SMECO Performs Equipment Inspections
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is performing service point inspections on the cooperative’s equipment from the transformer to the meter to ensure continued reliability.
SMECO: State Energy Performance Standards in Effect
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative reminds customers that Maryland’s new Building Energy Performance Standards, or BEPS, legislation is now in effect.
SMECO: Big Savings for Small Businesses
Through EmPOWER Maryland, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative can help small businesses in the region lower energy use with an energy analysis at no additional cost and incentives of up to 80% to help make energy‑efficient upgrades.
SMECO Farmers Market on 2nd, 4th Tuesdays
Farmers markets will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative headquarters building in Hughesville.
Juneteenth Event Planned in Lexington Park
The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions will recognize Juneteenth with a wreath-laying ceremony and celebration June 19 in Lexington Park. Events will run from 11am to 3pm.
Shop Energy-Saving Products Online With SMECO
Visit Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s online Marketplace and get discounts on energy-saving products such as smart thermostats, shower heads, faucet aerators, and power strips.
SMECO Recognizes Outstanding Teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative honored 23 educators in the region with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.
SMECO Rate Adjustment in Effect
A Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative rate change took effect June 1. “This decision was not made lightly, and it reflects our deep responsibility to maintain the integrity of our system while continuing to deliver safe, reliable service,” reads a letter in SMECO’s June newsletter.
SMECO, VMDAEC Award Scholarships
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative awarded four scholarships for 2025 to high school seniors who live in the cooperative’s service area. Sophia Cheng, Maddox Cypress, Alexander Myers, and Ashlyn Zeier will each receive a $2,500 college scholarship.
SMECO’s Team Behind Outage Restorations
How does Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative restore power safely after a major storm? Learn more in a recent episode of SMECO Connects with Brian Lazarchick, the company’s vice president of electric operations and construction.
