SMECO

10/15/2026

Crisp mornings. Warm days. Cool nights too. With SmartTemp, your home can roll with fall’s changing temperatures while helping to keep power reliable for the whole community. Enroll your thermostat and earn up to $150 your first year.
smeco.coop/energy-efficiency/residential-programs/smarttemp

10/12/2026

🎙 Did you catch the latest episode of SMECO Connects?

Josh Kurtz, founder of Maryland Matters, shares findings from the Maryland Now poll and discusses concerns that data centers could drive utility bills higher. Many Marylanders are already struggling with rising costs, making affordability a pressing issue.

🎧 Listen now to Polling Results from Maryland Now.
https://youtu.be/ytsmJqz9fo0

10/09/2026

Take in the season while saving more at home. Our Energy Efficiency Kit has simple things like door sweeps and weatherization tape that help you save energy every day. Plus, it’s complimentary for members like you. Order today:
smeco.coop/energy-efficiency/residential-programs/energy-efficiency-kit

10/05/2026

🎙 New episode of SMECO Connects is now available: Polling Results from Maryland Now

In this clip, Josh Kurtz, founder of Maryland Matters, talks about affordability and inflation as Americans face higher costs across the board. Electricity demand is also reaching new highs. While there is discussion about building more power plants, they can take 10 to 15 years to construct after planning is complete. That leaves a gap between rising demand and the new supply to meet it.

🎧 Listen now to Polling Results from Maryland Now.
https://youtu.be/ytsmJqz9fo0

09/30/2026

Winter Time-of-Use rates go into effect tomorrow, October 1, 2026, and end April 30, 2027. Be sure to update any of your automated systems accordingly so your power consumption is off-peak.

Learn more about Time-of-Use rates and how you can save.

smeco.coop/my-account/general-information/rates-fees/time-of-use-rates

09/28/2026

🎙 Did you catch the latest episode of SMECO Connects?

Ryan Edge discusses his major HVAC upgrades through the EmPOWER Maryland program with Carl Freeman and Tom Dennison. Members can receive an energy audit at no additional cost. The audit provides a detailed list of things you can do to improve the energy efficiency of your home or business. Learn how Edge utilized the program to upgrade his heating and cooling system and save energy and money by using federal rebates and EmPOWER Maryland incentives to knock down the overall cost.

🎧 Listen now to Energy Upgrades Through EmPOWER Maryland.

https://youtu.be/2Yf-O_Dk0-0

There has never been a better time to streamline energy use in your home, and our Energy and Tech team is available to help you on your journey to better efficiency. Schedule your home energy audit today at no additional charge!

smeco.coop/energy-efficiency/residential-programs

09/22/2026

The leaves may still be on the trees, but it’s never too early to check if your heating and cooling system is ready for the cooler weather ahead. Schedule an HVAC tune-up at no additional cost to make sure your system is performing at its best.

smeco.coop/energy-efficiency/residential-programs/home-energy-improvement-program/hvac-tune-up

09/21/2026

Already plugging in your EV at home? SMECO EV Recharge can turn that routine into rewards with two ways to charge smarter. Earn up to $120 a year with managed charging or lower your rate by an average of 20% a year by charging off-peak.

smeco.coop/services/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-incentives

09/21/2026

09/18/2026

As part of regular system maintenance, SMECO trims trees and vegetation along power line rights-of-way. Maintaining proper clearance helps protect electrical equipment and reduces the risk of outages caused by falling trees and limbs.

Listen to our Clearing the Way to Reliability podcast.

https://youtu.be/mG_ok7A9z38