SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) transitioned into their summer "Time-of-Day" rates on Wednesday, meaning customers could see higher power bills while using electricity during Peak, Mid-Peak or Off-Peak hours.
Summer rates are expected to expire after Sept. 30 during the non-summer season between October 1 and May 31.
Off-Peak
$0.1323 kWh
Midnight to 12 p.m./ Monday through Friday
Off-peak hours have the lowest cost for electricity. Weekends and holidays run on Off-Peak hour rates all day.
Mid-Peak
$0.1827 kWh
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. / Monday through Friday
8 p.m. to Midnight / Monday through Friday
During Mid-Peak hours, electricity is slightly more expensive. Mid-Peak hours occur before and after peak hours Monday through Friday.
Peak
$0.3215 kWh
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. / Monday through Friday
As the name might imply, electricity is most expensive during Peak hours. Customers will be looking at rates that are more than double what's available during Off-Peak hours. The Peak hours occur Monday through Friday.
