Media Releases

April 11, 2022 - Global supply chain challenges and material shortages may cause delays in the installation new LCEC electric service and district lighting. Disruptions in manufacturing and delivery, as a result of COVID-19, raw material, labor shortages, and...

April 7, 2022 – Construction & Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Justin was recently named the 2021 Trustee of the Year for the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral. Justin and his wife joined the Chamber three years ago. During that time, LCEC supported Justin’s role as a...

March 31, 2022 – SWFL is hot year-round which means that air conditioning is a not really an option, but rather a necessity. When it comes to cooling your home, LCEC recommends installing a smart thermostat that will automatically raise and lower the temperature at...

March 23, 2022 – LCEC announced that it will provide Environmental Funding Awards to Calusa Land Trust and Preserve of Pine Island, Inc., Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Friends of Cape Coral Environment, Inc., Friends of Fakahatchee, and the Sanibel Sea School....

March 10, 2022 – March 15 is the first of two deadlines in 2022 to apply for an LCEC Environmental Funding Award. To apply for an environmental funding award, organizations should visit www.lcec.net/about-lcec/community-and-education/environment to download the...

January 23, 2022 – When it comes to pruning vegetation, the difference between being tree wise and being careless could result in serious death or injury. LCEC reminds customers to never attempt to prune vegetation near electrical wires or remove branches that are...

February 16, 2022 – For more than two decades, LCEC has proudly participated in the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade. Not only is the LCEC transmission truck decked out in lights galore, but each and every year, LCEC wows the crowd with a giant light bulb...

February 9, 2022 – Tracking volunteer hours is all part of the LCEC Pay It Forward Program which began in 2016 to encourage volunteerism and support employees’ efforts to give to their favorite qualifying non-profit organization. In essence, employees who volunteer...

February 2, 2022 – Now is the perfect time to enjoy the gorgeous Southwest Florida waterways in your boat. As you remember your sunscreen, towels and snacks, don’t forget the most important part of boating – safety! LCEC reminds all boaters to avoid coming into...

February 1, 2022 – At the January Board of Trustee meeting, a Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) increase was approved. The approved PCA will be implemented beginning February 1. The increase of 6.8 percent is the result of rising purchased power costs passed on from the...