Modesto Irrigation District
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About Modesto Irrigation District
Modesto Irrigation District provides electricity for 6 cities in California such as the cities of Modesto, Riverbank, Mountain House CDP, Oakdale, and Ripon. The entity is a political subdivision. Patrons of Modesto Irrigation District spend, on average, 21.91 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which is, regrettably, 35.64% above the average national rate of 16.15 cents. Modesto Irrigation District had total sales and disposition of 4,210,200 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 37.08% were by way of wholesale channels. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 546,216 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 3,663,984 megawatt hours. Their total revenue for 2023 from electricity activities was $420,865,000, with $400,892,600 coming from retail sales to end users and $15,429,100 from wholesale electricity sales.
Patrons of the provider have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $187.68. This is 17.46% higher than the California average bill of $162.83. The supplier is the 89th largest producer of hydroelectric power out of 3530 suppliers in the country. Electricity generation from sustainable fuel sources by the supplier totals 134,306.15 megawatt hours. Modesto Irrigation District is the 12th largest electricity company out of 65 providers in California based on total megawatt hours sold.
Thankfully, Modesto Irrigation District allows their consumers to take part in net metering programs. Net metering allows private individuals to sell wattage back to their provider, making the installation of solar panels and other alternative electricity sources a cheaper endeavor.
Modesto Irrigation District reports energy loss of 1.20% of their total generation from heat dissipation and other causes. This percentage of electricity lost earns them a rank of 21st best out of 65 companies who report energy loss in California and 137th best out of 3530 in the US.
Modesto Irrigation District Rate & Electric Bills
Modesto Irrigation District residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
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Modesto Irrigation District Overview
- Company Type:Political Subdivision
- Headquarters:1231 11th Street
Modesto, California 95354
United States of America - CEO:Bill Schwandt
Modesto Irrigation District Contact
- Website:www.mid.org
- Customer Service Phone:(209) 526-7337
- Contact Page:www.mid.org
- Social Media:
Modesto Irrigation District Service
- Rates & Plans:www.mid.org
- Outage Map:outage.mid.org
- Outage Phone:(209) 526-8222
- States Served:
- California
- Counties Served:
- San Joaquin County
- Stanislaus County
- Major Cities Served:
- Modesto
- Riverbank
- Mountain House CDP
- Oakdale
- Ripon
- Salida CDP
- Waterford
- Escalon
- West Modesto CDP
- Empire CDP
Quick Facts About Modesto Irrigation District
Modesto Irrigation District consumers deal with outages averaging 38.61 minutes per interruption, with approximately 0.47 outages each year.
As the 299th largest generator of electricity in the country, Modesto Irrigation District produces 422,992.15 megawatt hours of electricity.
Modesto Irrigation District is the 280th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the US out of 3530 suppliers.
Modesto Irrigation District ranks 26th out of 65 suppliers in the state for total electricity generation from natural gas, with production totaling 288,197.47 megawatt hours a year.


Energy Loss
Modesto Irrigation District's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
50,664MWh
137 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Modesto Irrigation District's Power Outages
38.61 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.47 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Modesto Irrigation District.
Modesto Irrigation District Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Modesto Irrigation District Coverage Map

Modesto Irrigation District State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
---|---|---|---|---|
California | 133,343 | 470,766,759 | 11 | 100% |
Modesto Irrigation District County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
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San Joaquin County | 793,229 | 6 | 37.91 | $179.11/mo |
Stanislaus County | 551,275 | 3 | 24.54 | $170.17/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Modesto Irrigation District
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Tuolumne County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 425,828 | |||||
Modesto | CA | Natural Gas | 277,723 | 148,416,142.28 | 534.4 | |||
Ripon Generation StationModesto Irrigation District (100.00%) | Ripon | CA | Natural Gas | 9,709 | 6,832,695.38 | 703.75 | ||
Stanislaus County | CA | Natural Gas | 1,254 | 1,777,974.79 | 1,417.84 |
Modesto Irrigation District Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Modesto Irrigation District Has Coverage
- Escalon, CA
- Modesto, CA
- Oakdale, CA
- Ripon, CA
- Riverbank, CA
- Waterford, CA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Modesto Irrigation District FAQ:
When will Modesto Irrigation District power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Modesto Irrigation District's consumers is 38.61 minutes.
What percentage of Modesto Irrigation District's electricity is produced using renewable fuel sources?
Power production plants owned by or associated with Modesto Irrigation District produce 31.75% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
How many counties does Modesto Irrigation District sell electricity in?
Modesto Irrigation District sells electricity in 2 counties.
What is the phone number for Modesto Irrigation District?
The Modesto Irrigation District phone number is (209) 526-7337.
What is the average bundled bill for Modesto Irrigation District customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Modesto Irrigation District is $187.68. The California average bundled bill is $162.83 and the national average is $162.83.
Who is the CEO of Modesto Irrigation District?
Modesto Irrigation District's current CEO is Bill Schwandt.
What cities does Modesto Irrigation District sell electricity to?
Modesto Irrigation District serves 6 cities in the United States including California.
What percentage of Modesto Irrigation District's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?
Modesto Irrigation District produces 68.25% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Modesto Irrigation District customers?
Customers of Modesto Irrigation District, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 21.91 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Modesto Irrigation District?
Modesto Irrigation District owns or is associated with 4 power plants.