2008 Irrigation/Load Control Newsletter

Plan Now for 2009 Application Deadlines

Since you are just starting to think about irrigation for 2008, you probably haven’t given much thought to filling out your construction application for 2009 irrigation service. Our deadline for application submittal is February 1st for guaranteed services.

Some applications may be accepted after that date on a “non-firm” basis, and most likely few if any will be built. We have always strived to serve customers who are in need of electrical service, but we are also committed to keeping our word to complete those requested services in time for the irrigation season. This is why we need to know as soon as possible what the workload will be for the new wells, so we can plan our year accordingly.

If you are thinking about requesting a new irrigation service for 2009, submit your application as soon as possible, and pay close attention to the deadlines and changes to those deadlines.

Other stories you'll find inside this edition:

• Load Control Hours to Include Sundays
Sunday Load Control to take effect for all load control rate classes. More>>>
• New Policy for Temporary Bypass
In 2007, we noted that requests for load control bypasses had increased significanly, prompting the District to change its bypass policy. More>>>
• Load Control Tampering Prohibited
Tampering with a load control box is a violation of the agreement irrigators make with Southern when entering into the Load Control Program. More>>>
• Speed Up Your Trouble Calls
When you call Southern after hours for service problems or load management assistance, you will speak with a representative from our after hours call service. More>>>
• Load Management Notices
Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the load control program. More>>>
• Load Control Boxes
Understand your load control box, and what those lights on the front mean! More>>>