SMUD Naming Rights Deal Pushes Sacramento Science Center Project Forward

February 15, 2018 | Randol White

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s board of directors voted unanimously Thursday night to authorize a partnership with the Powerhouse Science Center.

Tiny House Competition Comes To Sacramento

October 10, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Ten California colleges, including Sacramento State and Cosumnes River College are taking part in a tiny-house construction competition this week in Sacramento.

SMUD Installs 'Fast-Charging' Electric Vehicle Charging Station At Sacramento Airport

July 20, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Electric vehicle owners can now charge their batteries more quickly while they wait to pick someone up at the Sacramento International Airport.

SMUD Releases Thousands Of Trout Into El Dorado County Lakes

July 6, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

At least 25,000 trout will be released this summer into three El Dorado County Lakes.

Wet Winter Prompts SMUD To Drop Rates

March 14, 2016 | Steve Milne

Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers may notice a small drop in their utility bills thanks to the wet winter.

Environment

$400,000 Rebate For Light Swap At 9 Sacramento-Area Schools

July 20, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A major change in lighting for one school district means a one-time energy rebate of $400,000.

Business

Business Journal: SMUD Building, Kings Tickets, State Bar

July 10, 2015

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District will renovate its historic headquarters building in East Sacramento next year. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson says about 400 SMUD employees will have to move out.

SMUD Staffs Up For Major Storm

December 10, 2014 | Jenny O'Mara

Sacramento's biggest utility company is gearing up for the approaching winter storm.

Utility Says Trees Water Consumption Worth The Benefits

September 3, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District's shade tree program has been around for 25 years. In spite of the drought, the utility says it will continue to fund the program for at least another two years because of the benefits trees provide.

Environment

Imported Hydroelectricity Will Help Meet Summer Demand

May 13, 2014 | Steve Milne

More people in California will be turning on their air conditioners this week as the weather heats up. That will put a strain on the state's energy resources including hydroelectricity, which is already in short supply because of the drought.