July 14, 2026

SMECO Tips to Prepare for Power Outages

After two relatively easy winters, it is a good idea to refresh your knowledge of how to prepare for power outages.

SMECO Announces Energy Saving Winners

Richard Dyson, La Plata, reduced energy by 54.1 % in April, May, and June of 2013 to win SMECO’s Energy Saving Challenge. Diane Zrimsek, Lexington Park, came in second with a 53.2 % difference.

SMECO Warns Customers Getting More Scam Calls

Scammers are calling SMECO customers and threatening them with service cut off. See what to look for.

SMECO Warns Customers Getting More Scam Calls

Just because phone ID says “SMECO,” beware. SMECO customers are getting fraudulent calls asking for financial information.

Beware: SMECO Customers Targets of Scam

SMECO wants its commercial customers to be aware of fraudulent callers asking for financial information to avoid having electric service cut.

SMECO Offers a Fall Home Energy Check-up

Call SMECO so a trained energy expert can help you identify simple ways to reduce energy use.

New SMECO Directors Elected at Annual Meeting

SMECO celebrated its 75th annal meeting with prizes, entertainment, and the election of the co-op’s Board of Directors.

SMECO Warns of Fraud Scam

SMECO warns customer-members not to provide personal, financial, or electric account information to unauthorized callers.

SMECO Upgrade Dives Beneath the Patuxent

The $110-million 30-mile SMECO upgrade In Calvert and St. Mary’s counties includes drilling under the Patuxent River, to begin Sept. 9.

SMECO to Elect Five Board Members

With five seats to fill, SMECO will hold an election in August to fill seats on its Board of Directors. Nominations are still being accepted.