Orange River–Puma Transmission Line Project

At this stage, the project is still actively moving through the design and permitting process. While we are
not able to provide a specific percentage of completion at this time, we can assure you that our
engineering and design teams are working diligently to advance the project. Design completion timelines
for transmission projects of this nature can vary based on a number of factors, including engineering
refinements, permitting requirements and coordination with applicable regulatory agencies. We
anticipate being able to share more details and design information with the community in the coming
weeks as that work continues to progress.

At this time, a construction contract has not yet been awarded for this project. The project is still actively
moving through the design and permitting process, and contract award is a subsequent step that will
follow the completion of key design and engineering milestones.

The sag and sway of transmission line conductors vary based on a number of factors, including
prevailing weather conditions, voltage level, span length between structures, conductor type, and
temperature, among others. FPL’s engineers have thoroughly evaluated all of these parameters as part of
the project design process to ensure the line is built and operated safely and in accordance with
applicable standards.

While we understand the curiosity around specific figures, detailed engineering calculations and design
specifics are not information that FPL provides to the public. What we can assure you is that all design
parameters — including sag and sway — are developed to meet or exceed the requirements set forth by
applicable federal and state regulations, as well as FPL’s own rigorous engineering standards, to ensure
our customers receive safe, reliable power once this project is completed.

Our engineers evaluate clearance needs based on factors such as voltage level, conductor movement,
vegetation growth rates, and FPL’s engineering standards to deliver safe, reliable electricity to our
customers. Currently, we are planning to avoid clear cutting within our existing easement near the
Hampton Park community and, for the vast majority of the easement with minor exceptions, leave
between 15-25 feet of vegetation between homes and the new transmission lines.

All vegetation removal requirements associated with this project are within the project limits. This
includes cutting within the proximity of the new transmission line path, as well as selective clearing, as
necessary. At this time, we have not identified any vegetation removal requirements within the easement
that extend beyond the established project limits.

We understand that vegetation clearing is one of the most visible and impactful aspects of a project like
this, and we want to assure you that we are removing only what is necessary to meet safety, reliability,
and FPL engineering standards for this project. That’s why we’re currently planning to avoid clear cutting
within our existing easement near the Hampton Park community. For the vast majority of the easement
with minor exceptions, we will be leaving between 15-25 feet of vegetation between homes and the new
transmission lines.

All vegetation removal associated with this project will occur within the FPL existing easement and within
the established project limits. We do not have a restoration or replanting plan for vegetation removed
within the easement because it must remain clear to ensure the safe, reliable construction and long-term
operation of the transmission line in accordance with FPL engineering standards, NESC, and NERC
requirements.

We are removing only what is necessary to meet those safety and reliability standards for this project.
After hearing from residents in this community, we’re currently planning to avoid clear cutting within our
existing easement near the Hampton Park community. For the vast majority of the easement with minor
exceptions, we will be leaving between 15-25 feet of vegetation between homes and the new
transmission lines.

FPL has engaged both internal arborists and outside environmental firms who are actively working
together on this project to ensure all applicable guidelines and regulatory requirements are met. This
collaborative approach allows us to draw on a broad range of expertise to evaluate vegetation impacts
and inform our clearing scope.

We use the results to help guide how we apply for our permits, guides our engineering and design work
and mitigation we can take as part of a project. While we don’t share these results, we can assure you
that all vegetation removal will occur within FPL’s existing easement and within the established project
limits, and that our arborists and environmental teams are working diligently to ensure that clearing is
limited to only what is necessary to meet safety, reliability, and FPL engineering standards for this
project. And, we’re currently planning to avoid clear cutting within our existing easement near the
Hampton Park community. For the vast majority of the easement with minor exceptions, we will be
leaving between 15-25 feet of vegetation between homes and the new transmission lines.

Yes, in support of state and federal environmental permitting and agency consultation, FPL conducted
species surveys for several protected species in 2025 and 2026. FPL performed habitat assessments and
species-specific surveys in support of federally protected species-specific biological assessments and
affects determination. We did not find any species-specific considerations within the Gateway
community as part of our surveys.

Within the Gateway area, the new transmission towers are anticipated to range between approximately
115 to 125 feet in height – very similar to the existing structures currently in the easement. Tower
locations will approximately mirror the existing structure locations of the adjacent transmission line,
which helps minimize additional land disturbance and keeps the new infrastructure within the
established corridor.