Media Releases

August 13, 2019 – They are big, green, and sit in residential neighborhoods. These big green boxes are called pad-mounted transformers and caution must be used around them. What are pad-mounted transformers? Pad-mounted transformers work in the same capacity as the...

August 6, 2019 – September 1 is the deadline to apply for LCEC’s 2019 Environmental Funding Awards. To apply for an environmental funding award from LCEC, organizations can email [email protected] to receive an application. Interested organizations must meet certain...

July 30, 2019 – So far so good this storm season, but there is no way to predict what Mother Nature has in store for the remainder of this unnerving time of year. If a storm does rear its ugly head and you live in a mobile home, coastal area, flood prone area or a...

July 23, 2019 – We are in the midst of storm season. By now, you should have your family’s disaster plan and kit ready to go if the situation calls for it. But is your home prepared if a storm comes to SWFL? The most important precaution you can take to reduce damage...

July 16, 2019 – In sunny Southwest Florida, 30 percent of summer cooling costs are attributed to glass and windows. From sliding glass doors to skylights to regular windows in your home, all glass conducts heat. LCEC energy experts remind everyone that: • Significant...

July 9, 2019 – LCEC welcomed Harold Taylor as its new Director of Electric Operations. In this role, Taylor will be responsible for directing the planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of LCEC infrastructure including transmission, substation, and...

July 2, 2019 – Independence Day is right around the corner! With so many ways to celebrate around Southwest Florida, you likely have big plans for the occasion! If you are planning on doing a firework display of your own, LCEC reminds you to proceed with caution by:...

June 25, 2019 – When the outside temperature is 99+ degrees, it is tempting to crank down the AC and stay indoors. Remember that when cooling your home, every degree does count…or should we say cost! LCEC recommends setting your thermostat at 78 degrees Fahrenheit...

June 18, 2019 – Annoying as it can be, blinking lights or a series of momentary outages is actually a good thing! Blinking lights or momentary outages are the result of some type of disturbance that is detected on the electric system. The cause can range from an...

June 11, 2019 – We have had a very wet start to storm season. Although we all have our fingers (and toes) crossed for a calm storm season, there is no telling what might come our way. While LCEC is prepared for anything Mother Nature has to bring, we urge all...