Citizen Owned Energy was created by Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility, a non-profit and citizen-owned utility. We are here to provide reliable, low-cost, and clean energy to our 28,000 customers while giving back to the community.
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida – The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today elected a new slate of officers to preside over the organization’s board of directors. Serving as the executive leadership team of the board are President Ed Liberty, electric utility director of the City of Lake Worth Beach; President-elect Steve Langley, electric utility director of the City of Mount Dora; Vice President Tony Guillen, general manager of the City of Tallahassee Electric & Gas Utility; and Secretary-Treasurer Ricky Erixton, chief electric systems officer of JEA.
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.
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Installed Solar Watts Per Customer
By 2027 our solar energy purchases will yield more renewable energy than the equivalent of having added 1.2 kW of solar panels to every customer’s roof, and at zero construction cost to our customers