SMECO Connects
SMECO Connects
Podcast Description
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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Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes including community engagement, energy updates, and local initiatives, with episodes such as Grid Safety and Security focusing on the importance of protecting the power grid and Behind the Scenes of SMECO which delves into the cooperative model and community impact. Specific attention is given to practical tips and insights that can benefit the Southern Maryland community.
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!
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 of 2025—from resource adequacy and affordability pressures to data centers, infrastructure upgrades, and community impact. They pull back the curtain on how an electric cooperative navigates reliability, rising demand, and member-focused decision-making during a time of rapid change.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
The growing challenge of resource adequacy and why new generation matters
How SMECO works to balance affordability, reliability, and long-term planning
What data centers, infrastructure investments, and community partnerships mean for the future
As SMECO looks ahead to 2026, this conversation offers clarity, transparency, and reassurance—reminding members that behind every power line is a team committed to serving its community.
🎧 Tune in to better understand the energy challenges ahead—and how SMECO is preparing for what’s next.
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