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Florida Power&Light Company,9250 West Flagler Street,Suite 5202,Miami,FL 33174
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February 1,2012
Honorable Matti Herrera Bower
Mayor, City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach,Florida 33139
Dear Mayor Bower,
The City of Miami Beach(City) and Florida Power& Light Company (FPL)have enjoyed a
long and mutually beneficial partnership, including efforts related to conservation and the
implementation of sustainability initiatives within the community. We applaud the City's
leadership in this area and look forward to continuing our work together on sustainability
projects.
I have listed below a number of conservation, sustainability and educational projects that FPL is
committed to undertake in conjunction with the City. These projects will help the City, its
residents, and the larger community of FPL customers realize a greater use and achieve a better
understanding of the value and benefits of conservation and sustainability initiatives. We are
proud to be able to work with the City in implementing this shared vision of the future, and we
are excited to continue our partnership with the City as we move forward with these solar
projects and other conservation measures.
In an effort to memorialize the projects we plan to undertake in conjunction with the City, I offer
the following summary:
1. Flagler Monument is a standalone monument which is located on Monument Island. Flagler
Monument is illuminated by the use of flood and spot lights. Electricity is currently provided via
electric cable laid underwater directly on the bed surface, extending from the mainland to the
island. On many occasions electric service has been interrupted when the cable has been cut by
boat anchors, resulting in great expense to the City to restore electric service. The City has asked
FPL to fund the cost to install solar panels with backup batteries to power the Monument. Based
on documentation provided to FPL by the City, FPL has agreed to undertake the process
necessary to obtain the funding to implement this solar lighting system. This process will be
initiated during the second quarter of 2012.
2. The City has asked FPL to implement solar programs at 3 schools: Miami Beach Senior
High,Nautilus Middle, and Feinberg-Fisher. Based on the Demand Side Management Program
standards approved by the Florida Public Service Commission, the Miami-Dade County Public
School district("MDCPS")will select the order of schools for solar installations. FPL will
partner with Miami Beach in an effort to reach agreement with MDCPS to achieve this objective
by 2014.
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The Honorable Matti Herrera Bower
February 1, 2012
3. The Miami Beach Development Corporation, a non-profit located in North Beach, manages
and operates over 300 housing units designated for low income residents and senior citizens.
FPL will conduct Home Energy Makeover Initiatives ("HEMI") at 710 Jefferson Avenue, 259
Washington Ave, and 542 Jefferson Avenue for a total of 3 HEMIs. The 3 identified buildings
are home to approximately 68 City residents. HEMI is FPL's signature community program that
offers free upgrades to improve the energy efficiency in as many as 50 customers' homes in one
day. HEMI can save a family as much as 25 percent a year on its electric bill. The HEMI
program provides for a range of energy conservation measures including changing light bulbs,
compact fluorescent lighting, weather stripping and many other conservation measures. FPL will
complete the 3 HEMIs (1 HEMI at each of the 3 identified locations) during the Is`quarter of
2013.
4. The Miami Beach Development Corporation is revitalizing several existing buildings. FPL
will conduct a Non Profit Energy Makeover("NEMO") in one of the building owned by this
organization. NEMO events promote free Business Energy Evaluations and involve local
contractors to help local nonprofits save on electric bills so they can continue to help others.
FPL will complete one NEMO at a location identified by the Miami Beach Development
Corporation during the 1st quarter in 2013.
5. FPL will conduct energy audits on key City owned facilities. The audits will identify cost
effective energy saving measures, make recommendations, and identify related incentives.
FPL will work with City staff in a timely manner to complete energy audits at key City facilities
that would qualify and benefit from an energy audit. Also, as other appropriate City owned
facilities are identified, FPL will conduct energy audits as requested.
6. FPL and the City will encourage citizens to participate in FPL's Home Energy Survey.
7. FPL will pay for 2 City employees to attend LEED certification classes at a price not to
exceed $2,000. FPL will provide funding for these classes during the 3`a quarter of 2012.
8. FPL is investigating the potential of installing a renewable wind turbine demonstration project
at South Pointe Pier. Specific details are not yet available as FPL is awaiting feedback from the
manufacturer.
9. FPL will partner with Miami Beach to implement its educational Energy Conservation
Program for the schools. This program targets K-8 grades.
10. The Department of Energy(DOE) has awarded a grant to the South Florida Regional
Planning Council for electric vehicle ("EV") charging and infrastructure installation. The
objective is to address technical, commercial, market and regulatory barriers to support EV
infrastructure and vehicle adoption. The goal of the project is to develop comprehensive plans
and streamline local regulations (including permitting)to facilitate and expand the penetration of
electric vehicles in this region. FPL has been selected as a major participant in this project and
welcomes the opportunity to partner with Miami Beach on the leading edge of this key planning
process.
The Honorable Matti Herrera Bower
February 1, 2012
These forward looking sustainability initiatives represent examples of the longstanding
partnership between the City and FPL on matters that are important to the City, its residents and
FPL. We welcome the opportunity to continue to work together on these important projects and
objectives.
Since,rely,
tAetha H. Playe anager
cc: Manny J. Rodriguez, P.E.
Regional Director, Miami-Dade County
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and conditions contained herein.
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