A new, voluntary energy program designed to potentially lower electric bills and receive incentives during the summer for Imperial Irrigation District customers will be launched in April, it was announced Friday.
The EnergyFlex program will provide Coachella Valley residents and other communities the choice to enroll their smart thermostats in what officials refer to as an “automated demand-response program,” in which small changes will be made to shift energy only during the summer.
It aims to reduce a person’s bill while supporting a reliable electric system for the entire region, officials said. In addition, customers can receive incentives by enrolling in the program’s automatic feature.
“We are pleased to offer our new EnergyFlex program, which supports energy affordability and reliability across the communities we serve,” IID Board Chairwoman Karin Eugenio said in a statement. “Your IID is working to turn everyday energy actions into a collective force that offsets rising fuel costs our grid during the hottest says of the year — all while putting more money into customers’ pockets.”