Media Releases

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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...

August 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....