Florida ranks as the third-largest energy consumer in the U.S., while relying heavily on natural gas for electricity generation. In 2024, natural gas fueled about 75 % of its net electricity, with renewables—especially solar—gaining ground.
The City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility—your Citizen Owned Energy—supports renewable energy by providing clear requirements for customers who wish to interconnect their systems. Through our Net Metering Program, residents can offset energy use with solar or other renewable sources, while ensuring compliance with Florida state rules. In alignment with national standards, we also publish our Facility Interconnection Requirements (FAC-001) and Interconnection Studies (FAC-002), which outline the technical specifications, safety protocols, and reliability assessments needed for grid interconnection. By maintaining these transparent requirements, we make the process straightforward for customers and uphold our commitment to reliability, safety, and sustainability.
ORLANDO, Fla., July 23, 2025 – The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) Board of Directors has elected new officers for 2025–2026, with Allen Putnam of Beaches Energy Services serving as Chair. Robert Page, Lynne Tejeda, and Ed Liberty have also been appointed to key leadership roles, guiding FMPA’s statewide efforts to provide reliable, low-cost power to over 4 million Floridians. Javier Cisneros and Tejeda were re-elected to lead the Executive Committee for the All-Requirements Project.
Florida Municipal Electric Association elects new executive leadership team—Ed Liberty as President, Steve Langley as President‑Elect, Tony Guillen as Vice President, and Ricky Erixton as Secretary‑Treasurer. The board represents Florida’s community‑owned utilities serving 4 million customers across the state.
July 21, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest grid reliability report reveals alarming projections for 2030. With 104 GW of firm power set to retire and insufficient replacements, the nation risks severe outages, especially as AI-driven data centers accelerate energy demand. The study calls for decisive reforms, new generation capacity, and a forward-looking strategy to safeguard national security and energy independence.
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.
New York, May 13, 2025 — Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has assigned an A1 rating to the City of Lake Worth Beach
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla., April 8, 2025 – The City of Lake Worth Beach Solar Energy Loan Fund Fiscal Year Q1 and Q2 Report
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla., April 1, 2025 – Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility Accomplishments Featured in FMPA Annual Report for 2024
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.