New economic development strategy aims to move the region beyond seasonal tourism by targeting clean energy,...
Energy & Sustainability Articles
Palm Springs Startup BASEstud.io Turns Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Into a Local Design and Manufacturing Success Story
In a region long defined primarily by tourism, hospitality and real estate, an emerging Palm Springs company is...
Lithium Valley at a Crossroads: Boon or Burden for the Imperial Valley?
The promise of Lithium Valley, a vision of California leading the global clean energy transition through massive...
Healthy Desert, Healthy You Summit to Tackle Critical Environmental Issues and Health Impacts
The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation will host its second annual "Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental...
Historic New Power Agency Sets Stage for East Valley Energy Future
In a landmark move aimed at empowering local communities, the Coachella Valley Power Agency (CVPA) convened its...
BHE Renewables Suspends Three Salton Sea Projects Amid Regulatory Delays, Transmission Hurdles
In a move that has stirred both concern and speculation about the future of California’s geothermal ambitions, Black...
IID Approves Electricity Rate Increases
On January 21, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a multi-phase...
Streamlined Permitting is Critical for California’s Renewable Energy Future
According to some members of the California Assembly, the state’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon...
IID Considers Average Billing System: What are the Potential Impacts for Customers?
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive evaluation to consider...








