October 12,2023 – With trunk or treats, pumpkin carving and other Halloween fun, it can be easy to forget about important things such as electrical safety. As you make your home spooktacular for the festivities to come, keep the following in mind: Inspect all...
October is National Cooperative Month
October 5, 2023 – October is a special month for cooperatives and their members because it is National Cooperative Month! During this month, cooperatives are recognized and celebrated for the qualities that make their business model unique, trusted and proven....
LCEC remembers Hurricane Ian
September 27, 2023 – One year ago tomorrow, Hurricane Ian forever changed the history of SWFL. With winds of 155 miles per hour, Ian devastated the entire electric infrastructure leaving all LCEC members without power. What took LCEC 80+ years to build was devastated...
LCEC announces tournament results to benefit United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades
September 21, 2023 – LCEC held its annual fishing tournament and golf tournament within one week of each other and raised approximately $100,000 for the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades! The 27th Annual LCEC Fishing Tournament was held on September 9, 2023 at D...
LCEC weathered the storm
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...