Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships to high school seniors for 2020 to students who live in the Cooperative’s service area. Scholarships are based on the applicants’ scholastic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement. SMECO has awarded scholarships to 112 students in the 28 years since beginning the program in […]
SMECO Rate Reduction Approved!
Lower rates take effect in May Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors recently received approval for a decrease in the power supply rates that customer-members pay for their electric service. On February 28, SMECO submitted a filing to the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to reduce its base energy charges by more than […]
SMECO Honors Outstanding Math, Science, and STEM Teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 20 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for their leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Receiving awards this year were eight math teachers, eight science teachers, and four STEM (science, technology, […]
SMECO Announces Hammett’s Resignation
Director resigns after nearly 30 years Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors recently announced that Samuel “Jack” Hammett has resigned his seat on the Board as of March 31, 2020. Hammett represented Calvert and Anne Arundel counties and served on SMECO’s Board since 1990. “Jack Hammett has been a pillar of the community […]
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2020 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at SMECO’s headquarters in Hughesville or via teleconference. The committee will select a slate of candidates for the five Board positions to be elected this year. Elections will be held […]
SMECO Applies for Rate Reduction
SMECO’s Board of Directors has approved a decrease for the power supply rates that customer-members pay for their electric service. Upon Board approval, SMECO submitted a filing to the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), to reduce its base energy charges by more than 10 percent for residential customers. If the filing submitted on February 28, […]
SMECO Sponsors 31st Southern Maryland Computer Bowl
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) held the 31st annual Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl on March 7 at North Point High School in Charles County. The event helps students prepare for careers such as software development and cybersecurity. Computer skills are vital for students who plan to become proficient in technical and industrial fields. […]
Calvert Teams Win at MATHCOUNTS Competition
Teams from Calvert County middle schools captured three of the top five spots in the 26th annual regional Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) MATHCOUNTS competition. Northern Middle brought home the first-place trophy, with Mill Creek finishing in second place and Plum Point in fifth. All three teams will advance to the state competition held in […]
SMECO Sponsors 26th Annual Math Competition
More Than 150 Middle School Students Compete Middle-schoolers from throughout Southern Maryland enjoyed a fast-paced challenge of their math skills at the 26th annual regional MATHCOUNTS competition, hosted by Calvert Middle School in Prince Frederick on Saturday, February 1, 2020. A competitive technological world requires a proficiency in mathematics as a foundation for success in […]
Southern Maryland Electric Coop Announces New CEO
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) announces the appointment of a new president and CEO. Sonja M. Cox, who has been serving as SMECO’s senior vice president of Financial, Economic, and Employee Services and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of SMECO’s president and CEO on March 1, 2020. She will be the fifth CEO […]
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