JA NUARY
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2024
Your Cooperative of the Future
DEAR MEMBERS, SECO Energy has been your local, trusted electric service provider for 85 years. We are an awardwinning, 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 our Strategy Map. Throughout the past year, we have focused on the fundamental objectives in our Strategy Map to build a solid foundation for success. One foundational technology currently underway is our systemwide automated metering infrastructure (AMI) project. Members with an AMI meter installed already see the benefit of this cuttingedge technology. AMI meters collect usage data in 15-minute intervals and break down the patterns recorded by common appliances and electronics to provide a comprehensive snapshot of your household's usage. With AMI meters, SECO can assist you with more innovative and energy-efficient services that reduce costs in the long run. With the adoption of AMI, we can expand demand response programs that will provide wholesale power cost reductions and lower your bills. Demand response programs put you in control of the amount of energy you use and when you use it. We are exploring several bring-your-owndevice programs for smart thermostats, smart water heaters, electric vehicles and chargers, and whole-home generators. Many of these are already owned by you, and programs featuring these devices are the key to reducing your energy bill.
Another project of note is transitioning older, highpressure sodium area lighting (HPS) fixtures to LED (light-emitting diode) area and street lighting. LED area lighting is a newer technology that is more energy efficient. LEDs use less energy, are more reliable, use less heat, and many fixture types are DarkSky friendly. The SECO team is devising a plan to fully transition to LED lighting in the future as the availability of HPS fixtures is scarce. Our focus remains on our core business and meeting the increasing demand for reliable, affordable, and safe energy in our area. These proposed innovative energy services will enable SECO to maintain competitive rates and member satisfaction. Review our Strategy Map online at SECOEnergy. com > Your Co-op > Strategy Map. Happy New Year from the SECO family to yours.
Best regards,
CURTIS WYNN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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