LCEC is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative providing reliable and cost competitive electricity to nearly 230,000 customers in Southwest Florida. As part of a local business, LCEC’s employees are deeply involved in economic development, education, the environment and building communities.

The organization operates with a keen eye on maintaining financial strength while providing quality service to customers. Annual key performance indicators, customer satisfaction surveys, employee engagement surveys and open communication opportunities ensure the organization is on track. LCEC is one of the largest cooperatives in the United States and one of the largest employers in Lee County, Florida. Cooperative membership is open to all customers within the service territory.

LCEC serves customers in Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island, Everglades City, Immokalee, Marco Island, Ave Maria and parts of Lehigh Acres. The organization’s headquarters remain in North Fort Myers; the location that the cooperative began in 1940.

Company Information – Southwest Florida’s Electric Cooperative
As Southwest Florida’s Electric Cooperative, LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to customers throughout the region. The LCEC headquarters in North Fort Myers, Florida, is in the same location where the cooperative originated in 1940. Approximately 375 skilled employees are positioned throughout the five-county service territory, working varied schedules to ensure customers’ energy needs are met around the clock.

LCEC is one of more than 850 not-for-profit electric distribution cooperatives located throughout 46 states and serving 75 percent of land mass in the nation. Cooperatives are in business to serve members at the cost of service. This business model is different from investor-owned utilities, which typically share profits with investors globally. Cooperatives also vary from municipal, or government operated, utilities which may utilize revenues to fund other projects and programs.

LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that employees do in the community along with various other civic, environmental and professional honors. In addition, the organization has been designated by AARP as a Best Place to Work for Employees over 50 and a certified Center of Excellence Customer Service Center.

Core Values

Guiding Principles
In a day when it seems that a dollar buys less and less, the employees of LCEC are doing what they can to ensure you get the most out of every dollar you spend on electricity. For us, that means working effectively and efficiently to provide power that you can rely on. LCEC was created to deliver power to cooperative members. The principle on which we were founded – service to our local community – is just as strong today as the day we opened our doors in 1940.

Vision
Trusted partners energizing lives in the communities we serve

Mission
We are a team committed to providing reliable and competitive electric services and quality customer experience.

LCEC Core Values
 

• LCEC values safety as everyone’s responsibility.
  Living safely is the first priority. Each of us has a responsibility to ensure a safe environment, which includes appropriate equipment, training and behavior.
• LCEC values providing quality external and internal customer service.
  We are committed to listening to and serving our customers and coworkers in a professional, courteous and reliable manner.
• LCEC values commitment to integrity, diversity and respect.
  We treat everyone with dignity while conducting our business in a professional, fair, honest and ethical way.
• LCEC values employees working together to make success happen.
  Our success is a direct result of our employee contributions, dedication and teamwork.
• LCEC values accountability for results.
  We take pride in our jobs and are responsible for continuous improvement, personal growth, financial well-being and business results.
• LCEC values our responsibility to energize the community.
  We are dedicated to taking an active role in making our communities and the environment a better place to work and live.

Career Opportunities

Become part of something bigger.
LCEC is an organization that is unique in many ways. From the cooperative’s origins to today’s modern values, we have grown. At the same time, we are proud to maintain a family atmosphere. Choose a career where you can find opportunity, challenge and endless possibilities. People are our strongest asset. So at LCEC, we select people with integrity, accountability and the ability to learn and deliver results.