F EBR UA RY/M A R C H 2025
INSIDE THIS ISSUE • 2024 ACSI® Score • 2025 Youth Tour • Foundation Update
SECO's system improvement projects include new substations and upgrades to existing infrastructure to increase capacity and serve members reliably.
Strengthening Rural Communities DEAR MEMBER, The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 the "International Year of Cooperatives," recognizing how cooperatives support local economies and community development. Guided by the principle of Concern for Community, SECO Energy focuses on improving the lives of our members across Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, and Sumter Counties. This past year, SECO Energy explored community solar and microgrids to improve energy resilience and sustainability, particularly in rural areas. We held a series of meetings with local officials and key community leaders to identify ways to enhance life in Central Florida, resulting in the formation of a committee to address community needs and plan future projects that will directly benefit our rural communities. As your trusted community partner, we've begun replacing older high-pressure sodium (HPS) area lights with LED communal lighting to improve energy efficiency and safety. At the same time, we've continued to convert overhead power lines to underground construction that helps reduce weather-related disruptions in electric service. We have completed system improvement projects
across the service area, including new substations and upgrades that increase capacity at some of our existing substations. Our Expansion and Improvement Plan continues to move forward to ensure services remain reliable and sustainable to meet the ever-increasing demand for safe and affordable energy. Through educational opportunities and community programs like Youth Tour and scholarships for high school students, we hope to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in the energy industry, contributing to a future of safe, efficient, and innovative energy solutions to strengthen our communities. Sincerely,
CURTIS WYNN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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