SMUD SolarSmart^SM Homes

SMUD SolarSmart^SM homes are the most cost-effective combination of energy efficiency and solar generation in new homes today. When you buy a SolarSmart home, you can expect savings of up to 60% on your electric bill! Plus, these homes are better built, energy efficient and have increased resale value. Your new SolarSmart home will use less energy, help you save money today and contribute to a cleaner environment for your family tomorrow.

Features of a SolarSmart^SM  Home

• A state-of-the-art rooftop solar electric system generates a major portion of the energy you will use. When your system produces more electricity than you use, you will receive a credit on your SMUD bill.
• A radiant barrier reduces the need for air conditioning by reflecting summer heat that would otherwise enter the attic.
• A 90% efficient furnace that converts natural gas into heat for your home.
• A 14 SEER/ 12 EER HVAC air conditioner system that is more efficient in a wider range of outdoor conditions. It saves energy even during the extreme heat of summer.
• Energy-efficient Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFLs).
• ENERGY STAR® - qualified windows to keep the temperature cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, making you and your family more comfortable.
• Third-party certification and SMUD quality assurance inspections to ensure better built homes. You can be confident that the energy efficiency features are properly installed and will operate correctly.

Find a SolarSmart^SM  community

SMUD works with innovative local builders to make these homes available in many areas and price ranges. Visit a SolarSmart^SM community near you today!

• Andravida At Kavala Ranch by LENNAR
• Cazadero at Kavala Ranch by LENNAR
• Verano At Kavala Ranch by LENNAR
• Brentwood Estates by Tim Lewis Communities
• Brentwood Villas by Tim Lewis Communities
• Willow Creek by Standard Pacific Homes
• Woodside Bella Brisas at Sunridge Park
• Woodside Mariposa at Sunridge Park
• Woodside Vistas at Sunridge Park
• Woodside Eclipse at Sunridge Park
• Glenwood Estates by Prodigy Homes

View a video detailing how SMUD is partnering with homebuilders to create SolarSmart communities throughout the Sacramento region.

Add solar to an existing home

SMUD residential customers now contract directly with SMUD-participating contractors for the purchase and installation of their own grid-connected, solar electric generating system. SMUD offers incentives for installation. More

Get information on rebates, tax credits, and incentives for solar energy systems in California, at Go Solar California.

Learn more from our informational SolarSmartSM Homes videos.

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