SMECO
A customer-owned electric cooperative providing electricity to over 150,000 services in southern Prince George’s County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County and all Calvert County.
Co-ops are distinctly different from investor-owned utilities. Because co-ops are owned by their customers, these customer-members elect the men and women who serve on the Board of Directors.
Co-ops also issue capital credits , the member’s share of the co-op’s margins, based on how much electricity the member purchased and the rate at which the account was billed. SMECO’s margins, revenue less expenses, are used as working capital for new construction and system improvements.
Stories:
- 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
- Mon, 2 Apr 2018 - 29th Annual Computer Bowl Held
- Tue, 6 Mar 2018 - Storm Wreaks Havoc on Electric System
- Tue, 27 Feb 2018 - Winners Add Up at Math Competition
- Thu, 1 Feb 2018 - 2018 Scholarship Deadline Coming Up
- Wed, 17 Jan 2018 - SMECO Budget Plan Can Even Out Bills
- Mon, 8 Jan 2018 - Lower Electric Rates Coming for SMECO Customers
- Wed, 27 Dec 2017 - SMECO 75 Funds Donated to Local Groups
- Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - High School Seniors Can Apply for Scholarship
- Sat, 4 Nov 2017 - Phone Scam Targeting SMECO Customers
- Wed, 1 Nov 2017 - Daniels Chosen for No Barriers Experience
- Sun, 10 Sep 2017 - Prepare for Weather-Related Outages, SMECO Urges
- Thu, 7 Sep 2017 - 79th Annual Meeting Held by SMECO
- Mon, 14 Aug 2017 - SMECO Hopes for Reduced Rates Again
- Fri, 11 Aug 2017 - Christmas in April Gets Boost From SMECO
- Wed, 9 Aug 2017 - SMECO, CSM Team Up for Pre-Apprenticeship Program
- Sat, 29 Jul 2017 - Always Stay Safe Near Power Lines
- Wed, 26 Jul 2017 - It’s Easy to Manage SMECO Account
