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A SMUD public information specialist is always available to field questions from the media. News organizations can call 916-732-5100 during business hours to gain access to our after-hours media contact numbers.
News release archives
SMUD News releases: 2007
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Nov. 19
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Oct. 15
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Oct. 1
Sept. 24
Sept. 20
August 23
August 16
August 3
- SMUD signs solar home deals with homebuilders Towne, Centex
- SMUD uses national recognition to encourage others to go green
July 16
July 12
July 5
- SMUD asks customers to conserve energy today
No power shortages expected - Galt-SMUD partnership makes solar easier, more affordable
- More customers qualify for discounted electric charge
SMUD Board approves assistance rate eligibility at 200 percent of federal poverty level
June 27
June 25
June 22
June 22
June 22
- SMUD offices to close for Fourth of July holiday
24-hour outage line available at 1-888-456-SMUD (7683)
June 21
- SMUD awards $25,000 to area students with solar power dreams
Grant helps local educators learn and teach renewable energy
May 23
- Elk Grove Unified School District wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious customer - Macy’s West wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customer - Hines Property Management wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customer
May 22
- Town and Country West wins SMUD award
for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customer - Folsom Cordova Unified School District wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customer - PetSmart wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customer - Yum! Brands wins SMUD award for responsible energy stewardship
SMUD Board recognizes energy-conscious commercial customer
May 21
May 18
May 17
- SMUD gets more aggressive on energy efficiency
SMUD to exceed state requirements by 50 percent
May 15
- SMUD business offices closed on Memorial Day
24-hour outage hotline to remain in operation
May 7
- SMUD honored for green building practices
Only utility in the nation to earn ultimate LEED award
April 24
April 17
- SMUD earns reliability award from national organization
APPA certifies Sacramento utility as 'Reliable Public Power Provider'
April 6
- SMUD Greenergy® program earns high ranking in national survey
DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory issues annual results
April 4
- SMUD invites public input on rates
Proposed ’08 increase still keeps rates about 25 percent lower than PG&E
March 22
- SMUD ranked highest in west in business customer satisfaction
Also scored highest in nation
March 22
- SMUD provides solar installation training
Helps region’s contractors meet expected boom in solar panel installations
March 20
- Kite flying with caution: it’s a breeze
SMUD offers kite flying safety tips
March 15
- SMUD and Lennar Homes ink largest solar homes project in America
More than 1,200 super energy-efficient, solar-powered Solar Smart homes will be built
March 12
- SMUD helps develop solar training for firefighters
Structure fires involving photovoltaic panels present unique challenges
March 8
February 14
- SMUD waives switch requirement for solar systems
Move makes solar installations easier
- Local cows to provide electricity for SMUD customers
- SMUD becomes solar partners with local governments
- SMUD offices to close Presidents Day, Feb. 19
Outage line remains open 24 hours at 1-888-456-SMUD (7683)
January 31
- Historical settlement agreement signed for SMUD hydroelectric project
Significant step in renewing license for power plants serving Sacramento
January 22
January 11
January 10
January 5
- SMUD to close for King holiday
24-hour outage line to remain open
- SMUD performing huge meter retrofit
Customers will receive advance notifications