SECO Energy Monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia

SECO Energy Monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia

SECO Energy is preparing for the weather effects of Tropical Storm Idalia as it targets the Florida Peninsula. The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before it reaches the Gulf Coast of Florida.       Based on the National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast, the risk continues to increase for life threatening storm surge […]

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Beat the Heat – Conserve Energy Warning

Beat the Heat – Conserve Energy Warning

SECO Energy is preparing for some of the hottest summer temperatures recorded. For over a month, the heat index or “feels like” temperature has soared into the triple digits in Central Florida. Every day in August the temperature has reached 90 degrees and above, and SECO Energy members have set records several times in recent […]

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July 2023 Sunshine State Stats

July 2023 Sunshine State Stats

In July 2023, both the average high and low temperatures rose from June’s figures. Rainfall increased nearly 24% from the month prior as Central Florida weather continued its steamy path through summer. While tropical storm formation remained quiet, local rain and thunderstorm activity was busy, and measurable precipitation occurred in 17 out of 31 days. […]

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SECO News August 2023

SECO News August 2023

Dear Members,   Every day Florida welcomes new residents. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between April 2020 and July 2022, Florida’s population increased to over 22,200,000, which is a 3.3% increase in just over two years. The four largest counties served by SECO (Citrus, Lake, Marion and Sumter) increased their population during this timeframe […]

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June 2023 Sunshine State Stats

June 2023 Sunshine State Stats

In June 2023, temperatures and rainfall moved upward from May as summer arrived with days of intense heat and heavy precipitation. The rainfall total for the month was 6.75 inches, which was an increase of 3.25 inches over May’s tally, and over twice the amount measured one year ago. June featured an increased pattern of afternoon […]

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SECO News July 2023

SECO News July 2023

Dear Members,   SECO Energy’s New Strategy – New Mission: 2022 Annual Report celebrates the Cooperative’s phenomenal successes of the past year. I and the executive leadership team with the approval of the Board of Trustees have crafted a Strategy Map that will take us into the future. As your innovative energy services provider, we […]

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Energy Insider – 2nd Quarter 2023

Energy Insider – 2nd Quarter 2023

The Energy Insider is a publication intended to bring topics to the forefront that will provide you and your business value. Our attempt to meet that expectation has resulted in the recent burgeoning of articles on topics such as electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy generation, COVID-19, supply chain issues and how the Affordable Care Act […]

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May 2023 Sunshine State Stats

May 2023 Sunshine State Stats

In May 2023, both the average temperature and rainfall increased slightly over April’s total. May continued the expected trend toward typical Florida summer weather – afternoon thunderstorms increased, and we saw our first glimpses of storm activity in the tropics. No single day contributed a low temperature below the 60-degree mark, while eight days pushed […]

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SECO Energy Announces 2023 Energy Scholarship Awardees

SECO Energy Announces 2023 Energy Scholarship Awardees

SECO Energy has announced its 2023 SECO Energy Scholarship Awardees. Each of the seven scholarship awardees will receive $3,000 to advance their education. SECO Energy’s scholarship program targets local students intending to prepare for a career in the energy industry.    SECO Energy Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors graduating in May or June […]

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