August 30, 2023 – As the tropical storm-force weather from Hurricane Idalia dissipates, LCEC utility workers and contractors continue to respond to scattered outages resulting from rain bands and wind gusts. Crews worked throughout the night and into today to restore...
LCEC working around-the-clock
August 29, 2023 – As feeder bands from Hurricane Idalia bring tropical force winds to our area, LCEC reminds members that scattered outages may occur. It is essential to remember the following: Stay away from downed power lines! Downed lines could be energized and...
LCEC is storm ready
August 28, 2023 – As all of SWFL keeps a close eye on Tropical Storm Idalia, LCEC encourages members to remain calm. Should scattered outages occur, LCEC has a strong restoration plan in place to reenergize members as quickly and safely as possible. This restoration...
LCEC is prepared for Tropical Storm Idalia
August 28, 2023 – LCEC is fully prepared for Tropical Storm Idalia. LCEC employees will be monitoring the storm and the electric system 24/7 throughout the storm. Crews have been staged on Sanibel, Pine Island, Marco Island and in North Fort Myers in preparation for...
LCEC storm prep information tent, Sunday at Lowes
August 26, 2023 - LCEC is partnering with Lowes to provide storm preparation information and free LCEC Hurricane Guides at the Lowes, 1651 Pine Island Road, Cape Coral on Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Employees will discuss information about generator safety, home...
LCEC Public Relations Team Wins at FPRA Golden Image Awards
August 24, 2023 – The LCEC Public Relations team took home two awards at the 2023 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) 66th Annual Golden Image Awards gala held on August 8, 2023 at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando. The team took home an Award of Distinction for...
LCEC partners with Harry Chapin Food Bank and Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL for food distribution event
August 17, 2023 – LCEC has partnered with Harry Chapin Food Bank and Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL to host a drive-thru food distribution event on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2514 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres, FL 333971....
Calling all anglers to 27th Annual LCEC Fishing Tournament to benefit United Way
August 15, 2023 – Angler registration is now open for the 27th Annual LCEC Fishing Tournament to benefit the United Way. The catch and release tournament will take place on September 9, 2023 at D&D Bait and Tackle on Matlacha. Fish will be measured and photos...
High temperatures also mean high energy usage – grid technology helps protect the system. Customers can help too.
August 10, 2023, North Fort Myers, FL – Higher than usual temperatures create a high demand on the electric grid. Although LCEC facilities are designed to withstand typical demands, customers are asked to conserve electricity to ensure reliability of the electric...
LCEC Appoints Two Directors to Leadership Team
August 9, 2023 – LCEC is pleased to announce that Amanda Smelker and Allan Ruth have been named as Directors on the LCEC leadership team. Amanda Smelker accepted the position of Director of Administrative Services. Amanda has been with LCEC for 15 years with...