June 4, 2026

SMECO Offers Scholarships to High School Students

Scholarships

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is offering four $2,500 scholarships to local high school students who excel in their endeavors and show promise in their chosen field of study.

Nominate an Outstanding STEM Teacher for SMECO Award

STEM SMECO

Do you know an outstanding math, science, or STEM teacher? Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants to hear about them. Each year, SMECO works with local school systems to present Outstanding Teacher awards to dedicated educators. Nominate a teacher by January 23, 2026.

SMECO: Legislative Energy Relief Is Coming

Proposals

Many residential Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members saw a credit on their August bills, thanks to the Legislative Energy Relief Refund, a statewide effort to help offset high energy costs. The refund was created through Maryland HB 1035. The winter 2026 credit will be applied to eligible January bills.

Are You on SMECO’s Unclaimed Funds List?

unclaimed funds

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has uncashed checks that were issued as Capital Credit refunds to members, as payments to vendors, or as donations to local organizations. And SMECO would like to deliver the money to the rightful owners.

SMECO Volunteers Support Local Children

More than two dozen Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees volunteered to assist the Southern Maryland Food Bank with its impactful Snack Sak program.

SMECO Offers Incentive for EV Owners

EV Charging Station

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative offers an incentive program to owners of electric vehicles. Visit SMECO’s website to enroll in the EV Recharge program.

Are You Eligible for a SMECO Energy Efficiency Kit?

SMECO

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Energy Efficiency Kit will help customers keep comfort inside—and cold air outside—all winter long. Apply for a kit today.

SMECO Holds Emergency Plan Drill

Drill

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative team members from across the coop participated in a full-scale drill of SMECO’s Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan last month.

Nominate an Outstanding STEM Teacher for SMECO Award

SMECO

Each year, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative works with local school systems to present Outstanding Teacher awards to educators for their leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Now is your chance to nominate one of these teachers.

SMECO Tallies Votes for Annual Meeting

Meeting

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative held its Annual Meeting on Aug. 29, 2018, at co-op headquarters in Hughesville. The board of directors election was conducted by mail before the meeting, yielding about 6,000 votes.