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.
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.
April 24, 2026 – Electrical Engineer Jakub Pajak brings innovation, versatility, and a commitment to continuous learning to Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities, playing a key role in major projects and shaping the City’s energy future.
April 14, 2026 – Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities has achieved a significant reliability milestone, reducing its System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) to below 40 minutes. This improvement reflects ongoing investments in grid modernization and a continued commitment to providing reliable, resilient electric service to the community.
March 31, 2026 – Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities joined partners in Williston, Florida, to celebrate the completion of the Whistling Duck Solar Energy Center, marking the final milestone of Phase II of the Florida Municipal Solar Project.
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