smud.org

HedgePV

SMUD and the environment

SMUD is nationally recognized as a leader in renewable resources and electric transportation.

Providing Earth-friendly energy -- preserving our natural resources and reducing pollution -- is an important part of the District's vision as a community-owned utility.

Here's a look at some key SMUD green programs:

Choose green

You can choose to buy energy from natural sources of energy as the sun, the wind, or methane gas through SMUD's Greenergy® program.

As a Greenergy® member, SMUD matches up to 100 percent of your electric needs with purchases of renewable resources for use on the SMUD power system for only pennies a day. More

Powered by nature

The blowing wind and the sun's warm rays produce green power for SMUD. And there are new ways of turning these sources into power being developed all the time:

SMUD Solar Electric PV System Estimator

This estimator is meant to give you an idea of price, savings and system size. PV Estimator

More links

  • CFLs are good for the environment - but don't forget to recycle old bulbs More
  • Shade trees: Learn how to get free trees, nature's "air conditioners with leaves." More
  • Electric vehicles: Learn how "EVs" are helping to improve local air quality. More
  • Reports generated in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regarding proposed SMUD projects can be read or downloaded from this page.

Back to Top

Log In to Your Account

:

:

Forgot your password?
Not Registered? Sign Up
Manage your account

Contact SMUD

OurGreenCommunity.org

SMUD is underwriting OurGreenCommunity.org, a web site developed to help improve the quality of life by providing a place for area residents, groups and businesses to share ideas about reducing the impact of carbon emissions from all sources.

Visit and join in the conversation, at OurGreenCommunity.org

SMUD in the community

As a locally owned and locally managed electric service, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District is an integral part of the community it serves.

Primary among our scheduled events are the meetings of our elected Board of Directors. Open to the public, board meetings are held at 6  p.m. on the first Thursday of the month, and at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Board committee meetings, also open to the public, are held in the days before the board meeting. You'll find a full schedule for these events here in our calendar section.

SMUD also offers a full range of classes and seminars geared to help both commercial and residential customers learn more about the efficient use of electricity through programs managed by the District's Energy and Technology Center. Other community-oriented events include classes on planting and caring for energy-conserving shade trees. For those who are interested in picking up one of SMUD's used vehicles or other commercial equipment, we have regularly scheduled auctions.

Our Customer Service Center is also home to an art gallery, hosting an ever-changing array of works by Sacramento-area artists.