June 1, 2026

Nominate a STEM Teacher for SMECO Award

STEM SMECO

Do you know an outstanding math, science, or STEM teacher? Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants to hear about them.

SMECO Members Helping Members

Members Helping

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative reminds its members that they can help their neighbors who are struggling to pay their electric bills when they contribute to Members Helping Members. Members can sign up to add $1, $5, or $10 to their electric bills each month.

Co-op Youth Program Delegates Give Back to Their Communities

Co-op

During National Rural Electric Cooperative Association National Co-op Month, co-op youth leaders demonstrated the cooperative principle of commitment to community through a variety of service projects.

SMECO Board Members Earn NRECA Certification

SMECO

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative congratulates Directors Charles Bowling Jr., David Cross Jr., and Edward Holland on earning their National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Credentialed Cooperative Director certificates.

SMECO Annual Meeting Coming Up

Meeting

Every year, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative holds its members’ meeting to elect directors and vote on any bylaw changes. This year, the SMECO Annual Meeting is set for Aug. 29.

Rural Cooperatives Host Legislative Conference

Rural Cooperatives

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer spoke at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association legislative conference recently.

White Elected SMECO Board Chairman

White Board Chairman SMECO

P. Scott White was recently elected chairman of the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors.

The History of Coops

A hand-drawn guide to the history, structure, and purpose of rural electric cooperatives.