Seminole Annual Report Wins the Silver in International Competition

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 13:01:28 -0600

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 � Electric/Gas category ($1+ billion in annual revenues).

Seminole adds more biomass to its renewable energy portfolio

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:57:32 -0600

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, will add 25 megawatts (MW) of biomass energy to its

Highest Honor in Supply Management Presented to Seminole Electric Cooperative Exec

Thu, 7 May 2009 16:17:23 -0600

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. Rich accepted the J. Shipman Gold Medal Award in Charlotte,

Seminole files rail complaint to protect its members

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:47:43 -0600

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 to the Seminole Generating Station near Palatka, Florida, starting January

Seminole's clean coal generating unit receives state certification

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:47:04 -0600

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 and operated by Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc., which provides wholesale

World Leader in renewable energy looking to Florida for new solar plant

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:46:23 -0600

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. The letter of intent signing and the tour concludes the

Appeal Court rules for Seminole's Clean Coal Unit, Again

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:45:35 -0600

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 Rehearing of the Court's June 13 decision that directs the

Seminole's new clean coal generating unit back on track

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:44:41 -0600

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 a needed permit.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal,

Seminole Electric Cooperative Issues Request for Proposals for Renewable Energy

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:43:48 -0600

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Seminole adds 22 MW of renewable capacity to its Florida portfolio

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:42:00 -0600

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Seminole announces plans to appeal siting decision

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:40:56 -0600

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Seminole Electric Cooperative Adds Two Additional Renewable Energy Projects to its Portfolio

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:38:51 -0600

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Seminole distributing more than 100,000 CFLs to promote conservation

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:37:35 -0600

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Seminole will solicit proposals for carbon capture demonstration project

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:36:23 -0600

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Seminole Renames Payne Creek Station to Honor Retiring General Manager

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:35:11 -0600

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Seminole's response to May 17 St. Petersburg Times editorial, "Coal Fired Foolishness"

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:33:59 -0600

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Payne Creek Generating Station Steam Turbine Generator Experiences Major Failure, Extensive Damage

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:32:34 -0600

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Timothy Woodbury Named Seminole's Executive Vice President & General Manager

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:30:41 -0600

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Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc., seeks up to 150 MW of renewable energy resources

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:29:25 -0600

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Hitachi Power Systems America Awarded Retrofit SCR Contract by Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:27:32 -0600

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Plans Progress to Expand, Improve Seminole Station

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:25:09 -0600

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 Daily News (Palatka, FL).

The station is operated by

Valiente named Director of Accounting Services for Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc.

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:24:44 -0600

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 Seminole, Valiente was business manager for Invenergy Services LLC and

Seminole Annual Report Wins Honors in International Competition

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:24:19 -0600

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 � Electric/Gas category ($1+ billion in annual revenues), and was

Frauen named Project Director for Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc.

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:23:51 -0600

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, 2012. Frauen�s responsibilities include the design, permitting, construction and

Southern Company to provide additional wholesale power to Seminole Electric Cooperative

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:23:25 -0600

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 electric energy from Jan. 1, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2015.

Seminole Electric Cooperative Files to Build Clean Coal Unit in Putnam County, FL

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:19:53 -0600

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 the unit was filed yesterday, March 9, with Florida's Department

Southern Company announces wholesale power agreement with Seminole Electric Cooperative

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:19:31 -0600

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 Dec. 31, 2015.

Power to supply Seminole will

PSEG Resources Announces Sale of Interest in Seminole Generation Station Unit 2

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:19:03 -0600

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 Electric Cooperative, Inc. The sale of the 659 MW coal-fired

Seminole Extends and Expands Services with ACES Power Marketing

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:18:27 -0600

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. Seminole's member systems serve approximately 800,000 meters and more than

Seminole Unit 3 open house set for Oct. 20, 2005 at Ravine Gardens RSVPs welcomed to ensure adequate staffing, refreshments

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:18:04 -0600

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 3 project at Seminole Generating Station will increase the 1300

Executive promotions at Seminole Electric Cooperative

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:17:37 -0600

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 increased responsibilities and recognize both executives' on-going contributions to the

Walt Hentze Named Director, Plant Operations at Payne Creek Generating Station

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:17:14 -0600

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 an additional 310 MW of gas capacity.

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Seminole Annual Report Wins Silver Award in LACP Competition

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:16:50 -0600

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 mid size Energy/Utilities category (up to 1,000 employees, $100 million

Seminole Presents Putnam County 2005 Achievement Scholarship Awards

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:16:25 -0600

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 from Interlachen High School, and Sarah L. Yochem from Crescent

Seminole Elects Board Officers

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:15:49 -0600

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 term as vice president, and Robert Strickland, from Withlacoochee River

Web site posted for Seminole�s $1.2 billion power plant project

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:15:21 -0600

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 and notices of scheduled public meetings. Interested persons without Internet

Seminole announces $1.2 billion plan to expand, improve its Putnam County, FL generating station

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:14:55 -0600

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 provide increased fuel diversity.

The plan will increase

Seminole Electric Cooperative Offers 2005 Scholarships

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:14:27 -0600

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, and meet application criteria.

Each school will award

Seminole Electric Cooperative Donates 50 More PCs to Schools, Non Profit Groups

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:14:05 -0600

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 Tampa headquarters, and at its generating stations in Palatka and

Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Approves $136.5 Million Loan Guarantee for Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:13:33 -0600

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) of peaking capacity at Seminole�s Payne Creek Generating Station.

Plans to Expand Payne Creek Generating Station Continue in Hardee County

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:13:04 -0600

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 expected to finance the addition of five aeroderivative combustion turbines

SECI signs contract for green biomass energy

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:12:31 -0600

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 Telogia is owned by DG Energy Solutions in San Diego,

Calpine's Osprey Energy Center Begins Operations

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:12:00 -0600

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 summer power demand. The Osprey Energy Center is the first

Seminole Presents Putnam County 2004 Achievement Scholarship Awards and Continued Studies Awards

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:10:50 -0600

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 recipients are John Ryan Porter from Palatka High School, Adrian

Seminole Presents 2004 Achievement Scholarship Awards in Hardee, Hillsborough Counties

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:10:03 -0600

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 Ryan Thomas from Chamberlain High School, who each received $500

Seminole Names New Clean Air Act Alternate Representative for Payne Creek Generating Station

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:09:16 -0600

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, continues to serve as designated representative.

The notice

Executive Changes, Promotions at Tampa-Based Seminole Electric Cooperative

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:08:41 -0600

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 April 30 retirement of James Duren, Vice President of Energy

Seminole Issues RFP for 600 MW of Base Load Capacity and Energy

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:08:20 -0600

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 of base load capacity and energy as early as the

Seminole Co-op PCs Go to Schools, Community Organizations

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:07:45 -0600

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 still had enough power and capabilities �to run most

Seminole to Install Marker Balls on Transmission Lines

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:07:21 -0600

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 take place on November 10, starting around 7 a.m., and

Remarks of Tim Woodbury

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:06:40 -0600

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 representative from a
consumer-owned utility that supplies power to roughly

Benefit �Ride 4 Hospice House� Set for Sat., Oct. 11, 2003 in Putnam County

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:04:06 -0600

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 from Bradford, Clay, Putnam, and St. John�s counties.

Seminole Announces 2006 Capacity Additions; Includes Purchased Power, and New Units

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:03:34 -0600

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 Board today finalized plans to expand Payne Creek as part

Seminole Extends ACES Power Marketing Deal

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:03:07 -0600

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 transmission cooperative (G&T) providing wholesale energy to 10 member distribution

Seminole Presents 2003 Achievement Scholarship Awards and Continued Studies Awards

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:02:39 -0600

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 Scholarship recipients are Justin Skidmore from Palatka High School, Cori

Seminole Presents 2003 Achievement Scholarship Awards

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:02:12 -0600

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 Lucas Johnson from Gaither High School, who each received $500

Seminole Supports National Liberty Trees Project

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:01:26 -0600

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 is a joint effort of American Forests, a national nonprofit

Seminole Issues Full Requirement Service RFP for Specific Delivery Points

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:00:54 -0600

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 January 1, 2010, with an opportunity to serve a portion

Seminole Electric Cooperative Offers 2003 Scholarships

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:00:29 -0600

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, or technical school, and meet the award and application criteria.

Garcia joins Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. as VP, Administration

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:00:05 -0600

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 facilities.

Garcia has more than 20 years experience

Seminole, Seven Munis Join Forces for Back Up Capacity

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:59:38 -0600

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 help cover an extended failure of each other�s designated baseload

Seminole Names New Power Marketer

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:59:01 -0600

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 to 10 member distribution systems. Seminole's member systems serve approximately

Seminole Issues Firm Year-Round Capacity RFP

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:58:29 -0600

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 capacity, beginning December 1, 2006.

The RFP is

Seminole Achievement Scholarship Applications Available

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:58:01 -0600

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 awards a scholarship to a graduating senior at each of

Payne Creek Fire Causes Minor Damage

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:57:31 -0600

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 is located in Hardee County, about 12 miles northwest of

Florida Electric Co-op to be Featured in PBS Program

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:57:02 -0600

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 with Lafarge Gypsum (a division of Lafarge Corp.), which enables

Seminole Hires Fuel Supply Director, Announces Promotions

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:56:30 -0600

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 stations in Putnam and Hardee counties, in addition to some

Seminole's Payne Creek Generating Station Begins Commercial Operation

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:55:56 -0600

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 a reliable basis, by operating at various load levels for

Seminole Signs Power Marketing Contract with Aquila

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:55:21 -0600

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, Seminole's Director, Strategic Planning and Power Marketing, this contractual relationship

Woodbury Speaks at Calpine's Osprey Groundbreaking

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:54:47 -0600

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 Commission approved a joint Seminole/Calpine application where Seminole will purchase

Seminole to Start "Steam Blows" at Payne Creek; One of the final steps before actual start up of this new electric generating station

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:54:19 -0600

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 of Fort Green Springs, off County Road 663.

Seminole to Appeal Alabama Court Decision

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:53:42 -0600

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 a coal contract between Seminole and the companies, in which

Seminole Announces Promotions

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:53:02 -0600

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 all aspects of maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls,

Seminole Presents 2001 Achievement Scholarship Awards and First Continued Studies Award

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:52:27 -0600

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.

This year's Achievement Scholarship recipients are Clayton Johnston from Palatka

Seminole Scholarships Offered to Putnam County High School Seniors

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:50:36 -0600

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 a first year award of $1,000, and a prospective Continued

Seminole Adds Staff in Hardee County; Hiring Continues

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:50:06 -0600

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 Westinghouse and General Electric. Giddings has worked in the energy

FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVES APPLICATION FOR CALPINE�S OSPREY ENERGY CENTER

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:49:35 -0600

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 leading power company, and Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., under which

Calpine, Seminole File Power Contract for Osprey Energy Center

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:48:45 -0600

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 Osprey Energy Center will supply electric power to help meet

Seminole Plant Producing Gypsum

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:48:16 -0600

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 sell wallboard-grade gypsum to Virginia-based Lafarge Corporation. Lafarge will use

Calpine and Seminole Announce Plans to Enter Long-term Power Sales Agreement; Seminole Will Have Access to Full Output of Proposed Osprey Energy Center

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:47:39 -0600

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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 (FPSC) under which Calpine's proposed Osprey Energy Center will supply

Seminole to Staff Payne Creek Generating Station

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:46:49 -0600

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 Pittman, director of plant operations for Payne Creek, says the

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.

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:46:15 -0600

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 jurisdiction. This decision renders Lee County Electric Cooperative's complaint regarding

Seminole Issues Peaking/Intermediate Capacity RFP

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:45:33 -0600

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 MW of peaking capacity, beginning January 1, 2004.

Seminole Announces Scholarship Recipients; New Second Year Awards Available

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:44:56 -0600

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, Tomeka Lashonda Fisher from Interlachen High School, and Brianna Brook

Statement: EPA Emissions List, TRI

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:44:22 -0600

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 defined by EPA guidelines. The list is based on last

Seminole Donates Fire Fighting Gear to County for Explorers Program

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:43:39 -0600

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 coats, and will be used for training members of

Seminole Sells Towboats, Barges; Additional Sales Pending

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:43:01 -0600

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 Cooperative sold 16 barges for approximately $3.3 million, in March

SECI Employees Invest Sweat Equity in Community Improvement

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:42:31 -0600

"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 volunteer, Seminole employees work to make a difference in their

Management Promotions

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:41:55 -0600

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 and Public Relations. Shearer has been with Seminole since 1981,

Pittman Named Plant Manager and Director of Plant Operations for Payne Creek Generating Station

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:41:10 -0600

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 for Seminole by Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation and Overland Contracting

Shipskie Promoted to Director of Plant Operations

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:40:29 -0600

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 December 20, 1999. He replaces Jim Pittman, who was selected

Seminole, Environmental Groups Reach Agreement On Wastewater Permit

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:39:52 -0600

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 paves the way for conversion of air emissions control system

EPA agrees Seminole Gypsum Project Is A Go

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:39:08 -0600

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, needs the permit to allow the conversion of generation process

Seminole Chooses L&R Midland to Sell Marine Vessel Fleet

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:38:19 -0600

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 superjumbo open hopper barges. The vessels are available due to

Lafarge to Build New Wallboard Production Facility in Florida

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:37:20 -0600

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 state-of-the-art plant will be virtually identical to one the company

Seminole, Central Gulf Settle Transportation Dispute

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:36:29 -0600

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 Gulf and its subsidiary, Materials Transfer, Inc. (MTI). The settlement

Reliant Energy Plans Florida Power Plant Development Signs Power Supply Contract With Seminole Electric Cooperative

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:35:57 -0600

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 power produced at the plant will be sold to Seminole

Seminole Announces its Y2K �Readiness�

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:34:35 -0600

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 critical plant operating systems, energy management and telecommunications systems, system

Okefenoke, Seminole Agree to Terminate Wholesale Power Contract

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:34:04 -0600

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 1, 1999. The agreement is subject to the approval of

Stack Inspection Reveals No Structural Damage

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:33:33 -0600

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 include pressure washing of all surfaces and painting of structural

Investigation Continues Into Stack Fire

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:32:54 -0600

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 p.m.

The continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) at

Contract Workers Evacuated from Top of Stack at Seminole Plant

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:32:24 -0600

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 employees are safe and there are no injuries. They have

Seminole Again Offers Achievement Scholarships

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:31:50 -0600

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 the cost of higher education.

Seminole sponsors the

Seminole Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:31:15 -0600

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 45 Florida counties, from the Georgia border to the Everglades.

Midulla Elected to NERC Board

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:30:46 -0600

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 electricity supply for North America; it is made up of

Seminole Announces RFP Short List

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:29:38 -0600

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 of Prussia, PA; LS Power, LLC, Maitland, FL; and Constellation

Seminole Web Site Up and Running

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:28:41 -0600

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 capacity, rates and instructions on how to go about obtaining

Seminole Obtains Bids Totaling More Than 10,000 MW in Response to RFP

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:27:53 -0600

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 Seminole's third competitive bid solicitation to the wholesale power market

Midulla Named Seminole's Executive Vice President & General Manager

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:27:09 -0600

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 William C. Walbridge, who retired in May. The appointment is

Seminole Electric News and Releases

Seminole Electric Evaluates Options After Gilchrist County Denies Comp Plan Amendments

Rating Action: Moody's assigns A3 sr. sec. to Seminole Electric Cooperative; outlook stable

Seminole wins low cost funding for potential �Smart Grid� solar project

Seminole Generating Station Selected as a 'Top Plant' for 2009 by POWER Magazine

Seminole Files Evidence with Federal Railroad Regulators Proving Overcharges by CSXT

S&P Upgrades Seminole Electric Cooperative Outlook to �Stable�

Seminole Annual Report Wins the Silver in International Competition

Seminole adds more biomass to its renewable energy portfolio

Highest Honor in Supply Management Presented to Seminole Electric Cooperative Exec

Seminole files rail complaint to protect its members

Seminole's clean coal generating unit receives state certification

World Leader in renewable energy looking to Florida for new solar plant

Appeal Court rules for Seminole's Clean Coal Unit, Again

Seminole's new clean coal generating unit back on track

Seminole Electric Cooperative Issues Request for Proposals for Renewable Energy

Seminole adds 22 MW of renewable capacity to its Florida portfolio

Seminole announces plans to appeal siting decision

Seminole Electric Cooperative Adds Two Additional Renewable Energy Projects to its Portfolio

Seminole distributing more than 100,000 CFLs to promote conservation

Seminole will solicit proposals for carbon capture demonstration project

Seminole Renames Payne Creek Station to Honor Retiring General Manager

Seminole's response to May 17 St. Petersburg Times editorial, "Coal Fired Foolishness"

Payne Creek Generating Station Steam Turbine Generator Experiences Major Failure, Extensive Damage

Timothy Woodbury Named Seminole's Executive Vice President & General Manager

Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc., seeks up to 150 MW of renewable energy resources

Hitachi Power Systems America Awarded Retrofit SCR Contract by Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Plans Progress to Expand, Improve Seminole Station

Valiente named Director of Accounting Services for Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc.

Seminole Annual Report Wins Honors in International Competition

Frauen named Project Director for Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc.

Southern Company to provide additional wholesale power to Seminole Electric Cooperative

Seminole Electric Cooperative Files to Build Clean Coal Unit in Putnam County, FL

Southern Company announces wholesale power agreement with Seminole Electric Cooperative

PSEG Resources Announces Sale of Interest in Seminole Generation Station Unit 2

Seminole Extends and Expands Services with ACES Power Marketing

Seminole Unit 3 open house set for Oct. 20, 2005 at Ravine Gardens RSVPs welcomed to ensure adequate staffing, refreshments

Executive promotions at Seminole Electric Cooperative

Walt Hentze Named Director, Plant Operations at Payne Creek Generating Station

Seminole Annual Report Wins Silver Award in LACP Competition

Seminole Presents Putnam County 2005 Achievement Scholarship Awards

Seminole Elects Board Officers

Web site posted for Seminole�s $1.2 billion power plant project

Seminole announces $1.2 billion plan to expand, improve its Putnam County, FL generating station

Seminole Electric Cooperative Offers 2005 Scholarships

Seminole Electric Cooperative Donates 50 More PCs to Schools, Non Profit Groups

Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Approves $136.5 Million Loan Guarantee for Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Plans to Expand Payne Creek Generating Station Continue in Hardee County

SECI signs contract for green biomass energy

Calpine's Osprey Energy Center Begins Operations

Seminole Presents Putnam County 2004 Achievement Scholarship Awards and Continued Studies Awards

Seminole Presents 2004 Achievement Scholarship Awards in Hardee, Hillsborough Counties

Seminole Names New Clean Air Act Alternate Representative for Payne Creek Generating Station

Executive Changes, Promotions at Tampa-Based Seminole Electric Cooperative

Seminole Issues RFP for 600 MW of Base Load Capacity and Energy

Seminole Co-op PCs Go to Schools, Community Organizations

Seminole to Install Marker Balls on Transmission Lines

Remarks of Tim Woodbury

Benefit �Ride 4 Hospice House� Set for Sat., Oct. 11, 2003 in Putnam County

Seminole Announces 2006 Capacity Additions; Includes Purchased Power, and New Units

Seminole Extends ACES Power Marketing Deal

Seminole Presents 2003 Achievement Scholarship Awards and Continued Studies Awards

Seminole Presents 2003 Achievement Scholarship Awards

Seminole Supports National Liberty Trees Project

Seminole Issues Full Requirement Service RFP for Specific Delivery Points

Seminole Electric Cooperative Offers 2003 Scholarships

Garcia joins Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. as VP, Administration

Seminole, Seven Munis Join Forces for Back Up Capacity

Seminole Names New Power Marketer

Seminole Issues Firm Year-Round Capacity RFP

Seminole Achievement Scholarship Applications Available

Payne Creek Fire Causes Minor Damage

Florida Electric Co-op to be Featured in PBS Program

Seminole Hires Fuel Supply Director, Announces Promotions

Seminole's Payne Creek Generating Station Begins Commercial Operation

Seminole Signs Power Marketing Contract with Aquila

Woodbury Speaks at Calpine's Osprey Groundbreaking

Seminole to Start "Steam Blows" at Payne Creek; One of the final steps before actual start up of this new electric generating station

Seminole to Appeal Alabama Court Decision

Seminole Announces Promotions