June 24, 2026

Solar Facility Coming to La Plata

solar facility

A new solar facility is about to be built in La Plata, through an agreement between Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and Origis Energy USA.

Capital Credit Refunds Coming to SMECO Bills

Credits

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has been able to save money on its expenses through the year, so it will issue capital credit refunds to customer-members totaling nearly $3.8 million.

SMECO Warns of Scam Calls

Scam calls

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has received reports of scam calls, related to the installation of smart meters in homes. The co-op wants to warn customer-members to be safe and vigilant, especially at home.

College Scholarships Awarded by SMECO

college scholarship

Four high school seniors have been awarded scholarships by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. Every year, the co-op awards four college scholarships to students who live in its service area.

SMECO Wants to Reduce Rates

Meeting

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has requested permission to reduce its rates by more than 10 percent for residential customers. If the request is approved, the lower rates would go into effect this summer and be seen on the August 2017 bills.

Candidates for SMECO Board Named

Meeting

Five seats are up for election on the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors, and the nominees for those seats have been announced. The SMECO board nominating committee met May 13 to decide on the candidates for this year’s election.

Math, Science Teachers Honored by SMECO

teachers

Fifteen math and science teachers in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County schools have been selected for the Outstanding Teacher awards from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.

College to Honor Gottfried’s Legacy

College to Honor Gottfried's Legacy

The College of Southern Maryland and the CSM Foundation will celebrate the legacy and the many contributions of retiring President Dr. Brad Gottfried at a special evening June 3 at the newly opened Center for Trades and Energy Training at the CSM Regional Hughesville Campus.

Bike Ride Will Benefit Environmental Groups

Bike Ride SMECO

For the sixth year, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees will host their sixth annual bike ride. The event will be held June 3. 

SMECO Marks Three-Million-Bulb Milestone

SMECO Marks Three-Million-Bulb Milestone

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has hit a milestone. The co-op has announced that residential customer-members have bought three million ENERGY STAR bulbs since 2010.