TID, your community-owned utility, has worked hard to provide the lowest electric rates in our region and one of the lowest throughout the state. As a result, TID electric customers have not experienced a rate increase since 2015. Given the increased costs to provide reliable electricity, increase of load in our service territory, and the anticipated growth in demand facing our service area, it is necessary for TID to take a hard look at the changing cost of providing reliable electricity.
Included in rate evaluation are factors that impact our ability to maintain our current level of reliability, carry out needed capital improvement projects to update aging infrastructure, add new infrastructure to accommodate electrification, and increase renewable energy generation to meet State mandates.
TID customers benefit from the District owning and operating an integrated electric generation, transmission and distribution system that keeps electricity flowing to 240,000 people. Improvements that fortify our existing infrastructure are required to preserve the integrity of our system and maintain our strong record of reliability.
TID serves a vast 662-square mile territory, in a region that continues to see growth through housing developments, business expansions, and the increase of electrification in all sectors. This inevitable growth creates the need for new infrastructure to meet existing demand and prepare for the future.
California’s approach to combating climate change through ambitious renewable mandates, carbon removal, and zero-emission vehicle goals is admirable but also means additional costs to our budget.
To learn more on how these important TID projects will affect future TID electric and irrigation water rates, we encourage you to attend or tune in to the following public workshops.
Both meetings will be held at 333 E. Canal Drive, Turlock or www.TID.org/BoardMeetings.
This chart shows TID expenditures by Functional Area.
Total labor cost, including salaries, benefits and pension obligations, make up 21% of the budget, distributed amongst the functional areas.
TID electric customers have not experienced a rate increase since January 1, 2015.
| Power Supply | 41.5% |
| Energy & Water Delivery & Operations | 10% |
| Planning & Engineering | 4% |
| General District Operations & Maintenance | 5.8% |
| Technology | 3.4% |
| Capital Projects | 23.5% |
| Total Bond Debt Service | 11.8% |
Utility Consumption Data
This section lists the amount of electricity used by the customer during the billing cycle. You’ll also find the date your usage was recorded.
Summary
The summary section includes the breakdown of all charges for the current billing period.
While TID’s electric rates are increasing, it is important to understand your electricity usage to help manage your monthly bill. Visit My.TID.org to access valuable information about your TID account, energy usage, and take advantage of options like budget billing and payment arrangements.
TID’s CARES Program offers eligible customers a monthly discount on their electric bill based on household size and income. In an effort to help as many customers as possible, TID lowered the income qualification guidelines of the programs. TID also offers a medical rate discount and a weatherization program to help you use less energy and keep your electric costs down.
There are local non-profit and federally funded programs, including the Home Energy Assistance Program, that can help TID customers with their utility bills.
Visit TID.org/PaymentAssistance for more information or call 209-883-8222.