Hosted by Sonja Cox CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 56 episodes
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Welcome to SMECO Connects! I'm your host, Sonja Cox, CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. This podcast is more than just a conversation about utilities—it's a space for community connection. My goal is to keep you informed about important topics that impact our region, from energy updates to local initiatives that shape our daily lives.Each week, I'll bring you the latest community news, practical tips, and insightful conversations with local thought leaders. Together, we'll explore ways to enhance our shared experiences in Southern Maryland. Join me as we spark discussions, share knowledge, and strengthen the bonds that make our community thrive!
Sonja Cox CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative hosts SMECO Connects, a news show with 56 episodes published.
In this podcast, Dr. Meenakshi (Menna) Brewster, health officer for St. Mary's County Health Department, joins Tom Dennison to discuss how the Health Department partners with local government agencies to build strong com
In this episode, Kolby Corrigan and Scott Bacon meet with Tom Dennison to explain how they coordinate with vegetation management crews to keep the right-of-way clear around SMECO power lines to ensure greater reliability
In this episode, Jennifer Raley and Brian Holmes meet with Tom Dennison and Sonja Cox to explain methods for new home buyers to save energy. SMECO offers resources, EmPOWER Maryland programs, and support from experienced
In this episode, Tom Dennison meets with Sonja Cox to break down what happened during the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session and what it meant for energy policy. They discuss actions taken in Annapolis to help manage
In this episode, Eugene Bradford and Tami Fellner break down several key elements of the bill. Bradford and Fellner also discuss the process for rate setting and the efforts your cooperative takes to improve its commodit
The extended stretch of brutally cold weather this past winter contributed to higher-than-usual electric bills for many SMECO members. We understand how challenging that can be and we are here to help. Learn more about t
Ever opened your electric bill and wondered, "How did it get this high?" ⚡ In this episode of SMECO Connects, host Tom Dennison sits down with two of SMECO's frontline customer care representatives—Dan Wallace and Leah—t
When a winter storm hits, the snow melts, but the costs can linger for months. On this episode of SMECO Connects, hosts Sonja Cox and Tom Dennison break down the real impact of Winter Storm Fern and the prolonged cold th
What really happens behind the scenes of your electric bill? In this episode of SMECO Connects, hosts Sonja Cox and Tom Dennison sit down with CFO Beth Kennedy and Controller Angela Verras to unpack the audit process, fi
When the lights go out, the clock starts ticking—and Dale is one of the first people in the hot seat. From restoring thousands of homes in minutes to making split-second safety calls, his job in SMECO's operations center
What really drives your electric bill—and what's happening in Annapolis right now that could shape it for years to come? In this episode of SMECO Connects, hosts Sonja Cox and Tom Dennison break down the Maryland General
What happens when electricity demand surges faster than the grid can keep up? In this episode of SMECO Connects, hosts Sonja Cox and Tom Dennison sit down with Brian Lee and Kevin Ellenberger from ACES Power Marketing to
When your lights stay on during a storm or a deep winter freeze, there's a lot happening behind the scenes. In this episode of SMECO Connects, hosts Sonja Cox and Tom Dennison sit down with Jeff Drumm, a Transmission Sys
Your electric bill didn't go up by accident — and the reasons are bigger than most people realize. In this episode of SMECO connects, host sonja cox and co-host tom dennison break down the growing generation and capacity
Keeping the lights on doesn't happen by accident—it takes years of planning, precision engineering, and a relentless focus on reliability. In this episode of SMECO Connects, host Tom Dennison sits down with Ryan Schlotte
Electric vehicles are everywhere — but are they actually practical for everyday drivers and utility fleets? In this episode of SMECO Connects, Tom Dennison sits down with SMECO experts Natasha Law and John Cockrum to bre
What does it really take to keep the lights on as energy demand surges and costs rise? In this year-in-review episode of SMECO Connects, host Sonja Cox and co-host Tom Dennison reflect on the biggest challenges and wins
Your voice doesn't just matter — it shapes everything we do. In this episode, Sonja Cox and Tom Dennison dive into how member feedback directly influences decisions across the co-op, from streetlight repairs and power re
Your power stays on because two people quietly protect the environment behind every pole, line, and substation. In this episode, Sonja and Tom sit down with Environmental Affairs Coordinators Grayson Jenkins and Carl Fre
Solar is booming — but understanding net metering can still feel confusing for many customers. In this episode of SMECO Connects, host Tom Dennison sits down with Tiffany Alexander and Natasha Law from SMECO's Energy & T
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SMECO Connects is hosted by Sonja Cox CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. The show is categorised under news (business) and has published 56 episodes.
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