s work in ensuring the success of Employee Appreciation Week, which was held in mid-November 2023.
The team was responsible for planning and carrying out activities at various district locations, which included taco cart luncheons and a grand finale cook-off at Headquarters where 13 teams showed off their cooking talent by preparing fish tacos, tri-tip and barbecue ribs for more than 600 district employees.
The success was the result of much planning and dedicated work of the 40 team members, where, during the event, an emphasis was placed on ensuring district employees felt appreciated, leaving a positive impression for future employee engagement activities.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS | |
1-800-303-7756 • Call center hours: Monday through Friday • 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • www.iid.com
Customers may experience longer wait times on Mondays.
Website and automated response system available 24/7.
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This is an official publication of the Imperial Irrigation District. | | | | |
