SMECO Connects
By Sonja Cox CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
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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!
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Clearing the Way to Reliability | #54
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Saving Energy in Your New Home | #53
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May 18, 2026 |
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A Look Into Maryland's General Assembly Sessions | #52
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May 04, 2026 |
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Breaking Down Your SMECO Bill | #51
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Assistance Programs for Our Members | #50
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Why Your Electric Bill Spiked | #49
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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When Winter Sends a $92 Million Bill | #48
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Inside SMECO's Financial Playbook | #47
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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From The Archives - Inside the Control Room: Power, Pressure & Precision
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Power, Policy, and the Price You Pay | #46
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Why Electricity Costs Are Rising | #45
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Keeping the Grid Running | #44
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Inside Maryland's Power Shortage | #43
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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How SMECO Keeps the Lights On | #42
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Powering the Future with EVs | #41
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Energy, Affordability, and the Road Ahead: 2025 Recap | #40
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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How Member Feedback Actually Drives Real Change | #39
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Protecting Our Power & Environment | #38
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Benefits of Net Metering | #37
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Inside the Lives of Hometown Heroes | #36
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Making AI Work for Your Business | #35
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Weathering the Storm with Bill Lawman and Ron Rennick | #34
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Leading With Heart: Inside Southern Maryland's Community Hospital | #33
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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The Everyday Choice Powering a Greener Future | #32
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Come Back, Give Back: The Morgan State Way | #31
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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From Storm Rooms to Stronger Communities | #30
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Life on Call: A Lineman's Wife Speaks | #29
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Leading With Purpose in a Cooperative World | #28
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Fighting Homelessness with Heart and Hope | #27
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Voices Behind the Call: Kia & Dan's Story | #26
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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From Math Struggles to Classroom Inspiration | #25
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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From High School to Capitol Hill | #24
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Powering the Future: Alex Santiago-Anaya on Electrification & Innovation | #22
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Life on the Line: Stories from SMECO's Safety Team | #21
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Why Gen Z Is Reshaping the Workforce | #20
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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What does it take to rise through the ranks—and stay for decades? | #19
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Powering 65 Years of Progress | #18
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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What's Really in Your Power Bill? | #17
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Inside the Electric Rodeo | #16
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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She Built a Utility Empire From Scratch | #15
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Inside the Hub: Where Help Starts with Karl Webner | #14
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Why Regulating Your Power Bill Is More Complex Than You Think | #13
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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When everyone owns safety: Inside SMECO's cultural shift with Jim Trainor | #12
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Inside SMECO: Stories of Grit, Growth, and the People Who Power a Community | #11
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Leading With Strength and Heart: A Candid Mother's Day Conversation | #10
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May 26, 2025 |
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Lighting the Way Forward: How SMECO is Helping Maryland Go Green | #9
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May 19, 2025 |
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How a Utility is Powering Careers and Strengthening Southern Maryland—One Apprentice at a Time | #8
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May 12, 2025 |
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How Do You Restore Power Safely and Fast? Meet the Team Behind the Work | #7
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May 05, 2025 |
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Powered from Within: From Helping Customers to Shaping Community | #6
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Wired for Change: Leading a Co-op in a Shutdown | #5
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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How Linemen Keep the Lights On—Stories from the Front Lines | #4
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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The Future of Energy Generation in Maryland: Navigating Demand, Data Centers, and Clean Energy | #3
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Grid Safety and Security: Protecting Our Power System | #2
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Behind the Scenes of SMECO: Community, Cooperation, and Commitment | #1
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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SMECO Connects Trailer
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Mar 24, 2025 |