Infrastructure
The Greater Sacramento region is home to two ambitious community-owned utilities. It is centrally located with an international airport and major North/South and East/West freight routes, allowing for efficient travel and transportation of goods domestically and internationally.
Sacramento International Airport
A top airport experience
Sacramento International Airport is a nationally recognized airport. The region is also less than two hours from other major internationals airports, including San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Oakland (OAK) and Los Angeles (LAX).
13.6 million
annual passengers
#7
airport in customer satisfaction
$1.3 billion
expansion underway
180
daily nonstop flights to major U.S. cities
Sources: JD Power, Sacramento International Airport
Community-owned utilities
Affordable, renewable power
The region is home to two community-owned utilities, Roseville Electric and SMUD, both of which are up to 45% more affordable than other utilities in California.
Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD)
- #6 largest community-owned electric utility in U.S.
- Reaching zero carbon emissions by 2030
- Offers a discounted rate for companies with high power needs
A key logistics center
Freight
- Direct North-South truck freight routes via Interstate 5 and coast-to-coast routes via Highway 50 and Interstate 80
- Rail freight via Class I Carriers BNSF and Union Pacific
Air
- Cargo service by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, FedEx, Southwest, United and U.S. Postal Service
Ports
- Oakland Port (90 miles from Sacramento International Airport)
- Port of West Sacramento offers bulk cargo services along with a Free Trade Zone (FTZ)
Business services
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