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Spring, 2024 –Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities was recently featured in RELAY Magazine, highlighting the critical role of its Operations Control Center, ongoing system hardening projects, and investments in reliability and storm preparedness. The article features insights from Electric Utility Director Ed Liberty and Assistant Director of Electric System Operations Jason Bailey on how the utility works around the clock to serve customers.
May 29, 2026 – From leading major reliability improvements to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities General Manager Ed Liberty shares how his experience in both corporate and public power has shaped his leadership philosophy. Learn about the achievements that transformed the utility and the vision guiding its future success.
May 15, 2026 – Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities has transformed its reliability performance in recent years through strategic infrastructure investments, proactive maintenance, and the commitment of its workforce. Today, the utility’s outage response and restoration times are comparable to Florida Power & Light, reflecting the impact of continued improvements and dedicated staff efforts.
Spring, 2023 – After Hurricane Irma exposed major vulnerabilities across Florida’s electric systems, public power utilities invested heavily in reliability improvements and grid modernization. From undergrounding distribution lines and strengthening poles to deploying advanced outage management technology, utilities like Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities saw significant improvements during Hurricane Ian. These investments not only accelerated restoration times but also enhanced long-term resiliency for customers across the state.
April 14, 2026 – Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities has achieved a significant reliability milestone, reducing its System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) to below 40 minutes. This improvement reflects ongoing investments in grid modernization and a continued commitment to providing reliable, resilient electric service to the community.