Media Releases

October 7, 2021 – National Cooperative Month is celebrated nationwide each October to raise awareness of the benefits, values, and charitable outreach that membership provides. Although cooperatives serve different purposes, electric cooperatives share a common set of...

September 30, 2021 – In just one month, LCEC will be holding the 10th Annual LCEC Goblin Gallop 5k to benefit the United Way. The LCEC Goblin Gallop 5K Run/Walk will be held on October 30 at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral. Set up will open at 6:30 a.m. and the race starts...

September 22, 2021 – Scammers come in all shapes and sizes. Some are charming while others are threatening. No matter what the tactic, they are all relentless in their attempts to con honest people out of money/and or personal information. The best way to protect...

September 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...

September 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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,...

July 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....