F E BR UA RY/M A R C H 2026
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Reliability by the Numbers
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DEAR MEMBERS, Reliable electricity is essential to everyday life. SECO Energy ’s 2025 reliability performance reflects our World Class results. Reliable power supports growing communities, attracts businesses and jobs, protects livelihoods, and provides peace of mind. SECO Energy members deserve an electric system they can trust, which is why we are committed to continued improvement, thoughtful planning, and routine infrastructure maintenance. We measure reliability using three nationally recognized metrics that serve as a report card on how well our electric system performs. In 2025, SECO members were without power an average of just 63 minutes – slightly over an hour for the entire year. By comparison, nationwide data from 2024 shows consumers experienced an average of 662 minutes without power, or nearly 11 hours annually. That difference means homes remain comfortable and safe, and businesses can continue operating with minimal disruption. We also track how often outages occur. In 2025, members experienced an average of less than one outage per year – .94 times to be exact. This result is well below the 2024 national average of 1.53 interruptions. For our communities, fewer outages translate
into greater productivity, safety, and confidence in planning for the future. Equally important is how quickly power is restored when outages do occur. While we were fortunate to avoid major weather events last year, outages can still happen. In 2025, SECO’s average restoration time was only 67 minutes – more than six times faster than the 2024 national average of 432 minutes, or just over seven hours. Every minute matters, and our line technicians are prepared to respond quickly and safely. Maintaining World Class reliability takes careful planning, disciplined maintenance, and ongoing investments in our electric grid. From routine inspections to proactive vegetation management along thousands of miles of power lines, our teams work every day to prevent outages before they happen and protect the communities we serve. At SECO Energy, reliability isn’t measured in minutes – it's measured in trust, preparedness, and our promise to keep you powered today and well into the future. Sincerely,
CURTIS WYNN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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