SMUD's rate is projected to increase 5.6% this year, averaging $0.1755 per kilowatt hour. Even with the additional planned hikes, residential rates will remain roughly 50% lower than PG&E's, which is charging $0.383 per kilowatt hour, according to SMUD.
For the latest updates, visit SMUD's official website. SMUD employs a Time-of-Day (TOD) rate structure designed to encourage energy use during off-peak hours: Peak Hours (5 p.m. – 8 p.m.): Highest electricity rates to reflect increased demand. Mid-Peak Hours (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.): Moderate rates.
SMUD also charges a fixed monthly fee known as the System Infrastructure Fixed Charge (SIFC), currently set at $25.50 per month. For the latest updates, visit SMUD's official website. For the latest updates, visit SMUD's official website. SMUD employs a Time-of-Day (TOD) rate structure designed to encourage energy use during off-peak hours:
SMUD rates will be going up 3% in each of the next two years following board action Thursday by the utility's board of directors. The increase was approved unanimously and goes into effect. Jan. 1. For the average residential customer, monthly bills will rise by about $4.35 in 2026 and $4.48 in 2027.
As of February 2026, the cost of electricity in Sacramento, CA is 16 ¢/kilowatt-hour (kWh)—roughly 17% lower than the national average cost. That number is based on real-world electric bills shared with
Sacramento Municipal Utility District''s customers are charged an average residential electricity price of 17.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.17% more than the national average
SMUD''s rates are among the lowest in California, and on average more than 50% lower than those of neighboring PG&E. This chart shows the average monthly price, in dollars, for a residential bill using
For more information about SMUD''s rates, rules and regulations, contact SMUD Customer Services at 1-888-742-7683 or email us. For plug-in electric vehicle (EV) owners, there''s an additional 1.5¢ per
Under time-of-day rates, in the June 1 to Sept. 30 summer months, SMUD said a residential customer will pay 28.35 cents per kilowatt hour in the 5-to-8 weekday peak-use period. Customers in the mid
Learn about Sacramento''s electricity rates for 2025, including detailed explanations of SMUD pricing plans, average household bills, and practical tips to lower your energy expenses.
SMUD''s rate is projected to increase 5.6% this year, averaging $0.1755 per kilowatt hour. Even with the additional planned hikes, residential rates will remain roughly 50% lower than...
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The average electricity rate for Sacramento Municipal Util Dist customers is 16.21 cents/kWh. Sacramento Municipal Util Dist has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as
Each participant"s web portal is tailored for the program that they are on. There is one plan that is critical peak pricing, where for 12 events during summer, the price goes from $0.07 per kilowatt hour to
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