Meadowview and North Highlands communities invited to Meet SMUD
Resources for residents, job seekers and small businesses
On September 24 and 26, SMUD will host two “Meet SMUD” events at the Florin Square Community Development Corporation and the North Highlands Recreation & Park District.
Attendees of the Meet SMUD events will learn about SMUD’s Residential Assistance Programs and energy-saving opportunities, including the Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR), Medical Equipment Discount and Energy Saver Bundles. Resource tables will provide information on careers in clean energy and zero carbon sectors, small business opportunities through SMUD’s SEED program and ways to participate in the CleanPowerCity® movement.
Meet SMUD events
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| When: | Tuesday, September 24, 2024 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
When: | Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Where: | Florin Square Community Development Corporation 2251 Florin Road, Sacramento |
Where: | North Highlands Recreation & Park District, 6040 Watt Avenue |
| Who: | SMUD Director Dave Tamayo, SMUD staff and community | Who: | SMUD Director Heidi Sandborn, SMUD staff and community |
Registration information is available in the links and QR codes above. (Attached QR codes may be used by newsrooms for their viewing audiences.)
“SMUD is committed to meeting people where they are, providing access to a wide range of resources and support from across our community,” said SMUD Chief Executive Officer & General Manager Paul Lau. “As we charge forward toward a zero-carbon future, we want everyone in our community to feel empowered to participate in this clean energy transition and benefit from the opportunities it brings. Together, we can build a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.”
Attendees can enjoy an induction cooking demonstration by a local chef, explore community support services and sign up for SMUD programs onsite. The first 100 attendees will receive food and swag bags.
About SMUD
As the nation’s sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity to Sacramento County for more than 75 years. SMUD is a recognized industry leader and award winner for its innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies and for its sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. Today, SMUD’s power supply is on average about 50 percent carbon free and SMUD has a goal to reach zero carbon in its electricity production by 2030. SMUD’s rates and customer bills are consistently among the lowest in California, and are today, on average, more than 50 percent lower than its neighboring investor-owned utility.