Business rate information

We offer many different rates to fit the needs of business in the Sacramento region. To learn more, read a general guide to our commercial rates and other programs.

Learn more about 2019 business rate changes.

Rates

Preliminary Statement	Jan. 1, 2019
GS General Service	Jun. 25, 2019	GS-1-5
AG Agricultural	Jun. 25, 2019	AG-1-5
GS-TOU1 Large General Service Time-of-Use	Jun. 25, 2019	GS-TOU1-1-4
GS-TOU2 Medium General Service Time-of-Use	Jun. 25, 2019	GS-TOU2-1-5
GS-TOU3 Small General Service Time-of-Use	Jun. 25, 2019	GS-TOU3-1-4
CB General Service Campus Billing	Jan. 1, 2018	CB-1-3
GS-TDP General Service Temperature Dependent Pricing and Economic Retention	Jan. 1, 2019	GS-TDP-1-4
SLS Street Light Service	Jan. 1, 2019	SLS-1-3
TSS Traffic Signal Service	Jan. 1, 2019	TSS-1
TC ILS Traffic Control -- Intersection Lighting Service	Jan. 1, 2019	TC-ILS-1
NLGT Outdoor Lighting Service	Jan. 1, 2019	NLGT-1-2
HGA Hydro Generation Adjustment	Jan. 1, 2019	HGA-1-2
Distribution Wheeling Service	Jan. 1, 2019	DWS-1-2
FIT Feed-In Tariff for Distributed Generation	Jan. 1, 2014	FIT-1-3
CHP Combined Heat & Power Distributed Generation	Jan. 1, 2019	CHP-1-3
NEM Net Metering for Qualifying Facilities	Jan. 1, 2018	NEM-1-3
Energy Assistance Program	Dec. 31, 2019	EAPR-1-2
RBC Renewable Energy Bill Credit	Aug. 16, 2013	RBC-1-3
EDR Economic Development	No later than Dec. 31, 2019	EDR-1-2

How to read the rate codes.

Other rate-related information

If you would like more information or have questions or comments about rates, rules, and regulations go to pricing@smud.org.

Rules and regulations

1 - Definitions	Jun. 25, 2019	2-01
2 - Service Conditions	Jan. 1, 2014	2-02
3 - Application for Service	Jan. 1, 2014	2-03
4 - Contracts	Jan. 1, 2014	2-04
6 - Billing, Payment of Bill, and Credit	Jan. 1, 2014	2-06
8 - Notices and Communications	Jan. 1, 2014	2-08
10 - Adjustment for Errors in Electric Bills	Jan. 1, 2014	2-10
11 - Discontinuance and Restoration of Service	Jun. 25, 2019	2-11
12 - Application of Rates	Jul. 1, 2017	2-12
13 - Temporary Service	Jan. 1, 2014	2-13
14 - Shortage of Supply and Interruption of Delivery	Jan. 1, 2014	2-14
15 - Extension of Facilities to Residential Premises	Jan. 1, 2014	2-15
16 - Extension of Facilities to Non-Residential Premises	Jun. 25, 2019	2-16
17 - Meter Tests and Adjustment of Bills for Meter Error	Jul. 1, 2017	2-17
18 - Services to Premises and Use of Energy	Aug. 16, 2013	2-18
21 - Interconnection Requirements	Jun. 25, 2019	2-21

Business rates also include a System Infrastructure Fixed Charge. The amount varies by rate and service voltage . For more information, view details for your rate using the Rates listing above.

Rate comparison

Our rates are some of the lowest in California. See a general guide to our commercial rates and other programs.

CLASS AND SYSTEM AVERAGE RATE COMPARISON
Customer groups	Percentage lower than PG&E
Small Commercial (0-20 kW)	39.0%
Small Commercial (21-299 kW)	40.6%
Medium Commercial (300-499 kW)	39.1%
Medium Commercial (500-999 kW)	35.1%
Large Commercial (1000+ kW)	31.1%
Agricultural	36.0%
Lighting	47.6%
Average	32.7%

Other rate-related information

If you would like more information or have questions or comments about rates, rules, and regulations go to pricing@smud.org.