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SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet

2021-03-31 Leave a Comment

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2021 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 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 […]

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SMECO Electric Vehicle Charging Station Now Available

2021-03-05

First of up to 60 charging stations comes online Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) announced the opening of the first of its SMECO EV Recharge public charging stations for electric vehicles. The station is located at the St. Mary’s County Public Library and Garvey Activity Senior Center at 23630 Hayden Farm Lane in Leonardtown and […]

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SMECO 2021 Scholarship Applications Available Online

2021-02-05

Four students to receive $2,500 each Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is offering college scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. Four high school seniors will be awarded $2,500 each. Students are eligible to apply if they live with parents or guardians who are SMECO members. Seniors must be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in […]

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SMECO Seeks Nominees for Outstanding Teacher Awards

2021-01-09

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 […]

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SMECO Reduces Energy Rates

2020-12-23

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 […]

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SMECO Employees Raise $55,700 for Area Hospitals

2020-11-04

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. […]

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SMECO Appoints New Senior Vice President

2020-10-06

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, […]

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SMECO Holds 82nd Annual Meeting

2020-08-28

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 […]

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SMECO Works to Restore Power Following Tropical Storm

2020-08-06

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 […]

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Storm Damage Causes Hundreds of Outage Incidents

2020-08-04

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. […]

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