Sacramento Municipal Util Dist electricity rates
Public power district · California · WECC region
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 601,275 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.55¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Sacramento Municipal Util Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $97.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $195.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $293.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $391.00 |
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential TOD (Option B - Currently Closed)time-of-use | 2018-01-01 | $20.30 | 8.7¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 15.0¢ (9am–4pm, 7pm–9pm) · 37.2¢ (4pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Smart Pricing Pilot Weekday Value Plan - Three Phase (Closed)time-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $62.95 | 10.0¢ (12am–4pm, 7pm–12am) · 31.8¢ (4pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Smart Pricing Pilot Weekday Value Plan - Single Phase (Closed)time-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $20.00 | 10.0¢ (12am–4pm, 7pm–12am) · 31.8¢ (4pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist rate history
2015–2025: +40% change in the average residential rate (13.49¢ → 18.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 50 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.87 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 57 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 50 | 135 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Sacramento Municipal Util Dist's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placer | 313 | 69 | 20,493 | 2025-06-30 |
| Yolo | 196 | 51 | 5,003 | 2025-06-15 |
| Sacramento | 80 | 31 | 25,268 | 2025-08-24 |
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist service area
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist serves 3 counties in California and 149 ZIP codes.
Placer, Sacramento, Yolo
Cities: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Arden-Arcade, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Lodi, Carmichael, Woodland, West Sacramento, Florin, Antelope, North Highlands, El Dorado Hills, Orangevale, Foothill Farms, Fair Oaks, Galt, Vineyard, Rosemont, Granite Bay, Cameron Park, Rio Linda, Parkway, La Riviera, Gold River, Ione, Fruitridge Pocket, Elverta, Rancho Murieta, Wilton, Shingle Springs, Collierville, Walnut Grove, Clay, Herald
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 604,239 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates, Critical peak pricing |
| Homes on time-based rates | 583,470 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 63,218 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 3,275 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 112,048 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $18,741,466 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 40,397 MWh |
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 17.81¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 13.85¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,839,664,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 10,505,066 MWh |
| Peak demand | 2,797 MW summer · 1,606 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 47% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 1.8% |
| Balancing authority | BANC |
| EIA utility ID | 16534 |
| Website | www.ncpa.com/policy/reports/energy-efficiency |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sacramento Municipal Util Dist's electricity rate?
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist residential customers pay an average of 19.55¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 41% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 9% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Sacramento Municipal Util Dist electric bill?
About $130 a month. The average Sacramento Municipal Util Dist home uses 663 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $196.
How many customers does Sacramento Municipal Util Dist have?
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist serves 601,275 residential customers and 675,491 customers in total in California, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Sacramento Municipal Util Dist?
In 2025, the average Sacramento Municipal Util Dist customer was without power for 50 min (SAIDI) over 0.87 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 50 min. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Sacramento Municipal Util Dist offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential TOD (Option B - Currently Closed). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Sacramento Municipal Util Dist offer net metering for solar?
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist had 63,218 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 283.5 MW of capacity and 3,275 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Sacramento Municipal Util Dist before making decisions.