Rio Linda residents who are SMUD customers should take note: SMUD is proposing rate changes to enhance reliability, safety, and renewable energy benefits for our community.
SMUD’s Board of Directors will hold two public workshops and a public hearing to discuss these proposed changes, as outlined in the “Chief Executive Officer & General Manager’s Reports and Recommendation on Rates and Services,” released by SMUD CEO & General Manager Paul Lau.
Proposed Rate Increases:
- A 3% increase on January 1, 2026.
- An additional 3% increase on January 1, 2027.
Other proposed changes include an optional Time-of-Day (Low use) Rate, updates to transmission rates, and other adjustments.
Why the Rate Increase?
SMUD cites several factors contributing to the need for these increases, including:
- Wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts.
- Investments in new generation projects.
- Increased commodity costs for California clean energy compliance.
- Infrastructure investments to maintain a reliable grid.
- The Folsom Administrative Operations Building.
- Increased operating costs due to inflation.
SMUD emphasizes its commitment to keeping rate increases in line with inflation and highlights that even with these changes, their rates will remain significantly lower than neighboring PG&E’s.
Get Informed and Have Your Say:
SMUD encourages customer participation and will engage with community groups, service organizations, businesses, and elected officials.
Public Meetings:
- Public Workshop: Wednesday, April 30th at 5:30 p.m.
- Public Workshop: Tuesday, May 13th at 10:00 a.m.
- Public Hearing: Wednesday, June 4th at 6:00 p.m.
Meetings will be held in person at SMUD’s Headquarters and virtually via Zoom.
Learn More:
- Visit: smud.org/RateInfo for detailed information and the full report.
- Call: 855-736-7655 with questions.
- Email written comments to: [email address removed].
- Mail written comments to: SMUD, P.O. Box 15830, B256, Sacramento, CA 95852-0830.
Accommodations for disabled individuals are available. Please contact SMUD for assistance.
