Vol70-10 October 2020

SMECO holds 82nd annual meeting with a record number of votes cast

SMECO held its 82nd Annual Meeting on August 27, 2020, at the cooperative’s headquarters in Hughesville. The Board of Directors election was conducted online and by mail prior to the meeting.

The following SMECO members were elected to serve on SMECO’s Board for three years:

Election Results

Utility bill payment assistance available

Many Southern Maryland residents have experienced a financial impact because of COVID-19. You may be eligible for help from the Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) or the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) offered by the state.

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SMECO welcomes new vice president

Campbell Hawkins joined SMECO in August as the cooperative’s Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. He leads SMECO’s new Strategy and Innovation Department.

New Vice President

Around Town Calendar

Visit the Around Town Calendar to find out about upcoming events in Southern Maryland.

Energy efficiency tip of the month

The average household owns 24 electronic products, which account for roughly 12 percent of home energy use. When shopping for electronics, consider purchasing ENERGY STAR^®-certified products, which can be 70 percent more efficient than conventional models.

Source: energy.gov