Robert C. Adams

The Smart Sacramento initiative by SMUD focuses on modernizing the electric grid through significant infrastructure investment and technological advancements. This initiative, comprising over 40 projects across seven sectors including advanced metering, distribution automation, smart pricing, demand response, customer applications, technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity, aims to provide customers with more energy choices and bring efficiency to the grid. Expected outcomes include reduced energy costs, improved environmental sustainability, quicker power restoration, and fostering regional economic benefits through extensive community partnerships.

This document provides a review of SMUD's initiatives and accomplishments in 2025, reflecting progress toward its ambitious 2030 zero-carbon goal. Key areas of focus include maintaining safety, reliability, and low energy rates through infrastructure upgrades and expanding renewable energy. The organization emphasizes environmental leadership by promoting clean energy projects, electrifying homes, and advancing electric transportation. Furthermore, SMUD prioritizes community engagement, customer satisfaction, financial stability, employee development, and technological innovation to ensure long-term value and a sustainable future.

The 2030 Zero Carbon Plan and 2030 Sustainable Operations Plan for Smud aim to integrate sustainable practices into its operations. A core component of this strategy involves the electrification of tools and equipment, with a specific goal to achieve 100% zero-emission hand tools by the end of 2024. This initiative seeks to eliminate emissions, reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, ensure safer operations, and lower maintenance costs, contributing to Smud's broader clean energy vision.

This annual disclosure provides a comprehensive overview of SMUD's operational and financial performance, alongside long-term projections for its power supply and capacity requirements. Key components include an analysis of diverse energy resources (renewable, carbon-free, non-renewable), detailed rate comparisons for various customer classes, forecast revenue allocations, and historical operating data. The document also presents an outlook on estimated capital requirements, outlining SMUD's ongoing commitment to managing its energy portfolio and financial health through 2034.

This document reviews SMUD's operations and achievements for the year 2017. Key areas of focus included enhancing grid reliability through technological advancements and infrastructure upgrades, improving customer experience with new digital tools and service options, and promoting sustainability through renewable energy integration, electric vehicle support, and energy efficiency initiatives for various customers. SMUD also prioritized deep community engagement through local development awards, extensive employee volunteering, and support for disaster relief efforts, while undertaking significant organizational and infrastructural development projects.