SMECO Focuses on Sustainability
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has recently reiterated its commitment to minimizing its carbon footprint and increasing the amount of renewable energy in its power portfolio. SMECO issue a position statement on sustainability in October to document its progress on meeting those goals.
Finding New Life for Old Technology
SMECO donates outdated technology for refurbishing into a new life providing much-needed resources into the community through SMARTCO, the local nonprofit that collects and refurbishes donations of computers and related equipment for schools and other organizations.
Get SMECO Rebates on Energy-Efficient Appliances
SMECO encourages customers to save money and energy by offering rebates on qualifying energy-efficient home appliances.
SMECO: Prepare for Weather-Related Outages
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is urging residents to take steps to prepare for possible weather-related power outages. Weather forecasts says there is the potential for heavy rains and high winds in the region this weekend.
Board Members Elected at SMECO Meeting
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative elected members to its board of directors Aug. 23 at its 78th annual customer-members meeting at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, where it has been held since 2009.
SMECO, MedStar Awarded for Wellness
Two local businesses have been recognized for their wellness efforts. In June, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital were honored by Van Mitchell, secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, for their excellent accomplishments in work-site health promotion.
SMECO: Avoid Payment Scammers
Criminals are always finding ways to target new victims, and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is warning its customer-members to be on the lookout for a new round of scammers. Technology has made scammers more proficient, and phone scams are becoming more common.
SMECO Bike Ride Raises $25K
SMECO employees host fifth annual SMECO 75 Bike Ride, collect $25K for Melwood’s Operation: Tohidu.
At SMECO, Getting Smarter Together With Smart Meters
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative installed smart meters in Golden Beach area of St. Mary’s County, MD. The new digital electronic meter is capable of two-way communications between SMECO and the meter, which enables SMECO to offer a number of benefits, including more detailed billing information and the ability to respond to outages more quickly and effectively.
SMECO There to Lend a Hand
Part of the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative difference is SMECO’s concern for the community it serves.
