City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility Director Elected President of Florida Municipal Electric Association Board of Directors
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – At their annual conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, members of the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) elected Ed Liberty, City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility Director, as president of the organization’s board of directors.
“It is a great honor to take the helm of this organization that does so much to support public power communities across the state,” said Liberty. “I’m proud to serve alongside an exceptional group of leaders who will help continue to steer Florida’s public power utilities toward further innovation, sustainability and reliability.”
With more than 40 years in the energy industry, Liberty has served as the City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility Director since 2017. His extensive experience in the industry includes energy services, natural gas pipeline, storage and electric generation asset management and development, as well renewable energy project development. He graduated from the Newark College of Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
“As a longtime public power leader, Ed brings expertise, experience and insights that will further strengthen our public power communities and guide our state’s energy future,” said Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director. “We are thankful for his continued service and dedication to Florida public power.”
Other officers appointed to the FMEA board include 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.
FMEA is the statewide trade association representing Florida’s public power utilities. The association actively represents and advocates for member cities’ interests on a wide variety of state and federal issues, provides emergency response and mutual aid coordination, provides education and training for members and serves as a clearinghouse for industry news and information.
Municipal electric utilities provide affordable, reliable electric service, and have been doing so for more than a century. As community-owned and locally managed organizations, these utilities are focused on serving local needs and interests while reinvesting back into the communities they serve.
For more information on FMEA and Florida’s public power communities, please visit www.flpublicpower.com.
About Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA)
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) represents the unified interests of 33 public power communities across the state, which provide electricity to more than four million of Florida’s residential and business consumers.
About Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach is a dynamic coastal city located in Palm Beach County, Florida, known for its vibrant arts scene, historic charm, and beautiful coastline. Committed to fostering a sustainable and inclusive community, Lake Worth Beach is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all its residents. For more information on the City of Lake Worth Beach visit https://lakeworthbeachfl.gov.