Sustainability Opportunity SMUD aims for zero carbon electricity by 2030 and already operates with about 50 percent carbon-free power. This creates sales opportunities for energy efficiency programs, renewable integration services, battery storage solutions, and carbon reduction consulting for commercial and municipal customers.

EV Infrastructure Recent federal funding and investment in nine public EV charging stations present a pathway to offer turnkey charging infrastructure, grid optimization, and O&M services for public agencies, fleets, and commercial properties looking to expand EV capabilities.

Grid Modernization SMUD’s financing for long-duration storage and expansion of facilities signals openness to advanced grid technologies, analytics, and software solutions for asset management, demand response, and reliability improvements in a regulated utility environment.

Partnership & Community Engagement Active community partnerships (Boy Scouts mulch program, local events) indicate a channel-friendly culture that can be leveraged for joint pilots, sponsorships, and co-branded sustainability initiatives with civic organizations and local businesses.

Strategic Growth Expansion into Folsom with a large operations center and ongoing wind project development (Solano projects) suggest opportunities in construction services, facilities management, renewable engineering, and project financing support for large-scale energy assets.