- Meeting the Renewable Portfolio Standard requirements
- Managing unanticipated increases or decreases in renewable generation output
- Climate change impacts on water supply
- Groundwater management in the Turlock Subbasin
Turlock Irrigation District (TID)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Turlock Irrigation District (TID) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 545.4K metric tons (2021 baseline). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
545.4K metric tons (2021 baseline)
2022
Renewable Energy
26.3% (2021), 60% (2037 goal)
of total energy
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved accuracy of snow survey measurement using LiDAR and imaging spectrometers (97-99% accurate)
- Saved 150,000 AF of water in 2018 due to improved weather forecasting (FIRO program)
- Reduced GHG emissions by 50% by 2037 (goal)
- 60% of fleet made up of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by 2037 (goal)
- 30% reduction in kWh usage from 2021 levels in TID offices (goal)
- 10% reduction in water use in TID buildings from 2021 levels (goal)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 10% increase in average annual net recharger (Groundwater Recharge)
📅 Medium-term
- 100% carbon-free electric grid by 2045
- Reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2037 (based on 2021 levels)
- 60% of fleet made up of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by 2037
- 30% reduction in kWh usage from 2021 levels in TID offices
- 10% reduction in water use in TID buildings from 2021 levels
🔭 Long-term
- Diversification of water supply sources
- Continued investment in habitat restoration
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
WaterPowerClimate ChangeEnvironmental StewardshipCommunity Engagement