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December 17, 2019 – It’s that time of the year where we shop, eat, visit, bake, and just plain have fun. But with that fun can come a larger than expected electric bill in January! Take some time to add these simple ways to save into your holiday plans so you avoid a...

December 10, 2019 – While staying safe around electricity is important year-round, it is especially important to keep electric safety in mind during the holidays. Inspect all decorations before use. Damaged sockets, exposed wires and bad connections could cause...

December 3, 2019 – The weather outside isn’t quite frightful, but it is chilly for sunny SWFL! As tempting as it might be to switch on the heat at night, LCEC reminds customers that heating is the most intense use of electric energy and the most expensive electric...

November 26, 2019 – As your prep your home for family, friends and Thanksgiving day fun, be sure to include energy savings in the mix. With these simple steps, you can prevent yourself from being an energy turkey while gobbling up savings: Ode to your oven: Your oven...

November 12, 2019 – LCEC employees, friends and family are gearing up to once again volunteer to decorate the Edison & Ford Winter Estates for their 44th annual Holiday Nights! During Holiday Nights, the Edison & Ford Winter Estates are adorned with thousands of...

November 5, 2019 – Scammers are relentless when it comes to their attempts to trick people out of money and/or personal information. What’s worse is that scammers are upping their game, using more sophisticated and intimidating strategies. The only way to truly...

October 29, 2019 – Candy, costumes, pumpkins and trick-or-treating are just a few things that come to mind when Halloween comes to town. It is easy to forget the most important part of Halloween…safety! Below are a few tips to keep in mind to have a spooktacularly...

October 22, 2019 – LCEC will be holding its 8th Annual LCEC Goblin Gallop 5K to benefit the United Way THIS Saturday, October 26, 2019. Time is running out to register before the price increases on the day of the race! The 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run will be held at...

October 18, 2019 - After a well thought out selection process, the LCEC Board of Trustees appointed Denise Vidal to the role of executive vice president and chief executive officer at their Board meeting yesterday. “I am honored by the Board’s confidence in me. I...

October 15, 2019 – Every October, cooperatives are recognized and celebrated for the qualities that make their business model unique. Electric cooperatives share a common set of principles and values which benefit the cooperative and consumers alike. The Seven...