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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.
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.
Spring, 2024 –Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities was recently featured in RELAY Magazine, highlighting the critical role of its Operations Control Center, ongoing system hardening projects, and investments in reliability and storm preparedness. The article features insights from Electric Utility Director Ed Liberty and Assistant Director of Electric System Operations Jason Bailey on how the utility works around the clock to serve customers.
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.
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.
