(Imperial Irrigation District agrees to a 5-year commitment)....Part of the Commitment is to replace 8,000 power poles over a 5-year period.

At their meeting this week, the IID Board approved an investment of $43.6 million to maintain critical infrastructure, thereby improving the electrical service that customers depend on. Starting in January 2026 line-construction crews will focus on pole replacement, swapping aged poles with higher-grade infrastructure. The work includes 1,488 transmission poles and 6,570 distribution poles. 3,573 in Coachella Valley and 2,997 in the Imperial Valley. Much of the work will be done with the power lines remaining energized to minimize service interruptions.