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.
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.
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
We made major strides in reliability, sustainability, and operational excellence in 2024, laying the groundwork for a resilient energy future.
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.
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.
A year of progress against our most important goals and our vision for the future