California secures 45 MW of green energy.

Apr. 13, 2012 – Aiming to meet California's renewable energy requirements, the
Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors today unanimously
approved a 10-year power purchase agreement with a local energy producer
to secure 45 megawatts of green energy.

At an annual average cost of $35 million, IID will begin delivering
electricity generated by the Greenleaf Power biomass facility, located
in the district's Riverside County community of Mecca, starting May 1.

The acquisition of this new source of energy enhances and
diversifies IID's renewable energy portfolio from 12 to 18 percent,
moving the utility closer to reaching its renewable energy goals.

California law requires utilities deliver 20 percent green energy by 2013, 25 percent by 2016 and 33 percent by 2020.

"Our contract with Desert View Power represents our due diligence in
not only working to meet California's aggressive green energy goals,
but doing so in a way that is cost competitive and supports a proven
renewable energy leader in our own backyard," said John Pierre
Menvielle, board President.

Located 40 miles south of Palm Springs, Desert View Power is the
largest biomass energy producer in California. The facility incorporates
state-of-the art technology to generate electricity from clean urban
wood waste, forest and agricultural residue.

The facility uses a circulating fluid-bed technology, making it one
of the more advanced biomass power facilities in North America.

In 2010, under operator Colmac Energy, the facility was recognized
as one of the top six best renewable energy power plants in the nation
due to its impressive environmental accomplishments. Built in 1992, the
plant produces up to 47 megawatts of green energy and employs 39 people.

In early 2012, IID affirmed its commitment to California's Renewable
Portfolio Enforcement Program by resolving to meet the state's
compliance targets. In doing so, it also drafted a renewable portfolio
standards policy that includes a detailed enforcement program and
procurement plan.