- Company is meeting the country's increasing energy demand with
all forms of energy, growing the economy, keeping electricity
prices as low as possible for customers and supporting the
communities its projects call home.
JUNO
BEACH, Fla., Jan. 30,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a year where the
company generated more electricity and invested more in energy
infrastructure than any other company, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:
NEE) has been named No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities
industry on Fortune's 2025 list of the "World's Most Admired
Companies" for the 17th time in 19 years.
"This recognition would not be possible without the relentless
dedication, creativity and hard work of our more than 16,000
employees, who constantly uphold our company's 100-year legacy by
driving innovation and excellence in our industry," said
John Ketchum, NextEra Energy
chairman, president and CEO. "Energy demand is growing
exponentially, and we have the scale, experience and technology to
deliver. With our ability to quickly deliver renewables plus
storage to meet growing power demand and also pair gas-fired
generation for capacity, we're right where we need to be to power
America today and tomorrow. I couldn't be prouder to be part of
such an extraordinary team committed to securing America's energy
independence and dominance."
Fortune's annual list is based on ratings from executives,
directors and analysts, who rate the highest-revenue companies
within their industry on nine criteria, including innovation,
people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility,
quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment
value, quality of products/services and global
competitiveness.
Performance highlights for NextEra Energy include:
- Leading in energy innovation and infrastructure –
NextEra Energy continues to spearhead the energy industry through
cutting-edge innovations and substantial infrastructure
investments. Over the last decade, the company has invested more
than $150 billion in the nation's
energy infrastructure, from upgrading its existing nuclear plants
for increased energy output to building natural gas pipelines,
natural gas-fired generation, battery energy storage and
renewables.
- Delivering economic benefits and supporting rural
America – NextEra Energy creates jobs and generates significant
tax revenue across America, including in rural communities. Over
the past decade, the company has paid nearly $8 billion in annual property taxes and more than
$1.6 billion in annual land payments.
It operates in 49 states and has more than 16,000 employees.
- Expanding energy capacity – NextEra Energy delivers more
electricity to American homes and businesses than any other
company. It is the owner of the nation's largest natural gas fleet,
one of the largest nuclear generators in the world and generates
more American-made renewable energy than anyone else. Its diverse
energy generation keeps electricity prices low. Last year, NextEra
Energy placed into service roughly 8.7 gigawatts (GW) of new
renewables and storage projects and plans to invest over the next
four years roughly $120 billion,
which would grow its fleet to roughly 121 GW.
- Driving operational excellence and reliability – NextEra
Energy owns the largest electric utility in the U.S. with one of
the lowest bills in the nation, more than 30% below the national
average in one of the fastest-growing states. Its innovations in
smart grid technology helped avoid 2.7 million outages in 2024 and
its best-in-class non-fuel operations and maintenance costs are 50%
better than the second-best in its peer group, saving customers
over $24 each month on a typical
1,000-kilowatt-hour residential bill compared to an
average-performing utility.
- Strategic focus on the future – NextEra Energy announced
a new framework agreement with GE Vernova to develop natural gas
generation projects paired with renewable energy and storage. This
collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies to identify
locations on the grid that would benefit from new gas-fired
generation, enhancing the ability to deliver integrated power
solutions for customers. NextEra Energy is also making significant
progress in evaluating the recommissioning of Iowa's only nuclear power plant, Duane Arnold
Energy Center, with potential plant operations resuming by the end
of 2028.
NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE)
is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns
Florida Power & Light Company,
which is America's largest electric utility that sells more power
than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable
electricity to more than 6 million customer accounts, or
approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also
owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources,
LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's
largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a
world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra
Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven
commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New
Hampshire and Wisconsin. A
Fortune 200 company, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by
third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate
responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. For more
information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites:
www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com,
www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
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