June 4, 2026

SMECO Hosts Engineer Like a Girl Group

Engineer

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative recently hosted more than a dozen high school students to help inspire the next generation of women engineers.

Math, Science & STEM Educators Honored

Math

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative honored 23 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.

SMECO Update on EV Charging Stations

EV charging station

As of December 31, 2021, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has installed 17 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers and three Level 3 DC fast chargers in the region.

SMECO: Power Restoration to Be Completed Friday

Power

As of 2:30 pm Friday, January 7, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has nearly all of its crews and contractors working in the Nanjemoy, Grayton, and Indian Head areas of Charles County. SMECO expects to have “everyone’s power restored tonight.”

SMECO: Be Prepared for Power Outages

Power

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative urges its members to plan for fundamental needs in the event of a power outage. The key is to be prepared. Take these steps before, during, and after an outage.

SMECO Employees Raise Funds for Food Bank

Food Bank

A successful benefit golf tournament sponsored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees resulted in a $45,637 donation to the Southern Maryland Food Bank.

SMECO Honors STEM Educators

STEM

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

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.

Lower SMECO Energy Rates in Effect

Meeting

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative received approval for a decrease in the power supply rates that most members pay for their electric service.