As approved by the SMUD Board of Directors on August 20, 2020, the commercial rate restructure transition has been delayed one year, with the transition completing no later than May 31, 2022. Legacy rates will continue through 2021.
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.
How to read the rate codes.
Other rate-related information
- Fees and Deposit information
- Lighting Fee information
- Combined Heat & Power pricing
- Net Metering Surplus Generation Compensation Value
- Commercial Development information
- Our Economic Development programs
If you would like more information or have questions or comments about rates, rules, and regulations contact our Rates Team at pricing@smud.org.
| 1 - Definitions | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 2 - Service Conditions | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 3 - Application for Service | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 4 - Contracts | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 6 - Billing, Payment of Bill, and Credit | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 8 - Notices and Communications | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 10 - Adjustment for Errors in Electric Bills | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 11 - Discontinuance and Restoration of Service | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 12 - Application of Rates | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 13 - Temporary Service | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 14 - Shortage of Supply and Interruption of Delivery | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 15 - Extension of Facilities to Residential Premises | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 16 - Extension of Facilities to Non-Residential Premises | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 17 - Meter Tests and Adjustment of Bills for Meter Error | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 18 - Services to Premises and Use of Energy | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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| 21 - Interconnection Requirements | Jan. 1, 2021 |
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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
- Fees and Deposit information
- Lighting Fee information
- Feed-In Tariff pricing
- Combined Heat & Power pricing
- Net Metering Surplus Generation Compensation Value
- Commercial Development information
- Our Economic Development programs
If you would like more information or have questions or comments about rates, rules, and regulations contact our Rates Team at pricing@smud.org.