December 7, 2023 – The LCEC 12th Annual 5K to benefit the United Way will be held on January 6, 2024. The LCEC Resolution Run 5K/Walk and Kids Fun Run will be held at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral, Florida. This event is in-person and virtual. Racers should register at...
Serve up energy savings this Thanksgiving
November 15, 2023 – As you prepare for family, friends, fun and feasting this Thanksgiving, avoid being a turkey when it comes to energy usage! Gobble up savings by following these tips from LCEC: Cook multiple things at once and resist the urge to peek into the oven....
LCEC partners with Harry Chapin Food Bank and Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL for food distribution event
November 8, 2023 – LCEC, Harry Chapin Food Bank, and Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL have partnered to host a market-style food distribution event on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Faith Assembly of God, 7101 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers, FL...
LCEC honored at 2023 Industry Appreciation Awards
November 1, 2023 – LCEC received the Large Business of the Year award at the 30th Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon. LCEC was among 20 finalists being recognized for the ways their business shapes the economy, workforce and overall industry in Lee County. Winners...
Be gone energy vampires!
October 26, 2023 – Halloween is a spooktacular time to address the energy vampires (a.k.a. phantom loads) lurking in your home. Energy vampires or phantom loads are terms that describe appliances and electronics that are left plugged-in when not in use. These energy...
Consider electrical safety this Halloween
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...