HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 FPL Presentation to CouncilFPL:
Florida Power
Light Compar
Storm Secure
Underground
Program
Sebastian, FL
June 23rd, 2021
Overview
► Discuss a new pilot program that FPL will be undertaking to
underground segments of power lines to help enhance the
reliability of your service and speed the restoration of power
after a severe weather event, like a hurricane
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Hardening is focused
on strengthening our
infrastructure to
better withstand
hurricane -force winds
► Installing stronger poles/shortening span
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Clearing vegetation near power lines
Converting overhead facilities to underground
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Underground power lines perform well
during everyday and storm conditions
► Advantages to undergrounding:
► Better reliability in normal and
severe weather conditions, such as
lightning and wind
► Reduces power interruptions,
especially due to vegetation
issues
► Speeds restoration efforts
50%
better in
day-to-day
operations
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This initiative is exploring the benefits of
undergrounding specific neighborhood
power lines
► We started the pilot program in 2018 and continue to
identify projects throughout our entire service area
► We will work with communities, neighborhoods and
customers once the projects are identified
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The criteria for the undergrounding
projects
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We are committed to communicating
throughout the span of the project
► Obtaining easements and permits
► Project scheduling
► Site preparation
► Construction/installation of equipment
► Site restoration
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Equipment that will be commonly used in
undergrounding projects
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Horizontal or
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Prior Completed Projects
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