In this section of the NextEra Energy Newsroom, you'll find news releases for NextEra Energy, NextEra Energy Resources, and Florida Power & Light. The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Nov 19, 2013
TORONTO – Mapleton is about to get greener, with thousands of trees sprouting across the community as a result of a new partnership between the Township of Mapleton and Conestogo Wind LP, a...
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Nov 18, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) announced today that it plans to make an offering of 11,100,000 shares of its common stock in a registered underwritten public offering....
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Nov 18, 2013
FPL shares tips to get your bill even lower this season
Festive lights, full ovens and house guests galore are staples of the holiday season - but all that extra fun can be not so jolly on the bank account. FPL is helping its customers save energy and...
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Nov 15, 2013
Company is one of state's largest recyclers
To coincide with National Recycling Day, Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company today announced savings of approximately $8 million in 2013 as a result of its recycling and refurbishing efforts. FPL,...
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Nov 1, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today reported 2013 third-quarter net income on a GAAP basis of $698 million, or $1.64 per share, compared with $415 million, or $0.98 per...
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Nov 1, 2013
First Solar to Complete Final Permitting and Provide EPC Services
TEMPE, Ariz., October 31, 2013 – First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) announced today that it has agreed to sell the 250-megawatt (MW)AC Silver State South Solar Project to a subsidiary of...
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Oct 28, 2013
Do you leave the lights, fan or television on for your pet when you're not at home? If so, you're not alone. Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company has unveiled new information that suggests Fido and...
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Oct 24, 2013
Old poles to be sunk as part of recycling project while new poles will help improve electric service reliability
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that during the month of October, it has removed and donated 25 power line poles that will be recycled to create another artificial reef - the...
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Oct 22, 2013
On track to enter service in 2014, state-of-the-art, clean energy center to play critical role in helping to keep FPL bills low
Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company today announced that it has successfully completed a series of operational tests on the first of three natural gas-powered combustion turbines at its new...
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Oct 18, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. − The board of directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of 66 cents per share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 16,...
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Oct 18, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. - NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced the appointment of Kirk S. Hachigian to its board of directors. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome Kirk and his deep...
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Oct 18, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. - The board of directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today appointed President and Chief Executive Officer James L. Robo as chairman of the board, effective Dec. 13, 2013....
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Oct 17, 2013
No tricks, just treats this Halloween as FPL donates $50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and hands out 250 pumpkins Oct 17, 2013 Juno Beach, Fla. – Hundreds of Miami-Dade residents...
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Oct 17, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that it plans to report third-quarter 2013 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, Nov....
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Oct 16, 2013
Eric Silagy, President of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), was elected 2013-2014 Chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors during its annual meeting held earlier today. "Eric...
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Oct 15, 2013
Nearly half of married/partnered Floridians change the thermostat without their spouse or partner’s knowledge but prefer not to argue about it
Juno Beach, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has unveiled new information that may just reveal why your home suddenly got hotter (or colder). A September 2013 survey of more than 1,500...
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Oct 8, 2013
FPL.com optimized as a one-stop-destination for customers to view their account, pay bills, report and receive outage information
Florida Power & Light Company has made it easier for customers to visit www.FPL.com from a mobile device to access their account, pay a bill or enroll in E-mail Bill(®). Customers also can report...
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Oct 2, 2013
Power lines cleared equal to four times the earth's circumference
Florida Power & Light Company today announced that it has cleared trees and palm fronds from 100,000 miles of power lines throughout its 35-county service territory in Florida since 2006. This...
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Oct 1, 2013
- Next application period for solar rebates to open Oct. 15
Florida Power & Light Company's Office of Clean Energy today announced its plans for funding a range of solar-power installations and educating customers about solar energy. (Logo:...
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Sep 25, 2013
TORONTO, ON – NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its subsidiary, Summerhaven Wind, LP, has achieved commercial operation at its Summerhaven Wind Energy Centre. The Centre, located...
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Sep 20, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) announced today that it has agreed to sell $500 million of equity units to Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Credit Suisse. The transaction is...
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Sep 20, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – James L. Robo, president and chief executive officer of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), will be presenting and participating on a panel on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at the...
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Sep 19, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) announced today that it intends to sell $500 million of equity units. Each equity unit will be issued in a stated amount of $50. Each equity...
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Sep 18, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – James L. Robo, president and chief executive officer of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), will be presenting and participating on a panel on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at the...
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Sep 13, 2013
Nationwide iPledge, My Choice campaign gives employees more freedom
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. will kick off its annual employee giving campaign on Sept. 16 to help communities located throughout the United States. In an effort to give employees...
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Sep 12, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc., parent company of Florida Power & Light Company, today announced that for the fourth consecutive year, it has been named to HispanicBusiness Magazine’s...
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Sep 11, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company has been named to Site Selection magazine’s list of “Top 10 Utilities in Economic Development” for 2013 – the first time the company has...
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Sep 9, 2013
Highly efficient clean energy facility came online ahead of schedule and under budget
Florida Power & Light Company today announced that POWER magazine selected the company's Cape Canaveral Next Generation Clean Energy Center as a Top Plant for 2013. According to POWER, Top Plants...
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Aug 30, 2013
Fuel cost, a pass-through charge from which FPL does not benefit, is primary driver for increase
FPL’s investments in high-efficiency, natural gas-powered clean energy centers continue to help insulate customers by generating more power for less fuel
New tool to help customers better manage energy usage now available at FPL.com
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company today released its official estimate for customer bills in January 2014 in conjunction with electric utilities’ annual filing of fuel cost...
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Aug 29, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced the settlement rate for the stock purchase contracts that are components of equity units that it issued in September 2010....
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Aug 28, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Moray Dewhurst, vice chairman and chief financial officer of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), will make a presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the 2013 Barclays CEO...
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Aug 28, 2013
Moray Dewhurst, vice chairman and chief financial officer of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), will make a presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the 2013 Barclays CEO Energy-Power...
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Aug 26, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. - Florida Power & Light will be among the state’s 55 electric utilities commemorating Florida’s second annual Lineworker Appreciation Day. Last year, the Florida House of...
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Aug 22, 2013
Company is one of the few in Florida that has 21 specialized lineworkers, high-voltage power lines
Specially trained Florida Power & Light Company lineworkers today demonstrated how they maintain and repair energized transmission lines that are more than 50 feet in the air and can carry up to...
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Aug 19, 2013
Teachers can apply for grants to create projects and attend workshops at no charge; students will benefit from these and many other educational endeavors funded by FPL
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company today announced its education initiatives for supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning in Florida schools for...
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Aug 9, 2013
Company partners with Sunshine 811 on annual safety awareness campaign to promote free utility line marking service
Juno Beach, Fla. - At the height of summer, when outdoor projects are also peaking, Florida Power & Light Company encourages Floridians to call 811 before beginning work that might involve...
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Jul 30, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today reported 2013 second-quarter net income on a GAAP basis of $610 million, or $1.44 per share, compared with $607 million, or $1.45 per...
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Jul 29, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. - NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will conduct a remarketing of its Series D Debentures due Sept. 1, 2015 (the “Debentures”) (CUSIP No....
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Jul 26, 2013
Sabal Trail's Central Florida Hub to enable interconnections with both existing major natural gas pipelines and a new Florida Southeast Connection pipeline that will be built to link new system to FPL's operations beginning in 2017
Florida Power & Light Company today announced that its evaluation of proposals for additional natural gas transportation capacity determined that the best, most economical solution for ensuring...
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Jul 26, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. − The board of directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of 66 cents per share. The dividend is payable on Sept. 16,...
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Jul 16, 2013
Largest demolition of its kind in Florida will lead to greater energy independence, customer savings, cleaner air and an economic boost for local communities
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – With a rumble and a series of controlled explosions over approximately 60 seconds, Florida Power & Light Company today demolished its 1960s-era Port Everglades Power Plant in...
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Jul 15, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that it plans to report second quarter 2013 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday,...
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Jul 1, 2013
Demolition of 1960s-era Port Everglades Power Plant scheduled for July 16 will be Florida’s largest
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Just days after Floridians celebrate our nation’s independence on the Fourth of July with a bang, another type of independence will be celebrated with a boom. Florida Power...
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Jun 28, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc., (NYSE: NEE) President and CEO Jim Robo issued the following statement following the announcement that President Obama has nominated Ron Binz as the next...
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Jun 27, 2013
Nears completion of first eight-year inspection that resulted from 2005 hurricane season
Florida Power & Light Company today surpassed a major milestone in its efforts to prepare for severe storms and ensure reliable service year-round throughout its 35-county service territory. The...
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Jun 17, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc., (NYSE: NEE) has been named to the Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT list for the second straight year. “NextEra Energy is a great place for...
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Jun 13, 2013
New poster in English, Spanish and Creole available online
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – During National Safety Month, Florida Power & Light Company is making available a new power line safety poster to help businesses, laborers and the public stay safe while...
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Jun 12, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – As part of its commitment to changing Florida’s energy future, Florida Power & Light Company today announced that the four red-and-white-striped, 350-foot-tall stacks and...
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May 28, 2013
UNO BEACH, Fla. − NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has been honored for the eighth time by the National Business Group on Health for its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthy work...
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May 24, 2013
Board of Directors declares quarterly dividend of 66 cents a share
DALLAS – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) extended its record of delivering value to shareholders in 2012 as the company successfully executed the largest capital investment program in its...
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May 20, 2013
Hurricane Season starts June 1; Severe weather can cause power outages
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company urges customers to finalize their storm plans and be ready for the June 1 start of Hurricane Season, which is just days away. Superstorm Sandy in...
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May 15, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) will provide a listen-only webcast of its 2013 annual meeting of shareholders, which begins at 4 p.m. CT (5 p.m. ET) on Thursday, May 23,...
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May 15, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company’s Nuclear Extended Power Uprate (EPU) project has been honored by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) with two Top Industry Practice (TIP)...
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May 2, 2013
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. – As part of its annual companywide hurricane season preparedness drill, Florida Power & Light Company today announced a three-year plan to continue and accelerate the...
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Apr 30, 2013
 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) Customer Care employees have received another major award recognizing their strong commitment to providing outstanding service to FPL customers. FPL was...
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Apr 30, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today reported 2013 first-quarter net income on a GAAP basis of $272 million, or $0.64 per share, compared with $461 million, or $1.11 per...
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Apr 29, 2013
This year’s annual dry run is part of year-round preparation and will have added focus on post-storm restoration efforts
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – With both the devastation from Super Storm Sandy still fresh in people’s minds and hurricane season fast approaching, Florida Power & Light Company today began its annual,...
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Apr 24, 2013
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company today announced that its state-of-the-art Cape Canaveral Next Generation Clean Energy Center has begun generating electricity from clean,...
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Apr 24, 2013
Florida Power & Light Company has successfully completed its Department of Energy-supported grid modernization projects and the installation of 4.5 million smart meters in its 35-county service...
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Apr 23, 2013
Customers can help prevent power outages and flickers to maintain reliable electric service
JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2013 -- Trees growing near power lines are one of the leading causes of power flickers and outages. With National Arbor Day around the corner, Florida Power & Light...
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Apr 18, 2013
- Massive upgrade of FPL's St. Lucie and Turkey Point nuclear plants has added the equivalent of a new, medium-sized plant capable of powering more than 300,000 customers
- The added capacity is expected to save FPL customers billions of dollars over time by reducing the use of fossil fuels
- Clean energy investment was made possible by Florida's nuclear cost recovery framework
JUNO BEACH, Fla., - Florida Power & Light Company today announced the successful completion of a five-year, multibillion-dollar investment to upgrade its Turkey Point and St. Lucie Nuclear Power...
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Apr 16, 2013
NextEra Energy announces date for release of first quarter 2013 financial results
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that it plans to report first quarter 2013 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday,...
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Apr 10, 2013
Utility providing habitats for Southeastern American Kestrel in Manatee County’s Duette Preserve Apr 10, 2013 JUNO BEACH, Fla. – After Florida Power & Light Company installed new, more...
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Mar 28, 2013
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Lone Star Transmission, LLC, a rate-regulated transmission service provider in Texas, and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE), today announced...
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Mar 6, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth time. According to Ethisphere, the...
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Mar 5, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that it will host an investor conference from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 12 in New York City. Beginning at 1 p.m., investors...
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Mar 4, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company’s fifth annual Power to Care initiative kicked off today. Every day this week, hundreds of FPL volunteers, their families and friends, will...
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Mar 1, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the competitive energy subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE), today announced that one of its subsidiaries has completed the sale of all...
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Mar 1, 2013
Florida Power & Light Company delivered its best reliability performance on record in 2012 and is working to make its electric system even stronger. In its annual filing today with the Florida...
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Feb 28, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy was named No. 1 overall among electric and gas utilities on Fortune’s 2013 list of the "World’s Most Admired Companies." The company, whose principal...
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Feb 15, 2013
UNO BEACH, Fla. − The board of directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of 66 cents per share. The dividend is consistent with the...
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Jan 29, 2013
TORONTO – NextEra Energy Canada, ULC announced today a new partnership with Indspire that will enable hundreds of Indigenous students to attend colleges or universities in Canada with the help...
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Jan 29, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today reported 2012 fourth-quarter net income on a GAAP basis of $429 million, or $1.02 per share, compared with $667 million, or $1.59 per...
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Jan 29, 2013
Florida Power & Light Company's Office of Economic Development today announced the launch of PoweringFlorida.com - a new online resource dedicated to helping businesses start up, expand or...
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Jan 24, 2013
DALLAS, Texas - Using an innovative financing approach, the Muenster, Texas, Independent School District (ISD) partnered with NextEra Energy Solutions to upgrade lighting, replace aging HVAC...
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Jan 23, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Moray Dewhurst, vice chairman and chief financial officer of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), will speak to investors and industry analysts at the 2013 Credit Suisse Energy...
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Jan 23, 2013
Forty-three teachers across the state of Florida are recipients of a combined $47,000 in grants from Florida Power & Light Company's 2013 Teacher Grant program to support innovative,...
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Jan 17, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, President and CEO Armando Pimentel issued the following statement on the announcement that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is leaving the Obama...
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Jan 15, 2013
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that it plans to report fourth quarter and full-year 2012 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange...
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Jan 10, 2013
FPL also cited for its storm recovery assistance to the Northeast
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – The electric utility industry has honored NextEra Energy, Inc., Executive Chairman Lew Hay with its “Distinguished Leadership Award.” The Edison Electric Institute (EEI)...
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Jan 9, 2013
More than 100 poles recently sunk off Fort Pierce, replaced by new power line poles helping to increase service reliability
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Off the coast of St. Lucie County, divers and anglers can enjoy two new artificial reefs that were created through a donation of 130 concrete poles provided by Florida Power &...
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Jan 8, 2013
DALLAS, Texas - Using an innovative financing approach, the Mt. Pleasant Independent School District (ISD) partnered with energy savings specialist NextEra Energy Solutions to upgrade lighting,...
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Dec 21, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the competitive energy subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE), today announced that one of its subsidiaries has entered into an agreement...
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Dec 21, 2012
TORONTO – NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its affiliate Conestogo Wind, LP, has completed construction and brought into service its 22.9 megawatt (MW) Conestogo Wind Energy...
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Dec 19, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company today issued a request for proposals (RFP) to build a third major natural gas pipeline to serve Florida. Over the past decade, FPL has...
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Dec 18, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Earlier today, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, celebrated the commissioning of its 10,000th megawatt (MW) of wind energy. NextEra Energy Resources achieved this significant...
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Dec 13, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – After a thorough, nearly year-long process, the Florida Public Service Commission today approved a revised base rate settlement agreement that is designed to help Florida...
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Dec 10, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), today announced that it will redeem on Jan. 9, 2013 (“redemption date”), all of...
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Dec 3, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun in the United States, today announced that its subsidiaries have completed the...
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Nov 30, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – With today marking the formal end of the hurricane season that officially started June 1, Florida experienced its seventh-consecutive year without a direct hit from a...
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Nov 28, 2012
FPL wins ServiceOne Award Ninth Consecutive Year
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) says its more than 4 million customers serve as the motivation for providing award winning customer service. “Given the expanding set of...
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Nov 21, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – In January 2013, typical 1,000-kWh residential bills for customers of Florida Power & Light Company will increase by 5 cents a day or less depending on the outcome of Florida...
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Nov 12, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. − NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is driving continuous improvement across its businesses by delivering award-winning customer service, achieving operational excellence,...
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Nov 5, 2012
As part of Energy Awareness Month this past October, Florida Power & Light Company encouraged its customers to take control of their energy bills and share their energy efficiency tips online with...
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Oct 29, 2012
Limon, CO. – Ranchers, federal, state and local officials, along with energy industry leaders, gathered today for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for NextEra Energy Resources’ Limon I and II Wind...
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Oct 24, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today reported 2012 third quarter net income on a GAAP basis of $415 million, or $0.98 per share, compared with $407 million, or $0.97 per...
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Oct 12, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. − The board of directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of 60 cents per share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 17,...
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Oct 10, 2012
FPL teamed up with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the UM/JM Burn Center to conduct home safety makeovers for approximately 50 local residents
Miami, Fla. – In partnership with Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and the UM/JM Burn Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, Florida Power & Light Company visited...
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Oct 10, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that it plans to report third quarter 2012 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday,...
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Oct 2, 2012
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company customers interested in installing solar-powered upgrades to their homes and businesses can apply at www.FPL.com/solarrebates beginning at 8:30...
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