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IID announces proposal for increased rates in 2025

The cost of energy could soon go up for Imperial Irrigation District (IID) customers, which includes large portions of the East Valley.

According to IID's website, rates for residential customers could increase to 19.76¢ per kWh from 11.69¢ per kWh – a roughly 69% increase – 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 – an increase by 72%.

IID is also increasing customer charges. Residential and mobile home customers will see that charge increase to $10.50 per month in 2025.

The utility company cites the need to update its fleet of vehicles, maintain financial stability, help the company comply with state and regulatory mandates, and to continue providing reliable electrical service.

In a statement to News Channel Three, Stella Jimenez, a spokesperson with IID, writes the following:

Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is committed to providing our customers with reliable power to meet today’s needs and prepare for future demands. With all the changes rapidly coming our way to meet future growth and evolving needs in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys, IID must take decisive action and invest in our aging infrastructure. It is important to note that the proposed rate update is the first update to IID’s power rates since 2015, and it is necessary to address rising costs associated with improving reliability, including infrastructure upgrades, higher fuel and power purchase costs, increased materials, service and labor expenses, and compliance with state renewable energy mandates.
Stella Jimenez, IID

According to IID's Facebook page, the utility company will be hosting a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 16th to hear from the public about the rate hikes. The meeting will be held at the William R. Condit Auditorium Auditorium at 1285 Broadway St. in El Centro. It will also be livestreamed. You can find more information about the meeting here.

Customers are also encouraged to contact IID Customer Service at (800) 303-7756. They can also send an email to generalmanager@iid.com.

Stay with News Channel Three to hear local reaction about these increased rates from IID customers in the East Valley.

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