Matsui Statement on PAUL LAU’S Announcement

January 10, 2026 Press Release SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after SMUD Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Paul Lau announced that he would be retiring after almost 45 years at SMUD. “Paul Lau has led an extraordinary chapter for SMUD and for the Sacramento region,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “Paul has been a trusted partner and a dear friend. Throughout his tenure, he helped ensure that Sacramento families and businesses could count on reliable power at some of the lowest rates in California, while positioning our region as a national leader in clean energy innovation. His leadership of SMUD’s Zero Carbon Plan set an ambitious standard for what is possible when we take climate change seriously and invest in our communities at the same time.” “I’ve been proud to work alongside Paul to identify our energy needs and to deliver federal investments that strengthened our grid and helped people across the Sacramento region,” Matsui continued. “Sacramento is truly stronger because of Paul’s service. I wish Paul and his family all the best in this next chapter.” # # # Issues : Clean Energy and Climate