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.
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.
March 25, 2026 – Explore the first 100 years of the City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities, highlighting the growth, innovation, and milestones that shaped the community’s electric system from 1914 to 2014.
March 23, 2026 – Since joining Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities, Substation Engineer Sergo Sagareli has played a key role in strengthening and modernizing the city’s electric system. From supporting major infrastructure projects like the 6th Avenue Substation to exploring advanced technologies for safety and efficiency, Sergo’s work reflects the innovation and collaboration driving the utility forward.
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