Our 24-hour outage number, 1-888-456-SMUD (7683), will continue operating throughout the holiday. You can also report outages and see outage status at (2/2).

We wish you a happy and safe Independence Day! . SMUD offices will be closed Friday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 7. (1/2)

Fishing is one of the main reasons people visit the Crystal Basin Recreational Area. Check out the full stocking schedule and more at Get ready for a summer full of fishing fun! #fishing #summer #fun (3/3).

Stocking starts this week and runs through August, making it the perfect time to plan your next fishing trip. These reservoirs are part of our hydroelectric system that provides clean carbon free power to our customers all year long. (2/3).

Fishing season is here in our Upper American River Project!. This summer, we’re stocking 25,000 pounds of rainbow trout in 3 beautiful reservoirs in El Dorado County: Union Valley, Loon Lake and Ice House Reservoir. (1/3)

Summer rates are here through Sept. 30. Remember, peak hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays. Want to know how much money and energy your appliances use during these times? Visit Find more ways to save at

In observance of Memorial Day, SMUD offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. We’ll resume regular business hours on May 27. Our outage website is available 24/7 at 🇺🇸

Our teams are out there doing vital work to keep the lights on, restore power and maintain a safe, reliable system. Your patience really helps!. Let’s all do our part to keep the roads safer and make sure we all get home safely. 🏠⚡. #SMUD #SlowDown #SafetyFirst (2/2).

When you see SMUD crews working, please slow down and give them plenty of space. Every year, thousands of utility workers are injured in work zones, many due to drivers not slowing down or giving them room to operate. (1/2)

Our rates are 50% lower than neighboring utilities. That means local business owners can save more and keep investing in their businesses that we all know and love. To learn more, visit #WePowerBusiness #CleanPowerPromise.#BusinessSolutions #CleanEnergy

These fasteners can obstruct climbing gear, cause slips or falls and even a tiny puncture in their safety gloves can expose them to the dangers of energized power lines. Let’s keep utility workers safe—please avoid attaching signs to power poles! #safety (3/3).

Nails, staples, tacks and screws left behind on poles can injure lineworkers who climb them daily, especially during storms or at night. (2/3).

Did you know that posting signs on utility poles for lost pets, yard sales or events can create serious safety risks for utility workers? (1/3)

We do all this while keeping our rates ~50% lower than neighboring utilities. We're doing more for the planet and helping local businesses thrive. That's our Clean Power Promise. Learn more at . #CleanPowerPromise #WePowerBusiness #BusinessSolutions.

We're all about powering our local businesses. With incentives on clean energy equipment, tools for you to manage electricity usage and save money, and a team of dedicated strategic account advisors, we're here to light the pathway to your success!

To clarify, when it comes to bait on the lake, non-aquatic options are allowed! 🎣✨ That means night crawlers, red worms, garden worms, crickets and mealworms are all welcome, but please leave bait that comes from water—like baitfish, crawfish, crabs and mussels—at home.

Inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance. Rancho Seco Recreational Area remains open for activities like camping, hiking, and fishing, including the upcoming Trout Derby. Thanks for your help!. For more info, visit (2/3).

Only hand-launched small watercraft, such as kayaks and paddle boats, will be allowed, and all watercraft must be cleaned, drained, and dried before launch. Additionally, no live aquatic bait, including all baitfish, crawfish, crabs, mussels, etc., can be used on the lake. (2/3).

We have new watercraft restrictions at Rancho Seco Lake to protect against the spread of invasive golden mussels recently found in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (1/3)

Only hand-launched small watercraft, such as kayaks and paddle boats, will be allowed, and all watercraft must be cleaned, drained, and dried before launch. (2/4).