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September 9, 2019 – There are many simple and free ways to save on your electric bill. One simple trick is to power down your computer when you are not using it. If shutting down your pc is not an option for you, LCEC energy experts recommend that you put your...

September 3, 2019 – Although Dorian may not impact our area with category 5 strength winds, there may be some isolated outages. Crews are ready to respond and we don’t expect extended outages requiring backup power supply. Just in case, when operating a generator,...

August 29, 2019 – Long before storm season, utilities develop response plans and options to mitigate damage and recover from destruction as quickly as possible. Experience from past storms helps in the planning process and the ability to incorporate lessons learned...

August 27, 2019 – Once you become a parent, there are millions of things to worry about. Electrical hazards in your home doesn’t have to be one of them. There are oodles of gadgets designed to help baby-proof your home. Along with those security gizmos, it is...

August 20, 2019 – As diligently as LCEC works to keep the lights on for customers, power outages occasionally happen. Power outages can happen for a variety of causes including storms, animals, vehicle accidents, fallen trees and even sailboats coming into contact...

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...