Episode 2 — Ed Liberty: Leading Utility Transformation in Lake Worth Beach
In this episode of the Florida Public Powercast, host Steve Vancore is joined by Ed Liberty, President of the Florida Municipal Electric Association and Director of Electric Utilities for the City of Lake Worth Beach.
Ed shares his career path in public power and details the multi-year transformation of Lake Worth Beach’s electric utility. He explains how improvements began with culture and communication before moving into major system upgrades, including grid modernization, storm hardening, and publishing reliability metrics. The discussion also touches on future pressures facing utilities, from data centers and AI-driven demand to aging infrastructure, regulatory scrutiny, and the need for transparency with both customers and employees.
This episode is sponsored by PraXel Line Services.