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Did you know SMUD had a big impact on Sacramento's dairy farms in the 1950s? Our reliable electricity helped farmers modernize operations, leading to a real “moo-vement” in production! #SMUD #SacramentoHistory #DairyFarms

Did you know you can manage devices to use and store power for yourself and/or send it back to the grid for utilities to use when energy demand is at its highest? Learn more about virtual power plants and the important role they play in creating clean power cities in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gedwwCTa #VirtualPowerPlant #CleanEnergyTerms #CleanPowerPromise #CleanPowerCities

Today, we honor the rich cultures, contributions and traditions of Indigenous communities. At SMUD, we recognize the vital role Indigenous peoples have played in our history and their ongoing impact today. We’re dedicated to fostering a future built on equity, respect and collaboration. It’s important to remember that Indigenous peoples have called California home for time immemorial, maintaining a deep connection to the land and advocating for its care. Learn more about Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the importance of why we honor this day by visiting https://lnkd.in/gAstTxUa. #IndigenousPeoplesDay2024 #Unity #Equity

We're excited to share that SMUD has been selected to receive $250,000 from the Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy for power generated through our South Fork hydroelectric Powerhouse. Our Upper American River Project, with 11 reservoirs and 9 powerhouses, is the cleanest and most economical and flexible power source we have. This funding will help us continue to provide reliable, clean and affordable electricity to our customers and community - a critical component to our transition to a clean energy future. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gXXP-VKz #Hydropower #Hydroelectric #ZeroCarbon2030 #CleanEnergyFuture

Check out this Shine-funded project, HumanBulb! They recently teamed up with local schools and afterschool programs, ImpactSac, to host STEM innovation workshops. These sessions focus on sustainability topics like transportation electrification and renewable energy. Earlier this week, the kids put together robotic electric vehicle kits to enhance their lesson on transportation electrification, allowing students to build their own battery-powered cars. This hands-on experience helped make the lessons fun and interactive! Thanks, HumanBulb, for all the great experiences you bring to our young innovation leaders of tomorrow. #STEMEducation #Sustainability #Innovation #SMUDShine

Please join us in congratulating Michael Champ as SMUD’s new Director of Specialized Enterprise Initiatives! With over 11 years at SMUD, most recently as Manager of Enterprise Performance, Michael brings a unique blend of strategic and operational expertise to his new role. While at SMUD, he's successfully led critical projects including our ongoing storm response improvements and navigating transformer supply chain challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, among other special projects. In this new role, Michael will oversee key emerging priorities and initiatives that drive our strategic directionas we work toward executing our 2030 Clean Energy Vision. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and an MBA from UC Davis. Congratulations, Michael, on your new position!

We're all about supporting sustainable building and careers in all kinds of trades! ??? ?? Thank you to the Construction Industry Education Foundation for hosting Sacramento Trades Day. We had a great time meeting local high school students to discuss the importance of and opportunities available in the trades industries. #SacramentoTradesDay #WorkforceDevelopment #BuiltEnvironment

Congratulations to SPARKZ Inc., on their new cutting-edge lithium battery manufacturing facility in Sacramento! SMUD Board Vice President Gregg Fishman joined this morning's ribbon-cutting ceremony and highlighted SMUD's exciting workforce development partnership with Sparkz. Through a specialized training program in battery manufacturing and assembly, we'll work to recruit and train people from diverse communities all around our region to experience a unique career pathway in the clean energy industry. Graduates of the program will have the opportunity to participate in Sparkz's advanced training program and potentially secure employment with the company. SMUD Board Members Heidi Sanborn, MPA, Dave Tamayo and Brandon Rose and Chief Diversity Officer Jose Bodipo Memba also joined this morning's event. This collaboration supports the growth of clean energy jobs, while ensuring all communities have access to these opportunities. #WorkforceDevelopment #SustainableFutures #CleanEnergy #CleanEnergyJobs

Happy Public Power Week! At SMUD, being a public power utility means we’re community-owned and not-for-profit, keeping our customers and community at the heart of everything we do. We’re dedicated to providing affordable, clean and reliable energy, while maintaining low rates and ensuring safe and dependable service. Thanks to all our dedicated employees for truly demonstrating what public power is all about, and thanks to our customers for your trust! Together, we’re committed to powering our community for a brighter future! #PublicPowerWeek #SMUD #CommunityOwned #NotForProfit #CleanEnergy #ReliableEnergy #CommunityPowered

It's Customer Service Week! Thank you to our customer service team for your dedication and commitment to serving our community. From answering questions to resolving issues and giving our customers useful energy savings advice, they play a crucial role in making sure our customers are taken care of. We appreciate you all! To our customers, thank you for your continued trust in us. We're always here to help and ensure your experience with SMUD is the best it can be. #CustomerServiceWeek #SMUD #CustomerSupport #CommunityPowered