(IID trying to curb energy theft)...The challenge is for the not for profit Imperial Irrigation District to eliminate the theft of electrical energy.

The District is asking for help from the public They are asking customers to report suspicious activity, which includes the tampering of electrical meters, power lines and electrical equipment. They say when electric meters, lines and equipment are manipulated in an effort to steal energy, the results can be severe, leading to power outages, electrical and fire hazards and extensive damage to IID and to customer equipment. Energy theft is estimated to cost the district anywhere from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars in the loss of energy alone. That does not include investigations, infrastructure replacement, inspection, repair or the judicial process. As a public power provider, acts against the district, such as theft of electricity, impact customer rates. Anyone who see anything should call the district at 760 482 3688.