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, 2020
GS General Service	Jan. 1, 2020	GS-1-5
AG Agricultural	Jan. 1, 2020	AG-1-5
GS-TOU1 Large General Service Time-of-Use	Jan. 1, 2020	GS-TOU1-1-4
GS-TOU2 Medium General Service Time-of-Use	Jan. 1, 2020	GS-TOU2-1-5
GS-TOU3 Small General Service Time-of-Use	Jan. 1, 2020	GS-TOU3-1-4
CB General Service Campus Billing	Jan. 1, 2020	CB-1-3
GS-TDP General Service Temperature Dependent Pricing and Economic Retention	Jan. 1, 2020	GS-TDP-1-4
SLS Street Light Service	Jan. 1, 2020	SLS-1-3
TSS Traffic Signal Service	Jan. 1, 2020	TSS-1
TC ILS Traffic Control -- Intersection Lighting Service	Jan. 1, 2020	TC-ILS-1
NLGT Outdoor Lighting Service	Jan. 1, 2020	NLGT-1-2
HGA Hydro Generation Adjustment	Jan. 1, 2020	HGA-1-2
DWS Distribution Wheeling Service	Jan. 1, 2020	DWS-1-2
CHP Combined Heat & Power Distributed Generation	Jan. 1, 2020	CHP-1-3
NEM 1 Net Metering for Qualifying Facilities	June 25, 2019	NEM1-1-3
NEM2 Successor Net Metering for Qualifying Facilities	June 25, 2019	NEM2-1
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 contact our Rates Team at pricing@smud.org.

Rules and regulations

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

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 as of January 1, 2020.

CLASS AND SYSTEM AVERAGE RATE COMPARISON
Customer groups	Percentage lower than PG&E
Small Commercial (0-20 kW)	40.2%
Small Commercial (21-299 kW)	41.7%
Medium Commercial (300-499 kW)	42.0%
Medium Commercial (500-999 kW)	38.1%
Large Commercial (1000+ kW)	33.9%
Agricultural	37.0%
Lighting (Traffic Signals)	50.6%
Lighting (Street Lighting)	44.1%
Average	33.7%

Other rate-related information

If you would like more information or have questions or comments about rates, rules, and regulations contact our Rates Team at pricing@smud.org.