fpl group - internal high color
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
POWERING TODAY.EMPOWERING TOMORROW.®
Understanding UndergroundThe overhead to underground conversion process
Rev. 3-03-2008
![Page 2: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
2
What We Plan To Do Today…• Overhead and underground systems
• Main factors
• The undergrounding process• Financial Support• Storm Securesm• Our commitment to you
![Page 3: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
3
Encourage Underground• Almost 40% FPL distribution currently underground• 67% of new homes and
businesses are underground• FPL
• Supports ordinances requiring undergrounding
• Received approval to invest portion of the cost to convert overhead lines to underground
![Page 4: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
4
Overhead-Underground Main Factors• Aesthetics• Reliability performance• Conversions
• Cost• Process
![Page 5: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
5
Feeder Switches
Pad Mounted Switch Cabinet
Feeder Lines
from poles & wires… ...to cabinetsMain Power Facilities
![Page 6: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
6
Transformers…go from aerial… ...to padmount
![Page 7: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
Service “Drops”
Requires a licensed electrician
go from weatherhead… ...to riser
![Page 8: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8
Reliability: Normal WeatherOverhead Lines
Underground Lines
Outage Frequency
MoreSusceptible to lightning strikes, fast-growing vegetation
LessMore resilient to weather elements
Length of Outage
ShorterEasier to locate and repair damage
LongerDamage is difficult to locateRepair may require excavation Delayed by flooding
![Page 9: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
UndergroundSusceptible to:• Flooding• Tidal surge• Saltwater contamination
Reliability: Severe Storm ConditionsOverheadSusceptible to: • Wind• Debris• Soft ground
![Page 10: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10
Conversion Costs• Contributing factors
• Congestion & density• Site restoration
• Landscaping• Easements• Streetlights
• Cost range $500,000 to $4 million per mile• FPL cost only• Does not include telephone
and cableField conditions can present challengesand additional costs during conversion.
![Page 11: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
11
FPL’s Plan to Support Conversions• FPL has received approval to invest 25% of cost
of qualified underground conversion projects sponsored by local governments • Governmental Adjustment Factor (GAF), 25% of
the base Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC)• GAF is based on avoided storm restoration costs
![Page 12: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
12
GAF Eligibility Requirements• Local government must be the applicant• Community-wide project
• Approximately 3 pole line miles or minimum 200 detached units
• Islands or peninsulas• All affected customers must convert their services
from overhead to underground
![Page 13: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
Conversion Process• Applicant provides written request • FPL provides non-binding ballpark estimate• Applicant pays engineering deposit • FPL provides a preliminary facilities layout• Applicant secures easements or ROW agreement
while FPL starts the engineering • FPL performs detailed engineering/determines
the binding cost
![Page 14: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
14
Right-of-Way Agreement• Allows underground
equipment to be placed in road rights-of-way as an alternative to private easements• Facility installations criteria
are met• Local government assumes
the responsibility for future relocations
![Page 15: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
15
Everyday Reliability• Continue to harden the
electrical Network• Aggressive pole
inspection schedule• Cycled line clearing• Encourage
underground lines
![Page 16: FPL Group - Internal High Color](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022022713/585ca0d11a28abed218f0435/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
16
Our Commitment to You• Maintain dialogue with
the community• Listen to your interests
and priorities• Share updated information• Provide dependable power
and reliable service