Who is NextEra Energy?
We’re investing in energy that’s not just the most reliable or the cleanest, but also the most affordable.
As one of the largest rate-regulated electric utilities in the country, NextEra Energy has approximately 51.5 gigawatts of electricity generation capacity across North America. As the world’s leader in renewable energy from the wind and sun, we are committed to innovative approaches that transform energy generation into a cleaner, more efficient process to provide greater customer value.
NextEra Energy is among America’s largest capital investors in infrastructure and is the largest utility company in the world by market capitalization. We have operations or development projects in 48 U.S. states and Canada.
NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, and serves more than 5.6 million customer accounts, supporting more than 11 million residents across Florida with clean, reliable and affordable electricity.
NextEra Energy also owns a competitive energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which together with its affiliates is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage.
Our strong businesses are supported by a common platform, enabling us to leverage our industry-leading skills and capabilities to drive growth. By investing in smart infrastructure and innovative clean energy solutions, we are helping build a sustainable energy future that is affordable, efficient and clean, while creating thousands of jobs and generating economic benefits for the communities we serve.
Our strategy is executed by the best team in our industry, a team that is continuing to build a diverse and inclusive culture. We believe that diverse teams deliver superior business results, partly because they can better appreciate the needs of the communities we serve, but mostly because they challenge old ways of doing things and generate innovative solutions to our energy challenges.
Our values underpin everything we do and inspire us every day. We are committed to excellence; we do the right thing; we treat people with respect.
~51,500 Megawatts
of generating capacity as of year-end 2019
Thousands
of high-paying U.S. jobs created through our investments
$50-55 Billion
of planned investments in U.S. infrastructure through 2022
The Right Fit for South Carolina
From Spanish moss adorning old-growth trees in the Lowcountry, to the state’s beautiful lakes and the Upstate’s mountains, South Carolina’s landscapes are as diverse at its people and cultures. After talking with people here and discovering all we could about the Palmetto State, we truly appreciate and understand just how much South Carolinians value their natural resources, neighbors, communities and businesses. And, those are many of the reasons we are a perfect fit, not just for South Carolina, but also as the ideal partner that can revitalize Santee Cooper.
That’s because NextEra Energy is a company that’s consistently recognized as one that values the environment and one that believes in people and giving back to communities. And, in South Carolina, we see plenty of opportunities for success and growth. Our track record of keeping rates low while still being able to invest in areas like infrastructure, renewable energy and storm response is a testament to our drive to serving customers over profiting from them. We would be proud to help transform South Carolina’s energy future.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re making our team stronger by encouraging and implementing a rich diversity of perspectives, experiences and ideas.
Our Environment
We’re leading the industry in clean energy generation, and we’re committed to environmental protection and stewardship.
Our Customers
We’re proud to provide our customers with clean energy that is more affordable and reliable than ever before.
Our Communities
We’re committed to doing the right thing. We partner with our communities to make them even better places to live and work.
Our Employees
Our people are our greatest asset, and we’re passionate about supporting their development and empowering their success.
Awards & Recognition
Read about some of our award-winning work and efforts.
In 2021, NextEra Energy was ranked the No. 1 electric and gas utility on Fortune’s list of “Most Admired Companies” for the 14th time in 15 years.
In 2020, NextEra Energy was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. We’re one of only 14 companies in the world to achieve this honor 13 or more times.
NextEra Energy has been named to Forbes’ 2020 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, marking the third consecutive year the company has been named to this prestigious list.
For the fourth consecutive year, NextEra Energy was named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in 2019.
In 2018, NextEra Energy was ranked 21st among the top 57 companies globally on the inaugural “Change the World” list by Fortune.
In 2019, NextEra Energy received the HIRE Vets Medallion Platinum Award, recognizing leadership in recruiting, employing and retaining American veterans.
In 2020, NextEra Energy received the third annual S&P Global Platts Energy Transition Award, recognizing our leadership in environmental, social and governance. This prestigious award is part of the annual S&P Global Platts Energy Awards.
In 2020, FPL was awarded the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Excellence Award, presented by PA Consulting, for the fifth time in six years; FPL also earned the ReliabilityOne® Outstanding Reliability Performance Award for the Southeast metropolitan region for the seventh year in a row. Gulf Power won its first-ever ReliabilityOne® award, claiming the Outstanding Reliability Performance Award for the Southeast suburban/rural service area.
FPL was named among the 2020 Most Trusted Utility by Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm. FPL ranked as the most trusted electric provider in Florida and fourth among our electric utility peers nationwide. This is the seventh consecutive year the company was recognized by Escalent as being one of the top-performing utilities.
In 2019, Site Selection magazine named FPL as one of the Top U.S. Utilities in Economic Development.