How our rates compare

SMUD's rates are among the lowest in California, and on average more than 47% lower than those of neighboring PG&E.


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, 2023.

  • 131

    SMUD

  • 282

    Pacific Gas & Electric

  • 122

    Roseville Electric

  • 124

    Turlock

  • 145

    Modesto (MID)

  • 170

    LADWP

  • 273

    Southern California Edison

  • 357

    San Diego Gas and Electric

Business rate comparison

Business customers' rates compared to PG&E as of March 1, 2023

Customer groups Percentage lower than PG&E
Small Commercial (0-20 kW) 49.7%
Small Commercial (21-299 kW) 52.6%
Medium Commercial (300-499 kW) 53.6%
Medium Commercial (500-999 kW) 49.7%
Large Commercial (1000+ kW) 45.6%
Agricultural 51.6%
Lighting (Traffic Signals) 59.4%
Lighting (Street Lighting)  66.1% 
Average 47.6%