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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
SolarSmart New Homes
SMUD is working with homebuilders in the Sacramento area to build SolarSmart new homes, like these at Premier Gardens.
Make a SolarSmart choice today and enjoy a new home that is more affordable, comfortable, and environmentally friendly.
Buy a SolarSmart new home and reduce your annual electric bill by as much as 60 percent. SolarSmart new homes combine the most cost effective Energy Efficient features and roof top solar electric generation in a package that makes homeowners money every month. SolarSmart New Homes are a wise investment that make doing the right thing easy.
Typical features in a SolarSmart
- Solar electric system: A state of the art solar electric system that generates a major portion of the energy you will consume. And if you produce more than you use in any year SMUD will provide a check to you for the excess production at full residential rates.
- Radiant Barrier: Reflect summer heat that would otherwise enter the attic and cause greater need for Air Conditioning.
- Furnace Efficiency: A 90% efficient furnace is more efficient at turning natural gas into heat for the home. This exceeds the 80% efficiency required.
- Air Conditioner: A 14 SEER/ 12 EER HVAC system is more efficient in a wider range of outdoor conditions. It saves energy even during the extreme heat of summer.
- Compact Fluorescent Lighting: All incandescent recessed cans are replaced by super efficient CFLs
- Third Party Certification: Requires independent verification that the energy efficiency measures are installed and will operate correctly.
- ENERGY STAR windows: ENERGY STAR-qualified windows keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, making you more comfortable.
How it works
The electricity generated by the solar system is credited to your SMUD bill. When your system produces more electricity than you are using, you will be credited on your SMUD bill. And the energy efficiency measures will help you keep comfortable while using less electricity.
Serious savings all year long
Even on the cloudy and cold days of winter, power continues to be generated by the solar roof tiles meeting a large portion of the home's energy needs.
Summer Peak Energy Savings
A Solar Smart New Home uses less energy the during hottest hours of the hot summer days when energy is in short supply and very costly. It's a winner for all SMUD customers.
Where to find a SolarSmart New Homes
SMUD has an agreement with builders in the Sacramento area to provided SolarSmart New Homes in the following communities:
- Fallen Leaf at Riverbend by Treasure Homes
- Sunrise Lofts by Sunrise Lofts LLC (no web site)
- Terrassante by Lennar
- Andravida At Kavala Ranch by Lennar - open March 29
- Dimora At Kavala Ranch by Lennar
- Laureate At Anatolia by Lennar
- Verano At Kavala Ranch by Lennar- open March 29
- Brentwood Estates by Tim Lewis Communities
- Brentwood Villas by Tim Lewis Communities
- Amberleigh Collection by Tim Lewis Communities
- Centex Cypress at Kavala
- Homes by Towne Sky Park
- Homes by Towne Spring Gardens