SMECO: Let a Smart Thermostat Work for You

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants its customers to stay cozy this winter and use less energy. A smart thermostat makes it easy to do both at the same time.

SMECO is encouraging cooperative members to try an interactive thermostat tool to see how simple it can be. Click here.

Unlike older, traditional thermostats, which require you to make manual changes to control the temperature, Energy Star-certified smart thermostats help you easily meet your home comfort needs — whether you’re at home or not.

SMECO makes it easy for you to upgrade.

• Schedule an appointment for a smart thermostat upgrade at no additional cost. You can also earn up to $50 in bill credits each year.
• Get a $100 instant rebate and installation of a Honeywell T6 Pro, plus learn new ways to save on your energy costs.
• Save up to $75 on qualified smart thermostats at any Maryland retailer. Get instant discounts at participating retailers.

Watch this short video to see how small energy-savings actions, like adjusting your thermostat, help balance our community’s energy use during high-demand periods — keeping homes comfortable while supporting a more reliable grid for all of Southern Maryland.

SMECO – The Cooperative Difference

SMECO was incorporated in 1937 and is one of the 15 largest electric cooperatives in the United States with more than 170,000 member accounts in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, southern Prince George’s County, and most of Calvert County.

Electric cooperatives are shaped by the communities they serve, because co-ops are owned by their customers. Co-op members elect the men and women who serve on the Board of Directors. Members share the responsibility of ownership by financing the cooperative’s operations, but they also share its rewards.

At the end of each year, SMECO’s margins (profits) are allocated to members’ capital credit accounts. SMECO uses its profits to invest in new construction, system improvements, and facility upgrades. The Board of Directors regularly evaluates the financial condition of the co-op and determines when members will receive a refund. Since 1937, SMECO has refunded more than $128 million.

As a cooperative, SMECO will always put its members first and be responsive, reliable, and resourceful — the power you can count on.

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The SMECO 24/7 mobile app is available at www.smeco.coop/247. To learn more about SMECO, visit their Leader Member Page.