A Leader in
Clean Energy
NextEra Energy Resources stands out as a leader in producing electricity from clean and renewable
resources and is among the nation’s most disciplined competitive power generators. Our company derives
approximately 95 percent of its electricity from clean or renewable fuels such as wind, natural gas, solar and
nuclear power plants in operation across North America. Our success reflects the solid business practices of
our parent company, NextEra Energy, Inc., one of the nation’s leading clean energy companies.
Demonstrating Expertise in Wind Energy
One of NextEra Energy Resources’ competitive advantages
is in wind energy development. While North America’s power
demands continue to grow, so does interest in clean, renewable
and affordable wind energy. NextEra Energy Resources is helping
develop wind energy facilities and is the North American leader in
wind energy generation.
Wind energy is especially attractive now because of the following:
» Quick to market. The time it takes to construct a wind energy
center is relatively short — from groundbreaking to commercial
operation in six to nine months.
Wind development is an even better option when NextEra Energy
Resources is involved. We offer numerous advantages over other
companies, including: our financial strength; our proven ability to
deliver; our world-class expertise in development, construction and
operations; and our strong community focus.
A Diversified Portfolio at NextEra Energy Resources
Total Net Megawatts: 17,771
Updated March 1, 2013
» Low and competitive price. The cost of wind has decreased
significantly. This cost is competitive with other forms of power
generation. In addition, there is no fuel cost volatility.
» Environmental benefits. Wind-generated power produces no air
or water emissions, creates no solid waste by-products and does
not deplete natural resources such as coal, oil or gas.
» Portfolio diversity. Utilities and other energy businesses that add
wind generation to their portfolios help diversify the nation’s
energy supply while meeting customers’ electricity preferences.
» Regulatory initiatives. Some states have instituted regulatory
initiatives that encourage clean energy production, and wind
energy can help meet those requirements.
» Customer choice. More customers are requesting the option of
purchasing clean renewable energy, such as wind, to meet their
electricity needs.
Wind
57%
Natural Gas
23%
Nuclear
15%
Oil
4%
Solar/Other 1%
NextEra Energy Resources Generation Facilities
As of 03/01/13
Building Partnerships Across North America
It takes more than environmental leadership to be successful in
our business. It takes customers that are committed to a clean
environment and renewable energy to purchase the electricity
produced from wind energy centers. NextEra Energy Resources is
building strong partnerships with companies across North America
that are buying wind-generated electricity to provide to residential
and commercial markets throughout their service areas. Many
electric utilities, cooperatives and municipalities have joined with
our company in providing clean, renewable wind power.
Generating Clean Energy Through
a Growing Renewable Energy Portfolio
NextEra Energy Resources has a portfolio of facilities, totaling more
than 17,700 net megawatts (MW) of generating capacity with a
presence in 24 states and four provinces in Canada. In addition to
our wind energy centers, we also develop and operate other clean
energy resources.
facilities in New Jersey, New Mexico and Canada. In all, the
company operates an unprecedented 360 MW, with ownership of
approximately 198 megawatts of solar generation. The company
also expects to bring roughly 900 MW of new solar projects into
service from 2012 through 2016. This includes its 50 percent
portion of the Desert Sunlight project and 100 percent of the
Genesis solar thermal project, both in California, and the Termosol
Solar Project in Spain.
Operating in Harmony with the Environment
NextEra Energy Resources promotes the generation of clean
energy through the use of clean-burning fuels and renewable
resources. We also incorporate environmental stewardship into
the design, construction, operation and maintenance of our
facilities. Through our commitment, we are working to ensure that
the growing demand for power is met in the most environmentally
responsible manner.
For more information, please visit www.NextEraEnergyResources.com
Natural gas. We have incorporated the cleanest burning fossil fuel
into our portfolio with natural gas facilities currently in five states.
Often we install combined-cycle technology, which uses waste
heat to drive an additional power generator for increased energy
efficiency and lower emissions than conventional fossil-fueled units.
Nuclear energy. NextEra Energy Resources added clean nuclear
energy into the fuel mix through a majority interest in the Seabrook
Station in New Hampshire, a 70 percent interest in the Duane
Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, and full ownership of Point Beach
Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin. Nuclear power plants produce virtually
no air emissions during operation, and our facilities have excellent
safety records and are focused on reliable operation.
Other energy sources. NextEra Energy Resources also generates
solar energy through operations at the Solar Electric Generating
Systems (SEGS) in California’s Mojave Desert as well as at
Nuclear Energy