June 4, 2026

SMECO Tips on Safe Practices for the Holidays

Safe

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants you to have a safe and happy time throughout the holidays. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, please keep safety in mind.

SMECO Members Helping Members

Members Helping

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative reminds its members that they can help their neighbors who are struggling to pay their electric bills when they contribute to Members Helping Members. Members can sign up to add $1, $5, or $10 to their electric bills each month.

Co-op Youth Program Delegates Give Back to Their Communities

Co-op

During National Rural Electric Cooperative Association National Co-op Month, co-op youth leaders demonstrated the cooperative principle of commitment to community through a variety of service projects.

Book a SMECO Home Energy Analysis

Home Energy

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative customers can schedule a home energy analysis to have their energy use reviewed, have energy-saving items installed, and learn about rebates for upgrades through the company’s Home Energy Improvement Program.

Veterans Resource Day Set Nov. 7

Veterans

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative joins sponsors of Veterans Resource Day to be held Friday, November 7, 2025, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. Early registration is available.

Join SMECO’s SmartTemp Program

SmartTemp

The summer earning season is over, but customers can still get $50 when they enroll their smart thermostat in SmartTemp at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. 

SMECO: Time-of-Use Rates May Help You Save

Time-of-Use

Time-of-Use rates are available from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative for all residential and commercial customers.

SMECO Offers Support for Members Impacted by Shutdown

SMECO

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is offering multiple protections for residential members who may be experiencing hardship due to the federal government shutdown.

SMECO Recycling Drop-Off Event

Recycling

Join the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative recycling drop-off from 8am to noon October 11 at the Great Big Home Show at the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf. Register ahead of time.

STEAM Fest & Expo Set Oct. 25

STEAM

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will join exhibitors from local and state agencies to provide a variety of STEM-related programs available to students in St. Mary’s County at the 10th annual Maryland STEAM Festival and Expo on October 25. Students of all ages are encouraged to attend.