Helping people in our community
SMUD customers have donated more than $1 million in the last five years to provide others with the basic necessity of electricity. SMUD's EnergyHELP program continues this effort by making it easier for customers to contribute while helping more people in need throughout our community.
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What is EnergyHELP?
SMUD's EnergyHELP program provides qualified low-income customers with immediate financial assistance to maintain electricity service in their homes.* EnergyHELP is funded through voluntary residential customer donations of as little as $1 a month added to their SMUD bill.
How can you help?
If you are interested in helping others in our community by adding a monthly tax-deductible** contribution to your SMUD bill, please sign up online. A line item for the donation amount you specify will appear on your SMUD bill once you're enrolled. The charity distributing your donations will send you an annual summary of contributions for tax reporting purposes.
How are funds distributed?
All donated funds are distributed to SMUD customers in need through four charities, The Salvation Army, Sacramento Food Bank Services, Travelers Aid and Folsom Cordova Community Partnership. These organizations were chosen through a competitive bid process and meet SMUD's strict requirements for experience in efficiently serving people in need throughout the Sacramento area. Contributors select which charity will distribute the funds they donate.
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Questions?
Contact EnergyHELP at eanswer@smud.org.
*Qualified recipients can receive assistance of up to $200 a year toward unpaid balances on their SMUD bill.
**Donations are tax-deductible to the maximum amount allowed by law.
***Sacramento Zoo tickets are available to customers that enroll in SMUD’s EnergyHELP program with a contribution of $5 a month on a first-come, first-serviced basis, while supplies last. Two tickets will be mailed to qualified customers upon enrollment.
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