Online and over the phone, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and electronic checks are accepted.
Is there a grace period with SMUD?
You have a 15-day grace period before being charged a late fee. The late fee will be 5% of the total payment amount, or $5, whichever is higher.
What is the best way to pay your SMUD bill?
At an SMUD pay station, you can pay your power payment.
- Cash, check, or money order are all acceptable forms of payment (Walmart locations only accept cash and pin-based debit transactions)
- There are no credit cards accepted.
- Payments will be credited to your account on the due date.
Will SMUD turn off the power?
As SMUD continues to monitor the situation, power disconnection due to non-payment was suspended on March 13, 2020, and will last until June 30, 2021, at the earliest. Customers who are past due on their bills will continue to owe SMUD for service; however, they will not lose power at this time.
What does the CAPP credit on my SMUD account mean?
California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP), a state program that helps Californians pay qualifying outstanding energy utility bills that incurred during the COVID-19 epidemic between March 4, 2020 and June 15, 2021, issued bill credits to all qualified customers in December.
Is gas covered under SMUD?
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Sacramento’s community-owned and non-profit electric service, provides gas and electricity. The City of Sacramento receives natural gas services from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
What can I do to reduce my SMUD bill?
Cooling / air conditioning
- Set the temperature to 78 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.
- In the summer, reverse the direction of ceiling fans.
- When possible, use fans instead of central air conditioning.
- Replace the air filter on a regular basis.
- Condenser coils should be cleaned.
- Evaporator coils should be cleaned.
Is SMUD only a power company?
We serve an area of around 900 square miles, which includes the majority of Sacramento County (and small, adjoining portions of Placer and Yolo Counties.) Our service area is divided into seven wards, each with an elected board member representing it.