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What’s Really in Your Power Bill? | #17

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Ever wondered why your electric bill spikes in summer and winter?

In this episode, Smeco’s VP of Rates and Energy Procurement Eugene Bradford pulls back the curtain on how your monthly bill is built—from competitive power market purchases to the poles and wires that deliver electricity to your door. He walks us through load forecasting, rate classes, and the rising costs driven by renewables mandates and the push for future battery storage.

Key Takeaways:

  • How Smeco’s power procurement strategy keeps your supply costs as low as possible
  • Why distribution infrastructure rates cover poles, transformers, and grid maintenance
  • The impact of renewable portfolio standards and what long-duration storage means for 24/7 green power

Join us to demystify your electric bill and spark your energy awareness.

Guest: Eugene Bradford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-bradford-87992666

Hosts: Sonja Cox & Tom Dennison Smeco Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somdelectric X (Twitter): https://x.com/somdelectric

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Content provided by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and Sonja Cox CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and Sonja Cox CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Ever wondered why your electric bill spikes in summer and winter?

In this episode, Smeco’s VP of Rates and Energy Procurement Eugene Bradford pulls back the curtain on how your monthly bill is built—from competitive power market purchases to the poles and wires that deliver electricity to your door. He walks us through load forecasting, rate classes, and the rising costs driven by renewables mandates and the push for future battery storage.

Key Takeaways:

  • How Smeco’s power procurement strategy keeps your supply costs as low as possible
  • Why distribution infrastructure rates cover poles, transformers, and grid maintenance
  • The impact of renewable portfolio standards and what long-duration storage means for 24/7 green power

Join us to demystify your electric bill and spark your energy awareness.

Guest: Eugene Bradford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-bradford-87992666

Hosts: Sonja Cox & Tom Dennison Smeco Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somdelectric X (Twitter): https://x.com/somdelectric

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