Best Turlock Irrigation District Podcasts (2025)

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Public Power in the West 1:14:52

5d ago1:14:52

1:14:52

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 utiliti…

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Lineworkers Rodeo 1:12:00

1M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

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 …

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Legislative Update 1:09:27

2M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

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…

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Water Year Update and Outlook 55:40

3M ago55:40

55:40

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 o…

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New Rebates and Programs for the New Year 48:58

4M ago48:58

48:58

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…

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2024 Recap and 2025 Look Ahead with TID's General Manager 36:15

5M ago36:15

36:15

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…

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All Things Rates 58:36

6M ago58:36

58:36

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 cust…

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Customer Academy: A First-Hand Look at TID Operations 59:21

7M ago59:21

59:21

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 th…

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Aquatic Biology and the Fishery 51:45

8M ago51:45

51:45

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 Tuo…

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Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Update 32:04

9M ago32:04

32:04

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…

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Lineworkers 1:13:01

10M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

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 ni…

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Careers at TID 40:08

11M ago40:08

40:08

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 deve…

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Don Pedro Life Extension Project 1:02:21

1y ago1:02:21

1:02:21

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 …

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Value of Hydropower 1:07:24

1y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

On Episode 36 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Assistant General Manager, Power Supply, Dan Severson, to discuss the value of hydropower. Since 1923, when TID entered the retail electric business, clean, reliable hydropower has been part of our generation portfolio. Even as electric demand continues to rise, and more regulatory …

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Land Surveying 1:21:00

1y ago1:21:00

1:21:00

On Episode 35 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Surveying and Right-of-Way Manager, Tristan Higgins, to discuss land surveying. While you may be able to spot surveyors and their equipment at an intersection or construction project, a lot of folks might not understand what they do. At TID, the Surveying Department plays an especia…

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Groundwater Recharge Projects 1:10:38

1+ y ago1:10:38

1:10:38

On Episode 34 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Supervising Engineering Technician, Wes Miller, to discuss groundwater recharge projects. The 2022-23 Water Year was the third wettest on record and, thanks for quick action and innovative solutions, TID was able to pilot several groundwater recharge projects using that flood water.…

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TID History: How the District Became an Electric Utility 50:45

1+ y ago50:45

50:45

On Episode 33 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we welcome back author and historian Dr. Alan Paterson to discuss the TID's history and how the District entered the retail electric business. For 100 years, TID has served safe, reliable, and affordable power to our community – which is still vital to our region’s wellbeing today. But getting to that …

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The One About the Podcast 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

40:35

On Episode 32 of the TID Water & Power Podcast, TID Communications Specialist, and producer of the podcast, Brandon McMillan moves behind the mic to take a look behind the scenes of the podcast. As we round out the year, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at what is now more than two and half years of the TID Water & Podcast. Maybe you’…

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Budgeting Process 1:08:09

1+ y ago1:08:09

1:08:09

On Episode 31 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Chief Financial Officer and Assistant General Manager, Financial Services, Brian Stubbert, to discuss the budgeting process. As a not-for-profit, community-owned utility, the District is funded by our customers. And keeping rates affordable is a top priority. As such, there is a lot…

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Community-Owned Power 57:56

1+ y ago57:56

57:56

On Episode 30 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by American Public Power Association President and CEO, Scott Corwin, to discuss the public power. Community-owned utilities across the nation, including TID, celebrated Public Power Week the first full week of October – a weeklong celebration of all things public power. Much like the regi…

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Regulating Reservoirs - Part 1 1:00:29

1+ y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

On Part 1 of Episode 29 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID Chief Operating Officer, Brad Koehn, and Water Distribution Department Manager, Mike Kavarian, to discuss the District's regulating reservoirs. Unlike Don Pedro, which has a storage capacity of more than 2 million acre-feet, TID’s regulating reservoirs are more like ponds…

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Regulating Reservoirs - Part 2 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

52:54

On Part 2 of Episode 29 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by Senior Civil Engineer, Matt Hazen, Construction and Maintenance Department Manager, Chris Hardin, to discuss the in-house design and construction of our regulating reservoirs. Unlike Don Pedro, which has a storage capacity of more than 2 million acre-feet, TID’s regulating res…

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Educating Students, Teachers, and the Community 31:50

2y ago31:50

31:50

On Episode 28 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID Communications Specialist, Lisa McMullen, to discuss the District's education programs. Students are preparing to head back to the classroom as a new school year begins. But for TID, education is a year-round endeavor. From community events, classroom activities, and multi-media pr…

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Combustion Turbine Generation Facilities: Ensuring Reliable and Cost Effective Power for Our Customers 1:09:10

2y ago1:09:10

1:09:10

On Episode 27 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID Combustion Turbine Department Manager, Mike Tehada, to discuss the District's combustion turbine generation fleet . California has set a goal of 100 percent carbon-free retail energy by 2045 and, as such, natural gas power plants have come under fire. But with extreme heatwaves, li…

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Water Rights and an Uncertain Future 1:22:31

2y ago1:22:31

1:22:31

On Episode 26 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID External Affairs Manager, Josh Weimer, to discuss the California Water Rights system and current proposed legislation trying to change it. Water Rights in California provide certainty for the availability of water for cities and towns throughout the state – especially for the ferti…

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Water and Energy Regulatory Update 1:16:06

2y ago1:16:06

1:16:06

On Episode 25 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID Regulatory Analysts, Herb Smart and Austin Avery, to discuss the regulatory process. We know how bills become laws, but what happens next? The law then goes through a regulatory process that determines HOW it will be implemented. Tasked with tracking this process and the potential …

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Hydrology Update and Wet Year Operations 1:02:00

2y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

On Episode 24 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID Hydrologist, Olivia Cramer, to discuss the current water year and the District’s wet year operations operations . Just a year ago, the District – and much of California – was experiencing a three year drought that impacted water supply across the state and was especially threatenin…

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Irrigation Season and Operations 1:19:14

2y ago1:19:14

1:19:14

On Episode 23 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID Water Operations Managers, Chris Rocha and Seth Aldrich to discuss TID’s irrigation operations. TID was the first irrigation district formed in California and, today, provides safe and reliable irrigation water to more than 4,700 growers. More impressively, TID does so through 250 …

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Electric Infrastructure Improvements and Investments 58:55

2+ y ago58:55

58:55

On Episode 22 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID Assistant General Manager of Electrical Engineering and Operations, Manjot Gill to discuss TID’s investments in its electric infrastructure . TID’s mission is to serve safe and RELIABLE water and power. And ensuring that our electrical infrastructure is properly maintained to prese…

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2022 Recap and 2023 Look Ahead with TID General Manager 49:59

2+ y ago49:59

49:59

On Episode 21 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID's General Manager, Michelle Reimers, to look back at 2022 and look forward to 2023. 2022 was a big year for the District – from anniversaries to milestones, and the challenges in between, 2022 will be seen as a momentous year in TID’s history. And there’s much more to come in 2023.…

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Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness 59:55

2+ y ago59:55

59:55

On Episode 20 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID's Jason Hicks to discuss the District's safety, security, and emergency preparedness efforts. One of TID’s core values is Safety – ensuring a safe environment for customers and employees. Leading this charge at the District is the Security and Emergency Preparedness Department. In …

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Energy Crisis and Becoming a Balancing Authority in the 2000s - TID Short Stories 11:20

2+ y ago11:20

11:20

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode TID Customer Service Division Manager, Tracy Jones, tells the story of h…

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Power Control Center 1:10:53

2+ y ago1:10:53

1:10:53

On Episode 19 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID's Adam Labuga to discuss the District's Power Control Center. TID’s mission is to deliver safe and reliable irrigation water and power, and while all District departments are working towards this mission, there is one area of TID that is central to making these essential services h…

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1997 Floods - TID Short Stories 14:16

2+ y ago14:16

14:16

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode TID Chief Hydrologist, Wes Monier, tells the story of a historic precipi…

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R.W. Shoemaker's Landmark Electric Policy in 1923 - TID Short Stories 9:30

2+ y ago9:30

9:30

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode TID Line Division Manager, Jeannine Aho, tells the story of one man’s la…

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Cybersecurity 50:52

2+ y ago50:52

50:52

On Episode 18 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID's Dave Arounsack to discuss the District's cybersecurity efforts. October is Cybersecurity Awareness month and as the we live in becomes more and more interconnected via computers, cell phones, and other technology, the threat of cyberattacks continues to rise. And this is no diffe…

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Failed Delhi Land Settlement from 1917-1931 - TID Short Stories 9:00

2+ y ago9:00

9:00

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode TID’s Survey and Right-of-Way Manager, Tristan Higgins, tells the story …

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Nuclear Plant Nearly Built in Stanislaus County in 1970s - TID Short Stories 9:24

2+ y ago9:24

9:24

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode TID Assistant General Manager of Power Supply, Dan Severson, tells the s…

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Electric Vehicles and Transportation Electrification 24:30

2+ y ago24:30

24:30

On Episode 17 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID's Monique Hampton to discuss the electrification of the transportation sector and TID’s electric vehicle program s. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity, but there are still many barriers that prevent the transportation sector from making the complete switch from gas ve…

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James A. Waymire Constructs the Canal System in 1890s - TID Short Stories 8:28

2+ y ago8:28

8:28

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode TID Assistant General Manager of Water Resources, Tou Her, tells the sto…

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Golden Anniversary Celebration in 1937 - TID Short Stories 11:35

2+ y ago11:35

11:35

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode TID Chief Financial Officer, Brian Stubbert, tells the story of a grand …

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Customer Service 39:10

3y ago39:10

39:10

On Episode 16 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID's Tracy Jones to discuss the District's customer service efforts. When you think of TID, the first thing that comes to mind may be a bucket truck you see en route to restore power or a truck on a canal bank delivering water to our growers. But, your first actual interaction with TI…

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Roy Meikle Injured in the Boardroom in 1945 - TID Short Stories 8:37

3y ago8:37

8:37

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode, TID General Manager, Michelle Reimers, tells the story of TID’s most re…

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Entering the Retail Electric Business in 1923 - TID Short Stories 9:51

3y ago9:51

9:51

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode, TID Trading and Scheduling Department Manager, Colin Selby, tells the s…

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Energy Imbalance Market and Summer Readiness 52:01

3y ago52:01

52:01

On Episode 15 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID's Dan Severson to discuss the District's participation in California's Energy Imbalance Market and preparing for summer peaks. As summer temperatures soar, the question of how the District will reliably provide power to the more than 239,000 people in our territory always comes up.…

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Turlock Lake Collapse of 1914 - TID Short Stories 13:16

3y ago13:16

13:16

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories! On today’s episode, TID Water Operations Manager, Seth Aldrich, tells the story of what cou…

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How TID Became the First Irrigation District in California 1:11:30

3y ago1:11:30

1:11:30

On Episode 14 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with author and historian Dr. Alan Paterson to discuss the history of the District and region. TID was officially formed on June 6, 1887 as the first irrigation district in California and began its mission of serving our community – now for 135 years. As we celebrate 135 years of service th…

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Dam Safety 53:32

3y ago53:32

53:32

On Episode 13 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID’s Evan Lucas to discuss the District's dam safety efforts. May 31 is National Dam Safety Day and an important reminder of TID’s dedication to dam safety and importance of dam safety for our community. Many are familiar with TID’s operation of Don Pedro and La Grange dams, but most …

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Hydrological Forecasting and Modeling 1:38:11

3y ago1:38:11

1:38:11

On Episode 12 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID’s Olivia Cramer and Wes Monier to discuss the District's hydrological forecast, modeling, and operations . In the midst of a third consecutive dry year, the TID Board of Directors set the irrigation season at only 27 inches of available water. However, even at nearly a 50% reductio…

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Project Nexus: First-in-the-Nation Solar Over Canals Project 44:58

3y ago44:58

44:58

On Episode 11 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID’s Josh Weimer to discuss the Project Nexus, the District's solar panels over canals project. In February, TID announced Project Nexus, a pilot project to install 5 megawatts of solar panel canopies over our existing irrigation canals – the first project of its kind in the nation. T…

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