SMECO
– The Cooperative Difference –
SMECO was incorporated in 1937 and is one of the 15 largest electric cooperatives in the United States with more than 169,000 member accounts in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, southern Prince George’s County, and most of Calvert County.
Electric cooperatives are shaped by the communities they serve, because co-ops are owned by their customers. Co-op members elect the men and women who serve on the Board of Directors. Members share the responsibility of ownership by financing the cooperative’s operations, but they also share its rewards.
At the end of each year, SMECO’s margins (profits) are allocated to members’ capital credit accounts. SMECO uses its profits to invest in new construction, system improvements, and facility upgrades. The Board of Directors regularly evaluates the financial condition of the co-op and determines when members will receive a refund. Since 1937, SMECO has refunded more than $110 million.
As a cooperative, SMECO will always put its members first and be responsive, reliable, and resourceful—the power you can count on.
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The SMECO 24/7 mobile app is available here onn the SMECO Website.
Stories:
- Mon, 17 Jan 2022 - SMECO Update on EV Charging Stations
- Fri, 7 Jan 2022 - SMECO: Power Restoration to Be Completed Friday
- Thu, 6 Jan 2022 - SMECO Power Restoration Nears Completion
- Thu, 6 Jan 2022 - SMECO Continues Power Restoration Work
- Wed, 5 Jan 2022 - Power Restoration Update From SMECO
- Tue, 4 Jan 2022 - SMECO Gives Power Outage Update
- Thu, 9 Dec 2021 - SMECO: Be Prepared for Power Outages
- Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 3 Students Earn Just Society Scholarships
- Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - SMECO Employees Raise Funds for Food Bank
- Wed, 3 Nov 2021 - Harpsichordist to Perform in Valley Lee
- Mon, 25 Oct 2021 - Schedule a No-Cost Home Energy Analysis
- Tue, 12 Oct 2021 - SMECO Now Has 9 EV Charging Stations
- Thu, 7 Oct 2021 - Join SMECO for an EV Meet & Greet
- Mon, 4 Oct 2021 - SMECO Offers Tree-Planting Tips
- Tue, 28 Sep 2021 - Thinking About Buying an Electric Vehicle?
- Wed, 22 Sep 2021 - Charles Earns Incentives for Lighting Upgrades
- Thu, 9 Sep 2021 - SMECO Elects Board of Directors
- Tue, 27 Jul 2021 - SMECO Meeting Ballots on Way to Members
- Wed, 23 Jun 2021 - SMECO Wants to Prevent Scams
- Mon, 21 Jun 2021 - Credits to Be Issued to SMECO Members
- Thu, 10 Jun 2021 - Save the Date: SMECO Annual Meeting
- Tue, 8 Jun 2021 - Four Earn SMECO Scholarships
- Mon, 24 May 2021 - SMECO Opens Another EV Charging Station
- Tue, 4 May 2021 - SMECO Honors STEM Educators
- Thu, 29 Apr 2021 - SMECO Unveils EV Charging Station in La Plata
- Mon, 5 Apr 2021 - SMECO Begins Board Election Process
- Wed, 31 Mar 2021 - Math Competition Goes Virtual
- Mon, 29 Mar 2021 - SMECO: Be Safe Around Power Lines
- Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - New SMECO Office in L’town on Track to Open in June
- Tue, 9 Mar 2021 - 1st SMECO EV Charging Station Opens
- Tue, 9 Feb 2021 - SMECO Scholarship Applications Available
- Sun, 24 Jan 2021 - Charging Station Available at Town Library
- Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - Nominate an Outstanding STEM Teacher
- Thu, 31 Dec 2020 - Lower SMECO Energy Rates in Effect
- Mon, 16 Nov 2020 - SMECO Employees Raise Funds for Hospitals
- Wed, 7 Oct 2020 - Hawkins New Senior VP at SMECO
- Mon, 5 Oct 2020 - SMECO Discounts Energy-Efficient Building Classes
- Thu, 1 Oct 2020 - Apply Now for Help With Your Electric Bill
- Fri, 25 Sep 2020 - Music Series Continues With Oct. 2-3 Events
- Wed, 23 Sep 2020 - SMECO’s Dennison Named to UMd Charles Medical Center Board
- Thu, 10 Sep 2020 - New Music Series Debuts in So. MD
- Mon, 31 Aug 2020 - SMECO Elects Board @ 82nd Annual Meeting
- Wed, 5 Aug 2020 - Isaias Packs Punch That Lingers in St. Mary’s
- Mon, 3 Aug 2020 - SMECO Urges Residents to Prepare for Power Outages
- Tue, 28 Jul 2020 - Hance-Wells New SMECO Director
- Wed, 22 Jul 2020 - SMECO, CoBank Donate to Local Groups
- Thu, 11 Jun 2020 - SMECO Awards Four Scholarships
- Mon, 11 May 2020 - SMECO Helps Out-of-Work Members
- Mon, 27 Apr 2020 - SMECO Rate Reduction Takes Effect in May
- Tue, 21 Apr 2020 - SMECO Honors Outstanding Teachers
- Mon, 6 Apr 2020 - Hammett Leaves SMECO Board After 30 Years
- Thu, 2 Apr 2020 - SMECO Board Accepting Nominations
- Mon, 23 Mar 2020 - Students Show Off Computer Skills
- Fri, 20 Mar 2020 - March 20 St. Mary’s Coronavirus Updates
- Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - During Outbreak, SMECO Stops Disconnects for Non-Payment
- Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - SMECO Files for a Rate Decrease
- Tue, 11 Feb 2020 - SMECO Math Contest Draws 150 Students
- Mon, 13 Jan 2020 - Cox Named New SMECO CEO
- Mon, 16 Dec 2019 - SMECO Employees Donate to Charities
- Mon, 28 Oct 2019 - Food Bank Receives SMECO Donations
- Thu, 17 Oct 2019 - Slater Announces Retirement as SMECO CEO
- Wed, 11 Sep 2019 - SMECO Members Elected at Annual Meeting
- Thu, 5 Sep 2019 - Groups Can Apply for Charitable Funds
- Wed, 28 Aug 2019 - Avoid Scammers: Know What You Owe
- Mon, 26 Aug 2019 - Students Attend 2019 Youth Tour
- Thu, 22 Aug 2019 - SMECO, CoBank Donate to Local Organizations
- Thu, 15 Aug 2019 - SMECO Annual Meeting Coming Up
- Mon, 12 Aug 2019 - Lighting Audit Can Save Businesses Cash
- Wed, 17 Jul 2019 - Marrick Sponsors 18 Holes for 18th Year
- Tue, 16 Jul 2019 - SMECO Refunds Capital Credits
- Tue, 2 Jul 2019 - SMECO on List of Power Players
- Thu, 6 Jun 2019 - SMECO Hopes to Install Charging Stations
- Tue, 4 Jun 2019 - Cooperative Adopts Enterprise Risk Management
- Thu, 30 May 2019 - Four Seniors Get Scholarships From SMECO
- Tue, 21 May 2019 - SMECO 75 Bike Ride Readies for 8th Year
- Thu, 16 May 2019 - Rural Cooperatives Host Legislative Conference
- Wed, 8 May 2019 - Region’s STEM Teachers Recognized
- Tue, 16 Apr 2019 - There Are Ways to Save on Electric Bills
- Mon, 8 Apr 2019 - Nominating Committee to Select Candidates
- Tue, 19 Mar 2019 - Huntingtown Big Winner at Computer Bowl
- Thu, 14 Feb 2019 - Winners Add Up at Mathcounts Competition
- Thu, 31 Jan 2019 - Members Helping Members Program Logs Great Success
- Mon, 28 Jan 2019 - Brown Named Vice Chair of House Armed Services
- Wed, 9 Jan 2019 - SMECO: Watch Out for Scammers
- Tue, 11 Dec 2018 - SMECO Raises Money for Hospice Donation
- Tue, 27 Nov 2018 - Locals Assist With Va. Power Restoration
- Mon, 19 Nov 2018 - Apply for 2019 SMECO Scholarships
- Wed, 10 Oct 2018 - White Elected SMECO Board Chairman
- Mon, 17 Sep 2018 - SMECO Tallies Votes for Annual Meeting
- Wed, 12 Sep 2018 - SMECO: Prep Your Home for Power Outages
- Fri, 7 Sep 2018 - CSM Plans Its Diamond Decade Mania
- Tue, 31 Jul 2018 - SMECO Awards CoBank Funds to Local Groups
- Sat, 28 Jul 2018 - Survey Says, Dream Big for Youth
- Fri, 29 Jun 2018 - SMECO to Hold Energy Assistance Fair
- Thu, 28 Jun 2018 - High School Seniors Receive SMECO Scholarships
- Thu, 14 Jun 2018 - SMECO Issues Capital Credit Refunds
- Tue, 12 Jun 2018 - Candidates Nominated for SMECO Board
- Mon, 21 May 2018 - SMECO 75 Bike Ride Coming Up
- Mon, 30 Apr 2018 - SMECO Awards Outstanding Teachers
- Tue, 10 Apr 2018 - SMECO Committee to Nominate Board Candidates
