The Imperial Irrigation District is prepared to meet the region’s summer energy demands, supported by strategic planning, resource procurement, and continued investments in critical infrastructure to ensure reliable electric service for customers across the district’s power service area, the California public power utility said on April 7.
As temperatures rise and energy use increases, IID has secured the necessary resources to meet projected peak demand while maintaining system reliability.
The District continues to plan for a wide range of conditions, including extreme heat, shifting market dynamics, and system demands both within and beyond its service area.
“Our priority over the summer months is making sure that our customers have reliable power when they need it the most,” said IID Board Chairwoman Karin Eugenio. “Through careful planning and continued investment, IID is prepared to meet the challenges of the harsh summer season while maintaining safe and dependable service.”
Recent infrastructure upgrades are bolstering the District’s ability to deliver power during peak periods. Projects such as the Gateway Substation expansion in Calexico, which significantly increased system capacity, and upgrades at the Westmorland Substation are strengthening reliability and preparing the system to meet peak summer demand, it said.
In addition to infrastructure improvements, IID has secured energy resources through a diversified portfolio that includes internal generation, market purchases, and flexible resource options to ensure system readiness throughout the summer months.
IID serves more than 166,000 electric customers across a service area of over 6,000 square miles. The District continues to monitor system conditions closely and remains prepared to respond to outages and changing demand in real time.
Customers can also play a significant role in maintaining system reliability by conserving energy during peak hours, IID noted. "Simple actions, such as setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, turning off unused lights, and limiting the use of major appliances between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. can reduce strain on the electrical grid."
IID is encouraging customers to stay informed and prepared as summer approaches, and to take advantage of IID’s energy-saving programs, including time-of-use rates, new equipment rebates, and financial assistance options for income-qualifying customers.
