As a customer-owned cooperative, SMECO is dedicated to the communities we serve. Over the years, the Cooperative has participated in charitable and civic events and has contributed funds to various programs that have helped improve the quality of life in Southern Maryland. Learn more about the region.
2017 Calendar:
Download the SMECO calendar for 2017, featuring photos of Southern Maryland taken by employees and their family members.
Members Helping Members:
Through Members Helping Members, you can help your Southern Maryland neighbors who are struggling to pay their electric bills. Simply sign up to add $1, $5, or $10 to your electric bill each month for the Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee.
SMECO in the Community:
Our employees can be seen all over the area participating in events to help their neighbors throughout Southern Maryland. Here are just some examples of their community spirit.
Adopt-a-Family, December 2016
The SMECO linemen in North Carolina who restored power following Hurricane Matthew, October 2016
Restoring power in North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew, October 2016
United Way Day of Caring in Charles County, September 2016
United Way Day of Caring in Calvert County, September 2016
Donating food to LifeStyles of Maryland, August 2016
Farming 4 Hunger, August 2016
Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy, July 2016
Bernie Fowler’s Patuxent River Wade-In, June 2016
Potomac River Watershed Cleanup, April 2016
Eagle Scout project at Kings Landing Park, March 2016
SkillsUSA Bowl-a-Thon for the Calvert Career Center, March 2016
Employees wear blue for colorectal cancer awareness, March 2016
SMECO crew removes the Dee of St. Mary’s mast for renovation, November 2015 (Photo by Rob Hurry, Calvert Marine Museum)
SMECO crew that re-stepped the Dee’s mast, March 2016 (Photo by Rob Hurry, Calvert Marine Museum)
Walk to End Homelessness in Charles County, November 2015
Achieving Together 5K to benefit the Arc of Southern Maryland, November 2015
Farming 4 Hunger, September 2015
Donating to the Southern Maryland Food Bank, August 2015
SMECO’s team in the End Hunger Dragon Boat Race, June 2015
Shamrock 5K to benefit Lifestyles Inc., March 2015
National Wear Red Day for the American Heart Association, February 2015