Under customer choice, electricity suppliers other than SMECO may offer to sell you electricity. The Co-op will continue to distribute the power and to maintain and service the electric lines. SMECO will still read the meter and bill you for electric distribution service. SMECO will also provide electricity to customers who do not wish to choose another supplier. Rates for this supply, known as Standard Offer Service, are regulated by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC).
Customer Choice
SMECO Energy Rates
January 2021
Residential: $0.063388(6.3388 cents)
Commercial Non-Demand: $0.069351
Commercial Demand: $0.060508
If you are considering a new energy supplier, compare SMECO’s energy rates when evaluating your choices.
Customer ChoiceHelpful Tips
Download the SMECO 24/7 mobile app to report your outage and pay your bill from your smartphone.
You can text SMECO to report an outage, check your bill, and pay your balance. To sign up, text REG (register) to 76326 (SMECO).
Sign up for AutoPay online to automatically pay your bill each month from your bank account or credit card.
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SMECO is offering $1,500 college scholarships to four high school seniors who are graduating in 2021.
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