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Month: April 2023

SECO Energy Named a 2023 Tree Line USA Utility for 16th Year

SECO Energy has been named a 2023 Tree Line USA Utility by the Arbor Day Foundation. Tree Line USA recognizes public and private utilities that help to preserve and enhance America’s urban forests. This is the sixteenth year that SECO Energy has attained the Tree Line USA accolade.

 

Tree Line USA is a national program that is enabled through a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. Tree Line USA fosters the coexistence of reliable and safely delivered electricity amidst communities that maintain healthy tree populations.

 

Tree Line USA Standards

Recognized as a Tree Line USA utility for sixteen years in a row, SECO Energy once again strived to meet five program standards. These require utilities to follow industry standards for quality tree care; provide yearly worker training in best tree care practices; sponsor a tree planting and education program; maintain a tree-based energy conservation program; and participate in an Arbor Day celebration.

 

Arbor Day Foundation logoThis year is the 151st Anniversary of Arbor Day, celebrated on the last Friday of April. The Arbor Day Foundation is celebrating its 51st Anniversary this year. Since its inception, it has helped plant and distribute nearly 500 million trees in more than 50 countries worldwide. Learn more about Arbor Day and its mission.

 

“Trees are essential to creating more urban green space in communities across the United States,” said Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation. “They also offer significant benefits to residents, including clean air, clean water and the necessary shade provided by trees. Service providers like SECO Energy are demonstrating how easily trees and utilities can coexist for the benefit of communities and residents.”

 

Consistent Tree Care Pays Off

CEO Curtis Wynn recognizes SECO Energy’s Vegetation Management team for their sustained excellence as a Tree Line USA Utility. Wynn said, “Congratulations to the Vegetation Management team for adhering to the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Line USA standards for 16 years. This is quite an achievement, and we are very proud of your commitment to quality tree care in America’s urban forests. SECO Energy makes significant investments into its vegetation management program and adheres to best practices for the safe management of our existing rights-of-way to reduce power outages.”

 

Wynn continued, “SECO Energy consistently supports good stewardship of the environment. We want SECO Energy members to know that healthy, well-groomed trees planted in the right place can help reduce their annual energy costs.”

 

SECO Energy, Right Tree, Right Place graphic 2022Visit Right Tree Right Place for tips on planting trees away from power lines and how trees can help reduce annual energy bills. SECO Energy has also launched online energy efficiency tools to help members reduce energy consumption and costs. The Home Energy Assessment is an online energy audit tailored to each member’s home and lifestyle. A member may enter details about their home that impact energy use and efficiency. This information enables SECO Energy to send free energy-saving advice. The Energy Estimator calculates the cost of electrical devices typically found in most homes. Members who provide their email address receive tips on energy efficiency and other savings opportunities.

 

“Like” SECO Energy on Facebook and follow @SECOEnergy on Twitter for prize drawings, news releases, and severe weather alerts affecting SECO Energy’s service territory. Manage outage notification preferences at StormCenter. To see when SECO Energy crews/contractors are working in your area, visit our new System Improvement Map. To learn more about SECO Energy as a not-for-profit cooperative, visit About SECO Energy.

 

Trout Lake Nature Center Project Receives Grant from SECO Energy Foundation

The SECO Energy Foundation announced a grant has been awarded to Trout Lake Nature Center (TLNC), located in the Eustis area. The $22,000 Environmental Projects grant was approved during the SECO Energy Foundation’s first quarterly Board of Directors Meeting. The funding will provide backing to TLNC, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation, to replace a portion of a critical boardwalk that crosses the 230-acre preserve.

 

Over the last eight years, Trout Lake Nature Center has conducted over 500 field trips and reached 215,708 students. The $22,000 grant will fund a boardwalk replacement project that will allow students and members from Central Florida to enjoy the Nature Center’s environmentally friendly wetlands, mesic flatwoods and lake bottom that comprise most of TLNC.

 

Trout Lake Nature Center Grant Will Have “Significant Impact”

Trout Lake Nature Center’s Executive Director Eileen Tramontana, stated, “People throughout SECO Energy’s service area frequent the TLNC. Almost every visitor uses the boardwalk, and most education program participants do also. Renovating our boardwalk will have a significant impact on education efforts at TLNC.” The center’s walking trails are open to the public throughout the year.

 

Trout Lake Nature Center has been serving the Central Florida community through nature education, awareness, and resource conservation since 1988. It is governed by a board of directors with the assistance of an executive director and a small staff. These, along with a steady volunteer force maintain the facilities and habitats and develop and conduct programs. TLNC is supported through donations, program fees, fundraisers, grants and loyal membership.

 

SECO Energy CEO Curtis Wynn “Pleased with grant decisions”

SECO Energy CEO Curtis Wynn applauded the grant. “I am pleased with the grant decisions made by the SECO Energy Foundation in its first few months of activity. The support of this project to the Trout Lake Nature Center delivers a message of conservation, education and environmental awareness to the residents of and visitors to Central Florida.”

 

The SECO Energy Foundation District 9 Board Director Matthew Roudabush stated, “Trout Lake Nature Center allows hundreds of students the educational opportunity to explore nature in person, and the Foundation Board believes helping to repair the boardwalk will enable more students and individuals to continue visiting this local environmentally friendly site.”

 

TLNC provides approximately 65 to 70 student field trips (from Pre-K to 5th grade) annually and traveling on the boardwalk to the education dock is an important part of school field trips. TLNC will rebuild the remaining section starting May 2023 with funding from several grants.

 

To learn more about the SECO Energy Foundation, visit SECOEnergy.com>Your Co-op. “Like” SECO Energy on Facebook and follow @SECOEnergy on Twitter for prize drawings, news releases, and severe weather alerts affecting SECO Energy’s service territory. Manage your outage notification preferences at StormCenter. To see reliability and expansion projects in your area, visit our new System Improvement Map. To learn more about SECO Energy as a not-for-profit cooperative, visit SECOEnergy.com > Your Co-op > About.

SECO Energy Board of Trustees Elects 2023 Officers

SECO Energy Board of Trustees elected its 2023 Officers during the March Trustee meeting. District 3 Trustee Gerald Anderson was re-elected Board President, Scott Boyatt District 1 Trustee was re-elected as Board Vice President and District 9 Trustee Morgan Hatfield was elected Secretary/Treasurer.  

 

SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative operated for and owned by its members. Members from each District elect a fellow member for a three-year term to represent them on the SECO Board of Trustees. Collectively, the nine-member SECO Board of Trustees represents all members by meeting monthly to monitor the cooperative’s governance process, provide fiduciary oversight, and participate in policy decisions that serve the best interests of the members at large. 

 

Board President

District 3 Trustee Gerald Anderson was re-elected Board President for a second term. Mr. Anderson has been a SECO Energy member since 2013 and resides in The Villages. His first election to the SECO Energy Board of Trustees was in 2019. He earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director’s Certificate (CCD), his Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) and his Director Gold Credential (DGC) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) in 2021.  

 

Board President Anderson said he is pleased to be involved with a group of such dedicated leaders. “I am humbled, honored, and thankful to the Trustees for their confidence in electing me President for another term. It’s exciting to work with such a diverse, well-educated Board and staff to chart the next course for SECO Energy. Our Board is well prepared to tackle what may prove to be the most challenging electric cooperative business environment of any generation.” 

 

Board Vice President

District 1 Trustee Scott Boyatt retained his office as Vice President. Mr. Boyatt has been a SECO Member since 2004 and resides in Clermont. His first election to the Board was in 2013. Since joining the SECO Board, he has completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director’s Certificate (CCD), the Board Leadership Certificate (BLC), and has achieved Director Gold Credentials from the NRECA. 

 

Mr. Boyatt stated, “Through my Board of Trustees service, I look forward to helping guide SECO Energy through the remarkable growth in our service area as we support SECO’s Strategy Map.”  

 

Board Secretary/Treasurer

District 9 Trustee Morgan Hatfield joins the Officers as its Secretary/Treasurer and has served on the Board of Trustees since 2021. Ms. Hatfield successfully completed her Credentialed Cooperative Director’s Certificate (CCD), the Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) and her Director Gold Credential (DGC) from the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA).  

 

Ms. Hatfield stated, “It is an honor to serve my neighbors and fellow SECO Energy members through my service on the Board of Trustees. It is especially meaningful to begin serving in an Officer position as Secretary/Treasurer.” 

 

CEO Curtis Wynn’s Comments

SECO Energy CEO Curtis Wynn applauded the commitment of the Board and its vision. “I truly believe we have a Board of Trustees that is in total alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SECO. These three Officers have demonstrated their dedication to improving their fiduciary oversight and industry knowledge. We all benefit from their service and are grateful for their efforts.” 

 

The NRECA offers a Director Certification Program for not-for-profit electric cooperative Trustees. It aims to help participants understand their roles and responsibilities and stay up to date on important issues and energy trends while preparing them to meet the challenges facing electric cooperatives now and in the future. The DGC recognizes directors/trustees seeking a credential that confirms their ongoing dedication to extending their knowledge and fulfilling their fiduciary duty in cooperative governance with the highest standards. 

 

To learn more about the Board of Trustees, visit SECOEnergy.com>Your Co-op. “Like” SECO Energy on Facebook and follow @SECOEnergy on Twitter for prize drawings, news releases, and severe weather alerts affecting SECO Energy’s service territory. Manage your outage notification preferences at StormCenter. To see reliability and expansion projects in your area, visit our new System Improvement Map. To learn more about SECO Energy as a not-for-profit cooperative, visit SECOEnergy.com > Your Co-op > About.

 

March 2023 Sunshine State Stats

Spring arrived in March 2023. While daily high temperatures increased during the month, cold temperatures continued as well. High daily temperatures ranged between the mid 60s and low 90s. Low daily temperatures dipped into the 40s.

 

March 2023 Sunshine State Stats temps

 

The average temperature for March 2023 was 72 degrees, which was 2 degrees higher than last month’s average. The average high was 84 degrees while the average low was 60 degrees. With the shifting temperatures from cool to hot during the month, members may notice increased kilowatt hour (kWh) usage as they used both heating and cooling in their homes. HVAC is the largest energy-user in Central Florida homes – accounting for 35 to 40% of kWh usage on average.

 

The highest daily recorded temperature (data from the Leesburg KLEE weather station) in March was 92 degrees and the lowest 44 – the highest daily recorded temperature in February was 88 degrees and the lowest 46. March 2023 lacked rainfall – only .16 inches – which is drastically lower than the March average of 4.03 inches.

 

April forecast:

 

Daily highs in the 90s will continue through April with lows in the mid to high 60s. The best chance of rain comes early in the month, but dry conditions are predicted to continue.

 

To check historical usage, log into SmartHub to view past bills and consumption charts. If your usage is high, SECO offers several energy-efficiency tools to help you identify energy wasters. Take the Home Energy Assessment to receive a detailed email tailored to your home’s features and lifestyle. The energy-saving advice will provide low-cost ways to decrease your usage – and your electric bill.

 

To easily calculate how much energy your appliances, lighting, electronic devices, and other energy-using items in your home consume, use the Energy Estimator.

 

SECO News April 2023

Dear Members,

 

Did you watch SECO Energy’s 85th Annual Meeting on March 23? Were you one of our 100 prize winners? Watch our Annual Meeting video on SECOEnergy.com to see the list of 100 prize winners to find out if you are a winner. The video is also available on Facebook and YouTube. 

 

Learn more about the Strategy Map, new Mission, Vision and Core Values that take SECO into the future. The energy industry is changing, and SECO has developed an approach to remain focused on our core business, manage the fast-paced changes and rising costs in our industry, operate more efficiently, increase member engagement and overcome labor and supply chain shortages. 

 

We are investing in operational technologies that help us reduce costs by lowering our need to purchase more energy to serve growing demand. A foundational technology investment is the systemwide implementation of an advanced meter infrastructure or AMI. This technology will offer updated SmartHub features, insight into your energy costs and actionable data that will help you manage your usage. 

 

Own an electric vehicle (EV)?  Pre-enroll in an EV $7 monthly incentive effective May 1 for members who agree to charge their EVs during Super Off-Peak hours (midnight – 6 a.m.). Learn more about the EV Fast Charger lease or purchase program, I again encourage you to watch the Annual Meeting video and visit SECOEnergy.com for details.  

 

In my 40 years of utility experience, I have never seen the supply chain issues, rising costs and labor constraints that we are experiencing in the current economy. Unfortunately, even as a not-for-profit utility, we are not immune to the economic downturn that started in 2020 with COVID and developed into runaway inflation these past two years. Costs have risen dramatically on nearly everything we purchase to maintain our existing electric system and construct new services.  An increase to members’ bills is simply unavoidable. Read more about the customer charge change on page 4 and learn more about the reasons for it in the Annual Meeting video.   

 

Thank you, members, for participating in the governance process of your cooperative! We received a total of 14,375 votes on Annual Meeting business this year.  Members voted to approve the Bylaws revision and the 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes.  

 

Watch our Annual Meeting video for the full update. Thank you for your SECO Energy membership.  

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Curtis Wynn

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

SECO News April 2023 Right Tree, Right Place: a Message from District 7 Trustee Joseph Kusiak

Right Tree, Right Place: a Message from District 7 Trustee Joseph Kusiak

 

Trees planted in the right place can help you reduce your energy consumption. According to the Department of Energy (DOE) (www.Energy.gov), trees planted around homes and buildings can reduce energy consumption for HVAC by 25%. 

 

The DOE’s computer models predict planting only three trees in the right place can reduce a household’s energy costs by as much as $250 annually. Trees planted to the south, southwest or west side of structures lowers cooling costs in the summer. Plant trees to the north and west to block fall and winter winds.

 

When planting trees, maintain a clear zone of 15 feet on each side of an overhead power line. Trees growing too close to power lines can cause sparks, fires, power outages and shock hazards. Consider the tree’s mature height before planting. Trees that grow to a mature height of 40 feet or higher should be planted at least 50 feet away from power lines. Small trees or shrubs that will not exceed 25 feet are best planted closer to lines but outside the clear zone.

 

Practice safe digging – call 811 before you dig. 811 is a free service that locates underground utility lines. In Florida, call 811 – it’s the law.

 

 

SECO News APRIL 2023 Spring Energy Efficiency Tips: A message from District 1 Board of Trustee and Vice President Scott Boyatt

Spring Energy Efficiency Tips: A Message from Board of Trustees Vice President and District 1 Trustee Scott Boyatt

 

The sun is out, and temperatures are on the rise. Add energy-efficiency items to your to-do list. Use these spring energy-efficiency tips and ideas to reduce your energy consumption and lower your bill.

 

  1. Invest in a programmable thermostat. Per the Department of Energy, use the thermostat’s pre-programmed settings to save as much as 10% on cooling and heating costs yearly. 
  2. During the warmer months, set the thermostat no lower than 78 degrees. 
  3. Use cold water when possible.
  4. Fans cool people, not rooms.
  5. Turn off lights that are not in use.
  6. Replace older lightbulbs with LEDs.
  7. Make the most of natural light.
  8. Wash a whole load of laundry – a half load uses the same amount of energy – and wash in cold water.
  9. Unplug items such as TVs, computers, printers and phone chargers – these all use small amounts of energy when not in use. Invest in power strips.
  10. Grill outside or use small appliances such as crock pots, air fryers or toaster ovens.

 

Complete SECO Energy’s Home Energy Assessment for an online home energy audit and Energy Estimator for energy-efficiency solutions tailored to your home and lifestyle. Visit SECOEnergy.com > Energy Solutions.

 

 

SECO Energy Foundation

SECO Energy Foundation

 

Helping people in need and reducing costs are critical in today’s economic environment. Our ability to help disadvantaged members, reduce our carbon footprint and lower costs for all members will be impacted by the new Foundation’s mission which is to fund grants for bill payment assistance, energy-related projects, educational STEM projects, scholarships, Veterans initiatives, public safety programs, environmental projects, and health and human services initiatives.

 

Local United Ways and social service agencies that receive grant dollars approved by the Foundation Board of Directors manage the funds for bill payment assistance. These agencies assess need and decide which members receive bill payment assistance. 

 

The SECO Energy Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 entity funded largely through SECO’s electric bill round-up program. It can be supplemented by grants the Foundation applies for through other private and federal funding programs that align with the Foundation’s goals. Participating members’ extra pennies are donated to the Foundation to make a difference in members’ lives across the communities served by SECO Energy. 

 

To learn more about the Foundation or update your enrollment status, visit SECOEnergy.com/Foundation.

 

 

 

SECO News April 2023 Effective May 1st

Customer Charge Increase Effective May 1

 

The economic downturn that began in 2020 with COVID has developed into runaway inflation. SECO Energy is not immune to the economic downturn, even as a not-for-profit utility. We continue to battle supply and labor shortages, and the price for every item we stock to build new infrastructure and maintain our over one-billion-dollar electric system has increased dramatically. 

 

In a recent cost-of-service study presented to the Board of Trustees in the February meeting, these rising fixed costs were formalized, and a customer charge increase is needed. 

 

Effective on bills calculated after May 1, the monthly customer charge increases from $1 per day (roughly $30 per month) to $34.50 per billing cycle. SECO’s rates remain very competitive compared to investor-owned and municipal utilities in our area, across the state and nationwide.

 

SECO Energy’s 2022 Capital Budget was $76,520,000 but necessarily increased to $119,795,800 to cover these rising costs in 2023. Costs to members must increase accordingly.

 

The customer charge is the line-item fee on monthly billing statements that collects for the fixed costs of providing service.

 

Learn more about the customer charge increase from our CEO in the Annual Meeting video at SECOEnergy.com or YouTube. 

 

 

 

 

Read the full April 2023 SECO News online.

 

SECO Energy Trustee Shannon Wright Earns Director Gold Credential

SECO Energy District 5 Trustee Shannon Wright has successfully completed the requirements to earn the Director Gold Credential (DGS) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

 

According to the NRECA, the DGC recognizes directors/trustees who desire a tangible credential that demonstrates their ongoing commitment to advancing their knowledge and performing their fiduciary duty to the best of their ability. The DGC offers a continuing education path for directors/trustees beyond the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC).

 

SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric utility operated for and owned by its members. SECO’s nine-member Board of Trustees consists of members who live in SECO’s service area. Trustees are elected to oversee the governance of the cooperative. Each Trustee on SECO Energy’s Board is elected by the members who reside in his/her District.

 

Collectively, the Trustees are responsible for establishing, reviewing and revising corporate policies to ensure that SECO continues to preserve reliable, affordable service for all members.

 

Trustee Wright resides in Lake Panasoffkee and has been a SECO Energy member since 2014. She was elected to the SECO Energy Board of Trustees in 2022.

 

Mrs. Wright stated, “I am proud to join the other Board Trustees who have achieved the Director Gold Credential from the NRECA. This process has equipped me to better serve not just the SECO Energy members I represent in District 5, but our electric cooperative as a whole. My experience as a SECO Energy Trustee has been a rewarding one.”

 

CEO Curtis Wynn extended his congratulations to Trustee Wright, expressing his enthusiasm for the industry knowledge enrichment undertaken by the Board Trustee. “Congratulations, Mrs. Wright, on achieving the NRECA’s Director Gold Credential. Your commitment to the NRECA educational path is a benefit to SECO Energy, its members and the Board of Trustees. Thank you for expanding your preparedness to serve at such a high level.”

 

To learn more about the Board of Trustees, visit SECOEnergy.com>Your Co-op. “Like” SECO Energy on Facebook and follow @SECOEnergy on Twitter for prize drawings, news releases, and severe weather alerts affecting SECO Energy’s service territory. Manage your outage notification preferences at StormCenter. To see reliability and expansion projects in your area, visit our new System Improvement Map. To learn more about SECO Energy as a not-for-profit cooperative, visit SECOEnergy.com > Your Co-op > About.

 

Members Tuned in for SECO Energy’s 85th Annual Meeting

SECO Energy members tuned in virtually for the Cooperative’s 85th Annual Meeting on March 23, 2023. SECO Energy Board of Trustees President Gerald Anderson and CEO Curtis Wynn presented their reports to members in a virtual meeting that streamed on the energy cooperative’s website, Facebook Live and YouTube. Members who missed the meeting can view the Annual Meeting video on YouTube.

 

Florida statute requires the Meeting to be held annually, and a quorum was achieved by member participation in voting on Annual Meeting business – a process that closed when President Anderson called the Meeting to order. In total, member voting participation reached 14,375 – which is record-high participation in Annual Meeting business from members across every part of the service territory. Members voted to approve both the 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes and a Bylaws revision establishing virtual online Annual Meetings as the delivery platform moving forward.

 

CEO Curtis Wynn shared updates related to operation costs, efficiency initiatives, growth projections, and SECO Energy Foundation funding and grant activities.

 

GROWTH

 

SECO’s 15.5% electric service membership growth between 2017 and 2022 is expected to continue. Wynn stated, “At today’s growth rate, SECO will hit the 250,000-member mark quickly, and may step up to be the largest electric Cooperative in Florida.” With over 230,000 members, SECO is currently the third-largest electric cooperative in Florida and the seventh largest in the country.

 

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

 

Wynn revealed a recently launched multi-year Strategy Map outlining SECO’s Mission, Vision, and updated Core Values that include Safety, Member Commitment, Honesty and Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork and an Inclusive Culture. Wynn said, “Our employees embody these traits, and we look for these characteristics when we hire new team members.”

 

EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES

 

While wholesale power costs continue to rise, SECO’s Technology Roadmap outlines current and future innovations to increase efficiency at SECO. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project began a test period in early March. After data is analyzed, the systemwide implementation will continue, with a goal of replacing 7,000 to 9,000 meters each month until completion in three to four years. Combined with the new AMI meters, SECO’s SmartHub online account management interface will offer unprecedented energy usage information to members.

 

Efforts to elevate online member service were highlighted during the meeting. SECO’s Home Energy Assessment and Energy Estimator are online energy-efficiency tools found on SECOEnergy.com. The Home Energy Assessment is an online home energy audit, while the Energy Estimator calculates estimated energy usage from all sources in the home.

 

Also cited was the cooperative’s commitment to in-home electric vehicle charging, in which an EV Level 2 fast charger may be either leased or purchased and installed at a member’s premises. SECO is also accepting pre-enrollments in an EV monthly incentive program for members who agree to charge their electric vehicles during Super Off-Peak hours (midnight to 6 a.m.). More information about both EV offerings can be found at SECOEnergy.com.

 

COSTS AND BUDGET

 

Costs are rising at an astronomical rate. Even as a not-for-profit utility, SECO Energy is not immune to inflation and the economic downturn that began in 2020. As a result of rising costs. SECO reported an unprecedented increase in its 2023 capital budget. In 2022, the capital budget totaled $76,520,000; for 2023, SECO necessarily increased the capital budget by 57% to equal $119,795,000 to cover rising costs.

 

In response to the cost increases, CEO Wynn announced an increase to the customer charge effective May 1 to $34.50 per billing cycle. The monthly line-item fee is meant to fund the fixed costs of providing electric service. CEO Wynn added, “It became painfully clear that SECO cannot avoid a customer charge increase.”

 

A projection of wholesale fuel cost reductions paints a brighter outlook for members. Wynn said, if realized, the outlook may provide an opportunity to “positively impact” members’ bills.

 

SECO ENERGY FOUNDATION

 

The SECO Energy Foundation approved its first three grants in the first quarter 2023. These included transitional housing support in Lake County, the purchase of fire truck equipment for Marion County and the replacement of a Trout Lake Nature Center boardwalk in the Eustis area. The SECO Energy Foundation also accepted applications for scholarships from high school seniors in the first quarter.

 

The SECO Energy Foundation is proving to be a successful source of grant funding support for the communities SECO serves. But the Cooperative understands that rounding up one’s electric bill to the next even dollar to support the Foundation is a personal choice. Mr. Wynn reviewed the many ways members can discontinue supporting the Foundation if that is their desire.

 

The Annual Meeting concluded with the announcement of the 100 prize winners. All members who voted on Annual Meeting business were eligible to win. Members can view the Annual Meeting video to learn if they were a prize winner by visiting SECOEnergy.com or its YouTube channel.

 

To learn more about the Board of Trustees, visit SECOEnergy.com>Your Co-op. “Like” SECO Energy on Facebook and follow @SECOEnergy on Twitter for prize drawings, news releases, and severe weather alerts affecting SECO Energy’s service territory. Manage your outage notification preferences at StormCenter. To see reliability and expansion projects in your area, visit our new System Improvement Map. To learn more about SECO Energy as a not-for-profit cooperative, visit SECOEnergy.com > Your Co-op > About.