SECO Energy made significant progress in restoring electric service to accounts affected by Hurricane Milton that crossed through Central Florida. Hurricane Milton was a powerful Category 3 storm that caused power outages for over 3.3 million Florida consumers. At the peak, over 100,000 members’ service was interrupted. SECO Energy’s massive restoration effort launched in […]
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Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without power. In response, SECO Energy began a massive restoration effort to rebuild electric infrastructure, which sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton, widespread across SECO’s service area. Hundreds of workers from multiple states are […]
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A list of locations for sandbags and shelters by county, as of Tuesday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. SUMTER COUNTY SANDBAGS Available Tuesday for Sumter County residents October 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lake Panasoffkee Regional Recreation Park, 1589 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL, on Tuesday, October 8, from 8:00 […]
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SECO Energy is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Milton and preparing to respond swiftly and safely to any potential power outages that may arise from the hurricane’s impact. Hurricane Milton is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and traveling toward the Florida Peninsula. Afternoon reports indicate that Milton has strengthened into a Category […]
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In September 2024, the monthly average temperature fell by 1 degree from the previous month, while the rainfall total recorded at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) increased by 2.2 inches. The month’s average high temperature was 90 degrees, lower than the August average high temperature by 2 degrees. The average low was 75 degrees, just 1 […]
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DEAR MEMBERS, SECO Energy is locally owned and operated for the sole benefit of our members, which means our priorities align with your needs. We focus on providing reliable, affordable electric service that benefits the entire community. To enhance the reliability of our services and address the growing needs of the communities we […]
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In the early morning hours on Saturday, September 28, SECO Energy completed electric service restoration for all accounts affected by Hurricane Helene’s impact. After a short rest for SECO Energy’s crews, a group of employees volunteered to join the restoration effort at other cooperatives. The wind damage in SECO Energy’s service area was moderate, […]
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Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Panhandle Thursday evening as a Category 4 storm, causing damage to SECO Energy’s electric system and leaving many members without power. SECO crews and mutual aid line and tree crews worked throughout the night to restore electric service to members’ homes. As of 10 a.m. Friday morning, […]
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Helene is forecasted to be a Category 3 Hurricane. SECO Energy is closely monitoring the path and potential impacts of the impending storm system as it develops, preparing to respond quickly and safely should outages occur. Crews are fueling up and prepping trucks with all necessary supplies and materials for any outages that may […]
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SECO Energy will receive approximately $100 million in federal grants and low-interest financing – part of a larger Florida grant award which totals as much as $630 million – to support clean energy initiatives such as area light conversions to LED and micro-grid/community solar projects. SECO Energy was a co-applicant with Seminole Electric […]
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