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ORDER NO. PSC -2018 -0581 -TRF -EI DOCKET NO. 20180160 -EI PAGE 3 The O&M expenses for the VSP program include the land lease payments made to host locations. In response to Commission staffs data request, FPL explained that the solar facilities incurred minimal damage as a result of storms or hurricanes. FPL stated that the solar facilities are being built to comply with the local building and wind codes and there are no specific pre - storm preparations required. FPL ensures the facilities are operational and safe through regular maintenance and inspections. Table 1 below shows the total number of customers participating in the VSP program for the period May 2015 through December 2018. As of August 2018, there are 36,024 participants and FPL projects 40,550 participants by year end. FPL stated that, on average, the monthly new enrollments have more than offset the number of participants who have elected to unsubscribe. Table 1 VSP Participants Source: FPL response to Commission staffs first and second data requests *forecasted number Marketing and Participant Preference FPL stated that it markets the VSP program through monthly email campaigns, eNewsletters, bill inserts, social media, and flyers. Monthly blogs are used to keep an ongoing dialogue with program participants and the eNewsletters provide project updates to the participants. FPL explained that it has learned the importance of creating ties with the communities and host locations to keep participants' interested and aware of ongoing projects in the area. Based on feedback from participants, FPL stated that the solar canopies and trees are the participants' preferred solar projects. The solar canopy generates more power and offers the additional function of providing shaded seating and shaded parking lots. The solar trees were well received for their artistic appearance and provision of shade, as well as seating, and serving as a convenient charging station. FPL's Planned New Shared Solar Program In last year's petition for a one-year extension of the VSP program (Docket No. 20170212 -El), FPL stated that it is developing, for our approval within the next year (2018), a new large scale solar program (shared solar program). The shared solar program would provide participants with direct credits on their electric bill associated with energy generated by the Total Participants (Residential and Commercial) May 2015 156 May 2016 3,070 May 2017 19,309 May 2018 34,646 August 2018 36,024 December 2018* 40,550 Source: FPL response to Commission staffs first and second data requests *forecasted number Marketing and Participant Preference FPL stated that it markets the VSP program through monthly email campaigns, eNewsletters, bill inserts, social media, and flyers. Monthly blogs are used to keep an ongoing dialogue with program participants and the eNewsletters provide project updates to the participants. FPL explained that it has learned the importance of creating ties with the communities and host locations to keep participants' interested and aware of ongoing projects in the area. Based on feedback from participants, FPL stated that the solar canopies and trees are the participants' preferred solar projects. The solar canopy generates more power and offers the additional function of providing shaded seating and shaded parking lots. The solar trees were well received for their artistic appearance and provision of shade, as well as seating, and serving as a convenient charging station. FPL's Planned New Shared Solar Program In last year's petition for a one-year extension of the VSP program (Docket No. 20170212 -El), FPL stated that it is developing, for our approval within the next year (2018), a new large scale solar program (shared solar program). The shared solar program would provide participants with direct credits on their electric bill associated with energy generated by the