Had to drive 25 miles each way in 100 degree heat ...

Had to drive 25 miles each way in 100 degree heat to their office to establish Electric service since they could not do it over the phone (Unlike PG&E). They will NOT accept my Medical eligibility as proof of low income, so I had to submit everything online & wait. Meanwhile I was charged $95 for less than 2 months of service (I am ONE person & I don't even turn the AC on, to save electricity). $21 a month base charge is charged regardless of what you use. I was using $6 a month of electricity and have to pay this $21/mo charge. This is such a Rip Off. Unlike PG&E which accepted my proof over the phone & doesn't charge these inflated rates. SMUD is a Monopoly since there is no other choice for electricity. They call themselves a "Community" service organization. Meanwhile their CEO makes $800K a year, for doing what exactly ??? There is nothing about them that says community, only Profit and GREED. There is NO competition so they can charge whatever they want. Yet another typical GREEDY American company that cares ONLY about itself. Go out of business already.