How our rates compare
SMUD's rates are among the lowest in California, and on average more than 50% lower than those of neighboring investor-owned utility.
Average residential monthly bill
This chart shows the average monthly price, in dollars, for a residential bill using 750 kWh per month as of March 1, 2026.
Business rate comparisonBusiness customers' rates compared to PG&E as of March 1, 2026 |
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| Customer groups | Percentage lower than PG&E |
| Small Commercial (0-20 kW) | 50.6% |
| Small Commercial (21-299 kW) | 53.2% |
| Medium Commercial (300-499 kW) | 50.8% |
| Medium Commercial (500-999 kW) | 48.5% |
| Large Commercial (1000+ kW) | 35.2% |
| Agricultural | 54.1% |
| Lighting (Traffic Signals) | 61.0% |
| Lighting (Street Lighting) | 58.5% |
| Average | 44.3% |