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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.

May 15, 2026

Episode 2 — Ed Liberty: Leading Utility Transformation in Lake Worth Beach

February 24, 2026 – In Episode 2 of the Florida Public Powercast, Ed Liberty shares how Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities is evolving through culture-driven leadership, grid modernization, and a commitment to transparency. From strengthening infrastructure to preparing for future energy demands, this conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping public power today.

March 5, 2026

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Our 2022-23 Annual Report

A year of progress against our most important goals and our vision for the future

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September 23, 2024: Released Balloon Causes A Power Outage in Lake Worth Beach. Learn more.

Learn about the impact released balloons have on our environment and wildlife

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August 9, 2024: Ed Liberty Elected President-Elect of Florida Municipal Electric Association Board of Directors

Ed Liberty Elected President-Elect of Florida Municipal Electric Association Board of Directors

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February 9, 2024: The City of Lake Worth Beach was awarded an unprecedented $23.4 million in a Landmark DOE Grant for Electric Utility Infrastructure Improvements.

If You Are a Customer of the Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility, You Already Own Solar Power!

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Experiencing an outage? Here’s What You Need to Know and Do

What’s behind an outage and critical steps you can take when you experience one

August 20, 2020

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Struggling to Pay Your Utility Bill?

We are working together with all members of our community who reach out for help

July 29, 2020

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Workers are putting the finishing touches on the first two solar sites of the Florida Municipal Solar Project.

June 26, 2020

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Our system upgrades are in full swing

Our dedicated team of IBEW employees, both from our own staff and contractors, are working six-day weeks day and night to bring much-needed improvements to our customers.

June 25, 2020

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A Great Leap Forward in Storm Protection and Reliability

Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility has launched a $100 million System Hardening and Reliability Improvement Project (SHRIP) to ensure our systems and infrastructure are prepared, hardened, and reliable

June 1, 2020

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Celebrating Earth Day 2020

Celebrating Earth Day 2020 by providing increasingly Carbon-Free Electricity to Our Community

April 20, 2020

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AT A GLANCE

LAKE WORTH BEACH ELECTRIC UTILITY STORM FUND

INSTALLED SOLAR WATTS PER CUSTOMER