Photo: FPL
Florida Power & Light has been replacing overhead power lines with more reliable underground lines across the state.
Local leaders joined FPL in Jupiter Farms on Wednesday for a demonstration of its work to make the energy grid more storm-resilient.
Spokesman Shawn Johnson says it's part of the company's Storm Secure Underground Program.
“While no energy grid is hurricane-proof, underground lines are more reliable than overhead power lines – performing about 50% better day-to-day and significantly better during severe weather, as well.”
The program uses data from past hurricanes, vegetation-related service interruptions and other metrics to identify areas that would most benefit from underground lines.