Prepare for Weather-Related Outages, SMECO Urges
SMECO is urging its customer-members to take steps to prepare for possible weather-related power outages due to the potential heavy rains and high winds that could face Southern Maryland during this year’s hurricane season.
79th Annual Meeting Held by SMECO
The 79th annual meeting of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative was held Aug. 23 and members were elected to serve three-year terms on the SMECO board.
SMECO Hopes for Reduced Rates Again
SMECO submitted a filing with the Maryland Public Service Commission on Aug 1, 2017, to reduce Distribution Service charges.
Christmas in April Gets Boost From SMECO
Christmas in April organizations in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties got a boost recent from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and CoBank. SMECO received a $4,500 contribution from CoBank to pass on to the non-profit organization.
SMECO, CSM Team Up for Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Each time Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative announces a training class for apprentice linemen, hundreds of applications come in. However, many of the applicants lack the basic skills they need to even apply. To combat this problem, SMECO has teamed up with College of Southern Maryland to create a pre-apprenticeship program.
Always Stay Safe Near Power Lines
It’s important that children understand a few safety fundamental around power lines. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants everyone to stay safe, and has issued several tips to help parents ensure that summer is the fun it is supposed to be.
It’s Easy to Manage SMECO Account
Learn about the many ways to manage your SMECO account, pay bills, and get notifications online and on mobile phones.
SMECO Notes ENERGY STAR Priorities
Three companies have been awarded by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative because of their outstanding achievements in building hundreds of ENERGY STAR certified new homes in Southern Maryland in the last year.
SMECO Donates LEDs to Food Bank
As part of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s participation in EmPOWER Maryland, 32,688 LEDs were donated to help families who need assistance save money by reducing energy use.
Solar Facility Coming to La Plata
A new solar facility is about to be built in La Plata, through an agreement between Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and Origis Energy USA.
