
Press Releases


SMECO Marks 30 Years of Math Competitions
More than 150 students from 18 schools gathered at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick to test their math skills.

SMECO and U.S. Navy Sign Privatization Agreement
The cooperative will own, operate, and maintain NSF Indian Head’s electric system for 50 years beginning October 2024.

SMECO employees raise $58,000 for Cornerstone Southern Maryland
Employees raised the money through the Annual Charity Golf Outing in September.

SMECO awards $10,000 contribution to local organizations
SMECO recently received a $10,000 contribution from CoBank to award to local organizations that SMECO has supported with matching funds. Each of the following received $2,500: Calvert County Meals on Wheels, Charles County Meals on Wheels, the St. Mary’s County Home Delivered Meals Program, and Clements Cuties Foundation.

SMECO Holds 85th Annual Meeting
The following SMECO members were elected to serve on SMECO’s Board for three years: Nancy W. Zinn of Calvert County; Charles B. Bowling, Jr. of Charles County; Daniel W. Dyer of Prince George’s County; and Joseph Douglas Frederick and Joseph Gilbert Murphy of St. Mary’s County.

SMECO Warns Customers About Scams
Scammers may identify themselves as SMECO employees and demand payment with prepaid debit cards or bitcoin in order to avoid having electric service cut off.

Summer Storm Outage Update
A line of severe thunderstorms on the night of July 29 caused significant damage to SMECO’s system.

SMECO Awards Scholarships
Recipients receive awards based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement.

SMECO Issues Credits to Members
Eligible active members will receive credits on their bills, and checks will be issued to eligible former members.