June 4, 2026

Four Earn SMECO Scholarships

Scholarships

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has awarded four scholarships for 2021 to high school seniors Maryam Amosu, Noelle Carpenter, Joseph Cottle, and Kelly Coulby.

SMECO Opens Another EV Charging Station

EV Charging Station

Another Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative EV Recharge public charging station for electric vehicles has opened in St. Mary’s County.

SMECO Honors STEM Educators

STEM

Twenty-four science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educators were honored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.

SMECO Unveils EV Charging Station in La Plata

EV charging station

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has opened its first electric vehicle public charging station in Charles County at Laurel Springs Regional Park in La Plata.

SMECO Begins Board Election Process

Meeting

The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors appointed the 2021 Nominating Committee at its March meeting. The committee will meet in May to select candidates for the five board positions to be elected this year.

Math Competition Goes Virtual

Meeting

Social distancing precautions took the 2021 MATHCOUNTS competition to a virtual platform. During the event held February 5-6, local middle schoolers enjoyed the fast-paced challenge testing their math skills.

SMECO: Be Safe Around Power Lines

Power Lines

Spring is here and warmer weather means many Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members will be heading outdoors for projects around the house and yard. The cooperative urges you to stay safe and be aware of overhead power lines.

New SMECO Office in L’town on Track to Open in June

Office

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees are scheduled to move in to SMECO’s new Leonardtown office in June.

1st SMECO EV Charging Station Opens

Charging Station

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative opened its first EV Recharge public charging station for electric vehicles at the St. Mary’s County Public Library and Garvey Activity Senior Center on Hayden Farm Lane in Leonardtown. The station has 24-hour access.

SMECO Scholarship Applications Available

Scholarships

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is offering college scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 6, 2021.