SMUD - Complete Energy Solutions
Trusted commercial financing for SMUD business customers
Energy Efficiency Financing for SMUD Business Customers
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) understands how energy costs can affect your bottom line. The Complete Energy Solutions program provides a one-stop solution to help businesses improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. In addition to available rebates for qualifying improvements, SMUD has partnered with the National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF) to provide financing options for eligible projects.
Questions? Contact NEIF at commercialfinance@neifund.org or (720) 724-7673.
Three Simple Steps For Customers
1. Get a Proposal
Contact SMUD to learn more and sign up for your free energy assessment. They’ll walk through your property, identify energy-saving opportunities, and create a personalized proposal for you in the same.
2. Simple Application
Apply online and receive a credit decision typically within 2-3 business days.
3. Installation
Sign closing documents and work with your contractor to schedule the installation.
Who Qualifies for SMUD Financing?
SMUD commercial, nonprofit, multifamily properties with four or more units, and municipal customers may be eligible for financing for qualifying projects starting at $10,000, with no maximum project size.
What Energy Efficiency Improvements Qualify?
Work must be performed by a NEIF-Approved Contractor. Eligible improvements include:
- Energy Efficiency & Related Equipment:
- Lighting & Controls
- HVAC & Refrigeration
- Other
- Battery Storage & EV Charging
- Solar & Solar Thermal
- Indoor Air Quality
- Plumbing & Water Efficiency Equipment
- Non-Efficiency Commercial Equipment:
- Forklifts, TVs, LED Signs & More
Three Simple Steps For Contractors
1. Register as a NEIF – Approved Contractor
If you are not already a NEIF-Approved Contractor, become NEIF-approved.
2. Propose and Close Projects
Use the NEIF Commercial Finance Portal to propose and close more projects and bigger projects with simple monthly payment solutions.
3. Get Paid!
Contractors paid quickly within one week of project completion. 50% progress payments typically available upon customer approval.