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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from FPL's consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1997 and
consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.

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<NAME>         Florida Power & Light Company
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-END>                     DEC-31-1997
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