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SMUD News releases: 2006
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Dec. 22, 2006
Dec. 20, 2006
- SMUD hoping to learn about customer choices from pilot program
Electric rates vary depending on time of electric use
- Wrap-up the holidays: Recycle your Christmas tree
Locations for drop-off include SMUD
- SMUD offices close early for Christmas, New Year's Day
Outage line remains open 24 hours
- Be safe and save energy with LED holiday lights
They use less electricity and emit less heat than incandescent lights
- SMUD supports computer energy efficiency improvements
HP first PC manufacturer to support program
- SMUD plans another year of stable rates
2007 spending plan maintains low rates, reliable service, commitment to green energy
Nov. 28, 2006
- SMUD offers tips to customers to be warm and safe this winter
Lower winter rates, money-saving programs, safe home heating
Nov. 20, 2006
Nov. 17, 2006
- ‘Tis the season for holiday lighting
SMUD offers holiday lighting safety and efficiency tips
Nov. 16, 2006
Nov. 13, 2006
- SMUD offices close Thursday, Friday for Thanksgiving holiday
24-hour outage line is 1-888-456-SMUD (7683)
Nov. 8, 2006
Nov. 8, 2006
- SMUD board reviews proposed no-rate-increase 2007 budget
Budget would maintain low rates and reliable service despite higher costs
Nov. 6, 2006
- Some SMUD commercial customers reaping huge 'Savings By Design'
Energy efficiency program provides financial incentives
- SMUD Board gives awards for responsible energy stewardship to:
Oct. 25, 2006
- Recycle an old fridge and have a chance to win a new one
All customers get $35 to recycle old refrigerator and contest winner gets brand new fridge
Oct. 4, 2006
Oct. 3, 2006
- Elk Grove SMUD customer wins contest
Winner gets 4 months of mortgage payments in free shade trees contest
Sept. 27, 2006
Sept. 19, 2006
- SMUD employees volunteer to learn Spanish on own time
Effort to better communicate with growing language base
Sept. 15, 2006
- SMUD seeks renewable power offers
Deadline for submittals extended
- SMUD supports AB 32
First electric utility to support legislation imposing controls on carbon emissions
Aug. 25,2006
Aug. 22, 2006
- SMUD offices closed for Labor Day
Outage line remains open, 1-888-456-7683
- SMUD is top-rated California electric utility
Residential customers give SMUD top rating for sixth time in seven years
July 28, 2006
- SMUD will modify ballot wording
Board to meet Monday, July 31 to revise language
July 24, 2006
- SMUD customers continue to set energy usage records
Utility expects to break another record today
July 21, 2006
- SMUD approves principles for reducing greenhouse gases
Joins other California community-owned utilities
July 20, 2006
- Recycle your old refrigerator and get extra summer cash
Customers get money now to recycle their spare fridge and save on future electric bills
July 18, 2006
- Cool roofs now deliver energy savings to residents
SMUD is first utility in U.S. to offer rebates on reflective roofs to homeowners
- SMUD customers set new energy usage record
No power shortages expected
June 30, 2006
- SMUD dedicates 24 megawatt wind project
New turbines boost SMUD's wind generation to 39 megawatts
June 30, 2006
- SMUD offices to close for Fourth of July
24-hour outage line will remain open
June 28, 2006
June 23, 2006
- SMUD dedicates seven-mile nature trail at Rancho Seco
Partnership with The Nature Conservancy and California Conservation Corps to preserve habitat
June 21, 2006
- Keep cool, save energy with cooling tips from SMUD
Strategies help to beat the heat
June 15, 2006
June 7, 2006
- SMUD expands SEED program
Changes made to expand program to more local small businesses
June 6, 2006
- SMUD dedicates Cosumnes Power Plant
500-megawatt plant valuable new power resource for Sacramento
June 2, 2006
- California State Railroad Museum wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customers
June 2, 2006
- Nella Oil Company wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customers
June 2, 2006
- Paratransit wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customers
June 2, 2006
- Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op wins SMUD award
for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customers
June 2, 2006
- City of Rancho Cordova wins SMUD award
for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customers
June 2, 2006
- General Truss wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customers
- United Stationers Supply Company wins SMUD award
for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customers
May 25, 2006
- SMUD more than doubles number of Web pages in Spanish
New information can help customers save money for their families
May 24, 2006
- SMUD lights up the night with energy-efficient lighting technology
LED sign on building celebrates 60th anniversary of service
- SMUD rebate makes the pool or spa even more enjoyable
SMUD also offers useful tips to save money on the electric bill
April 25, 2006
- SMUD introduces pre-paid electricity service
Customers will have more control over usage while pilot program will determine feasibility
April 11, 2006
- Kite flying with caution: it's a breeze
SMUD offers kite flying safety tips
- SMUD to host APPA Public Power Lineworkers' Rodeo
Rodeo, career fair to be held April 8 at Cal Expo
- Commercial customers say SMUD is best service in California
Residential customers said the same in most recent survey
Feb. 28, 2006
- SMUD's newest power plant goes on-line
Cosumnes Power Plant generating 500-megawatts for customers
Feb. 17, 2006
- SMUD offices to close for Presidents Day holiday
24-hour outage line will remain open
Jan. 17
- Customers win in SMUD contests
SMUD customers in Carmichael, Orangevale and Elk Grove win major appliances, gift cards.
Jan. 10, 2006
- New energy efficiency tax credits for SMUD customers
Newly enacted federal energy bill contains valuable incentives
Jan. 10, 2006
- New energy efficiency tax breaks for businesses
Newly enacted federal energy bill contains incentives