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NextEra Energy receives approval from President Donald J. Trump to develop up to 10 GW of natural gas‑powered generation to meet nation's historic power demand
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), the largest energy infrastructure builder in the United States, confirmed today that President Donald J. Trump has approved the development of up to 10 gigawatts of natural gas‑powered generation in Texas and Pennsylvania.
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