Just for comparison, and using a sample subdivision, can you give me a rough idea of the difference in cost to install standard overhead service versus underground service in new construction?
Depending on the density of a new development and exclusive of other facility needs, it costs FPL between $1,469 and $1,923 per lot to install our standard overhead service. Underground on the other hand, costs between $1,475 and $2,243 per lot. Thus, the builder/homeowner selecting to have underground service pays per lot on average about $6 to $320 in differential cost. In addition, if main feeder lines are required to serve the subdivision, and the developer requests those be placed underground also, there is an additional differential charge of $12.19 per foot of main line and $25,697.99 per pad mounted switch cabinet installed. In a typical 100 lot subdivision needing main feeder work and about two switch cabinets and related equipment, this could add an additional $60,000 to the project, doubling or tripling the per lot differential cost.
