SMECO is currently building a new substation on Independence Road, across from the existing Accokeek substation. The new structure will enable the Cooperative's distribution system to handle the rapid growth in the area. SMECO is also adding new transformers to the Westlake substation in Waldorf to expand its capacity. These changes will improve the reliability of electric service to the Cooperative's customer-members.
An electric clothes dryer can cost up to $100 or more a year to operate. Plus, in the summer months, the heat a dryer generates makes your air conditioner work harder and can boost your electric bill even more. Save money and be more environmentally friendly by going “on line” and hanging your laundry outdoors to dry. Not only will air drying your clothes save energy, experts claim that your clothes will last and look better longer, have fewer wrinkles and air drying eliminates static cling.
SMECO's 2008 Annual Meeting is set for Wednesday, August 27, at the Hughesville headquarters. Customer-members can vote either at the meeting or through absentee mail-in ballots.
J.D. Power and Associates recently recognized SMECO as a top award recipient in its utility customer satisfaction survey.
Learn about the rich history of Charles County and about the events planned to celebrate the county's 350th anniversary.