See all of our tips on the Ways to Save page. The Maryland Energy Administration and ENERGY STAR® are also good, independent resources for additional information on energy savings.
Home Energy Reports FAQ
Yes. A member has the option to opt out of the program by contacting SMECOEnergyReports@icfi.com or calling (877) 818-4094.
If you are among the randomly selected group of SMECO customers who receive paper reports, to go paperless or receive e-mail in addition to your paper report, contact SMECOEnergyReports@icfi.com or call (877)-818-4094.
Nearly half of our total customer base is receiving the Home Energy Paper Reports. The paper reports are condensed snapshots of the information found on the website; they are mailed bi-monthly as a complement to the customers’ monthly utility statements.
The amounts shown here reflect SMECO’s Standard Offer Service charges for energy. They do not include distribution service charges, alternate supplier charges, taxes, fees, or miscellaneous charges and credits, so they will not match your total billed amounts for each billing period.
The square footage of your home that we use in the Home Energy Report is based on data that we collect from public government sources about your home. If the square footage on your report is not correct, you can change it by logging onto the portal and updating the Energy Use Profile.
Efficient households will take a variety of steps to reduce their electricity consumption. Some of these steps include using the thermostat to manage heating and cooling costs, turning off lights and electronics when not in use, and always running full loads in the dishwasher, washer, and dryer. The reports provide specific steps you can take to help make your home more efficient.
Some people may have life or housing circumstances that make it difficult to reduce their home’s energy use. We try to provide a wide range of ideas to address the various needs of our customers and their homes. We encourage you to find out which tips are best for you and search for more ideas. We’ve found that most people can realize at least some savings and we hope we can help you to do so.
Our comparisons include 100 similar, nearby, occupied homes, and our research indicates that this 100-home average is a good indication of typical usage. To ensure we are comparing you as precisely as possible, please log onto the portal and update the Energy Use Profile with the most accurate information about your home.
Your energy use is being compared to the usage patterns of a group of about 100 neighbors whose homes are close in proximity to yours, and similar in size and characteristics. Characteristics that typically lead to similar energy needs include home size, type of ownership, and heating source. We only include homes that appear to be occupied at the time of the comparison. These comparisons are completely anonymous, and no customer’s personal information or individual energy use is released.