清潔能源常見問題解答
Here are some commonly asked questions about ourcommitent to clean energy.
What is SMUD’s plan for a clean energy future?
Today, our 2030 Zero Carbon Plan, adopted in 2021, serves as our official Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). We’ve made significant progress on our 2030 Zero Carbon Plan by adding more than 1,500 megawatts of new clean energy resources since 2022 and advancing major solar and storage projects that move our region closer to a carbon‑free future.
Despite facing the headwinds of rising resource costs, regulatory challenges and other shifting conditions, our progress is significant and our commitment to decarbonization remains firm. This fall, we’re launching our updated IRP process, a public, data‑driven effort to holistically reassess evolving conditions and refine our long‑term roadmap for reducing carbon emissions while maintaining reliability and affordability for our customers.
為什麼SMUD致力於減少碳排放？
碳排放導致全球暖化，進而引發極端天氣事件、海平面上升和其他環境挑戰，對當代社區和子孫後代造成毀滅性影響。
We live in one of the most polluted cities in the country. A recent report by the American Lung Association gave the Sacramento-Roseville area an F based on days of unhealthy and unsafe levels of air pollution in the ozone layer.
減少碳排放對本地和全球都有益處。它改善了我們當地的空氣品質和整體健康，並透過創造新的清潔能源就業機會來支持經濟發展。
Will SMUD’s goals to pursue a clean energy future affect rates?
我們向清潔能源未來的轉型，建立在我們長期以來致力於提供安全可靠的電力，且電價在加州屬於最低之列的承諾之上。我們絕不會在這項承諾上妥協。
How will SMUD’s clean energy goals impact our community?
As a leader in climate innovation, we’re helping to position the Sacramento Region as a destination choice for forward-thinking, environmentally conscious businesses and a model for others around the nation to follow.
Through implementing our Community Impact Plan, we’re working to ensure our most under-resourced customers are part of this journey and reap the benefits of a clean energy future.
Are all California utilities required to be carbon free by 2045 under Senate Bill 100 (SB 100)?
Yes, SB 100, also called the 100% Clean Energy Bill, calls for 100% of electric retail sales to be met by renewable and zero carbon sources by the end of 2045. It requires the California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) to prepare a report evaluating the policy by early 2021 and provide updates at least every 4 years.
How can customers help?
We can’t do this without you. Our customers, community and partners are at the heart of everything we do. By reducing carbon emissions, we’re helping create a cleaner and healthier region for all.
We’re all part of the solution. We offer generous rebates and incentives, programs, digital tools, education and many resources for our customers to make smart energy choices so everyone can take action that helps move us all toward a brighter, cleaner future.
在 SMUD 的領域內有哪些主要產業和行業？ 在 SMUD 最大的商業客戶帳戶中，約 20% 包括聯邦、州、縣和市政府，19% 為製造業，12% 為零售業，8% 為學校，7% 為物業管理/開發和資料中心，6% 為醫院，21% 為所有其他。
SMUD 與其他實用程式的大小相比如何？
我們是全美6最大的社區所有的非營利電力公司，為薩克拉門託縣的大部分地區以及毗鄰的普萊瑟縣和約洛縣的小部分地區提供可靠且價格實惠的電力。 我們的服務區域為900平方英里。 我們總共為640 , 712住宅和企業客戶提供服務。 在加州，我們是該州第5大公用事業公司。
SMUD 支援哪些語言？
透過我們的聯絡中心，我們可以自豪地說，SMUD 的客戶可以透過與翻譯服務公司的特別安排，以 140 種語言與我們交談。 我們自動翻譯我們的網站為 14 不同的語言。 此外，我們的計劃和行銷材料也提供這些語言，因此您可以使用您喜歡的語言訪問所需的信息。進一步了解我們的語言翻譯服務。
What percentage of SMUD’s electricity generation is carbon free?
We get power from various sources, including hydropower, natural-gas-fired generators, renewable energy such as solar, wind, hydro and biomass and power we purchase on the wholesale market. View our 2025 power content label.
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How is "local solar" defined?
Local solar is defined as solar power projects that are sited within our service territory or can be interconnected into our system. Our service territory is approximately 900 square miles, including most of Sacramento County and small, adjoining portions of Placer and Yolo Counties.
SMUD 是否考慮與其他公用事業公司合作採購清潔資源？
是的，我們非常有興趣與其他公用事業公司合作，並且一直在尋求新的合作，以找到有利於我們的客戶和社區的清潔能源解決方案。
目前，我們與其他區域公用事業公司合作，作為北加州平衡管理局 (BANC) 的成員和營運商，該機構是加州第3大的聯合權力平衡機構，也是西部電力協調機構中第16大的聯合權力平衡機構理事會。 這有助於我們從其他公用事業公司取得電力資源。
BANC 負責營運資源計劃、持續匹配負載和發電、監控電力線負載並與鄰近的平衡機構（包括博納維爾電力管理局、CAISO 和特洛克灌溉區）進行協調。 BANC 的其他參與者包括莫德斯托灌溉區；雷丁市、羅斯維爾市和沙斯塔湖市；三一公用事業區和西部地區電力管理局 - 內華達山脈地區。
SMUD 正在考慮哪些地熱能源？
地熱資源已包含在我們的2040資源計劃中，大部分計劃在2030後上線。 在製定新的2030零碳計畫期間，我們將重新評估許多資源及其時機。
我們自1980年代初就有使用地熱能源的歷史，目前每年透過加州和內華達州的合約獲得52兆瓦的發電量。 這足以每年為超過38 、 000家庭供電 – 基於每月750 kWh 的家庭平均用電量。
SMUD 是否會考慮評估蘭喬塞科發電廠或類似核電的重新調試？
2030 。
使用生質柴油燃料是否算零碳？
是的，生質柴油燃料可以算零碳。 這將取決於生物燃料供應鏈的整體溫室氣體足跡。 我們正在尋找一系列燃料選擇來實現我們的零碳目標。
As SMUD moves towards more clean energy, what will ensure a reliable electricity supply?
Safe and reliable electricity delivery are part of our core values, and we work hard every day to make sure we have enough power to meet demand at all times, including during regional or state grid emergencies. We're also required to meet reliability standards approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). We take meeting reliability standards very seriously since failing to meet reliability standards carries very heavy financial consequences and negatively impacts our customers we serve.
SMUD is a member and the operator of the Balancing Authority of Northern California or BANC, which is an independent balancing authority within the Western electricity power grid. As a balancing authority, we're responsible for balancing load supply demand with supply within our service area or within the BANC footprint. As we explore methods to work toward a clean energy future, we will continue to put safety, our customers, and our system reliability first.
SMUD 如何獎勵業主在出租物業中以電力資源取代瓦斯，例如火爐、熱水器和灶具？
。 我們提供多戶住宅物業的燃氣轉換為電器的激勵措施，包括適用於收入合資格的客戶。 進一步了解我們的多家庭房產獎勵。
What incentives does SMUD have to promote the adoption of electrification?
We offer a range of incentives up to $4,000 in rebates for customers to convert to electric appliances. Going all-electric is better for the environment, and it’s safer and healthier, too. It’s also better for your budget. Switching from gas to all-electric can save about $500 per year on overall utility bills for the average residential customer, based on PG&E gas and SMUD electricity rates. Learn more about our residential rebates and business incentives.
電池儲存是如何運作的，有什麼好處？有哪些獎勵/回饋可以幫助客戶安裝電池儲存系統？
Battery storage systems are a way of storing and releasing electrical energy through a chemical reaction. Battery storage systems store the energy in batteries. An inverter converts the battery's DC energy to AC energy that your home can use. The battery is charged using energy from your solar PV system or the electric grid. The battery is discharged to offset energy use during more expensive peak times of the day. This helps reduce your electric bill or can be used for back-up power in the event of an outage.
SMUD’s My Energy Optimizer Partner+ program is a Virtual Power Plant battery storage program that reduces dependence on traditional fossil fuels and demand on the electric grid by combining thousands of residential solar and energy storage systems to benefit the entire grid.
We provide generous incentives for those customers who choose to partner with us. My Energy Optimizer Partner+ includes a one-time incentive of up to $3,000 for each battery (2 maximum). You'll be paid after the interconnection application received permission to operate and the enrollment onboarding process is completed. Plus, there are ongoing performance payments. Enroll in My Energy Optimizer Partner+ today!
This is how it works:
我的能源優化器合作夥伴+ 全年優化您的電池。 電池將繼續可供客戶使用，例如停電時的備用電源需求。
- 註冊後，您無需重新配置電池儲存系統。
- 除了註冊獎勵之外，客戶還將收到持續的績效付款（請參閱下方的經常性獎勵）。
熱泵是如何運作的，它們有什麼好處？ 有哪些獎勵/回饋可以幫助客戶安裝熱泵？
熱泵暖通空調系統只是一種空調，可以反向運行以供暖或製冷您的房屋。 今天的多級熱泵不像老式熱泵那樣增加能源成本。 不同之處在於壓縮機，它是 HVAC 系統的核心，約佔能耗的80 %。
SMUD 為由合格承包商安裝的 節能熱泵供暖和製冷系 統提供 返利 。
熱泵熱水器的工作原理是從周圍空氣中轉移熱量來加熱水。由於熱泵是移動能量而不是產生能量，因此熱泵比燃氣或電阻裝置的效率要高得多。 無需燃料，消除了燃燒、一氧化碳產生和其他空氣污染物的危險。
SMUD 為由合格承包商安裝的 節能熱泵熱水器 提供 返利 。
SMUD 是否可以幫助想要購買電動車的客戶？
是的，我們擁有專門的團隊，為您提供增強的 EV 支援。 致電 1-833-243-4236 星期一至五，上午 7 至下午下午下午 3 時或發送電子郵件給我們。7 我們可以提供有關激勵和回贈的信息，以及適合您需求的最佳 EV，並幫助您找到最適合您的駕駛需求的最佳充電解決方案，並節省您的金錢。
您可能會發現1級充電非常適合您，無需額外設備或升級。 我們的電動車顧問不會向您推銷任何東西。 我們隨時為您提供最佳的電動車體驗，並為您提供在此過程中省錢的建議。
Does achieving your clean energy goals require all new technology?
No. We believe proven clean energy technology like wind, solar, hydro, biomass, battery storage, demand response and energy efficiency all play a part in reaching our clean energy goals.
Can solar energy be stored in parked electric vehicles and feed back to the grid later?
We believe electric vehicle batteries and “vehicle-to-grid” technology hold tremendous potential with research and development.
From a production standpoint, both solar and wind technologies are the 2 most visual examples of energy production. What is the current assessment between the 2 production models, are they equally productive or is one technology proving to be more effective?
All forms of renewable energy, including solar and wind, have their pros and cons. We are thoroughly evaluating these 2 production models, along with other sources of clean energy, to include in implementation. A diverse portfolio of resources has been key in building the effective resource portfolio we have today, and it will be even more important as we strive towards a clean energy future.
How does carbon capture and sequestration align with goals? What are the benefits compared to other carbon-reduction methods?
碳捕獲和封存技術旨在捕獲、運輸和儲存碳排放。 它是減輕氣候變遷破壞性影響的可行選擇，並已被加州能源委員會確定為堅定的零碳資源。 它可以大大加速碳減排和向清潔能源未來的過渡。
While renewables like solar, wind and geothermal greatly contribute to our clean energy goals, we need innovative solutions like carbon capture and sequestration to get us the rest of the way there, while maintaining our world-class reliability and low rates. Learn more about carbon capture and sequestration.
What role does hydrogen play in SMUD's goals to achieve a clean energy future?
我們正在將氫視為另一種清潔能源解決方案。 為了將再生氫開發和擴大為具有成本效益和可靠的燃料，我們需要州和地區領導層的長期承諾，以培育由生產商、運輸商、儲存商和購買者/用戶支持的全州氫市場。
作為薩克拉門託的電力供應商，SMUD 將繼續與利益相關者合作，致力於擴大該地區的生產和儲存能力，將氫氣定位為一種燃料動力、清潔發電資產。
SMUD 是再生清潔氫能源系統聯盟 (ARCCHES) 的積極合作夥伴，我們正在探索如何使用清潔氫能源為我們的一些天然氣發電廠重新供電。 透過利害關係人會議參加 ARCHES，我們參與了與合作夥伴正在進行的討論，並可以代表我們在電解氫生產方面的利益。
我們也與 Mote, Inc. 合作，在加州開發首個生物質氣化設施，以生產負碳氫化合物。