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Just 30 kw of PV
equals 300 fewer cars
Over the lifetime of one 30-kW photovoltaic system, the environmental benefit is the same as removing more than 1,075 tons of carbon dioxide. This is equivalent to removing more than 300 cars from Sacramento area freeways.
By generating with solar power, your company helps reduce the major contributors to air pollution, smog, acid rain and global warming.
Did you know?
PV systems are powered by the sun and burn no fuel. They have no moving parts and are safe for you and the environment.
Solar 'pencils out' for local business
Building industry company General Truss called SMUD to help turn a massive roof into a home for enough solar panels to cover more than three-quarters of the firm's energy needs.
Solar power for your business
Install solar PV and get cash from SMUD
SMUD offers financial incentives to commercial and industrial customers who install and produce their own electricity with photovoltaic systems. The current one-time incentive of $1.90 per watt (up to 1 MW) is based on the system's expected performance (EPBI).
SMUD also offers a Performance Based Incentive (PBI) in lieu of the upfront buy-down incentive. The current 5-year PBI is $0.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced. The 10-year PBI option is $0.18 per kWh. Systems installed under a Third Party Power Purchase Agreement or lease receive the 5-year or 10-year PBI option only. SMUD also offers declining PBI payments for systems larger than 1 megawatt. Please call Jim Barnett at (916) 732-6762.
Solar electric systems are the most environmentally friendly way of generating electricity. This technology is used to harness the sun's energy to produce clean power. Businesses across the country are embracing the economic and environmental benefits of investing in solar electricity. For SMUD rates and net metering information, click here.
You can finance your system with SMUD for 10 years at 7.5 percent interest. More.
Download the Commercial Solar Incentive Reservation Requst Form. Click here.
To learn more about solar power, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. More
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Economic benefits of solar generating systems
- Cash incentives for systems.
- Federal tax credits as well as accelerated depreciation write-offs from the state and federal governments.
- Once the system is installed, the power generated is always free. Sacramento averages 307 days of sunshine a year, which makes it ideal for PV systems.
- Save money from demand charges by reducing your business' peak demand.
- PV increases the value of your building.
- Become a community leader -- have your business recognized as a green business by your customers, business partners, and by SMUD.
Advantages of PV systems
PV systems are:
- Simple: PV systems are low maintenance since they have no moving parts.
- Reliable: PV systems are guaranteed up to 25 years and can operate efficiently up to 30 or more years.
- Versatile: PV systems can be sized to meet your energy needs. They come in a wide range of sizes and outputs.
- Modular: New PV modules can be added to existing systems to expand power capacity.
SMUD Solar Electric PV System Estimator
This estimator is meant to give you an idea of price, savings and system size. PV Estimator
Ready to go solar?
For more information about SMUD's Commercial Solar Program, contact your SMUD Account Representative or call SMUD's Commercial Contact Center at 1-877-622-SMUD (7683).
Fill out the interconnection application. More
Read SMUD's guidelines for interconnecting with SMUD's electric system. Click here
This PDF file is 53 pages long and may be too big for a dial-up Internet connection. If you are unable to download the document, you can request a copy by calling SMUD at (916) 732-6424.
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