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LCEC awards eight local organizations with Environmental Funding Awards
September 9th, 2021September 9, 2021 – LCEC announced that it will provide Environmental Funding Awards to ArtFest Fort Myers, Cape Coral Wildlife Trust, Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, Monofilament Busters, Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Audubon of Southwest Florida, Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Future Forestry. Since the program’s inception in 2013, LCEC has awarded more than $186,000 to […]
What to do when an auto accident involves a power line
September 1st, 2021September 1, 2021 – Auto accidents are extremely scary for all those involved. If you are ever involved in or witness to an accident that involves power lines, it imperative to follow the steps below to potentially save your life or the life of someone in need. LCEC reminds all drivers to: Remain in your […]
LCEC GenerLink™ protects you and electric crews
August 26th, 2021August 26, 2021 – Storm season is in full swing! Even with LCEC working around the clock to deliver reliable electric, power outages can and do happen. If you plan to use your portable generator in the event of a power outage, it is vital to understand the dangers that come along with this convenience. […]
LCEC receives $27 million from FEMA for Hurricane Irma expenses
August 18th, 2021August 18, 2021 – LCEC is pleased to announce the acceptance of $27,075,628 by FEMA to help defray the costs incurred as a result of Hurricane Irma in 2017. Hurricane Irma ravaged many parts of the LCEC six-county service territory and resulted in power outages for approximately 70 percent of LCEC customers. Extensive damage to […]
Should you power down or sleep mode your pc to lower electric usage
August 12th, 2021August 12, 2021 – One easy way to conserve electricity while saving on your electric bill is to power down your computer when you are not using it. If you are one to jump on and off your pc for work or pleasure, LCEC energy experts recommend that you put your computer in sleep mode […]
LCEC outage map at your fingertips
August 5th, 2021August 5, 2021 – Reliability is of the utmost importance at LCEC. Employees work around the clock to keep the lights on for customers, but even with that dedication, power outages can and do happen. Power outages can result from a variety of causes including storms, animals, vehicle accidents, fallen trees and even sailboats coming […]
LCEC accepting Environmental Funding Award applications
July 29th, 2021July 29, 2021 – September 1 is the deadline to apply for an LCEC Environmental Funding Award. To apply for an environmental funding award from LCEC, organizations can visit www.lcec.net/about-lcec/community-and-education/environment to download the application. Interested organizations must meet certain criteria to be considered for the award including being located within LCEC service territory, funding utilized […]
What is the big green box in my neighborhood?
July 22nd, 2021July 22, 2021 – What are big, green, and sit in residential neighborhoods? These large green boxes are called pad-mounted transformers and caution must be practiced around them. What is a pad-mounted transformer?Pad-mounted transformers work in the same capacity as the transformers (gray cans) on the top of electric poles do. In essence, they convert […]
Keep your kids safe and smart about outdoor electrical hazards
July 8th, 2021July 8, 2021 – Tropical Storm Elsa has left our area, and every kid in town is ready to head outdoors to enjoy what is left of summer! As little and big kids alike enjoy the outdoors, it is imperative for parents to remind their kids of the following outdoor electric safety rules: Always keep […]
Summertime…and the SWFL livin’ is HOT
June 30th, 2021June 30, 2021 – Even when the rain cools things down, the heat and humidity in SWFL these days is unforgiving! Don’t let the heat skew your electric judgement. Keep the following tips in mind to keep cool without increasing your electric usage: • When cooling your home, set the thermostat at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. […]
LCEC introduces Power to Share by Rounding Up Program to help those in need
June 23rd, 2021June 23, 2021 – LCEC is proud to announce the launch of the Power to Share by Rounding Up Program. This program is an expansion of our current Power to Share program which was created in 2009 to assist financially strained customers having difficulty making electric bill payments through a partnership between LCEC and the […]
Power restoration following a major storm
June 16th, 2021June 16, 2021 – LCEC customers are part of the cooperative that distributes electricity to nearly 230,000 Southwest Floridians. The complex network that puts electricity where it needs to be is just like the parts of a car engine that work together to get you from point A to point B. The following explains how […]
Portable Generator Safety Tips From LCEC
June 9th, 2021June 9, 2021 – If you power your home with a portable generator during electrical outages, it is essential to consider the serious health and safety risks to you, your neighbors, and unsuspecting line crews working in the area if not operated properly. Keep the following in mind to protect yourself and others this storm […]
Storm season preparations are essential for those with special needs
June 2nd, 2021June 2, 2021 – Depending on the severity of storms that come our way this storm season, power outages may occur. Hopefully you have already prepared yourself and your loved ones, but it is essential to prepare those with special needs BEFORE a storm heads our way! Below are some tips to keep those with […]
LCEC is ready for you, storm season!
May 26th, 2021May 26, 2021 – Storm season is around the corner and LCEC is ready! LCEC has partnerships with power line and tree-trimming contractors, fuel companies, material vendors, food service vendors, other cooperatives and local agencies for mutual aid to ensure that we are ready for restoration. Additionally, each of the 400+ LCEC employees play a […]
SmartHub for the electricity win
May 19th, 2021May 19, 2021 – Managing your LCEC electric account safely and securely online with SmartHub is an electricity win. LCEC’s bill pay and customer service tool offers a multitude of ways to make your life easier and even lower your electric bill! With SmartHub you are able to: • View payment history • Pay your […]
LCEC employees continue to Pay It Forward through pandemic
May 11th, 2021May 11, 2021 – Following CDC guidelines and the LCEC Pandemic Plan, employees managed to still give of their time, talent and heart to our community. In fact, LCEC employees Nancy Miller, Nicky Sierra, and Aaron Warner managed to volunteer 500+ hours during the pandemic!! LCEC designed the Pay It Forward Program in 2016 to […]
Storm season starts June 1
May 4th, 2021May 4, 2021 – Although the last thing on your mind is the start of storm season after fighting long and hard against COVID-19, June 1 will be here before we know it! Now is the time to prepare yourself and your family in the event that any storms come our way. Keep the following […]
LCEC Hurricane Guide Available
April 27th, 2021April 27, 2021 – Reviewing the LCEC Hurricane Guide is the perfect way to prepare for the start of storm season on June 1. Preparing early is key to riding out any storm that Mother Nature may bring our way. The LCEC Hurricane Guide includes detailed information about: • Storm restoration process • Preparing your […]
Volunteers invited to join the Dirt Don’t Hurt 4H Club and Future Forestry Corp. to plant 300 Slash Pines to celebrate Earth Day – this Saturday!!
April 21st, 2021April 21, 2021 – The Future Forestry organization is teaming up with the “Dirt Don’t Hurt” 4H Club this Saturday, April 24th from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. to plant 300 Slash Pines at the NE corner of Veteran’s Memorial Parkway and Surfside Blvd. The 4H Club will be there with 30 kids and adult […]
LCEC sponsors Garden Club of Cape Coral as they promote safe tree planting and care
April 20th, 2021April 20, 2021 – LCEC announced that it will partner with the Garden Club of Cape Coral to sponsor a landscaping project for a Habitat for Humanity’s Cape Coral Women Build home. The Garden Club will work with Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers to create a Florida Friendly landscaping in the hopes of being an […]
National Lineman Appreciation Day is April 18
April 13th, 2021April 13, 2021 – A special day is right around the corner! National Lineman Appreciation Day is April 18. On this important day, LCEC honors and thanks not just our dedicated linemen, but line workers around the world, for the imperative and dangerous work they do. These dedicated, highly skilled workers put their lives on […]
Protecting your unoccupied home from mold and mildew
April 6th, 2021April 6, 2021 – The time is almost here when our winter residents will leave sunny SWFL to reside elsewhere during the hot and humid summer months. It is important to remember that unoccupied homes need a small amount of air conditioning for humidity control. Without A/C, humidity can accumulate indoors and give rise to […]
LCEC awards three local organizations with Environmental Funding Awards
March 23rd, 2021March 23, 2021 – LCEC announced that it will provide Environmental Funding Awards to Audubon Western Everglades, Future Forestry Corporation, and Marco Island Nature Preserve & Bird Sanctuary. Since the program’s inception in 2013, LCEC has awarded nearly $160,000 to local organizations for a variety of initiatives focused on protecting our precious environment. LCEC accepts […]
Wash away your energy worries
March 9th, 2021March 9, 2021 – As we continue to work remotely, stay close to home, and wear face coverings galore while out, the laundry seems to be piling up more than ever! The following are tips that can help you soak up energy savings while keeping up with your increased laundry load: • Wash full loads […]
Boats and power lines don’t mix
March 2nd, 2021March 2, 2021 – As boaters hit the beautiful waterways of Southwest Florida, it is imperative to keep the following safety measures in mind. Boats coming into contact with power lines not only poses a risk of power interruptions, it could mean serious injuries and even death. –Always be aware of power lines when boating […]
You have the power to care through LCEC’s Power to Share Program
February 24th, 2021February 24, 2021 – This past year has had devastating financial impacts for so many people throughout the world. Even with the help of stimulus money, many of our neighbors are having to making the tough decision between paying the electric bill or the mortgage. You can help someone in need by donating to the […]
Ways to save electricity and money with LCEC energy saving tools
February 16th, 2021February 16, 2021 – In addition to the many simple ways you can save electricity, LCEC offers customers three interactive tools to make saving even easier! Not only will these online tools help you understand and manage your energy usage, they can also help you discover new ways to conserve energy while reducing your electric […]
Applications being accepted for LCEC Environmental Funding Awards
February 9th, 2021February 9, 2021 – March 15 is the deadline to apply for LCEC’s 2021 Environmental Funding Awards. To apply for an environmental funding award from LCEC, organizations can visit https://www.lcec.net/about-lcec/community-and-education/environment. Interested organizations must meet certain criteria to be considered for the award including being located within LCEC service territory, funding utilized for projects/programs related to […]
Are your windows helping heat enter your home?
February 2nd, 2021February 2, 2021 – In sunny SWFL, 30 percent of cooling costs are attributed to glass and windows. There are several ways to help lessen the load that windows put on your air conditioner. Our LCEC energy experts recommend: Residential window tint: Significant air-conditioning savings can be attained by blocking solar heat before it reaches […]
LCEC welcomes Director of Finance and Accounting/Chief Financial Officer
January 19th, 2021January 12, 2021 – LCEC welcomed Sarah Bullock as its Director of Finance and Accounting/Chief Financial Officer. In this position, Bullock will be responsible for directing the fiscal functions of LCEC in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, various other Regulatory and Advisory organizations and in accordance with […]
Enjoy this chilly Christmas without using electricity
December 22nd, 2020December 22, 2020 – For the first time in years, the forecast is calling for a chilly Christmas! Even though we won’t have a white Christmas, the weather may tempt some SWFL folks to crank on the heat. In addition to using items such as electric blankets and space heaters (while paying close attention to […]
Light up your holiday while lowering your energy costs with LED lights
December 15th, 2020December 15, 2020 – Besides being brighter than the Clark Griswold’s house in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, there are many reasons to consider investing in LED lights this holiday season: • LED lights are more energy efficient than incandescent lights. Did you know that 90 percent of the energy produced by incandescent bulbs is released […]
Be safe around electricity as you deck the halls
December 8th, 2020December 8, 2020 – After the rollercoaster of a year we have had, more people than ever want to get in the holiday spirit by doing such things as decorating in and outside of their homes. And decorating is an absolutely great way to celebrate and embrace the season! As you trim your tree and […]
Staying warm when temperatures dip in SWFL
December 1st, 2020December 1, 2020 – This week will bring chilly temperatures to SWFL, but LCEC reminds customers to consider alternatives to avoid cranking on the heat. Why not turn on the heat? Heating costs anywhere from two to three times more than cooling! An alternative to warm your Florida blood is to use space heaters. They […]
LCEC Participates in Goodwill’s Festival of Trees for 14th Consecutive Year
November 24th, 2020November 24, 2020 – LCEC is thrilled to celebrate its 14th consecutive year of participation in the Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s Festival of Trees. Since the inception of this event in 2006, LCEC has cleverly crafted 14 fun and festive trees. Although the favorite tree to date was one adorned with more than 150 […]
Gobble up electric savings this Thanksgiving
November 19th, 2020November 19, 2020 – Even though COVID-19 will keep us from cooking for family, friends and neighbors, it is likely that you will still be whipping up a delicious feast this Thanksgiving. Despite the smaller crowd of hungry bellies, it is still important to consider your electric usage while you dish out your famous foods. […]
Don’t fall victim to a scammer
November 10th, 2020November 10, 2020 – As the entire world continues to struggle through an unprecedented time, scammers are even more determined to strike those who least expect it. It is more important than ever to stop these scammers from stealing when every penny counts. Scammers aim to mislead anyone who isn’t ready to call their bluff. […]
LCEC names Director of Public Relations and Director of Human Resources
November 3rd, 2020November 3, 2020 – LCEC recently named Karen Ryan as Director of Public Relations and Sandy Thompson as Director of Human Resources. Ryan has served as the Public Relations Manager for more than 24 years, working with three of the only five CEOs that LCEC has had in 80 years! Much of her responsibilities as […]
Spook away energy vampires
October 27th, 2020October 27, 2020 – What better time to talk about avoiding energy vampires (a.k.a. phantom loads) in your home then at Halloween! Energy vampires or phantom loads are terms that describe appliances and electronics that are left plugged-in even when they are not in use. These items literally drain electricity all-day, every-day. On average, Americans […]
LCEC names interim CFO
October 20th, 2020October 20, 2020 – LCEC announced that Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance and Chief Risk/Compliance Officer Eric Scott has been named as interim Director of Finance & Accounting/CFO. Scott joined LCEC in June 2020 with vast utility experience in the areas of Governance, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Accounting. He held various accounting and finance […]
New managers appointed in LCEC Electric Operations Division
October 12th, 2020October 12, 2020 – LCEC is pleased to announce the promotion of four interim managers to managers in its Electric Operations division: Bill Piland to Manager of Design and Engineering Services, Rob Puchacz to Manager of Construction and Maintenance (working with LCEC contractors), Gary Richardson to Manager of System Operations, and Frank Sherkus to Manager […]
Calling all anglers to 24th Annual LCEC United Way Fishing Tournament
October 8th, 2020October 8, 2020 – Calling all anglers to the 24th Annual LCEC United Fishing Tournament being held on November 14, 2020 at D&D Bait and Tackle on Matlacha. Social distancing and CDC recommendations will be part of the LCEC tournament including a tailgate-style event to present prizes on tournament day following a day of fishing […]
LCEC offers two ways to participate in 9th Annual Goblin Gallop 5K Run/Walk for United Way
October 6th, 2020October 6, 2020 – LCEC will be holding its 9th Annual LCEC Goblin Gallop 5K to benefit the United Way on Halloween day, October 31, 2020 at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral. There is also a virtual race option that can be completed any time from now until midnight on Halloween. Please note that LCEC […]
Protect your pets from electric hazards
September 29th, 2020September 29, 2020 – Pets get into everything around the house, but don’t let their curiosity get them injured or, even worse, killed! Pet-proofing your home is a necessity to protect your beloved pets. Below are some simple tips for keeping your fuzzy family members safe: • Be sure that all plugs are completely in […]
Are your windows and glass upping your energy usage?
September 22nd, 2020September 22, 2020 – You may be surprised to learn that upwards of 30 percent of your cooling costs is attributed to glass and windows. Even though today marks the start of fall, the weather in sunny Southwest Florida is hot pretty much year-round. Consider the following tips from our energy experts about your home’s […]
Auto accidents and power lines
September 15th, 2020September 15, 2020 – Should you be involved in or witness an auto accident involving power lines, it is essential to know what to do to save your life or the life of someone in need. LCEC reminds all drivers to remember to: Stay in car: If your car comes in contact with a power […]
LCEC provides five local organizations with Environmental Funding Awards
September 8th, 2020September 8, 2020 – LCEC announced that it will provide Environmental Funding Awards to Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Future Forestry Corporation, Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, and the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. Collectively, these five organizations are being awarded more than $17,000! LCEC’s Environmental Funding Awards are given out […]
Ways to save as the world works remotely
September 1st, 2020September 1, 2020 – As much of the world has turned to remote work as a result of COVID-19, homes have now become offices. But just because you are spending more time at home doesn’t mean your electric usage has to skyrocket. One simple trick to keep your electric costs low while tackling your remote […]
LCEC accepting Environmental Funding Award applications
August 25th, 2020August 25, 2020 – September 1 is the deadline to apply for LCEC’s 2020 Environmental Funding Awards. To apply for an environmental funding award from LCEC, organizations can visit www.lcec.net/about-lcec/community-and-education/environment to download the application. Interested organizations must meet certain criteria to be considered for the award including being located within LCEC service territory, funding utilized […]
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