Residential rates
The Time-of-Day (5-8 p.m.) Rate is the standard rate for all residential customers. Customers can also choose the optional Fixed Rate.
Time-of-Day (5-8 p.m.) Rate details
Non-summer
October 1 - May 31
Midnight – 5 p.m.
$0.1120 kWh
All day weekends and holidays
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
$0.1547 kWh
8 p.m. - midnight
$0.1120 kWh
Summer
June 1 - September 30
Midnight – noon
$0.1350 kWh
All day weekends and holidays
Noon – 5 p.m.
$0.1864 kWh
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
$0.3279 kWh
8 p.m. – midnight
$0.1864 kWh
| System Infrastructure Fixed Charge per month | $23.50 |
The Hydro Generation Adjustment may be applied to all energy usage.
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Rate comparison
SMUD's rates are among the lowest in California, and on average more than 47% lower than those of neighboring PG&E.
The chart below shows the monthly price, in dollars, for a residential bill @ 750 kWh per month as of March 1, 2023.
These links contain all rates in effect on and after the date indicated for service in SMUD territory. See a general guide to our residential rates and other programs.
| Section 1 — Rate Schedules | ||
| Preliminary statement | Jan. 1, 2021 | |
| R Residential service | Jan. 1, 2022 | R-1-4 |
| R TOD Residential Time-of-Day Service | Jan. 1, 2022 | R-TOD-1-4 |
| NLGT outdoor lighting service | Jan. 1, 2021 | NLGT-1-2 |
| HGA hydro generation adjustment | Jan. 1, 2022 | HGA-1-2 |
| NEM1 net metering for qualifying facilities | Sept. 17, 2021 | NEM1-1-3 |
| SSR Solar and Storage Rate | Mar. 1, 2022 | SSR-1-3 |
| MED residential service Medical Equipment Discount Program | Jan. 1, 2021 | MED-1 |
| EAPR Energy Assistance Program | Jan. 1, 2022 | EAPR-1-2 |
| RBC Renewable Energy Bill Credit | Sept. 17, 2021 | RBC-1-3 |
Other rate-related information
- Fees and deposit information
- Lighting fee information
- Net Metering Surplus Generation Compensation Value
If you would like more information or have questions or comments about rates, rules and regulations, email our Rates Team.
These links contain all rules and regulations in effect on and after the date indicated for service in SMUD territory.
Service rules — by accepting service from SMUD you have agreed to our rules and regulations.
| Section 2 — Rules and Regulations | ||
| 1 - Definitions | Jan. 1, 2021 | 01-1-03 |
| 2 - Service conditions | Jan. 1, 2021 | 02-1-4 |
| 3 - Application for Services | Jan. 1, 2021 | 03-1 |
| 4 - Contracts | Jan. 1, 2021 | 04-1 |
| 6 - Billing, payment of bill, and credit | Jan. 1, 2021 | 06-1-3 |
| 8 - Notices and communications | Jan. 1, 2021 | 08-1 |
| 10 - Adjustment for errors in electric bills | Jan. 1, 2021 | 10-1 |
| 11 - Discontinuance and restoration of service | Jan. 1, 2021 | 11-1-2 |
| 12 - Application of rates | Jan. 1, 2021 | 12-1 |
| 13 - Temporary service | Sept. 17, 2021 | 13-1 |
| 14 - Shortage of supply and interruption of delivery | Jan. 1, 2021 | 14-1 |
| 15 - Extension of facilities to residential premises | Jan. 1, 2021 | 15-1-3 |
| 16 - Extension of facilities to non-residential premises | Jan. 1, 2021 | 16-1-4 |
| 17 - Meter tests and adjustment of bills for meter error | Jan. 1, 2021 | 17-1 |
| 18 - Services to premises and use of energy | Jan. 1, 2021 | 18-1-2 |
| 21 - Interconnection requirements | Jan. 1, 2021 | 21-1 |