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Smart Meter / Smart Grid

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:24:56 -0800

Smart meters allow our customers to make better choices on their energy use.

The tower of youth

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:48:20 -0700

Building leadership talent team works with the tower of youth

E-House

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:23:28 -0700

E-House extreme makeover

Quagga

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:11:40 -0700

Quagga mussels wreak havoc with boating, fishing, ecosystems, and hydroelectric generation facilities

Tough Times

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:14:10 -0700

Reaching out to the community during these tough economic times

Inclusion

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:35:51 -0800

SMUD is an inclusive workplace

Youth Energy Summit

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:44:16 -0800

Sacramento area high schoolers learned about the future of energy at the Jan. 23 & 24 Youth Energy Summit at SMUD. (2/2009)

2008 Year in Review

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:28:23 -0800

A look back at 2008

Rancho Seco Decommissioning

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:19:05 -0800

After many years, the decommissioning of the Rancho Seco nuclear plant was completed in December of 2008. (12/2008)

Home of the Future

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The Sacramento area's first LEED Platinum certified home

Power Monitor & Hybrid truck

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:36:21 -0700

SMUD offer rebates on the new Power Cost Monitors and also unveils the new Hybrid bucket truck.

Solar energy at a turkey farm

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:20:45 -0700

SMUD and Enxco team up to build one megawatt of PV on a local Turkey farm

"High Bill Caper"

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:46:08 -0700

A self-help guide for homeowners in search of home energy thieves.

SMUD renewables

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:54:26 -0700

Renewable vignette

Home of the Future - Insulation

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:28:11 -0700

Construction highlights: Blown in cellulose and foam insulation, solar tube lighting, low 'e' windows and plastic water tubing.

Water 2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:45:21 -0700

SMUD crews measure snow depth in preparation to the summer hydro- electric demands

Big Hill

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:56:14 -0700

SMUD and the Audubon Society work together to make the Big Hill tower more bird friendly.

Hydrogen station

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:59:41 -0800

SMUD and BP team up with a new Hydrogen fueling station. (2/2008)

Fulton Ave undergrounding

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:27:44 -0800

Fulton avenue association, SMUD, and AT&T partner up to remove power poles from Fulton avenue.

Climate Challenge Intro

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:06:27 -0800

Introduction and information about SMUD's educational DVD on global warming. (1/2008)

Climate Challenge

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:06:05 -0800

The full length version of SMUD's educational video on global warming. The DVD contains additional information.

SMUD prepares for winter storm

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:50:56 -0800

See how SMUD gathers its staff and resources before a major winter storm hits the area.

Green it up for our Future

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:59:06 -0800

SMUD employees recently volunteered their time as part of the Green it up for our Future community project. (1/2008)

Our shared future

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:04:48 -0800

Looking to the future, SMUD's Board of Directors is developing a Compact with the Customer to address tomorrow's energy needs.

SolarSmart homes

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:49:49 -0800

SMUD and Lennar Homes have teamed to build more than 1200 Solar Smart houses in the Sacramento area. (9/2007)

Static energy storage

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:49:22 -0800

Regional Transit, Siemens, California Energy Commission and SMUD team up to save energy

The other white light

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:18:47 -0700

A look at compact fluorescent lights.

Pony Express statue

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:12:10 -0700

SMUD lights the Pony Express statue in Old Sacramento to mark the District's 60th year anniversary.

2006 water year

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:25:19 -0700

It takes Sierra snow and rain to fuel SMUD's Upper American River Project. Here's a look at 2006's water story.

2006, the year in review

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:52:13 -0700

News and events from SMUD in 2006.

"At the Flick of a Switch"

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:02:33 -0700

Decades-old SMUD documentary that's showing its age but is fun. (You were shown films like this in school.)

General Truss

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:17:43 -0700

General Truss installed enough PV panels on their new pole barn to power 95% of their energy demand

Pre-apprentice linemen

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:06:45 -0800

Smud's climbing school for pre-apprentice linemen

LED Freezer Lights

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:47:14 -0700

SMUD teamed with Raley's to install prototypes of energy saving LED freezer lights. (9/2008)

SMUD Showbot at the State Fair

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:08:56 -0700

At the 2008 California State Fair in August, the Showbot spread the word about SMUD and energy efficiency. (8/2008)

Enviro-Happy Hour

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:28:48 -0700

SMUD is partnering with local restaurant Web site the BiteClub to get the word out to save energy and the environment. (8/2008)

Iowa Hill Simulation

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:48:26 -0700

A very lifelike computer simulation is giving residents near Slab Creek Reservoir a look at the proposed Iowa Hill reservoir. (5/2008)

Savings by Design

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:07:01 -0700

The Savings by Design Program joins SMUD experts with a customer's building design team to engineer energy savings. (4/2008)

Time-of-Use Pilot Project

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:01:21 -0800

Will customers change their electricity use if they know it costs more during certain hours? (3/2008)

Carmichael water district PVs

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:05:25 -0800

A local water district's new 15-kilowatt photovoltaic array provides power, shade and a showplace for solar power. (2/2008)

Residential Cool Roofs

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:00:27 -0800

Used to be, if you wanted a cool roof, you could have it in any color -- as long as it was white. And flat. Not anymore. (1/2008)

SMUD's very green building

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:08:08 -0800

SMUD's Customer Service Center recently received the coveted Platinum LEED Certification. (8/2007)

SMUD solar partners

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:07:07 -0800

SMUD is partnering with local municipalities to encourage retrofitting solar energy systems to houses. (7/2007)

Energize Minds for Solar Design

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:48:12 -0700

SMUD grants money to local schools through its Energize Minds for Solar Design program (5/2007)

Habitat Home Finished

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:13:05 -0700

SMUD employees helped build an energy-efficient Habitat for Humanity home in Sacramento. (4/2007)

Plug-in hybrid vehicles

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:06:21 -0800

SMUD is testing a plug-in hybrid vehicle that plugs into a regular electrical outlet to recharge the battery. (3/2007)

Hydrogen refueling station

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:04:14 -0800

As part of its research into alternative energy for vehicles, SMUD is building a hydrogen refueling station. (4/2007)

Serna Village goes solar

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:08:25 -0800

Solar power from SMUD is providing electricity at a Sacramento low income housing project. (12/2006)

LED holiday lights

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:04:31 -0800

Start a new holiday tradition by switching to energy-efficient LED holiday lights. (11/2006)

Curtis Park Partnership

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:56:50 -0700

SMUD is teaming with neighborhood associations and other groups to get the word out about energy efficiency. (9/2006)

Over SMUD: Hydroelectric system aerial tour

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:05:22 -0800

An aerial tour of a large portion of SMUD's hydroelectric system (Upper American River Project) set to music. (8/2006).

Over SMUD: Service area

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:05:50 -0800

An aerial tour of a large portion of SMUD's service area set to music. (8/2006)

SMUD's SEED Program (May 2008)

Thu, 29 May 2008 16:13:14 -0700

SMUD's Supplier Education & Economic Development program provides incentives to local businesses. (5/2008)

'Save Today' energy efficiency, save-with-smud TV ad

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:01:22 -0700

Save Today - Energy Efficiency with new "savewithsmud.org" web address

Spanish 'Save Today' energy efficiency TV ad

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:58:21 -0700

The Spanish-language version of the "Save Today. Save Tomorrow." TV commercial highlighting energy efficiency. (9/2008)

Energy efficiency Save Today. Save Tomorrow. TV commercial

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:16:27 -0700

Energy efficiency "Save Today. Save Tomorrow" TV commercial. (9/2008)

Spanish 'Save Today' summer peak TV ad

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:58:32 -0700

The Spanish-language version of SMUD's summer peak energy use "Save Today. Save Tomorrow." TV commercial. (7/2008)

'Save Today' summer peak TV ad

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:58:47 -0700

SMUD's summer peak "Save Today. Save Tomorrow." TV commercial. (7/2008)

Dog bite

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:08:55 -0700

SMUD meter readers are forced to ward off dogs while doing their jobs.

Clear space

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:04:47 -0700

SMUD transformers are found thoughout the area and need to be accessed by troubleshooters to diagnose problems. An 8-foot clear space needs to be maintained for safety's sake.

Signs on poles

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:15:46 -0700

Power poles are increasingly used to post signs for things like yard sales. SMUD lnemen need to climb these poles, sometimes in emergencies, and can be injured as a result of nails and staples left in the poles.

Home Power commercial

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:25:12 -0700

30-second commercial on SMUD's Home Power program.

Electrical Craft Jobs

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:49:16 -0700

Here are three electrical craft positions at SMUD. (4/2006) NOTE: As of Oct. 2007, the starting pay for these jobs is about $23 an hour.

SMUD recreational opportunities

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:53:13 -0700

Recreational activities abound at SMUD's Crystal Basin and Rancho Seco recreational areas. (10/2008)

High Bill Caper Introduction

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:56:29 -0800

Help the detective find the energy thieves who could be robbing you of energy in and around the home.

Appliances

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:49:52 -0700

Energy Star

Building Envelope

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:52:35 -0700

The homes outer shell

Pools and Spas

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:58:27 -0700

Outdoor pools and spas

Heating and Cooling

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:56:17 -0700

HVAC

Lighting

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:54:26 -0700

CFL's

SMUD Services

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:00:26 -0700

Programs and Services

Water Heating

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:08:01 -0700

Interior