Bike Ride Will Benefit Environmental Groups
For the sixth year, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees will host their sixth annual bike ride. The event will be held June 3.
SMECO Marks Three-Million-Bulb Milestone
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has hit a milestone. The co-op has announced that residential customer-members have bought three million ENERGY STAR bulbs since 2010.
Phone Scam Targets SMECO Customers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is issuing a warning to its customers to beware of scammers targeting residents in the region. Some customer-members have received phone calls from scammers identifying themselves as SMECO employees and demanding prepaid debit cards in order to avoid having electric service cut off.
SMECO Nominating Committee Meets May 13
The 2017 Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Nominating Committee — appointed at the March meeting of SMECO’s Board of Directors — will meet at 9 am Saturday, May 13, 2017, to select candidates for SMECO’s board.
SMECO Makes Changes to Annual Meeting
In 2017, the SMECO annual meeting will be a simple business meeting, and election of board members and bylaw changes will be voted on by mail.
Cyclists Can Register for Benefit Ride
Cyclists can now register for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s sixth annual benefit ride, the SMECO 75 Bike Ride.
Calvert Schools Rewarded for Saving Power
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative rewards its customer-members for finding ways to consume less power. Most recently, SMECO and energy management company Comverge/CPower returned bill credits and rebates that totaled nearly $100,000 to Calvert County public school system.
Students Show Off Computer Skills
The 28th annual Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl was held March 4. Sponsored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, the competition underscores the importance and value of computer skills for students who plan to become proficient in technical and industrial fields.
Still Time to Apply for SMECO Scholarship
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is looking for high school seniors to receive scholarships of $1,500 each for the 2017-2018 school year. There is still time to apply before the Monday, April 3, application deadline.
Get Big Discounts on LED Lights
The benefits of upgrading your home’s lighting options just keep growing. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is now offering big discounts on select Energy Star light-emitting diode lights, or LED lights, at several participating retails in the Southern Maryland service area.
