March 20 St. Mary’s Coronavirus Updates
Updated news and announcements for Friday, March 20, related to the coronavirus pandemic.
During Outbreak, SMECO Stops Disconnects for Non-Payment
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is suspending electric disconnects for non-payment.
SMECO Files for a Rate Decrease
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has submitted a filing to the Maryland Public Service Commission to reduce its base energy charges by more than 10% for residential customers.
SMECO Math Contest Draws 150 Students
The 26th annual regional MATHCOUNTS competition Feb. 1 brought middle school students from throughout Southern Maryland together to challenge their math skills. The event was sponsored by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
Cox Named New SMECO CEO
Sonja M. Cox has been named as the new president and CEO of the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
SMECO Employees Donate to Charities
The generosity of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees is on full display this holiday season.
Food Bank Receives SMECO Donations
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative reported in its October 2019 Cooperative Review that its employees donated 1,635 pounds of food to the Southern Maryland Food Bank in Waldorf.
Slater Announces Retirement as SMECO CEO
Austin J. Slater Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, announced his retirement Oct. 15 at the co-op’s monthly board meeting.
SMECO Members Elected at Annual Meeting
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative held its 81st annual meeting Aug. 29, 2019, at Middleton Hall in Waldorf, and after counting close to 8,000 votes, members from all three Southern Maryland counties were elected to the board of directors.
Groups Can Apply for Charitable Funds
The charitable foundation arm of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is looking for local non-profit organizations to benefit from its charitable funds.
