Cost of Energy: IID seeking input on proposed rate increase
Imperial Irrigation District is hosting a public hearing on Thursday, January 16 to hear from the public about the rate hikes. The meeting is held at the William R. Condit Auditorium at 1285 Broadway St. in El Centro. It is livestreamed; you can find more information about the meeting here.
According to IID's website, rates for residential customers could increase to 19.76¢ per kWh from 11.69¢ per kWh in 2025. The rates will continue to increase each year through 2027.
Mobile home customers will see an increase to 18.84¢ per kWh from 10.93¢ per kWh.
Jaime Asbury, IID general manager, says the increase is crucial for maintaining grid reliability and meeting state requirements.
“Most of our generation fleet is older and less efficient and we’re having to be exposed to the market more and more often. We don’t like that. The district would like more control over how we serve our customers so the best way to do that is to reinvest in our own infrastructure, invest in our generation, invest in our transmission system and look at other opportunities to take stress off the grid.”
Jaime Asbury, IID general manager
Some residents who are already struggling with rising prices, say they aren't happy with what this could mean for their wallet. One La Quinta resident saying, "It's too much, too quick."
IID does offer assistance for those who are low income.
Customers are also encouraged to contact IID Customer Service at (800) 303-7756. They can also send an email to generalmanager@iid.com.
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