September 30, 2022 – 6 a.m. – LCEC was able to restore power to some customers yesterday and 11 percent currently have power. LCEC employees are working around-the-clock to restore power to customers. Customers do not need to call LCEC as we are aware of what circuits...
Widespread power outages – damage assessment today
September 29, 2022 – Just over 90 percent of LCEC customers are without power today. In accordance with utility best-practices, damage assessment will take place throughout the six-county service territory today and into tomorrow. More than 500 crews and additional...
LCEC Power Update
September 29, 2022 – Just over 90 percent of LCEC customers are without power today. In accordance with utility best-practices, damage assessment will take place throughout the six-county service territory today and into tomorrow. More than 500 crews and additional...
Generator safety tips from LCEC
September 27, 2022 – Wind and debris from Hurricane Ian could cause power outages. Crews are ready to respond and LCEC does not expect extended outages requiring backup power supply. For those customers planning to use a generator, safety is of the utmost importance....
Power outages may occur from Hurricane Ian
September 27, 2022 – For more than 82 years LCEC crews have been restoring power quickly when Southwest Florida storms hit. An automated mapping and facility management system provides line crews with instant information through lap-top computers installed in their...
LCEC is ready for Hurricane Ian
September 27, 2022 – LCEC thoroughly prepares long before a hurricane threatens to make landfall in Southwest Florida. To ensure LCEC has the resources needed for restoration, the organization cultivates relationships with power line and tree-trimming contractors,...
LCEC provides Environmental Funding Awards to nine local organizations
September 21, 2022 – LCEC announced that it will provide Environmental Funding Awards to ArtFest Fort Myers, Audubon of SWFL, Cape Coral Animal Shelter, Cape Coral Wildlife Trust, Inc., Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, CROW, J.N. Ding Darling, Friends of the Cape...
Register now for the 11th Annual LCEC Goblin Gallop 5k/Kid Run to benefit the United Way
September 15, 2022 – The 11th Annual LCEC Goblin Gallop 5k/Kid Run to benefit the United Way is happening October 29, 2022 at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral. In addition to the in-person 5k/Kid Run, there is a virtual race option happening now through October 29. Packet...
Just say no to hand washing dishes
September 8, 2022 – The days of hand washing dishes are long gone and for good reason. Not only is hand washing dishes time consuming, it wastes water and contributes to your energy consumption. According to ENERGY STAR, using a dishwasher can save you more than $40 a...