M AY 2025
INSIDE THIS ISSUE • National Electrical Safety Month • 2025 Scholarship Awardees • Board Officers Update
Seminole Electric Cooperative's Combined Cycle Facility in Putman County.
2024 Exceptional Reliability Standards DEAR MEMBER, At SECO Energy, we’re proud to serve over 250,000 homes and
term, affordable power supply contracts, and the ability to
businesses across Central Florida with reliable, affordable, and
plan effectively for the future as energy technologies and
sustainable electricity. But did you know that the electricity
consumer needs continue to evolve.
flowing through SECO’s lines begins its journey at a partner cooperative that we help govern and support?
Thanks in part to this reliable supply of power and the strength of our local distribution system, SECO Energy has earned
That partner is Seminole Electric Cooperative, one of the nation’s
industry-leading reliability scores year after year. We consistently
largest generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives. SECO
outperform national benchmarks in key reliability metrics like
Energy is one of nine member-owner cooperatives of Seminole.
System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), System
This means we don’t just buy power from Seminole – we’re
Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) – meaning SECO
part owners. We help guide their strategy, invest in their
members experience fewer outages and shorter durations
future, and work together to ensure our members receive
when outages occur. And when the lights go out, our crews
safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible energy.
respond with unmatched speed and professionalism to restore power quickly and safely.
How does it all work? Seminole generates electricity using diverse resources, including natural gas, coal, renewable energy,
Thank you for trusting SECO Energy to power your homes,
and purchased power. From its state-of-the-art Seminole
businesses, and lives. We don’t take your trust for granted,
Generating Station in Palatka to renewable solar partnerships
and we will continue to work with great partners like Seminole
across the state, Seminole plays a critical role in balancing
Electric Cooperative to keep the power flowing, the lights on,
reliability with environmental stewardship. Once that power
and our service strong.
is generated, Seminole ensures that it is transmitted to SECO’s substations, where we take over and deliver it directly to your
Sincerely,
home or business. This partnership is more than a business arrangement – it’s a cooperative bond built on shared values and a common
CURTIS WYNN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
mission to serve our members. Having a strong, transparent relationship with Seminole Electric Cooperative ensures that SECO has a voice in major energy decisions, access to long-
*National data from 2023 is the most recent data available. MAY 2025 | SECO NEWS
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