Solar power for your home
Have you ever considered generating your own energy?
As a SMUD customer, you can put the sun to work and generate your own energy for a better and cleaner Sacramento.
SMUD residential customers contract directly with PV contractors for the purchase/installation of their own grid-connected, solar electric generating system. SMUD offers an incentive of $1.90 per watt, based on expected system performance (orientation, array, tilt and shade). The incentive can be paid to the PV contractor or the SMUD customer.
See a list of SMUD-participating contractors for residential photovoltaic (PV) systems.More.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information on solar power, check out these frequently asked questions. More
SolarSharesSM - Solar for everyone
SMUD customers who want to buy solar power can do so without spending thousands of dollars on their own solar panels. The SMUD SolarShares program makes solar power available to all customers, including renters and occupants of multi-unit buildings. This program is the first of its kind in California and offers affordable options to purchase solar power for a fixed monthly price, based on usage. To learn more about SolarShares, click here.
Benefits of solar generating systems
- Reduce energy bill
- Quietly produce clean, green, and reliable energy
- Increase value of home
- No additional property tax on PV system
- Virtually free energy after 8-15 year payback period
- Estimated up to 30-year system lifespan
- Energy savings help finance PV system
- PV system helps keep energy bill in lower tiers so you don't pay peak rates
For more information, email the SMUD PV staff: eanswer@smud.org
SMUD SolarSmart Homes: affordable, comfortable, and environmentally friendly
Buy a SMUD SolarSmart Home and reduce your annual electric bill by as much as 60 percent! SolarSmart Homes combine cost effective energy efficiency features with a roof top solar electric system in a package that can save you money every month.
SMUD SolarSmart Homes - a wise investment that makes doing the right thing easy.
To find SMUD SolarSmart New Homes in your area, click here.
SMUD Solar Electric PV System Estimator
This estimator is meant to give you an idea of price, savings and system size. PV Estimator
Are you interested in solar power for your business?
Find out how SMUD can help you put the sun to work for your business. More
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