IID talks over wheeling rate

IID water conservation board hears report on future fallowing solutions

Meetings are continuing to discuss what to do about fallowing in the Imperial Valley.

IID approves cost-sharing agreement for QSA mitigation change

Some saw Tuesday’s Imperial Irrigation District vote to approve a cost-sharing agreement with San Diego as pushing for another water transfer.

New IID procurement policy presented; time available for comment

Residents have through the rest of the month to comment on a final draft of one of the controversial procurement policies now available for review.

Topping Imperial Irrigation District agenda: Energy storage, software upgrades, procurement policy

The Imperial Irrigation District may soon start looking at how feasible it is to store some of the renewable energy set to be created locally.

COLAB questions IID at annual state of the county/district event

BRAWLEY — Though discussion began and ended on a positive note, there was a definite amount of criticism for the local utility company at the State of the County/District breakfast held Friday.

IID offers attic insulation, fans to improve energy efficiency

The Imperial Irrigation District is offering a rebate to help keep houses energy efficient this year through insulation.

Tenaska Solar names local community relations rep

The developer of two solar facilities in Imperial County has named a local man to handle community relations in El Centro.

In uncertain times, optimism flourishes

Public works achievements, the extension of health services, budgetary constraints and optimism during uncertain times were the main themes El Centro Mayor Sedalia Sanders talked about during her...

Imperial Irrigation District General Manager Kevin Kelley expands DuMars' role

The attorney brought in to advise the Imperial Irrigation District on a Plan B for the Salton Sea may soon have his role expanded.

Public Benefit Program for solar approved

After months of discussion, the Public Benefit Program that for the first time sets guidelines for proposed solar developer projects placed on farmland, was approved Tuesday by the Board of...

ECA overcollected $37.7 million in 2011; lower energy prices in 2012

The good news: the Imperial Irrigation District now has a floating energy cost adjustment rate, which was lowered at the beginning of the year, meaning lower energy bills for customers.

IID talks over cost-sharing agreement for Salton Sea environmental review; vote scheduled for next week

The Imperial Irrigation District is taking a courageous step that the state and other water agencies aren’t willing to make for environmental mitigation at the Salton Sea, said Charles DuMars,...

Water districts eye Salton Sea mitigation cost-sharing

Imperial Valley and San Diego County’s water agencies are set to take up how to fund environmental reports needed to reduce water going to the Salton Sea.

Alamo River Recreational trail contract awarded

HOLTVILLE — The design and engineering for a recreational trail near the Alamo River was awarded Monday to Mia Lehrer and Associates for about $134,000 by the City Council.

IID energy trading group looks to save $9 million by bringing trading in-house

A potential $9 million is at stake when talking about real-time trading of energy, reports a new audit the Imperial Irrigation District accepted Tuesday.

IID bid process criticized, though officials say changes are in the works

What some claim is $3 million overspent has sparked discussion and change of how one of the region’s largest government agencies awards bids to contractors.

IID to look at priorities for 2012

What should the Imperial Irrigation District’s focus be this year?

IID granted discovery in MWD/SDCWA lawsuit

The Imperial Irrigation District has entered the fray to fight over rates between San Diego and Los Angeles in order to keep its water transfer process and time frame going.

CPUC approves Ocotillo wind farm power sale

The controversial wind power project set for the Ocotillo area can sell its power to San Diego, though the facility isn’t even under construction yet.

IID officials give opinion on county's QSA appeal

The day after Imperial County leaders voted to push forward with the validation case of the nation’s largest agriculture-to-urban water transfer, officials on the other side of the lawsuit...

Imperial Irrigation District offers $100 per acre-foot of fallowed water, now

The Imperial Irrigation District is looking for water, and a new subcommittee is being created to find a solution.

IID Water Conservation Advisory Board note's member death

The Water Conservation Advisory Board held its first meeting after the death of a board member last week.

Local farm labor firm cited for heat-related fatality

The state agency charged with protecting workers and the public from safety hazards has cited a local farm labor company for what it says is the first confirmed heat-related fatality in 2011.

Imperial Irrigation District looks at new Salton Sea environmental mitigation plan

Throughout the coming months, the Imperial Irrigation District will prepare a new plan for Salton Sea mitigation should the district be able to sell more water to cover project costs.

No action for Barbara Worth's Country Club water rate revision

HOLTVILLE — There was no action taken on a request some Barbara Worth’s Country Club residents made to the city in regard to their water rates.