In this podcast, Tom Dennison meets with Josh Kurtz, founder of Maryland Matters, about what the Maryland Now poll reveals about Maryland residents' priorities. From data center concerns to rising utility bills, Josh and Tom discuss challenges ahead for the state.

marylandmatters.org

2026 poll press releases can be found here:

blendedpublicaffairs.com/maryland-now

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Host: Sonja Cox
Co-Host: Tom Dennison
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An energy audit through the EmPOWER Maryland program can help you find ways to save energy and save money. During the audit, a vetted, SMECO-approved contractor will evaluate your home or business and recommend ways to improve its energy efficiency. The audit can detect window leaks, ventilation leaks, door leaks, inefficient HVAC systems, and much more. Some items on the list may be things you can do easily at no or low cost and some improvements may require a qualified professional. The list of suggestions serve as a guide, you are not required to take further action or incur additional expense.

The audit is available at no additional cost because members help fund the EmPOWER Maryland program through a charge on their monthly utility bills.

Schedule your energy audit today and learn how you can make your home more efficient!

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

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SMECO's President and CEO Sonja Cox explains why the cooperative's Annual Meeting matters and why members' votes are important. She also shares highlights from the past year, including system upgrades, cost-saving measures, streamlined processes, and succession planning, all done with our members' needs as a top priority.

Read the news release about the Annual Meeting: smeco.coop/news-releases/smeco-holds-88th-annual-meeting
View our 2025 Annual Report: smeco.coop/about/annual-reports
View our 2025 Annual Report video here: https://youtu.be/eUiWTVHxcVI
Meet our Board of Directors: smeco.coop/about/board-members-key-staff
Read about the Chalk Point to Hughesville transmission line upgrade: smeco.coop/transmission-upgrade

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Host: Sonja Cox
Co-Host: Tom Dennison
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