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City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities, FMPA and Origis Energy Announce Completion of Whistling Duck Solar Energy Center

January 27, 2026 – Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities, in partnership with FMPA and Origis Energy, has completed the Whistling Duck Solar Energy Center, a nearly 75-MWac facility that strengthens the city’s renewable energy portfolio while supporting long-term reliability, sustainability, and price stability for municipal utility customers.

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Progress Through Leadership with Jean St. Simon, Distribution Engineering Supervisor

January 20, 2026 – Jean St. Simon, Distribution Engineering Supervisor for the City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities, brings decades of experience, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership to every project; helping ensure reliable power for the community today and into the future.

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The Frontline of Public Power: How Lake Worth Beach’s Customer Service Team Keeps the Community Connected

November 14, 2025 – Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities’ customer service team serves as the frontline of public power—providing fast, accurate, and compassionate support that keeps the community connected.

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Florida Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors Elects New Officers

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.

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Florida Municipal Electric Association Elects Ed Liberty President of the New Executive Leadership Team

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.

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City of Lake Worth Beach’s Ed Liberty Honored with National Leadership Award

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.