SMUD

As the nation’s sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity to Sacramento County for over 75 years. SMUD is a recognized industry leader and award winner for its innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies and for its sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. See a map of our service area.

Read more about SMUD's history

Some facts and figures

  • Population in our service area: 1.5 million
  • Size of our service area: 900 square miles
  • Total accounts served (residential + business): 673,318 (as of Dec. 2024)
  • Number of SMUD employees: 2,418
  • Miles of power lines we own: 11,476

Proud to be among the best

We're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Happy, satisfied and engaged employees create a workplace that best serves our customers. That's one reason we're also first among all California utilities in customer satisfaction.

Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives of each individual. Diversity, equity and inclusion are guiding principles to deliver a culture that reflects the broader values of the community and our customers.