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Seminole Electric Evaluates Options After Gilchrist County Denies Comp Plan Amendments
Aug. 9, 2010
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 9, 2010) – The Gilchrist County Commission voted August 2 not to approve an amendment to its Comprehensive Plan that would have allowed Seminole Electric Cooperative nc. to propose future natural gas simple or combined‐cycle gas‐fired electric ... read more
Rating Action: Moody's assigns A3 sr. sec. to Seminole Electric Cooperative; outlook stable
Jul 16, 2010
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Approximately $413 million of securities affected
New York, July 16, 2010 -- Moody's Investors Service assigned A3 senior secured ratings to three series of Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Seminole) privately placed notes (Series A due 2024; Series B due 2033; ... read more
Seminole wins low cost funding for potential ‘Smart Grid’ solar project
Nov 12, 2009
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Access to tax-credit bonds increases the feasibility and would reduce the cost of this renewable energy demonstration project
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has selected a ‘Smart Grid’ solar photovoltaic (PV) project being studied by Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, ... read more
Seminole Generating Station Selected as a 'Top Plant' for 2009 by POWER Magazine
Oct 21, 2009
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Seminole station is recognized for its environmental leadership and continuous improvements
The Seminole Generating Station (SGS), which is owned and operated by Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, has been named one of six Top Coal Plants for 2009 by POWER, an ... read more
Seminole Files Evidence with Federal Railroad Regulators Proving Overcharges by CSXT
August 31, 2009
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Tampa, FL -- Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. today filed evidence with the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) demonstrating that since January 1, 2009, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) has been severely overcharging Seminole, its owner‐member cooperatives, and their members’ consumers for ... read more
S&P Upgrades Seminole Electric Cooperative Outlook to “Stable”
August 24, 2009
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc On August 3, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) revised its outlook on Seminole Electric Cooperative’s ‘A-‘ issuer credit rating to Stable from Negative, and affirmed the rating. S&P took the same action on the Putnam County Development Authority pollution ... read more
Seminole adds more biomass to its renewable energy portfolio
July 28, 2009
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc The sweet sorghum-fueled plant will be built in Hendry County and produce 25 megawatts of energy, enough to meet the needs of about 15,000 homes.
Seminole Electric Cooperative, the nonprofit wholesale power supplier to 10 electric distribution co-ops in Florida, ... read more
Seminole Annual Report Wins the Silver in International Competition
July 23, 2009
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc The League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) has awarded a silver award to Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., Tampa, for its 2008 annual report.

Seminole’s 2008 report, "Staying the Course," tied for third among 29 entries in the Utilities ... read more
Highest Honor in Supply Management Presented to Seminole Electric Cooperative Exec
May 5, 2009
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Institute for Supply Management™(ISM) honors Richard D. Rich, C.P.M., with J. Shipman Gold Medal Award.
Richard D. Rich, C.P.M., today accepted his profession's highest honor at the Institute for Supply Management™'s (ISM) 94th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit. ... read more
Seminole's new clean coal generating unit back on track
June 13, 2008
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Florida Appeals Court orders state to issue needed permit, agrees project meets all requirements
Seminole Electric Cooperative's plans for a new clean coal generating unit are back on track following this morning's Appeals Court order directing the state to issue ... read more
Appeal Court rules for Seminole's Clean Coal Unit, Again
July 18, 2008
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Tampa, FL – This week Florida's 5th District Court of Appeal again ruled in favor of Seminole Electric Cooperative and its planned clean coal project. The Court's July 16 order denies the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Motion for ... read more
World Leader in renewable energy looking to Florida for new solar plant
July 22, 2008
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Puertollano, Ciudad Real, Spain – Governor Charlie Crist today toured the Renovalia photovoltaic solar energy facility in Ciudad Real, Spain where Renovalia CEO Jaime Galobert and Seminole Electric announced the beginning of negotiations for a new solar plant in Florida. ... read more
Seminole's clean coal generating unit receives state certification
August 20, 2008
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Tampa, FL – The secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has signed a site certification order authorizing construction of a new clean coal generating unit at Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County.

The station is owned ... read more
Seminole files rail complaint to protect its members
October 3, 2008
Seminole Electric Cooperative, inc Tampa, FL - Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. today filed a formal Complaint with the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) against CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), challenging CSXT’s proposed charge for the continued transportation of coal from the Illinois Basin and Appalachia ... read more
Seminole Electric Cooperative Issues Request for Proposals for Renewable Energy
May 2, 2008
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Seminole adds 22 MW of renewable capacity to its Florida portfolio
October 16, 2007
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Seminole announces plans to appeal siting decision
August 17, 2007
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Seminole Electric Cooperative Adds Two Additional Renewable Energy Projects to its Portfolio
August 13, 2007
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Seminole distributing more than 100,000 CFLs to promote conservation
August 1, 2007
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Seminole will solicit proposals for carbon capture demonstration project
July 24, 2007
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Seminole Renames Payne Creek Station to Honor Retiring General Manager
July 16, 2007
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Seminole's response to May 17 St. Petersburg Times editorial, "Coal Fired Foolishness"
May 18, 2007
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Payne Creek Generating Station Steam Turbine Generator Experiences Major Failure, Extensive Damage
April 17, 2007
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Timothy Woodbury Named Seminole's Executive Vice President & General Manager
March 12, 2007
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Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc., seeks up to 150 MW of renewable energy resources
March 1, 2007
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Hitachi Power Systems America Awarded Retrofit SCR Contract by Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
January 8, 2007
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Plans Progress to Expand, Improve Seminole Station
September 19, 2006
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has announced its intent to issue air permits for a new coal unit at Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County.

A legal notice on the permit published Sept. 8, 2006, in the ... read more
Valiente named Director of Accounting Services for Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc.
July 10, 2006
Seminole Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Tampa, has named Paige H. Valiente as Director of Accounting Services.

Valiente is responsible for general accounting, budget services, disbursements and financial planning for Seminole, a generation and transmission cooperative.

Prior to joining ... read more
Seminole Annual Report Wins Honors in International Competition
July 10, 2006
The League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) has awarded an honors award to Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., Tampa, for its 2005 annual report.

Seminole’s 2005 report, "Building for the Future," placed fifth among 51 entries in the Utilities ... read more
Frauen named Project Director for Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc.
March 23, 2006
Seminole Electric Cooperative has named James R. Frauen as the new Seminole Generating Station Unit 3 Project Director. The Unit 3 project is a $1.4 billion, 750 MW coal fired generating unit scheduled to go into operation on May 1, ... read more
Southern Company to provide additional wholesale power to Seminole Electric Cooperative
March 21, 2006
Southern Company announced today that it will provide an additional 160 megawatts of wholesale power to Seminole Electric Cooperative. Today’s announcement follows a previously announced wholesale power agreement, under which Southern Company will provide Seminole with approximately 320 megawatts of ... read more
Seminole Electric Cooperative Files to Build Clean Coal Unit in Putnam County, FL
March 10, 2006
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SECI) today filed with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) for a Certificate of Need to build a third coal unit at the Seminole Generating Station (SGS) in Putnam County, Florida. A Site Certification Application for ... read more
Southern Company announces wholesale power agreement with Seminole Electric Cooperative
February 22, 2006
Southern Company announced today that it has signed a wholesale power agreement with Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. Under the agreement, Southern Company will provide approximately 320 megawatts of electric energy to Seminole. The agreement is effective Jan. 1, 2010 through ... read more
PSEG Resources Announces Sale of Interest in Seminole Generation Station Unit 2
January 3, 2006
PSEG Resources, an indirect subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) and a direct subsidiary of PSEG Energy Holdings LLC announced today the sale of its interest in the Seminole Generation Station Unit 2, located in Palatka, Florida to Seminole ... read more
Seminole Extends and Expands Services with ACES Power Marketing
November 8, 2005
Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has renewed its agreement with ACES Power Marketing, LLC that provides for short-term power trading services (power trading execution services). Seminole, a generation and transmission cooperative (G&T), provides wholesale energy to 10 member distribution systems. ... read more
Seminole Unit 3 open house set for Oct. 20, 2005 at Ravine Gardens RSVPs welcomed to ensure adequate staffing, refreshments
October 6,2005
Seminole Electric Cooperative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) will host an open house on October 20 in Palatka to present information and solicit public comments on Seminole’s proposed Unit 3 project.

The Unit ... read more
Executive promotions at Seminole Electric Cooperative
September 14, 2005
Seminole Electric Cooperative, a Tampa-based generation and transmission cooperative (G&T), has promoted John W. Geeraerts to senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Timothy S. Woodbury to senior vice president and chief strategic officer.

The promotions reflect ... read more
Walt Hentze Named Director, Plant Operations at Payne Creek Generating Station
September 9, 2005
Walt Hentze has been named Director, Plant Operations, for Seminole Electric Cooperative's Payne Creek Generating Station. The 500 megawatt (MW) combined cycle generating facility is located in Hardee County, FL, south of Lakeland, and is in the process of adding ... read more
Seminole Annual Report Wins Silver Award in LACP Competition
July 14, 2005
The League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) has awarded a silver award to Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., Tampa.

Seminole’s 2004 annual report, "A Year of Change, Cooperation, Challenge," placed third in the LACP’s annual awards competition in the ... read more
Seminole Presents Putnam County 2005 Achievement Scholarship Awards
June 3, 2005
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., operator of Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County, recently awarded Achievement Scholarships to three local high school seniors.

This year's Achievement Scholarship recipients are Sloan F. Crawford from Palatka High School, Robert Alan Comstock ... read more
Seminole Elects Board Officers
April 18, 2005
John W. Drake, from Glades Electric Cooperative in Moore Haven, was recently elected to his third term as president of the Seminole Electric Cooperative board of trustees. Mal Green, representing Talquin Electric Cooperative in Quincy, was elected to his third ... read more
Web site posted for Seminole’s $1.2 billion power plant project
April 15,2005
Seminole Electric Cooperative has posted a web site with information about its planned expansion and environmental improvements at Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County.

The site includes a form where you can sign up to receive periodic project news ... read more
Seminole announces $1.2 billion plan to expand, improve its Putnam County, FL generating station
March 30, 2005
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has announced plans to expand its 1300 megawatt (MW) Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County, Fl. Seminole will add a third coal unit at the station to meet the growing needs of its member systems and ... read more
Seminole Electric Cooperative Offers 2005 Scholarships
March 1, 2005
Applications are being accepted for Seminole Electric Cooperative’s 2005 Achievement Scholarship awards. Graduating seniors at Palatka, Crescent City, and Interlachen high schools are eligible to apply if they plan to continue their studies at a college, university, or technical school, ... read more
Seminole Electric Cooperative Donates 50 More PCs to Schools, Non Profit Groups
December 2, 2004
Seminole Electric Cooperative recently donated its 300th personal computer through an “outplacement” program that started in 2000.

The program allows Seminole employees to nominate schools and non profit groups to receive for PCs being “retired” at the Cooperative’s ... read more
Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Approves $136.5 Million Loan Guarantee for Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
October 5, 2004
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $136.5 million loan guarantee commitment for Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. The guarantee secures Federal Financing Bank funds to finance the addition of 310 megawatts (MW) ... read more
Plans to Expand Payne Creek Generating Station Continue in Hardee County
August 9, 2004
This week you may see a legal notice in your local newspaper regarding Seminole Electric Cooperative’s planned expansion of its Payne Creek Generating Station in Hardee County.
The notices are required by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), which is ... read more
SECI signs contract for green biomass energy
June 30, 2004
Florida consumers who get their electricity from member-owned cooperatives are getting more “green” this month as the result of a new long term contract between Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., and DG Telogia Power, LLC (formerly Timber Energy).

DG ... read more
Calpine's Osprey Energy Center Begins Operations
June 28, 2004
First Combined-Cycle Generating Power Plant Built and Wholly Owned by an IPP in Peninsular Florida

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Calpine Corporation's (NYSE: CPN) 540-megawatt Osprey Energy Center has entered commercial operation in time to help meet Florida's peak ... read more
Seminole Presents Putnam County 2004 Achievement Scholarship Awards and Continued Studies Awards
May 21, 2004
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., operator of Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County, recently awarded Achievement Scholarships to three local high school seniors and a Continued Studies award to one of last year's scholarship recipients.

This year's Achievement Scholarship ... read more
Seminole Presents 2004 Achievement Scholarship Awards in Hardee, Hillsborough Counties
May 21, 2004
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., headquartered in Tampa, recently awarded its second annual Achievement Scholarships in Hillsborough and Hardee counties, through local education foundations.
This year's Achievement Scholarship recipients in Hillsborough County are Jordan Saperstein from Gaither High School, and ... read more
Seminole Names New Clean Air Act Alternate Representative for Payne Creek Generating Station
May 20, 2004
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has named James R. Frauen, manager of environmental affairs, as the alternate designated representative under the Clean Air Act for the Payne Creek Generating Station in Hardee County. Michael P. Opalinski, vice president of technical services, ... read more
Executive Changes, Promotions at Tampa-Based Seminole Electric Cooperative
May 5, 2004
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., headquartered in Tampa, has promoted Michael P. Opalinski to Vice President, Technical Services, and moved Floyd (Joe) Welborn to the position of Vice President, Operations. The moves were made to increase organizational effectiveness and accommodate the ... read more
Seminole Issues RFP for 600 MW of Base Load Capacity and Energy
April 19, 2004
To meet the growing power supply needs of its 10-Member distribution cooperatives, Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., today issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for up to 600 megawatts (MW) of base load capacity and energy. Seminole is seeking delivery ... read more
Seminole Co-op PCs Go to Schools, Community Organizations
November 21, 2003
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently donated 70 personal computers (PCs) to 13 schools and youth programs local to Seminole facilities in Hillsborough and Putnam counties in Florida.

The PCs had to be replaced due to software upgrades but ... read more
Seminole to Install Marker Balls on Transmission Lines
November 5, 2003
Tampa, FL B Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. will be installing eight aerial marker balls on its 230 kilovolt transmission line from the Seminole Generating Station to its Silver Springs switching station. Installation, which will be done from a helicopter, will ... read more
Remarks of Tim Woodbury
September 15, 2003
My name is Tim Woodbury, and I am Vice President of Strategic Services for Seminole
Electric Cooperative, Inc. I appreciate the opportunity to speak today. I am here, not as a
theoretician on market design, but as a senior management ... read more
Benefit “Ride 4 Hospice House” Set for Sat., Oct. 11, 2003 in Putnam County
September 12, 2003
Palatka, FL - A motorcycle “Poker Run” for Hospice of the Lakes is set for Sat., Oct. 11, in Putnam County. The ride supports an on-going capital campaign for Hospice House of Palatka, which is being built to serve patients ... read more
Seminole Announces 2006 Capacity Additions; Includes Purchased Power, and New Units
July 10,2003
Tampa, FL – Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., headquartered in Tampa, has announced plans to install another 310 megawatts (MW) of capacity at its Payne Creek Generating Station in Hardee County, Florida, to go into service in December 2006. The Cooperative’s ... read more
Seminole Extends ACES Power Marketing Deal
June 5, 2003
Tampa, FL - Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Seminole) has announced an extension of its contract with ACES Power Marketing, LLC (APM) through 2005.

APM provides short-term (under 30 days) power transaction execution services to Seminole, a generation and ... read more
Seminole Presents 2003 Achievement Scholarship Awards and Continued Studies Awards
May 30, 2003
Tampa, FL – Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., operator of Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County, recently awarded Achievement Scholarships to three local high school seniors and two Continued Studies awards to past year's scholarship recipients.

This year's Achievement ... read more
Seminole Presents 2003 Achievement Scholarship Awards
May, 21, 2003
Tampa, FL – Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., headquartered in Tampa, recently awarded its second annual Achievement Scholarships in Hillsborough and Hardee counties, through local education foundations.

This year's Achievement Scholarship recipients in Hillsborough County are Megan NeSmith and ... read more
Seminole Supports National Liberty Trees Project
April 14, 2003
Tampa, FL -- Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., Florida’s generation and transmission cooperative, will participate in the national Liberty Trees project to help rebuild four of America’s national forests in honor of active duty military personnel.

The Liberty Trees project ... read more
Seminole Issues Full Requirement Service RFP for Specific Delivery Points
April 7, 2003
Tampa, FL -- To meet the growing power supply needs of its 10 member distribution cooperatives, Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., today issued a request for proposals (RFP) to provide full requirement electric service (FRS) for specific delivery points beginning ... read more
Seminole Electric Cooperative Offers 2003 Scholarships
February 20, 2003
Tampa, FL – Applications are available for Seminole Electric Cooperative’s $1000 Achievement Scholarship awards, available to graduating seniors at Palatka, Crescent City, and Interlachen high schools. Eligible students are those who plan to continue their studies at a college, university, ... read more
Garcia joins Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. as VP, Administration
February 17, 2003
Tampa, FL – Al Garcia has joined Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., as vice president, administration, at Seminole’s Tampa headquarters.

At Seminole he will oversee human resources, public relations, information systems, and building services, supporting 470 employees and three ... read more
Seminole, Seven Munis Join Forces for Back Up Capacity
February 6, 2003
Tampa, FL – An agreement signed late last year by Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., with seven municipal electric systems, is the first-ever mutual aid agreement negotiated by such a group of electric systems.

Participants have agreed to ... read more
Seminole Names New Power Marketer
July 24, 2002
Tampa, FL - PRNewswire -- Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has selected ACES Power Marketing, LLC to provide short- term power trading services (power trading execution services) July 17, 2002. Seminole, a generation and transmission cooperative (G&T), provides wholesale energy ... read more
Seminole Issues Firm Year-Round Capacity RFP
March 4, 2002
Tampa, FL – To meet the growing power supply needs of its 10 member distribution cooperatives, Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for between 375 and 525 megawatts (MW) of firm year-round ... read more
Seminole Achievement Scholarship Applications Available
February 28, 2002
Tampa, FL - Applications for Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., Achievement Scholarships are now available from the guidance offices at Palatka, Interlachen, and Crescent City high schools.

Seminole, owner and operator of Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County, annually ... read more
Payne Creek Fire Causes Minor Damage
February 20, 2002
Tampa, FL – Payne Creek Generating Station experienced a fire on Feb. 19 while combustion turbine 1 was being started with fuel oil for the first time.

The 500 megawatt, gas fired, combined cycle generating facility ... read more
Florida Electric Co-op to be Featured in PBS Program
February 19, 2002
Tampa, FL - Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., will be featured in a film being shot this spring for the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). The film, which will be distributed in 2002-03 through PBS stations, will explore Seminole's partnership ... read more
Seminole Hires Fuel Supply Director, Announces Promotions
February 8, 2002
Tampa, FL – Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. has named Jack Reid director of fuel supply. In this new position, Reid will be responsible for fuel strategy — managing coal, petroleum coke, natural gas and oil for Seminole's generating ... read more
Seminole's Payne Creek Generating Station Begins Commercial Operation
January 2, 2002
Tampa, FL – Seminole Electric Cooperative's Payne Creek Generating Station, a 500 megawatt (MW), combined cycle generating facility, began commercial operation on January 1.

Payne Creek started commercial operation after demonstrating it was available for service on ... read more
Seminole Signs Power Marketing Contract with Aquila
December 27, 2001
Tampa, FL – Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. has signed a one year contract with Kansas City-based Aquila, Inc.(NYSE:ILA), to provide all short term power trading services (hourly periods through 90 day duration) for the Cooperative. According to Lane Mahaffey, ... read more
Woodbury Speaks at Calpine's Osprey Groundbreaking
November 14, 2001
Tampa, FL – Tim Woodbury, Seminole's VP of strategic services, was one of the featured speakers yesterday at the groundbreaking/flagraising ceremony for Calpine Corporation's 530 megawatt Osprey Energy Center in Auburndale, Florida. In February this year, the Florida Public Service ... read more
Seminole to Start "Steam Blows" at Payne Creek; One of the final steps before actual start up of this new electric generating station
August 28, 2001
Tampa, FL – Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. has announced the schedule for steam blows at its Payne Creek Generating Station (PCGS). Payne Creek is a 500 megawatt, natural gas-fired, combined cycle generating station located northwest of Wauchula and north ... read more
Seminole to Appeal Alabama Court Decision
June 29, 2001
Tampa, FL – Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. has announced it will appeal the June 25 Walker County, Ala. court decision that awarded compensatory and punitive damages to Jefferson Screening Corp. and two affiliated companies.

The awards relate to ... read more
Seminole Announces Promotions
May 30, 2001
Tampa, FL – As a result of a recent reorganization, Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., announces the following promotions at Seminole Generating Station:

Ken Hart has been named has been named Maintenance Manager. He is responsible for ... read more
Seminole Presents 2001 Achievement Scholarship Awards and First Continued Studies Award
May 25, 2001
Tampa, FL – Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., operator of Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County, recently awarded Achievement Scholarships to three local high school seniors and its first Continued Studies award to a past year's scholarship recipient.

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Seminole Scholarships Offered to Putnam County High School Seniors
March 15, 2001
Tampa, FL – Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has announced its 8th annual scholarship awards program for Putnam County public high school seniors.

The Seminole Achievement Scholarship Award was increased to $2,000 last year. This is comprised of ... read more
Seminole Adds Staff in Hardee County; Hiring Continues
March 1, 2001
Tampa, FL – Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has announced the following new hires at its Payne Creek Generating Station in Bowling Green.

Gary Giddings has joined Seminole as operations and maintenance superintendent. He was previously with Siemens ... read more
FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVES APPLICATION FOR CALPINE’S OSPREY ENERGY CENTER
February 12, 2001
Represents First Independent Power Combined-Cycle Facility
to be Approved Under Florida Power Plant Siting Act

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today unanimously approved a joint application filed by Calpine Corporation [NYSE:CPN], the nation’s ... read more
Calpine, Seminole File Power Contract for Osprey Energy Center
January 9, 2001
Tampa, FL — In preparation for their joint need determination hearing, Ca1pine Corporation (NYSH:CPN) and Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., have filed a fully executed joint power sales agreement with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) under which Calpine's proposed ... read more
Seminole Plant Producing Gypsum
November 6, 2000
Palatka, FL – Seminole Generating Station, a 1250 megawatt coal-fired generating facility operated by Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., last week produced its first batch of synthetic gypsum from Seminole Unit 1. Under a contract signed last year, Seminole will ... read more
Calpine and Seminole Announce Plans to Enter Long-term Power Sales Agreement; Seminole Will Have Access to Full Output of Proposed Osprey Energy Center
October 17, 2000
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SAN JOSE, Calif. & TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2000--Calpine Corporation (NYSE:CPN) and Tampa, Fla.-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. today presented plans to the Florida Public Service Commission ... read more
Seminole to Staff Payne Creek Generating Station
September 14, 2000
Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., will self staff its new electric generating facility under construction in Hardee County.

The decision follows evaluation of the economics of self staffing Payne Creek Generating Station, versus contracting plant operation. Jim ... read more
Florida Public Service Commission Docket 981827, complaint and petition by Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. for an investigation of the rate structure of Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
September 6, 2000
On Sept. 5, Seminole received word that the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) ruled on the above complaint in Seminole's favor. By a 2-1 vote, the FPSC concluded that Seminole's wholesale rate structure
is not subject to the FPSC's ... read more
Seminole Issues Peaking/Intermediate Capacity RFP
July 6, 2000
To meet the growing power supply needs of its 10 member distribution cooperatives, Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for between 160 and 400 megawatts (MW) of intermediate capacity and up to 350 ... read more
Seminole Announces Scholarship Recipients; New Second Year Awards Available
June 17, 2000
Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., operator of Putnam County's Seminole Generating Station, recently awarded Achievement Scholarships to one senior at each of Putnam County's three public high schools.

This year's recipients are Rachel Symonds from Palatka High School, ... read more
Statement: EPA Emissions List, TRI
May 12, 2000
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday released its 1998 annual report under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). They also published a list of 25 facilities that in 1998, "released" the highest volume of toxic chemicals as ... read more
Seminole Donates Fire Fighting Gear to County for Explorers Program
May 1, 2000
Putnam County's Department of Public Safety recently received $2,800 worth of fire-fighting bunker gear from Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. The equipment, previously used by the fire-fighting brigade at the Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County, includes fire-resistant hats and ... read more
Seminole Sells Towboats, Barges; Additional Sales Pending
April 19, 2000
Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has announced the sale of two 7200 horsepower (HP) river towboats, two 1350 HP towboats, and two superjumbo, open top hopper barges to various marine industry operators for $8.2 million. Prior to these transactions, the ... read more
SECI Employees Invest Sweat Equity in Community Improvement
April 13, 2000
"Improving the quality of life in the communities where our employees live and work," is more than just a corporate value statement to Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. From sponsored volunteer teams in Tampa, Florida, to grants to organizations where employees ... read more
Management Promotions
April 12, 2000
Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has announced the following promotions and organizational changes at its Tampa headquarters.

Steven Shearer is named Senior Vice President and Assistant General Manager. He takes on additional executive management responsibilities for Human Resources ... read more
Pittman Named Plant Manager and Director of Plant Operations for Payne Creek Generating Station
February 17, 2000
Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has announced the selection of Jim Pittman as plant manager for its Payne Creek Generating Station, now under construction in Hardee County.

The new 500-megawatt, gas-fired combined cycle generating facility, is being built ... read more
Shipskie Promoted to Director of Plant Operations
February 15, 2000
Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has announced the promotion of Paul Shipskie to Director of Plant Operations for the Seminole Generating Station, effective February 1, 2000. Shipskie had served as interim plant manager for Seminole's Putnam County plant since ... read more
Seminole, Environmental Groups Reach Agreement On Wastewater Permit
January 4, 2000
Seminole Electric Cooperative, the Putnam County Environmental Council, and the Stewards of the St. Johns River have reached an agreement regarding the wastewater discharge permit for the Seminole Generating Station, located in Putnam County, near Palatka. Issuance of the permit ... read more
EPA agrees Seminole Gypsum Project Is A Go
December 17, 1999
Officials at Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative have been advised that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has no objection to a proposed wastewater discharge permit for the Seminole Generating Station. The coal-fired Seminole station, located in Putnam County, near Palatka, ... read more
Seminole Chooses L&R Midland to Sell Marine Vessel Fleet
October 22, 1999
Tampa, FL – Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. has chosen L&R Midland, Inc., Houston, TX, as its exclusive broker for sale or lease of vessels from Seminole's marine fleet.

Seminole's fleet consists of 14 towboats and 111 ... read more
Lafarge to Build New Wallboard Production Facility in Florida
September 8, 1999
RESTON, VA - Lafarge Corporation (NYSE, TSE & ME: LAF), North America's largest diversified supplier of construction materials, announced that its Lafarge Gypsum division will build a new $85 million gypsum wallboard manufacturing facility in northern Florida.

The ... read more
Seminole, Central Gulf Settle Transportation Dispute
August 6, 1999
Tampa, FL - On July 30, Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Central Gulf Lines, Inc. reached an agreement in settlement of federal and state court litigation arising from Seminole’s termination of its coal barge transportation and transloading contract with Central ... read more
Reliant Energy Plans Florida Power Plant Development Signs Power Supply Contract With Seminole Electric Cooperative
August 5, 1999
Houston, TX — Reliant Energy has signed an option agreement on a 100-acre parcel of land in Osceola County, Florida, near the town of Holopaw, where it plans to construct a 460-megawatt, natural gas-fired power plant. Two-thirds of the ... read more
Seminole Announces its Y2K “Readiness”
July 1, 1999
Tampa, FL - Seminole Electric Cooperative has reported its critical operating systems are ready for the year 2000. According to its final report to the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), Seminole has completed inventory, assessment and remediation/testing on all ... read more
Okefenoke, Seminole Agree to Terminate Wholesale Power Contract
May 14, 1998
Tampa, FL - The board of trustees of both cooperatives approved an agreement this week, providing for termination of the wholesale power contract with Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation (OREMC), and OREMC's membership in Seminole, effective on or before January ... read more
Stack Inspection Reveals No Structural Damage
April 1, 1998
Tampa, FL - An inspection of the chimney stack by Seminole employees and an engineering consulting firm revealed no serious structural damage from the March 25 fire.

Cost of the damage is still being determined; clean up will ... read more
Investigation Continues Into Stack Fire
March 26, 1998
Tampa, FL - Yesterday's fire at the Palatka Power Station was declared extinguished at 8 p.m. last evening. The fire occurred in the plant stack, a concrete structure that encompasses two brick flues. Fire personnel were off site by 11:30 ... read more
Contract Workers Evacuated from Top of Stack at Seminole Plant
March 25, 1998
Tampa, FL - A rescue has been completed at Seminole's Palatka Power Station.

Six contract employees were evacuated by helicopter off the top of the plant stack, a concrete structure that encompasses two brick flues. All of the ... read more
Seminole Again Offers Achievement Scholarships
March 17, 1998
Tampa, FL - For the fifth year, Seminole Electric Cooperative is accepting applicants for its achievement scholarship awards. Three $1000 awards will be presented this year, to one senior at each of Putnam County's three high schools, to help defray ... read more
Seminole Celebrates 50th Anniversary
February 5, 1998
Tampa, FL - Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., headquartered in Tampa, is celebrating "50 years of serving our Member Systems." The generation and transmission cooperative (G&T) supplies wholesale power to 11 distribution cooperatives that serve more than 640,000 Florida consumers in ... read more
Midulla Elected to NERC Board
May 14, 1997
Tampa, FL - Richard J. Midulla, Seminole Electric Cooperative executive vice president and general manager, was elected to the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) board of trustees on May 5. NERC's mission is to promote the reliability of the ... read more
Seminole Announces RFP Short List
February 18, 1997
Tampa, FL - Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., has narrowed the field to three bidders from its request for proposals (RFP) issued in July, 1996, for up to 1,000 megawatts of future supply. The finalist bidders are PECO Energy Co., King ... read more
Seminole Web Site Up and Running
January 9, 1997
Tampa, FL - As of January 3, Seminole Electric Cooperative can be accessed on the world wide web at http://www.seminole-electric.com

In addition to general information about the cooperative and recent press releases, Seminole's web site posts available transmission ... read more
Seminole Obtains Bids Totaling More Than 10,000 MW in Response to RFP
October 3, 1996
Tampa, FL - Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. has received proposals from 19 bidders representing in excess of 10,000 megawatts (MW) in response to its July, 1996 request for proposals (RFP) for up to 1,000 MW.

The RFP is ... read more
Midulla Named Seminole's Executive Vice President & General Manager
June 20, 1996
Tampa, FL - Following an extensive recruitment effort in conjunction with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's executive search department, the Seminole Electric Cooperative board of trustees has selected Richard J. Midulla as executive vice president and general manager, replacing ... read more
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