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.
Capital Credit Refunds Coming to SMECO Bills
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has been able to save money on its expenses through the year, so it will issue capital credit refunds to customer-members totaling nearly $3.8 million.
SMECO Warns of Scam Calls
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has received reports of scam calls, related to the installation of smart meters in homes. The co-op wants to warn customer-members to be safe and vigilant, especially at home.
College Scholarships Awarded by SMECO
Four high school seniors have been awarded scholarships by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. Every year, the co-op awards four college scholarships to students who live in its service area.
