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Florida Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors Elects Officers

July 22, 2026 – Ed Liberty, Director of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities, has been re-elected as Treasurer of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) for the 2026–2027 term. The election highlights Liberty’s leadership in Florida’s public power community and his continued commitment to reliable, affordable electric service for residents.

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CitizenOwnedEnergy.com Now Available in Three Languages

July 22, 2026 – Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities has expanded access to CitizenOwnedEnergy.com by adding English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole language options. This enhancement, made in response to feedback from the Lake Worth Beach City Commission, helps more residents easily access important utility information, programs, and updates in their preferred language.

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Public Power Leaders: Ed Liberty

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.

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Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities has Transformed its Reliability

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.

The Juice Was Worth the Squeeze

RELAY Florida’s Energy & Electric Utility Magazine is Volume 55, Issue 3, Spring 2023: The Juice Was Worth the Squeeze

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.

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Electrical Engineer Jakub Pajak Powers Lake Worth Beach’s Next Chapter

April 24, 2026 – Electrical Engineer Jakub Pajak brings innovation, versatility, and a commitment to continuous learning to Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities, playing a key role in major projects and shaping the City’s energy future.