Low-income assistance and nonprofit discount

You may qualify for a discount on your SMUD energy bill

The Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR) provides discounts on monthly bills based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

  • Household incomes between 0% and 100% of the FPL would receive the largest monthly discounts.
  • Household incomes between 100% and 200% of the FPL would receive smaller discounts.

If you run a nonprofit that provides housing or temporary shelter for low-income residents, you may be eligible for a nonprofit discount.

Do I qualify?

Use our tool below to quickly see if you qualify to apply for the EAPR discount.

If you qualify, you can apply online through My Account or download a mail-in application.
 


Persons in household Monthly income
1-2 $2,903
3 $3,660
4 $4,417
5 $5,173
6 $5,930
Additional members (each) $757

Households are eligible for the discounted rate if their income doesn't exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. These figures reflect that percentage.

Amounts are based on how your income compares to the Federal Poverty Level and can include a discount on energy use and a $10 System Infrastructure Fixed Charge discount.
Federal Poverty Level 2019 2020 2021
0% - 50% $50 $60 $70
>50% - 100% $40 $41 $42
>100% - 150% $30 $25 $20
>150% - 200% $30 $20 $10

Questions? 

Please view the Energy Assistance Program FAQs or call 1-888-742-7683.

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Billing assistance

We offer several other options to help you pay your bill:

  • Payment arrangements -  See if you qualify for an installment plan or a minimum payment plan.
  • Medical equipment discount -  We may be able to help if you have higher electricity costs because of your medical equipment.
  • Paperless billing - Receive an email when your bill is ready. You can view, pay and track it all online with My Account.

Financial assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

You may qualify for more financial help through the Community Resource Project. Priority may be given to applicants based on the greatest need and income, vulnerable populations and households with young children.

Learn about HEAP          Download an application

1-916-567-5200
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 12 PM, 1 - 3 PM

 

Call 211

Give us a call. We can refer you to more than 1,600 community services in the Sacramento area.

Call 211 or visit 211.org

Broadband discount

Qualified customers can receive a discount up to $30 per month for internet service with the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program.

Clean Cars 4 All
Get up to $9,500 to buy a new or used car and up to $2,000 toward charging equipment. Visit Clean Cars 4 All to see if you qualify.

Nonprofit discount

See if you're eligible for our EAPR discount for nonprofit agencies.

Nonprofits that provide housing or temporary shelter for low-income residents may be eligible for our Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR) for nonprofit agencies.

You may qualify for one of two programs if the residents you serve would otherwise be eligible for our residential EAPR:

  • Residential EAPR
  • General Services Energy Assistance Program Rate (GS-EAPR)

Is my nonprofit eligible?

Qualified accounts must meet the following requirements:

  • The customer named on the SMUD account must be a nonprofit, IRC 501 (c) (3) organization.
  • The account must be a nonprofit public (state, county, city, etc.) or private organization.
  • The facility houses people who would otherwise qualify for our normal EAPR program (low-income households).
  • Documents to verify the above.

If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Please log in to My Account to email or chat with us or call us at 1-877-622-7683, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.