PURPA – Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978

PURPA – Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978

The purpose of PURPA is the encouragement of investments in conservation and efficient use of facilities by electric utilities and equitable rates to electric customers. In 2009, PURPA required qualified electric utilities to consider three new 111(d) standards pursuant to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA).   Most recently, the 2021 Infrastructure […]

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Energy Insider – 1st Quarter 2023

Energy Insider – 1st Quarter 2023

In today’s world of divided government, it is rare that major legislative acts are passed through Congress. President Biden recently signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. The law involves impacts on climate change, healthcare and taxation revenues. All these changes will have effects on your business. For small and large businesses alike, […]

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February 2023 Sunshine State Stats

February 2023 Sunshine State Stats

The temperatures in February 2023 varied drastically between very cold and very hot landing in the 30s and 80s in the same month. Temperatures dropped to as low as 37 degrees on February 14 (data from the Ocala KOCF weather station) in SECO Energy’s service area and highs climbed to 88.     The average […]

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SECO Energy Foundation Approves $5,319 Grant for Marion County Fire Rescue

SECO Energy Foundation Approves $5,319 Grant for Marion County Fire Rescue

The newly established SECO Energy Foundation approved a grant of $5,319 to benefit public safety for Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR). MCFR requested $5,319 to equip three MCFR fire engines with updated material.   The new equipment for the three MCFR fire engines consists of line pressure gauges, gate valves and three-way ball valves. The […]

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SECO News March 2023

SECO News March 2023

  Dear Members,   SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative operated for and owned by its members. Our business model requires and encourages member participation in District and Annual Meetings. One of the seven cooperative principles is Democratic Member Control which gives members a voice in the cooperative’s governance process.    Our service area […]

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