Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) will continue building a stronger, smarter and more storm-resilient electric grid in Wellington in 2026, advancing its ongoing commitment to reduce outages and restore power faster following major storms.
This year, FPL plans to complete the following local infrastructure improvements in Wellington:
- One intelligent device will be installed on main, neighborhood and underground power lines. These automated smart switches help identify outages and reroute power to prevent more widespread interruptions.
- One main power line will be strengthened, including those serving critical facilities such as hospitals, 911 call centers, police and fire stations, water treatment facilities and emergency operation centers. Stronger poles are less likely to fail in severe weather, which can help crews restore power more quickly after a major storm event.
- 166 miles of power lines will undergo tree and vegetation trimming, addressing one of the leading causes of power outages.
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.
“Our employees work every day in Wellington to provide safe, reliable electric service while keeping customer bills as low as possible,” said Ilan Kaufer, local external affairs manager for FPL. “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.”
