Vol74-2 February 2024
Member newsletter for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
SMECO and U.S. Navy Sign Privatization Agreement
SMECO and the U.S. Navy signed an agreement to privatize Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head to include main base Indian Head and the Stump Neck Annex. In the case of military bases, privatization means that a public utility takes over ownership and the operation of the facility’s electric system for a specified length of time.
Scholarship applications are due April 15 (Updated)
Completed scholarship application packages are due by April 15, 2024.
Generator safety tips
Outages caused by winter storms prompt many families to consider the purchase of a generator to prepare for the possibility of future power outages. Before using a generator, make sure you pick the right generator for you and know how to use it properly for the safety of electric line workers and your family.
Standard Offer Service rate update
Total residential Standard Offer Service (SOS) rate for January: $0.085808 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
- Winter Residential Energy Charge: $0.0854 per kWh
- January Residential Power Cost Adjustment (PCA): ($0.000408) per kWh
Community Calendar
Find out about upcoming events in Southern Maryland.