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Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities Director Ed Liberty has received the Mark Crisson Leadership and Managerial Excellence Award from the American Public Power Association. Presented at APPA’s national conference on June 10, 2025, the award recognizes his leadership in strengthening the city’s electric infrastructure, reducing costs and emissions, and delivering reliable, efficient service. Liberty’s achievement underscores his role as a public power innovator who leads by example—raising standards not only locally but across the nation.
ORLANDO, Fla., January 7, 2025 – Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), in conjunction with participating Florida municipal electric utilities and Origis Energy, announced the completion of Rice Creek Solar Energy Center, which is supplying nearly 75 MWac of carbon-free electricity to 12 Florida cities.