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October 2023 Sunshine State Stats

In October 2023, the monthly average high and low temperatures each dropped significantly from the early “shoulder” season temperatures of September. The average high temperature of 83 degrees, versus 90 in September, matched the decline of the average low temperature, which fell to 65 degrees versus 72 degrees last month. Rainfall reported from Leesburg International Read More

SECO Energy Announces $2.01 Million Capital Credits Retirement to Members

SECO Energy, an electric cooperative serving over 235,000 homes and businesses in seven Central Florida counties, is excited to announce the approval of a $2.01 million Capital Credits retirement to its current and former members. The decision, approved by the SECO Energy Board of Trustees, highlights the cooperative’s ongoing commitment to its members and communities.  Read More

SECO Energy Grant Project Approved by Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $3.46 billion in funding through its Investing in America Agenda Funds Projects through which SECO Energy has been approved to move forward in its grid resiliency project. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the selected projects will improve the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable energy for Americans Read More

SECO Energy Announces Roadway Lighting Upgrade in The Villages

SECO Energy has completed two pilot LED (light-emitting diode) roadway lighting projects along Buena Vista Boulevard and Morse Boulevard. Both areas are heavily traveled roadways in The Villages.      The majority of roadway lighting in The Villages is high-pressure sodium (HPS), which is quickly becoming an outdated product. LED lighting is the more energy-efficient Read More

SECO News October 2023

Dear Members, SECO Energy and Central Florida were fortunate to escape most of the destruction from Hurricane Idalia. Our system fared extremely well – only 10,400 members were without power during the 24-hour period when Idalia reached closest to us. All outages were restored safely and quickly by dedicated line technicians. The SECO team executed Read More