Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) will continue building a stronger, smarter and more storm-resilient electric grid in Key Biscayne in 2026, advancing its ongoing commitment to reduce outages and restore power faster following major storms [1].<\/p>\n
What are the Upgrades FPL is Making in Key Biscayne in 2026?<\/p>\n
This year, FPL plans to complete the following local infrastructure improvements in Key Biscayne:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nine miles of power lines will undergo tree and vegetation trimming, addressing one of the leading causes of power outages.<\/p>\n
\u2022 20 power poles will be inspected, strengthening or replacing those that no longer meet FPL\u2019s industry-leading standards.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Crews trim trees and vegetation near power lines to help reduce outages and improve electric service reliability.<\/p>\n
How is FPL Improving Reliability Across Florida?<\/p>\n
While no electric system can be made completely resistant to the impacts of hurricanes and other extreme weather events, across Florida, FPL continuously pioneers new technology and enhances the energy grid to reduce outage times and improve overall reliability for customers during both good weather and bad, including:<\/p>\n
\u2022 More than 1.6 million customer interruptions avoided in 2025 due to self-healing smart grid technology.<\/p>\n
\u2022 246,000 intelligent devices installed across the FPL grid to detect potential issues.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nearly 2,000 miles of overhead neighborhood power lines are now underground.<\/p>\n
\u2022 85% of FPL\u2019s main power lines have been hardened or placed underground to improve resilience against extreme weather.<\/p>\n
\u2022 97% of transmission structures are now steel or concrete, strengthening the system by replacing older wooden structures.<\/p>\n
How Reliable is FPL?<\/p>\n
FPL highlights the work behind one of the nation\u2019s strongest, smartest and most storm-resilient electric grids in its annual report to the Florida Public Service Commission. With service reliability that\u2019s approximately 67% better than the national average, FPL\u2019s transmission and distribution system delivers top performance and dependable electricity customers can count on. Those results earned FPL national recognition.<\/p>\n
PA Consulting named FPL the 2025 ReliabilityOne\u00ae National Reliability Award winner for delivering outstanding service reliability to more than 6 million customer accounts across Florida. PA Consulting also awarded FPL its national Reliability Value Award for keeping customer bills as low as possible while investing strategically in the electric grid to meet current and future energy needs.<\/p>\n
A word from Chelsea Lunn, local external affairs manager for FPL:<\/p>\n
\u201cOur employees work every day in Key Biscayne to provide safe, reliable electric service while keeping customer bills as low as possible. By continuing to invest in our electric grid, we are strengthening resilience year-round and helping our communities recover faster when severe weather impacts our area.\u201d<\/p>\n
How to reach FPL:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Florida Power & Light Company<\/p>\n
\u2022 Juno Beach, Florida 33408<\/p>\n
\u2022 561-694-4442<\/p>\n