Attic insulation in Sacramento
SMUD's Seal and Insulate package pays rebates of up to $3,000 for air sealing, attic insulation and duct work, through a Home Performance Program contractor.12
SMUD package
Rebates up to $3,000 for seal and insulate work.1
Homes
Single-family homes, townhomes and condos get the full rebate.2
Climate
Sacramento is in climate zone 3.3
What SMUD's Seal and Insulate covers
- Air sealing to SMUD program standards, including the attic floor.1
- Installing and sealing new ductwork.1
- Insulating the attic and deep-burying ductwork.1
You must use a Home Performance Program contractor in the SMUD Contractor Network, who submits the rebate for you. Rebates depend on available funding.1
Which homes qualify
Single-family homes, townhomes and condos qualify for the full rebate. Duplexes to fourplexes get 50% of the full rebate per unit with an attached attic, up to four. Larger apartment buildings and mobile homes aren't eligible.2 You can do the work in phases, as long as the whole project is done within five years of the first application.2
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Sacramento is in climate zone 3, where ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 for an uninsulated attic or adding R-38 over 3 to 4 inches.34 SMUD notes that leaky attic and crawlspace ducts can account for 20% or more of a home's energy losses.1
Choosing a contractor in Sacramento
- Confirm they're in the SMUD Contractor Network as a Home Performance Program contractor.1
- Ask for the written scope and the rebate that applies before you sign.
- Ask whether ducts will be replaced, sealed or buried, since that changes the package.1
Areas we serve
We match homeowners across the Sacramento area, including these communities and ZIP codes:
- Sacramento95811 · 95814 · 95815 · 95816 · 95817 · 95818 · 95819 · 95820 · 95822 · 95823 · 95824 · 95826 · 95828 · 95831 · 95832 · 95833 · 95834 · 95835 · 95838
- Elk Grove95624 · 95757 · 95758
- Roseville95661 · 95678 · 95747
- Folsom95630 · 95671
- Citrus Heights95610 · 95621
- Rancho Cordova95670 · 95742 · 95827
- Carmichael95608 · 95841
- Arden-Arcade95821 · 95825 · 95864
- Fair Oaks95628
- Rocklin95677 · 95765
- West Sacramento95605 · 95691
- Davis95616 · 95618
ZIP codes are 2020 Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, which closely approximate USPS ZIP codes. We list ZIPs that make up a substantial share of each community, so edge ZIPs that barely touch a town are left out, and some ZIPs span two towns.6 Not on the list? Send the form anyway, and we'll tell you if we can help.
Common questions
How much does SMUD pay for attic insulation?
SMUD's Seal and Insulate package offers rebates up to $3,000 for air sealing, attic insulation and duct work.
Does a duplex qualify for the SMUD rebate?
Yes, at 50% of the full rebate per unit with an attached attic, up to four units.
Can I do the SMUD project in phases?
Yes, if the entire project is finished within five years of the first application.
Is the federal tax credit still available?
No. SMUD notes the federal insulation credit applied only to insulation installed through December 31, 2025.
General information summarized from the public sources listed below. It isn't professional, engineering or legal advice. Codes and programs change; confirm current requirements with your local building department or utility before you start.
Sources
- SMUD, "Seal and insulate"
- SMUD, "Home Performance Program"
- U.S. Department of Energy, Building America, "Climate Zones" (IECC climate zone map)
- ENERGY STAR, "Recommended Home Insulation R-Values"
- U.S. EPA, "Protect Your Family from Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation"
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files