May 31, 2026

SMECO: Tips for Staying Safe This Summer

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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has some safety tips for homeowners doing outdoor chores around their yards.

SMECO: Simple Upgrade = Big Savings

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Smart thermostats offer an easy and efficient way to manage home temperatures compared to traditional programmable models, reminds Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.

SMECO Annual Meeting Ballots Sent

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative 2025 Annual Meeting notices and ballots have been mailed to customers. Check your mail and email for your chance to vote for board members.

SMECO Performs Equipment Inspections

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The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is performing service point inspections on the cooperative’s equipment from the transformer to the meter to ensure continued reliability.

SMECO: State Energy Performance Standards in Effect

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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative reminds customers that Maryland’s new Building Energy Performance Standards, or BEPS, legislation is now in effect.

SMECO: Big Savings for Small Businesses

Through EmPOWER Maryland, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative can help small businesses in the region lower energy use with an energy analysis at no additional cost and incentives of up to 80% to help make energy‑efficient upgrades.

SMECO Farmers Market on 2nd, 4th Tuesdays

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Farmers markets will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative headquarters building in Hughesville.

Shop Energy-Saving Products Online With SMECO

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Visit Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s online Marketplace and get discounts on energy-saving products such as smart thermostats, shower heads, faucet aerators, and power strips.

SMECO Recognizes Outstanding Teachers

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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative honored 23 educators in the region with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.

SMECO Rate Adjustment in Effect

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A Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative rate change took effect June 1. “This decision was not made lightly, and it reflects our deep responsibility to maintain the integrity of our system while continuing to deliver safe, reliable service,” reads a letter in SMECO’s June newsletter.