Episode 56 of the TID Water & Power Podcast features a compilation of interviews with TID employees, community members, and more—all recorded live from TID’s Celebration of Water & Power event on October 8, 2026. The TID Celebration of Water and Power is an annual event held at TID’s Main Office in Turlock that features interactive display booths hosted by TID employees, District equipment, music, giveaways and food trucks. The event recognizes Public Power Week, Water Pr...

On Episode 55 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Materials Management Department Manager, Jason Perez, to discuss materials management. Driving around our community it’s impossible to miss TID equipment—from poles to transformers, vehicles, canals, irrigation gates, and everything in between. At TID, the Materials Management Department is tasked with procuring all of these items. But it’s much more than that. As publicly-owned utility, TID has strict purchas...

On Episode 54 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Senior Electrical Engineer, Janis Scott, to discuss substations. You may have seen TID substations in your neighborhood or while driving in our area, but you may not realize the important role they play within our system. Strategically placed throughout our electric service area, substations are critical for the transmission and distribution of reliable power to more than 240,000 people in the TID service territory....

On Episode 53 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Civil Engineering Department Manager, Bill Penney, to discuss the District’s solar over canals pilot project, Project Nexus. Since 2022, TID and its partners on the project have been working on Project Nexus—an innovative pilot that covers portions of TID’s irrigation canals with solar arrays. The project, a first in the state of California, has the potential to provide benefits including renewable energy generation, redu...

On Episode 52 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by President and CEO of the National Hydropower Association, Malcolm Woolf, to discuss the state of hydropower. Hydropower is one of the oldest ways to generate electricity—and was how TID originally entered the retail electricity business more than 100 years ago. And still today, not only at TID—but across the nation—hydropower provides clean and reliable power generation to millions. On this episode we discuss NHA’s work...

On Episode 51 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Civil Engineering Department Manager, Phil Govea, to discuss the modernization of our irrigation system. TID’s irrigation system was built in the late-1890s and operates in much the same way as it was originally designed—flowing by gravity from La Grange Dam to and throughout our service territory. TID cares for our 130 year-old system through rigorous annual maintenance. However, regulatory mandates, more fre...

It's the 50th episode of the TID Water & Power Podcast!! On this special episode of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're interviewing the TID Board of Directors. As a community-owned utility, TID is governed by a five-member, locally elected Board of Directors. These boardmembers set District policy and rules, set the budget, and act as the representatives for our customer-owners – the ratepayers and growers in the community we serve. On this episode we're joined by Directors Mi...

On Episode 47 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by Northwest Public Power Association CEO and Executive Director, Kurt Miller, to discuss public power. Much like the region TID serves, the communities served by community-owned utilities rely on lower rates, reliable service, and continued investment in their community. And these utilities – especially across the west – face more and more challenges to provide reliable and affordable service. However, organization...

On Episode 48 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Lineman, Josh Klikna, and Apprentice Lineman, Will Malone, to discuss the lineworkers rodeo competition. Every year, hundreds of lineworkers and apprentices from around the country come together to compete in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo. But there’s no roping, bull riding, or barrel racing at this rodeo – instead the competitors are climbing poles, replacing equipment, and even doing mock res...

On Episode 47 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID's Director of External Affairs, Josh Weimer, to receive a legislative update. Every year—and every election—new legislation and legislators can bring sweeping changes that impact Turlock Irrigation District’s operations. Tracking these changes and advocating on the District’s behalf is vital in protecting our facilities, resources, and ratepayers. On this episode we to discuss the state and federal legislative proce...

On Episode 46 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID's Chief Hydrologist, Olivia Cramer, to discuss the current water year. From water available for irrigation to hydropower generation to flood control, TID is acutely aware of, and extremely dependent on, the hydrology of our watershed and local area. We’ve also lived through enough of the extremes – from drought to flooding - in just the last ten years even – to know that a normal water year is rarely the norm. Thank...

On Episode 45 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Energy Efficiency Analysts, Erica Salado and Lynna Jeffries, to discuss TID’s energy rebates and programs .From new rebates to increased incentives, and everything in between, TID’s Energy Services develops programs to assist customers as they make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. And, as we ring in a new year, the energy programs available to District customers are getting even better. On this episode w...

On Episode 44 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID General Manager, Brad Koehn, to back at 2024 and look ahead at what's to come in 2025.2024 was a big year for the District! Between project milestones and leadership changes, there are many accomplishments and significant changes to look back on. But, as we turn the page on another year, we can already see that 2025 will bring lots of exciting new initiatives and significant long term planning. On this episode we disc...

On Episode 43 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Chief Financial Officer and Assistant General Manager, Financial Services, Brian Stubbert, to discuss all things rates.TID works hard to provide some of the lowest electric and irrigation water rates in the region and the state – all while maintaining reliability. As such, TID customers have not experienced a rate increase for 10 years. However, with increased costs to provide reliable service and meet various mandates imp...

On Episode 42 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're first joined by TID Communications Specialist, Lisa McMullen, to discuss TID's Customer Academy program. Then, we're joined by three past participants to discuss their experience with the Academy.In 2022, TID started its Customer Academy program – an opportunity to educate customers and teach them the intricacies of TID operations and facilities. Now, as we prepare for our fourth cohort, we are continue to modify and expand this great p...

On Episode 41 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're having a conversation with TID Aquatic Biologist, Pat Maloney.Across the 40 previous episodes of this podcast, we’ve covered a variety of unique topics, and unique positions at the District, but there’s still one you may be unfamiliar with – our aquatic biologist. TID’s biologist studies the Tuolumne River, coordinates on District operations, and even spends a portion of his time in schools teaching the next generation all about th...

On Episode 40 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Director of Water Resources and Regulatory Affairs, Michael Cooke, to discuss a big SGMA update.Following the third year of a historic drought, the state passed a series of bills that we refer to as SGMA and would become the framework for how groundwater would be managed throughout California. Since then, TID and its partners in the Turlock Subbasin have been developing (and revising) its plan to sustainably manage groundw...

On Episode 39 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Line Supervisor, Duarte Xavier, to discuss TID's lineworkers.When you think of TID, your first thought may be a bucket truck driving down the road or a lineman climbing a pole to restore power. But, even with that visual, you may not really understand what our lineman do. Day or night, rain or shine, soaring heat or freezing temperatures, TID lineworkers put in the work to maintain and improve our system and respond when o...

On Episode 38 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Director of Human Resources, Jorian Reed, to discuss careers at TID.TID has long been a pillar of the community and, as such, has been a desirable location for those looking to build a career. However, with retirements and a changing workforce, the District is ever-evolving to develop and recruit the next generation that will lead the District forward.On this episode we discuss the different types of career pat...

On Episode 37 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Director of Power Generation, Tim Payne, to discuss the Don Pedro Life Extension.Later this month, the Don Pedro Project will celebrate its 52nd Anniversary. From valuable hydropower, to flood control and recreation, the project has served the District and our community incredibly well. However, as typical with aging infrastructure, Don Pedro needs to undergo a major life extension project to continue its valuable se...