Conduit Street Podcast
From the halls of the State House to the heart of county government, the Conduit Street Podcast breaks down the decisions shaping Marylanders’ daily lives. Produced by the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), this weekly podcast offers smart, accessible insights on the latest state and local policy — with counties always at the center.
Explore how legislation, executive actions, and agency decisions affect essential public services like education, infrastructure, public safety, health, and other core functions that matter most to Maryland residents. With special guests from across the state and the occasional world-famous dad joke, Conduit Street keeps you informed, engaged, and ready for what’s next.
Whether you’re a policymaker, a public servant, or just policy-curious, this is your front-row seat to Maryland’s political landscape.
In this episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Dominic Butchko is joined by Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) Director Paul Pinsky and Program Manager Lacey Allor for a wide-ranging conversation about Annapolis, MEA's $64M county grant program (L-GEM), and Maryland’s energy future.
Together, they explore an insider’s perspective on the inner workings of Annapolis, Maryland’s current energy situation, and what a possible future looks like, and MEA’s on-time Local Government Energy Modernization Program, meant to provide block grants to local governments.
Director Pinsky also shares insights on both his long career as an elected official and now as the leader of one of the most high-profile agencies in the state. Whether you're a county leader, energy advocate, or just curious about where Maryland is headed next — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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