FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, June 8, 2026 – Partnering with Wharton-Smith, Inc., Hypower delivered the complete electrical scope for Charlotte County’s new 62,000-SF Sheriff Administration Headquarters and Hardened 911 Facility — a fully generator-backed, mission-critical operation.
When the worst storm of the year hits, 911 has to answer, and there is zero margin for error. Hypower’s scope included:
- 1,750 kW emergency generator with 72 hours of full-load fuel runtime
- Normal and emergency power distribution
- 50 HP fire pump power
- Site and building lighting
- Integrated fire alarm, access control, CCTV and technology systems
The facility replaces an aging, weather-vulnerable building with a resilient campus built to keep public safety running when the community needs it most.
Learn more about Hypower’s Electrical Construction services and see more of our projects.
About Hypower
As one of the Southeast's top commercial general, electrical, and utility contractors, Hypower operates through several divisions specializing in heavy civil electrical infrastructure, electrical building construction, outside plant power and communications projects, airfield lighting, and ground-mount and floating solar farms nationwide. The company also specializes in 24/7 commercial and industrial electrical service and special projects in Florida. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Hypower employs over 400 people and has successfully completed over 1,500 projects valued at over $1.5 billion. Licensed to operate in more than 30 states, Hypower consistently ranks at the top of national leaderboards for its exemplary safety and innovation record within the construction market.Widely recognized for its industry excellence, Hypower is currently ranked as a top 20 Electrical Contractor in the nation by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Hypower has been honored with ABC STEP Platinum Awards for Safety Training every year since 2013.Hypower was selected as a 2022- Sun Sentinel - Top Workplaces Honoree and 2020 Best Place to Work by the South Florida Business Journal. In addition, the company has won over 40 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards presented by ABC, Florida East Coast Chapter, and has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor since 2017.
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