The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has approved a 25% reduction in summer power bills for June through September 2025, backed by an $81 million allocation to provide immediate financial relief to customers during the hottest months of the year, the California public power utility said on March 4.
"With temperatures exceeding 110 degrees, summer power bills put a strain on families and businesses. By eliminating the prior, unpredictable Energy Cost Adjustment charge, the Board has delivered a more stable, transparent rate structure while directing funds toward real savings for customers," it said.
“We got rid of the old and broken Energy Cost Adjustment and are now putting $81 million back where it belongs—into customer pockets,” said IID Vice Chairman JB Hamby. “This Board is taking action to slash summer rates by 25%, delivering real relief when families need it most.”
On January 21, 2025, the Board, on a motion by Director Alex Cardenas, approved long-term rate stability through 2028 and directed the return of excess Energy Cost Adjustment funds within a year—this $81 million plan fulfills that promise.
“Our priority is always our customers,” said IID Chairwoman Gina Dockstader. “This plan ensures real savings, a stronger IID, and a more affordable future for our community.”
