Use less energy between 4:00-7:00p.m. Save today for a cleaner, healthier environment tomorrow.

Pepsi "Free Shade Tree" Program
June 15 - September 15, 2008

Plant a tree, get a FREE bottle of Pepsi and you may win a backyard BBQ for you and 20 guests! To sign up for your FREE trees, call the Sacramento Tree Foundation at 916-924-8733. Click here for official contest rules.

Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Home
Saving today starts at home. Check with SMUD first for information, rebates, and financing on qualified EnergyStar and other high efficiency products for your home. Click here for more information.

SolarShares^SM
Now solar energy is available and affordable for everyone! Sign up for SolarShares^SM today and get clean power from the sun..

Air conditioning

• Set the thermostat at 78 degrees or higher in the summer. You will save about 5 to 10 percent on the operating cost of your air conditioner for every two degrees of cooling you're willing to give up.
• Keep windows closed during the heat of the day.
• Use window coverings to block the sun's rays during the day.

Appliances

• Avoid using your washing machine, electric dryer and dishwasher or any major appliance between 4-7pm.
• Turn off smaller appliances (i.e. computers, printers, TV's) at the wall when not in use.

Electric water heater

• Have a timer installed on your electric water heater. Try limiting the amount of time it runs between 4-7pm, while still providing you with enough hot water.

Outdoor lighting

• Wait until later in the evening to turn on outdoor lighting. Use a timer to make this job easier.

Pool pump

• Avoid running your pool filter/cleaner pump motor between 4-7pm.