| MID Fast Facts
The Modesto Irrigation District (MID ), located in California’s Central Valley, provides electric and irrigation and treats surface water for drinking. MID is an independent, publicly owned utility. We provide benefits that include community ownership, control by a locally elected Board of Directors, and business operation on a not-for-profit basis. MID is committed to providing reliable service at the lowest cost possible.
MID’s electric
service area (PDF) includes
the greater Modesto area (north of the Tuolumne
River, Waterford, Salida, Mountain House (Northwest
of Tracy) and parts of Ripon, Escalon, Oakdale
and Riverbank.
Mission
MID will provide
electric, irrigation and domestic water services
for its customers, delivering the highest value
at the lowest cost possible through teamwork, technology,
innovation and commitment.
Our Vision
MID will be the preferred electric and water utility for existing and potential customers by exceeding their expectations.
Key Dates
- Established, July 1887
- Irrigation water in the canals, 1904
- Electric service, 1923
- Waterford Irrigation District merger, 1978
- Modesto Regional Water Treatment Plant,1994
Board of Directors
Board Meetings
The regularly scheduled Board meeting is held
at 9:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month
at the MID main office, 1231 Eleventh Street,
Modesto. Additional meetings may be scheduled
on other Tuesdays. Contact the Board Secretary
at 209-526-7360 for information on dates and agendas.
Phone Number/Address
MID Main Phone Number: 209-526-7373
Street Address: 1231 11th St., Modesto, CA 95354
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4060, Modesto, CA 95352
General Inquiries:
Customer Services
| Management: |
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Allen Short |
General Manager |
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Roger VanHoy |
AGM Electric Resources |
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Lou Hampel |
AGM Finance/Treasurer |
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Tom Kimball |
AGM Transmission & Distribution |
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Walt Ward |
AGM Water Operations |
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| Number of employees: |
445 |
Note:
AGM = Assistant General Manager |
Electric Facts
| Number
of Electric Accounts (as of March,
2007) |
| Residential |
93,372 |
| Commercial/industrial |
12,671 |
| Other |
6,135 |
| Total |
112,178 |
| Other Electric Facts and Figures |
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Electric service area: |
160 square miles |
| Peak demand for 2003: |
624.2
MW |
|
Peak demand for 2004: |
606 MW |
| Peak demand for
2005: |
632
MW |
| Peak demand for 2006: |
698 MW |
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2005 Consumption: |
2,565,230,000 kWh |
|
2006 Electric revenue: |
$250,557,000 |
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2006 Average monthly
residential kWh use: |
819.3 kWh / month |
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| For Information on MID Electric Rates |
| Residential, Commercial and industrial
rates |
Call (209) 526-7337 |
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Toll-free (800) 304-5373 |
| System
Energy Requirements 2006 |
| Total MID Generation |
25.0% |
|
Don Pedro (hydro) |
11% |
| McClure Generation
Station |
1% |
| Ripon Generation Station |
1% |
| Woodland 1 Generation Station |
2% |
| Woodland 2 Generation Station |
10% |
| Total Purchased
Energy |
75% |
|
City & County of San Francisco |
18% |
|
MSR - San Juan |
19% |
| Various fuels |
|
*MSR-Bonneville Power Administration |
8% |
|
Calpine |
6% |
| Klamath |
9% |
|
Western Area Power Administration |
1% |
|
Short term, firm power from various generators |
16% |
| *
MSR is a partnership of MID, Santa Clara and Redding. MID is a 50% partner in
MSR. MRS owns a 28
percent share of San Juan Generation Station
(New Mexico) Unit 4. |
| Electric Facilities |
| Don Pedro Powerhouse |
|
Hydropower from water stored in Don Pedro Reservoir |
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Output: Three turbines, 55
MW each and one turbine, 34 MW
MID owns 31.54% or 63 MW |
| Woodland Generation Stations |
Flexible year-round power supply |
Unit 1 - completed: 1993 - Output:
49.4 MW
Unit 2 - completed: 2003 - Output: 83 MW |
| McClure Generation Station |
Peaking power |
Unit 1 - completed 1980
Unit 2 - completed 1981
Output: 56 MW each unit |
| Ripon Generation Station |
Peaking Power |
Completed - 2006
Output: 95 MW |
| Stone Drop Mini-Hydro |
Hydropower from main canal during irrigation season |
Completed - 1983
Output: 230 KW |
| New Hogan Powerhouse |
Hydropower from water stored in New Hogan Reservoir |
Completed - 1986
Output: 3.15 MW |
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| Electric abbreviations Used |
| kW = kilowatt
| kWh = kilowatthour
| MW = megawatt |
MWh = megawatthour |
| Energy Conservation |
| Contact the MID
Energy Services Department, 209-526-7339, for information
on energy efficiency, free energy surveys,
and cash rebate programs for residential,
commercial,
industrial, and agricultural customers. |
Water Facts
| Irrigation Facts |
| Acres in irrigation service
area: |
|
101,683 |
| Irrigated acres: |
58,650 acres |
| Irrigation accounts: |
2,997 (active) |
| Water delivered: |
174,800 acre-feet (20-year
average) |
| Water charge: |
$21.50 per acre per year (for
2006 base allocation of 36 ”) |
| Miles of canal: |
208 miles (includes pipelines) |
| Water sources: |
Tuolumne River & groundwater |
| Water Facilities |
| Don Pedro Reservoir |
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Water storage
Other benefits: Hydropower, flood control, recreation |
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Completed: 1971
Maximum storage: 2,030,000 acre-feet
Dam crest: 830 ft. |
| La Grange Dam |
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Divert water for MID and Turlock Irrigation District |
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Completed: 1893 |
| Modesto Reservoir |
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Regulate canal flows, store water |
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Completed: 1911
Maximum storage: 28,000 acre-feet |
| Modesto Regional Water Treatment Plant |
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Drinking water
Water sold to the City of Modesto |
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Completed: 1994
Water source: Tuolumne River
Capacity: 30 million gallons per day |
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