DEAR MEMBERS, SECO Energy has been faithfully serving Central Florida members since 1938. In that time, we have experienced momentous growth. From energizing the fi rst 400 rural farmsteads over 85 years ago, SECO has grown into a robust regional utility that serves over 245,000 meters. The demand for affordable energy is increasing […]
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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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DEAR MEMBERS, The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. When this edition of SECO News was printed, our region was fortunate to only be affected by Hurricane Debby beginning Sunday, August 4. As we know, it is essential to stay vigilant. Initial forecasts predicted a well above-average hurricane […]
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Dear Members, SECO Energy has been your local, trusted electric service provider for 85 years. We are an award-winning, not-for-profit electric cooperative that is growing, changing, and striving to be your cooperative of the future. In January 2023, I unveiled our updated Mission, Vision and Core Values and a clear, focused strategic direction through […]
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Dear Members, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This month, I want to acknowledge our group of generous SECO Energy employees who support our yearly United Way corporate giving effort. These community-minded folks are a testament to how collaborative giving has far-reaching effects in our service area. Each year, SECO Energy employees participate in […]
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Dear Members, At SECO Energy, our commitment to serving our members goes beyond providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity to homes and businesses across Central Florida. We are proud to announce that the SECO Energy Board of Trustees has approved a Capital Credits retirement of $2.01 million to current and former members. Current members will […]
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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 […]
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Dear Members, I have great news to share with you this month – Hot Bucks are back and reduce the residential bill to the lowest cost in the last five years! SECO Energy is happy to announce a significant reduction on your electric bill. Hot Bucks (which is known formally as the PCA short […]
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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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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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