April 25, 2024

29th Annual Computer Bowl Held

Computer Bowl

The 29th annual Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl was held March 17, 2018, sponsored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.

Storm Wreaks Havoc on Electric System

Disconnects

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative completed restoring service to customers directly affected by Winter Storm Riley, a nor’easter that brought damaging winds to the mid-Atlantic states and New England, by Monday afternoon.

Winners Add Up at Math Competition

math competition

The 24th annual MATHCOUNTS competition was in February, sponsored by SMECO.

2018 Scholarship Deadline Coming Up

Scholarship

Applications for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s 2018 Scholarship program are due by April 3 for the 2018-2019 school year. 

SMECO Budget Plan Can Even Out Bills

Credits

Heating your home in the coldest months of winter can lead to a shock when you open your electric bill. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, however, offers a Budget Plan to help even out monthly electric bills.

Lower Electric Rates Coming for SMECO Customers

Meeting

Customer-members of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will be seeing lower electric rates. SMECO received approval by the Maryland Public Service Commission on Dec. 28, 2017, to reduce the Distribution Service charges for its customers.

SMECO 75 Funds Donated to Local Groups

SMECO 75

Employees of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative have a lot to be proud of. Through two fund-raising efforts like the SMECO 75 Bike Ride and a golf tournament, SMECO staffers have recently donated $47,642 to non-profit organizations that help the environment in Southern Maryland.

High School Seniors Can Apply for Scholarship

Scholarship

Four high school seniors will be chosen in the spring for college scholarships from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. The $1,500 scholarships are for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Phone Scam Targeting SMECO Customers

Know What You Owe

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative was recently contacted by about 20 customer-members who received phone calls from scammers targeting businesses in the area.

Daniels Chosen for No Barriers Experience

No Barriers

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative nominated US Marine Corps combat veteran Ryan Daniels of Lexington Park to participate in a five-day trip to Colorado in August. Mr. Daniels was one of 50 soldiers who participated in the expedition in August, made possible through the partnership of CoBank and No Barriers USA.