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GOVERNOR VETOES AB 1021 On October 5, Governor Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1021 authored by Assemblymember Chad Mayes (I-Rancho Mirage). Since the introduction of the bill, IID has been proactive in its response by taking definitive actions at the local level to best address the concerns raised by the bill’s author and by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia. In July, the IID Board of Directors voted to form the Coachella Valley Energy Commission (CVEC) to address local energy issues and establish a strategic plan for continued energy service and governance in the Coachella Valley aſter 2033 as the locally driven alternative to AB 1021. “Governor Newsom recognized that the expiration of the 99-year power lease for energy service to the Coachella Valley requires proper time and stakeholder engagement to study and plan for,” said IID Board President James Hanks. “e IID Board recognized it could only be effective in resolving the issues raised in AB 1021 by being proactive in its commitment to mutually beneficial local solutions. We knew it was critical to come together, sit down, and find common ground to develop a win-win for the Coachella and Imperial valleys and the region’s ratepayers overall.” “Our continued collaborative work through the Coachella Valley Energy Commission will ensure our Coachella Valley customers are beer served and Imperial Valley’s water rights are beer protected as we develop the strategic plan for energy service and governance in the Coachella Valley for the long-term,” noted IID Board Vice President JB Hamby. FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY TARGETS IID CUSTOMERS BY TEXT, SOCIAL MEDIA Incidents of fraudulent activity are being reported by IID customers who are contacted by scammers over Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and by text messages. e perpetrators threaten to disconnect the customer’s electricity if payment is not made immediately. ey also offer to “help” with the utilities, including “paying” the customer’s electric bill. e IID logo is used in these fraudulent communications, which originate in the Dominican Republic, and appear to be targeted at Spanish-speaking customers. IID asks all customers to be aware and exercise diligence. If you have any concerns about your electric account, or have been contacted by someone who threatens to shut off your power or pay your electric bill for you, please contact the district directly at 1-760-335-3640 or 1-800-303-7756. NEW STREETLIGHT REPORTING TOOL Starting October 28, IID customers will have a more efficient and user-friendly process to report streetlight issues. A new online form will be available for customers over IID’s website to report any streetlight outage or issue. To report, customers will be able to type in the service address or streetlight number for the outage or issue; they will also receive email notifications for the streetlights submied when repairs are in process and completed. Prior to the availability of this tool, reports were made over the phone or through an option using the online bill payment feature. is new online reporting form improves our customer communication and makes reporting more efficient. e district realizes that properly functioning streetlights help improve public safety and security. We encourage customers to always report streetlights that are not working properly. To report a damaged streetlight, a streetlight outage or one that stays on during the day, please notify IID by visiting www.iid.com/streetlight. *Correction - e October Circuit stated that the stabilized ECA rate for October was 4.032 cents per kilowa-hour. e correct number is 4.32. CIRCUIT • MONTHLY NEWS FROM YOUR PUBLIC POWER PROVIDER • NOVEMBER 2021 IID. WHERE CUSTOMERS ALWAYS COME FIRST. IID A century of service.

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GOVERNOR VETOES AB 1021 On October 5, Governor Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1021 authored by Assemblymember Chad Mayes (I-Rancho Mirage).

Since the introduction of the bill, IID has been proactive in its response by taking definitive actions at the local level to best address the concerns raised by the bill’s author and by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia. In July, the IID Board of Directors voted to form the Coachella Valley Energy Commission (CVEC) to address local energy issues and establish a strategic plan for continued energy service and governance in the Coachella Valley after 2033 as the locally driven alternative to AB 1021.

“Governor Newsom recognized that the expiration of the 99-year power lease for energy service to the Coachella Valley requires proper time and stakeholder engagement to study and plan for,” said IID Board President James Hanks. “The IID Board recognized it could only be effective in resolving the issues raised in AB 1021 by being proactive in its commitment to mutually beneficial local solutions. We knew it was critical to come together, sit down, and find common ground to develop a win-win for the Coachella and Imperial valleys and the region’s ratepayers overall.”

“Our continued collaborative work through the Coachella Valley Energy Commission will ensure our Coachella Valley customers are better served and Imperial Valley’s water rights are better protected as we develop the strategic plan for energy service and governance in the Coachella Valley for the long-term,” noted IID Board Vice President JB Hamby.

FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY TARGETS IID CUSTOMERS BY TEXT, SOCIAL MEDIA Incidents of fraudulent activity are being reported by IID customers who are contacted by scammers over Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and by text messages.

The perpetrators threaten to disconnect the customer’s electricity if payment is not made immediately. They also offer to “help” with the utilities, including “paying” the customer’s electric bill.

The IID logo is used in these fraudulent communications, which originate in the Dominican Republic, and appear to be targeted at Spanish-speaking customers. IID asks all customers to be aware and exercise diligence.

If you have any concerns about your electric account, or have been

contacted by someone who threatens to shut off your power or pay your electric bill for you, please contact the district directly at 1-760-335-3640 or 1-800-303-7756.

NEW STREETLIGHT REPORTING TOOL

Starting October 28, IID customers will have a more efficient and user-friendly process to report streetlight issues.

A new online form will be available for customers over IID’s website to report any streetlight outage or issue.

To report, customers will be able to type in the service address or streetlight number for the outage or issue; they will also receive email notifications for the streetlights submitted when repairs are in process and completed.

Prior to the availability of this tool, reports were made over the phone or through an option using the online bill payment feature. This new online reporting form improves our customer communication and makes reporting more efficient.

The district realizes that properly functioning streetlights help improve public safety and security. We encourage customers to always report streetlights that are not working properly.

To report a damaged streetlight, a streetlight outage or one that stays on during the day, please notify IID by visiting www.iid.com/streetlight.

*Correction - The October Circuit stated that the stabilized ECA rate for October was 4.032 cents per kilowatt-hour. The correct number is 4.32.

CIRCUIT • MONTHLY NEWS FROM YOUR PUBLIC POWER PROVIDER • NOVEMBER 2021

IID. WHERE CUSTOMERS ALWAYS COME FIRST.

IIDA century of service.

CIRCUITO • NOTICIAS MENSUALES DE SU PROVEEDOR DE ENERGÍA PÚBLICO • NOVIEMBRE 2021

IID. DONDE LOS CLIENTES SIEMPRE SON PRIMERO.

IIDUn siglo de servicio.

GOBERNADOR RECHAZA AB 1021 El 5 de octubre, el gobernador Newsom rechazó la propuesta de ley de la Asamblea 1021 escrita por el asambleísta Chad Mayes (I-Rancho Mirage).

Desde la introducción de la propuesta de ley, el IID ha sido proactivo en su respuesta al tomar medidas definitivas a nivel local para dirigir las preocupaciones del autor de la propuesta y por el asambleísta Eduardo García. En julio, la Mesa Directiva del IID votó para formar la Comisión de Energía del Valle de Coachella (CVEC) para abordar los problemas energéticos locales y establecer un plan estratégico para el servicio de energía y la gobernanza continua en el Valle de Coachella después de 2033 como la alternativa impulsada localmente a la AB 1021.

“El gobernador Newsom reconoció que la expiración del contrato de arrendamiento de energía de 99 años para el servicio de energía al Valle de Coachella requiere el tiempo adecuado y la participación de las partes interesadas para estudiar y planificar”, dijo el presidente de la Mesa del IID, James Hanks. “La Mesa del IID reconoció que solo podía lograr resolver los problemas dentro de AB 1021 siendo proactivo en su compromiso con soluciones locales de beneficio mutual. Sabíamos que era fundamental unirnos, sentarnos y encontrar un punto común para desarrollar un beneficio mutuo para los valles de Coachella e Imperial y los contribuyentes de la región en general”.

“Nuestro trabajo colaborativo a través de la Comisión de Energía del Valle de Coachella garantizará que nuestros clientes del Valle de Coachella estén mejor atendidos y que los derechos de agua del valle Imperial estén protegidos cuando desarrollamos el plan estratégico para el servicio de energía y la gobernanza en el valle de Coachella a largo plazo”, señaló el vicepresidente de la Mesa del IID, JB Hamby.

ACTIVIDAD FRAUDULENTA DIRIGIDA A LOS CLIENTES DEL IID POR MENSAJE DE TEXTO, REDES SOCIALES Los incidentes de actividad fraudulenta están siendo reportados por clientes del IID que son contactados por estafadores a través de Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp y por mensajes de texto.

Los estafadores amenazan con desconectar la electricidad del cliente si el pago no se realiza de inmediato. También ofrecen “ayudar” con los servicios públicos, incluido el “pago” de la factura de electricidad del cliente.

El logotipo del IID se utiliza en estas comunicaciones fraudulentas, que se originan en la República Dominicana y parecen estar dirigidas a clientes de

habla hispana. IID pide a todos los clientes que sean conscientes y actúen con diligencia.

Si tiene alguna preocupación sobre su cuenta de electricidad, o ha sido contactado por alguien que amenaza con cortarle su servicio o pagarle su factura de electricidad, comuníquese directamente con el distrito al 1-760-335-3640 o al 1-800-303-7756.

NUEVA HERRAMIENTA DE REPORTAJE DE ALUMBRADO PÚBLICO

A partir del 28 de octubre, los clientes del IID tendrán un proceso más eficiente y fácil para reportar problemas de alumbrado público.

Un nuevo formulario en línea estará disponible para que los clientes, a través del sitio web del IID, puedan reportar cualquier problema o interrupción del alumbrado público.

Para reportar, los clientes podrán escribir el domicilio del servicio o el número del alumbrado público para el apagón o el problema; también recibirán notificaciones por correo electrónico cuando las reparaciones estén en proceso y se completen.

Antes de la disponibilidad de esta herramienta, los informes se realizaban por teléfono o a través de una opción utilizando la función de pago de facturas en línea. Este nuevo formulario de informes en línea mejora nuestra comunicación con nuestros clientes y hace que los informes sean más eficientes.

El distrito se da cuenta de que el buen funcionamiento del alumbrado público ayuda a mejorar la seguridad pública. Animamos a los clientes a que siempre nos informen sobre el alumbrado público que no funciona correctamente.

Para reportar sobre un alumbrado público dañado, un apagón de luz o uno que permanece encendido durante el día, notifique al IID visitando www.iid.com/streetlight.

*Corrección - El Circuito de Octubre indicó que la tasa estabilizada de la ECA para octubre fue de 4.032 centavos por kilovatio-hora. El número correcto es 4.32.