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The best time to prepare for hurricanes is before hurricane season. Avoid having to rush through potential emergency sit...
06/01/2026

The best time to prepare for hurricanes is before hurricane season. Avoid having to rush through potential emergency situations by waiting until it’s too late. Be sure to stock up on disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked.

noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season

06/01/2026

🎙 New episode of SMECO Connects is now available: Clearing the Way to Reliability

In this clip, Scott Bacon explains how your cooperative maintains vegetation around our power lines. Sometimes trees are identified outside of our right-of-way easements that pose a danger to power lines. When that happens, SMECO works closely with property owners to find a safe solution.

🎧 Listen now to Clearing the Way to Reliability.

https://youtu.be/mG_ok7A9z38

05/28/2026

You can beat the heat this season and take control of your energy use at the same time. Clean filters, seal openings, and use fans or bathroom vents to move heat and humidity out while keeping cool air in. Small steps. Big impact.

05/26/2026

🎙 Did you catch the latest episode of SMECO Connects?

Planning a vacation this summer? Be sure to make a pre-vacation plan to reduce your energy use while you’re away. Jennifer Raley shares tips for using smart thermostats and other strategies to save energy while you’re out of town.

🎧 Listen now to Saving Energy in Your New Home.

https://youtu.be/b0PRwUUAd5w

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. SMECO offices will b...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. SMECO offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

SMECO is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to rapidly respond to power outages and provide dependable customer service. Visit smeco.coop/smeco-at-your-service to learn more about our 24/7 options.

Firing up the grill isn’t just great for flavor—it can also help you save energy. Cooking outdoors keeps extra heat out ...
05/21/2026

Firing up the grill isn’t just great for flavor—it can also help you save energy. Cooking outdoors keeps extra heat out of the kitchen, so your air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard to keep your home cool. Enjoy the barbecue and the energy savings!

Spring is the perfect time to get your home ready for warmer days. You can recycle your old appliances and get rewarded,...
05/21/2026

Spring is the perfect time to get your home ready for warmer days. You can recycle your old appliances and get rewarded, get an HVAC tune-up to make sure your comfort isn’t lacking, and so much more. We give you options that fit real homes and real life.

Interested in running for the SMECO Board of Directors? You still have time to run by petition. The deadline to submit y...
05/19/2026

Interested in running for the SMECO Board of Directors? You still have time to run by petition. The deadline to submit your application package is May 21, 2026, by 4 p.m.

https://www.smeco.coop/about/annual-meeting/

05/18/2026

🎙 New episode of SMECO Connects is now available: Saving Energy in Your New Home

In this clip, Jennifer Raley explains how your home uses energy even when you’re not there. Using a smart thermostat can help reduce energy consumption by keeping your home comfortable when you’re in your home and saving energy while you’re at work or away.

🎧 Listen now to Saving Energy in Your New Home.

https://youtu.be/b0PRwUUAd5w

Today, 18 SMECO lineworkers headed to the 2026 Gaff-n-Go Rodeo to showcase the unique skills and hard work required in t...
05/14/2026

Today, 18 SMECO lineworkers headed to the 2026 Gaff-n-Go Rodeo to showcase the unique skills and hard work required in the utility line trade. Interested in cheering on your SMECO team? Join us at the family-friendly, free event at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA this weekend.

gaff-n-go.com

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