North Fort Myers, FL, February 11, 2024 – LCEC is pleased to announce Michael Bates as its new Information Technology Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Bates brings more than 18 years of executive leadership in technology management, with expertise in...
LCEC Partners with Touchstone Energy Cooperative to Assemble more than 12,000 Meals for SWFL Community
North Fort Myers, FL, February 3, 2025 – LCEC is participating in a community service initiative at the NEXT Conference, hosted by Touchstone Energy Cooperative on February 4, at the Hyatt Regency, Bonita Springs. LCEC is reinforcing its commitment to the Southwest...
LCEC Urges Members to Avoid Using Heaters as Temperatures Drop
North Fort Myers, FL, January 8, 2024 – As temperatures in Southwest Florida drop, LCEC encourages members to stay warm while conserving energy. One of the most effective ways to manage energy usage and costs during cold spells is to avoid turning on your home’s...
LCEC Celebrates 85 Years!
North Fort Myers, FL, January 7, 2024 – This year, LCEC proudly celebrates 85 years of energizing Southwest Florida and empowering communities since 1940. It all began when orange grove owner George Judd sold the North Fort Myers Mariana Grove power plant to local...
13th Annual LCEC 5K Run/Walk for United Way
North Fort Myers, FL, December 11, 2024 – The 13th Annual LCEC 5K to benefit the United Way will be held on January 4, 2025 at Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral, Florida. The LCEC Resolution 5K Run/Walk will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by a Kids' ½-Mile Fun Run. The...
Help a Neighbor on #GivingTuesday with the LCEC Power To Share Program
North Fort Myers, FL, December 3, 2024 – In celebration of #GivingTuesday, LCEC invites members to join the global movement of generosity by participating in the LCEC Power to Share by Rounding Up Program. Created in 2012, #GivingTuesday inspires individuals to make a...
LCEC Partners with Harry Chapin Food Bank and Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL for Food Distribution Event
North Fort Myers, FL, November 20, 2024 – LCEC, Harry Chapin Food Bank and Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL have partnered to host a farmer’s market-style food distribution event on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Breeze Church, 7101 Bayshore Road,...
LCEC Celebrates 25th Anniversary of GIS Day
North Fort Myers, FL, November 18, 2024 – LCEC will join hundreds of organizations worldwide on November 20 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of GIS Day, honoring the transformative contributions of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and the professionals...
LCEC Warns of Salt Contaminants and Storm Surge Impacts in Coastal Areas Post Milton
North Fort Myers, FL, November 7, 2024 - LCEC is advising residents in coastal areas to be aware of potential electrical hazards caused by salt contamination and storm surge damage from Hurricane Milton. These issues can pose significant risks to powerlines and...
LCEC Exceeds Restoration Timeline by one day!
North Fort Myers, FL, October 13, 2024 – On the end of restoration day three, LCEC crews had successfully restored power to 84,639 customers. When power restoration reaches 95%, it is standard practice for utilities to declare that service is "essentially restored."...