September 11, 2024

SMECO Employees Donate to Food Bank

Food Bank

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative recently helped fight hunger in the region by donating more than 3,100 pounds of food to the Southern Maryland Food Bank.

SMECO Board Members Elected at Annual Meeting

SMECO

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative held its 86th Annual Meeting last week in Mechanicsville. SMECO board election results were announced.

SMECO Gives Raptors a Helping Hand

Raptors

SMECO’s concern for its community includes the birds of prey that are vital to the well-being of Southern Maryland’s environment. Owls, ospreys, and other raptors ensure a healthy ecosystem by controlling the numbers of prey animals.

SMECO Annual Meeting Aug. 21

Annual Meeting

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting will be held at 6pm August 21 at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall.

Neighborhoods Join Nat’l Night Out

Night Out

St. Mary’s County neighborhoods are invited to join the 2024 annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 6, for an opportunity to meet and socialize with sheriff’s office personnel.

SMECO Mails Board Ballots, Meeting Notice

smeco

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has mailed 2024 annual meeting ballots and notices to all SMECO members. Completed ballots must be received by August 14.

SMECO Hearing on Rate Increase July 23

Power Grid

The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public comment hearing on the rate increase request filed in May 2024 by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.

Four Seniors Earn SMECO Scholarships

Four area high school seniors have been awarded Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative scholarships for 2024.

SoMD’s Energy Sector Topic for Local Leaders

Energy

The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program went behind the scenes of the Southern Maryland energy sector in April to better understand its impact on the region’s life and economy.

Outstanding Teachers Honored by SMECO

Teachers

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative worked with the tri-county school systems to honor 20 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.