Deadline for nominations is January 29 Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties are accepting nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards for educators who exemplify excellence in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Winning teachers will receive cash awards […]
SMECO Reduces Energy Rates
Lower rates take effect in December For the second time this year, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) received approval for a decrease in the power supply rates that most members pay for their electric service. SMECO submitted a filing to the Maryland Public Service Commission to reduce its base energy charges for residential members as […]
SMECO Employees Raise $55,700 for Area Hospitals
Despite pandemic, annual fundraisers contribute support Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently donated $55,700 to three local hospitals in Southern Maryland to support hospitals’ care providers and operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The three hospitals are CalvertHealth in Prince Frederick, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) in La Plata, and MedStar St. […]
SMECO Appoints New Senior Vice President
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) welcomes the addition of Campbell Hawkins, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, to lead SMECO’s newly created Strategy and Innovation Department. Hawkins has been tasked with evaluating emerging technologies and developing strategic initiatives that promote an innovative approach to customer service. Sonja Cox, SMECO president and CEO, […]
SMECO Holds 82nd Annual Meeting
More than 11,000 Vote in Election Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) held its 82nd Annual Meeting on August 27, 2020, at the cooperative’s headquarters in Hughesville, Md. The Board of Directors election was conducted online and by mail prior to the meeting. The following SMECO members were elected to serve on SMECO’s Board for three […]
SMECO Works to Restore Power Following Tropical Storm
Outage incidents to be repaired by Wednesday night Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is working to restore power following the damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. SMECO estimates that more than 40,000 homes and businesses were affected by power outages caused by the storm. As of Wednesday morning, August 5, 2020, SMECO reported that nearly […]
Storm Damage Causes Hundreds of Outage Incidents
Tropical Storm Isaias leaves damage and flooding in its wake Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is working to restore power following the damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. The impact of heavy rains and high winds has caused hundreds of outage incidents leaving thousands of Southern Maryland members without power on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. […]
Prepare for Weather-Related Outages
Tropical Storm Isaias expected to bring high winds and flooding Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is monitoring weather forecasts as Tropical Storm Isaias heads north along the eastern seaboard. With the potential impact of heavy rains and high winds facing Southern Maryland on Tuesday, area residents are urged to take steps to prepare for possible […]
SMECO Board Appoints Hance-Wells Director
Susie Hance-Wells fills seat vacated by Hammett Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed Susie Hance-Wells of Prince Frederick to fill the unexpired portion of Samuel “Jack” Hammett’s three-year term, which ends in 2021. Hammett, who stepped down as of March 31, 2020, represented Calvert and Anne Arundel counties and served on […]
SMECO Awards $10,000 Contribution to Local Organizations
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently received a $10,000 contribution from CoBank to award to local organizations that SMECO has supported with matching funds. Each of the following will receive $2,500: the Southern Maryland Food Bank, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, the Charles County Government Department of Emergency Services, and the St. Mary’s […]
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