Nextera Energy, Inc. · NYSE:NEE

Nextera Energy — Edison Electric Institute Conference 2012

65 slides from Nextera Energy's conference presentation, Nov 12, 2012

  1. Slide 1: Edison Electric Institute Conference

    Edison Electric Institute Conference Phoenix, Arizona November 12-13, 2012

  2. Slide 2: Cautionary Statements And Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results

    Cautionary Statements And Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results Any statements made herein about future operating and/or financial results and/or other future events are forward-looking statements under the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These f

  3. Slide 3: NextEra Energy is comprised of two strong businesses supported by a common platform

    NextEra Energy is comprised of two strong businesses supported by a common platform… • $29.7 B market capitalization(1) • 41,493 MW in operation • $62 B in total assets • One of the largest U.S. electric utilities • U.S. leader in renewable generation • 4.6 MM customer accounts • Assets in 23 states

  4. Slide 4: Built on a foundation of operational excellence and financial strength

    …built on a foundation of operational excellence and financial strength… SAIDI: System Average Interruption Duration Index(1) Utility Credit Ratings(2) Minutes 150 Good 30% 125 FL Industry Average 28% NextEra 100 Energy FPL 25% 23% 75 21% 50 20% 25 16% '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 15% Fossil Reliability

  5. Slide 5: One of the cleanest emissions profiles among the nation's top 50 power producers

    …with one of the cleanest emissions profiles among the nation’s top 50 power producers… NextEra Energy 2011 Fuel Mix(1) SO2 Emissions Rates Hydro (MWh) (Lbs/MWh) 1.0% 9.0 Solar 0.3% Nuclear 7.5 22% Wind 6.0 13% Coal 4.5 6% NextEra 3.0 Energy Natural Gas Oil 1.0% 56% 1.5 0.0 NOx Emissions Rates CO2 E

  6. Slide 6: A proven track record of building businesses and delivering growth

    …and a proven track record of building businesses and delivering growth FPL Cumulative Capital Employed(1) Adjusted Earnings Per Share(2) ~$25.1 $4.30 $4.39 $4.05 $21.7 $3.84 $19.5 $3.49 $17.7 $3.04 $14.8 $15.9 $2.63 $13.8 $11.6 $12.3 $2.41 $2.48 $2.49 $10.0 $10.8 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10

  7. Slide 7: Success in outperforming our industry over an extended period

    Over an extended period of time, we have been successful in attaining our goal of outperforming our industry NextEra Energy Performance vs. Industry 10 Years Ending December 31, 2011 S&P 500 Utilities NextEra S&P 500 Index Energy Adjusted EPS (CAGR)(1) 8.0% 0.7% 6.3%(2) Dividend per Share (CAGR)(3)

  8. Slide 8: Year-to-date, we have continued to outperform our industry

    Year-to-date, we have continued to outperform our industry 2012 – YTD Total Shareholder Return 20% 18.3% 18% 16% 14.3% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 5.7% 4% 2% 0% NextEra S&P 500 S&P 500 Energy Utilities Index 8 Source: FactSet; YTD information measured from December 31, 2011 to October 31, 2012.

  9. Slide 9: FPL

    EPL.

  10. Slide 10: Our approach is founded on the virtuous circle

    Our approach to the business is founded on the “virtuous circle” Customer Satisfaction Superior Constructive Customer Value Virtuous Circle Regulatory Delivery Environment Strong Financial Position 10

  11. Slide 11: We deliver excellent value to our customers

    We deliver excellent value to our customers… FPL’s Customer Value Proposition Competitive, Award-Winning Clean Affordable Bills + Superior Reliability + Customer Service + Environmental Profile Florida Electric Utility Residential Bill Comparison of $170 Average Typical Monthly Bills from January –

  12. Slide 12: Investing capital to keep bills low while delivering industry-leading operations

    …through investing capital to keep customer bills low while providing industry-leading operational performance FPL Customer Value Proposition ¢/kWh O&M ¢/kWh: 1996-2011(1) Fossil Generation Fuel Efficiency 2.50 2.25 Industry Average 2.00 1.75 1.50 FPL 1.25 1.00 Frequency of Interruptions Regulatory

  13. Slide 13: We are investing heavily to improve long-term customer value

    We are investing heavily to improve long-term customer value FPL’s Capital Expenditures(1) $4.0 $3.0 $B $2.0 $1.0 $- 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012E 2013E 2014E 2015E 2016E FPL’s Major Capital Projects Estimated Approx. Project Name Fuel Est. PSC In-Service Size (MW) Type Cost ($ B) Ap

  14. Slide 14: Nuclear uprates at St. Lucie and Turkey Point nearing completion

    Uprates at FPL’s St. Lucie and Turkey Point nuclear plants are nearing completion Nuclear Uprates • More than 526 MW of uprates • Total cost of project expected to be $2.95 - $3.15 B(1) • All carrying charges are recovered under the nuclear cost recovery rule - Annual filings with the Florida Public

  15. Slide 15: Cape Canaveral and Riviera Beach modernizations

    The modernizations at Cape Canaveral and Riviera Beach will deliver greater efficiency and cost savings to our customers Cape Canaveral and Riviera Beach Modernizations Cape Riviera Canaveral Beach Capital Cost ($ B) $1.0 $1.3 Installed Capacity (MW) 1,210 1,210 Modernized Cape Canaveral Energy Cent

  16. Slide 16: Port Everglades modernization

    The Port Everglades modernization is expected to provide significant savings for customers while reducing emissions Port Everglades Modernization Capital Cost ($ B) $1.2 Installed Capacity (MW) 1,280 Efficiency (BTU/kWh) 6,330 Current Port Everglades Plant In-Service Date Mid-2016 Expected Net Custo

  17. Slide 17: FPL base rate filing and technical hearing

    FPL submitted its formal base rate filing in March and the technical hearing was held in late August FPL Base Rate Request Summary • $516.5 MM base revenue increase effective January 2, 2013 • $173.9 MM step increase coinciding with COD of the Cape Canaveral modernization • $691 MM in total revenue

  18. Slide 18: FPL's revenue request 2013 vs. 2012

    More than 75% of the request is related to the removal of the surplus depreciation amortization credit and the Cape Canaveral modernization FPL’s Revenue Request – 2013 vs. 2012 $ MM $800 $174(2) (25%) $691 $700 $600 $70 $517(1) (10%) $80 $500 (12%) $367 $400 (53%) $300 $200 $100 $- Surplus Deprecia

  19. Slide 19: FPL signed a settlement with three intervenors

    FPL has signed a settlement with three intervenors; settlement hearing is scheduled for November 19-21 FPL Base Rate Request Proposed Settlement • Main components of settlement: – Effective January 2013 through December 2016 – $378 MM retail base revenue increase effective January 2013 – Allowed reg

  20. Slide 20: NextEra Energy Resources

    NEXTera’ ENERGY & RESOURCES

  21. Slide 21: Energy Resources strategy built around core strengths

    Our strategy at Energy Resources has always been to build around our core strengths, taking advantage of market opportunities Energy Resources Strategy Core Strengths Visible Growth Opportunities + Operational Excellence + Financial Strength Skills New Solar + Scale Nuclear Business (Seabrook) + Sco

  22. Slide 22: Strong portfolio and track record of earnings growth

    We have built a strong portfolio and a track record of earnings growth Energy Resources’ Growth – 2002 to 2011 2002 2011 Wind Capacity (MW) 1,745 8,569 Total Capacity (MW) 7,250 16,607 Total Assets ($ B) $6.4 $23.5 Operating Revenues ($ MM) $691 $4,502 Adjusted Earnings ($ MM)(1) $122 $679 Adjusted

  23. Slide 23: Energy Resources is one of the largest renewable generation companies

    Energy Resources has grown to be one of the largest renewable generation companies and would be a Top 15 utility on a standalone basis Energy Resources’ Portfolio Existing Assets Wind / Solar Development Other Businesses 23

  24. Slide 24: PTC roll-off offset by growing generation portfolio

    The PTC roll-off will continue to be a headwind, but will be offset by Energy Resources’ growing generation portfolio Production Tax Credit Roll-Off(1) Annual Wind MW Build $ MM MW $50 $45 1,600 $45 1,400 $40 $37 $35 1,200 $35 $30 1,000 $26 $25 800 $20 $16 $16 600 $15 400 $10 $5 200 $0 0 '00 '01 '02

  25. Slide 25: Asset portfolio diverse by fuel type and geography

    Energy Resources’ asset portfolio is diverse both by fuel type and geography Asset Breakdown(1) Contracted Wind • 83 projects in 19 states and 3 Canadian provinces 7,117 MW • 16-year weighted average remaining contract life • 800 MW gas-fired, 150 MW gas/oil-fired, 1,620 MW nuclear, 193 MW solar, Co

  26. Slide 26: Market risk mitigated by significantly hedged position

    Market risk will be mitigated by our significantly hedged position over the next several years Energy Resources Equivalent Gross Margin Contracted or Hedged(1) 99% 96% 100% 95% 93% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 2013 2014 Existing Assets New Assets We remain focused on having a highly contracted portfolio; exis

  27. Slide 27: Adding more than 1,500 MW of wind in 2012

    Energy Resources expects to add more than 1,500 MW of wind to its portfolio in 2012, more than any other U.S. company in a single year Energy Resources’ Portfolio Existing Assets Wind / Solar Development Other Businesses 27

  28. Slide 28: Over $7B of capital earmarked through 2016

    Energy Resources has over $7B of capital earmarked for deployment through 2016 under a backlog-only scenario Wind and Solar Development • Expect to add approximately Estimated Cap Ex for Wind and 1,500 MW of U.S. wind in 2012 Solar Projects through 2016(1) – Including over 1,200 MW of new U.S. wind

  29. Slide 29: Canadian wind and solar overview

    Renewables development in Canada is progressing as planned and continues to be a source of potential growth Canadian Wind and Solar Overview • ~600 MW of Canadian wind under FIT contract – Expected COD of 2012 through 2015 • 40 MW of Canadian solar under FIT contract – Acquired in 2012 • Total capit

  30. Slide 30: Genesis solar project

    Genesis solar project has an approved long-term contract and the first unit is expected to come online in November 2013 Genesis Project Overview • 250 MW, solar thermal project comprised of two 125 MW units – Plan to elect CITCs on roughly 125 MW in 2013 and 125 MW in 2014 • The long-term power purc

  31. Slide 31: Desert Sunlight project

    Energy Resources’ Desert Sunlight project is progressing well and is on budget Desert Sunlight Project Overview • 550 MW solar PV project – Energy Resources owns 50% of the project • Energy Resources’ total invested capital estimated to be approximately $1.1 B – Plan to elect CITCs on roughly 155 MW

  32. Slide 32: Spain Solar Project construction

    Construction is on schedule and on budget for Energy Resources’ Spain Solar Project Spain Solar Project Overview • 99.8 MW solar thermal project, consisting of two separate 49.9 MW units • Transmission facilities complete and in service • Construction is roughly 98% and 82% complete on Unit 1 and Un

  33. Slide 33: Other businesses: customer supply & trading and gas infrastructure

    Our other businesses include customer supply & trading and gas infrastructure Energy Resources’ Portfolio Existing Assets Wind / Solar Development Other Businesses 33

  34. Slide 34: Contributions from peripheral businesses unchanged

    Expected contributions to equivalent gross margin from our peripheral businesses have not changed since our 2010 Investor Conference Other Businesses Customer Supply & Trading Gas Infrastructure • Market knowledge gained by • Economics of natural gas are participation in this business critical to ne

  35. Slide 35: NextEra Energy Transmission

    NEXTeCra’ ENERGY & TRANSMISSION

  36. Slide 36: Lone Star's CREZ line a regulated growth opportunity

    Successful development of Lone Star’s CREZ line represents a significant regulated growth opportunity Lone Star Transmission CREZ Line Project Overview Initial Rate Case Proceeding • In January 2009, Lone Star was • Ask: 11% ROE / 52% Equity selected by Texas PUC as a Ratio CREZ(1) transmission serv

  37. Slide 37: Transmission business a driver of growth later in the decade

    We expect our transmission business to be a driver of growth in the latter part of the decade Transmission Rationale • Supports renewables development • Supports fossil development • Improves market for existing assets • Reduces business risk profile • Increases shareholder value 37

  38. Slide 38: NextEra Energy

    NEXTCra’ ENERGY &

  39. Slide 39: We are intensely focused on execution

    We are intensely focused on execution Critical Success Factors for 2012 • At FPL: – Continue to deliver outstanding customer value – Continue execution on major capital projects – Achieve satisfactory outcome of base rate case • At Energy Resources: – Ensure solid execution in daily operations – Mov

  40. Slide 40: Adjusted Earnings Per Share Expectations

    Adjusted Earnings Per Share Expectations 2012 $4.35 - $4.65 2014 $5.05 - $5.65 NextEra Energy’s adjusted earnings expectations exclude the cumulative effect of adopting new accounting standards, the unrealized mark-to-market effect of non-qualifying hedges, and net other than temporary impairment lo

  41. Slide 41: Investment opportunities form the basis for adjusted EPS growth through 2014

    NextEra Energy’s investment opportunities form the basis for our expected adjusted earnings per share growth through 2014 NextEra Energy Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth Adj. EPS $6.00 $5.05 - $5.65 $5.00 $4.39 $4.00 $3.00 $2.38 $2.00 $1.00 $0.00 2001 2011 2014E Note: See Appendix for reconciliati

  42. Slide 42: We will continue to strengthen our balance sheet

    We will continue to strengthen our balance sheet Future Free Cash Flow Scenarios “Backlog Only” Scenario Alternate Scenario • Additional attractive 2011(1) 2014 investment opportunities are Cash from identified $4.1 B $5.0 - $5.5 B Operations Less: Cash to $6.5 B $3.5 - $4.0 B • Reduced free cash fl

  43. Slide 43: Cash quality of earnings comparable to other utilities

    NextEra Energy’s cash quality of earnings is comparable to other utilities’ S&P 500 Electric Utility Index Companies Ratio of Cash Flow to Adjusted Earnings – 3-Yr Avg. (2009-2011)(1) Cash Flow to Adjusted Earnings Cash Flow to Adjusted Earnings Including Deferred Taxes(2) Excluding Deferred Taxes(3

  44. Slide 44: Business mix shifting to more regulated and contracted by 2014

    NextEra Energy’s business mix is expected to shift to a more regulated and long-term contracted business by 2014 Adjusted EBITDA(1) from Adjusted Earnings from Regulated and Long-Term Regulated Businesses Contracted Operations 100% 100% 84% 78% 80% 80% 65% 58% 60% 60% 40% 40% 20% 20% 0% 0% 2011 2014

  45. Slide 45: Dividend policy reflects increased regulated and contracted contribution

    NextEra Energy’s current dividend policy reflects its expected increase in the proportionate contribution from its rate- regulated businesses and long-term contracted assets Dividends Per Share(1) Historic Dividend Per Share Growth Dividend Policy • Target payout ratio of 55% in 2014, (2) $2.40 impl

  46. Slide 46: Our strategy will be consistent, implementation will adjust

    Our strategy will be consistent, but implementation will adjust to external conditions NextEra Energy Long-Term Strategy • We will continue our focus on providing clean energy, keeping costs low, and maintaining our record of excellent execution • Our balance sheet will continue to be a source of co

  47. Slide 47: Potential Areas of Growth – FPL

    Our focus will be on selectively pursuing opportunities to successfully grow the company Potential Areas of Growth – FPL • Market driven growth – Favorable demographics – Incremental capital expenditures that deliver customer benefits • Infrastructure improvement • Gas pipeline • Renewables • Servic

  48. Slide 48: Potential Areas of Growth – Energy Resources and Transmission

    Our focus will be on selectively pursuing opportunities to successfully grow the company Potential Areas of Growth – Energy Resources • U.S. and Canadian wind • U.S. solar • Renewable asset acquisitions • Gas infrastructure • Optimization of non-renewable competitive generation assets Potential Area

  49. Slide 49: Closing Summary

    Closing Summary • A solid foundation – Operational excellence – Financial strength – Clean emissions profile • Proven track record of success – Building businesses – Delivering growth – Creating shareholder value • Visible growth prospects 49

  50. Slide 50: NextEra Energy

    NEXTCra’ ENERGY &

  51. Slide 51: Appendix

    Appendix

  52. Slide 52: 2013 Portfolio Financial Information

    2013 Portfolio Financial Information (as of September 7, 2012) Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent 1 1 2 3 Expected Gross Margin % Gross EBITDA Remaining Following Generation Range Margin Range Contract Year PTC MWs Twh's $ in millions Hedged $ in millions Life Expiration Contracted 4 Wind 8,218 26.1 $

  53. Slide 53: Existing assets largely contracted or hedged for 2013

    Energy Resources’ existing assets are largely contracted or hedged for 2013 2013 Equivalent Gross Margin Contributions(1) 2013 Portfolio Sensitivities 6% New Investments(5) • $1/MMBtu change in natural gas ≈ 3-4 cents in 12% Other (2) adjusted EPS(3) 56% 26% Contracted Merchant Assets • 1% change in

  54. Slide 54: 2014 Portfolio Financial Information

    2014 Portfolio Financial Information (as of September 7, 2012) Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent 1 1 2 3 Expected Gross Margin % Gross EBITDA Remaining Following Generation Range Margin Range Contract Year PTC MWs Twh's $ in millions Hedged $ in millions Life Expiration Contracted Wind4 8,218 26.4 $1

  55. Slide 55: Existing assets largely contracted or hedged for 2014

    Energy Resources’ existing assets are largely contracted or hedged for 2014 2014 Equivalent Gross Margin Contributions(1) 2014 Portfolio Sensitivities 12% New Investment(5) • $1/MMBtu change in natural gas ≈ 6-7 cents in 13% Other(2) 50% adjusted EPS(3) Contracted Assets (97% hedged) 24% • 1% change

  56. Slide 56: Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings to Net Income

    NextEra Energy, Inc. Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings to Net Income ($ millions) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Net Income $791 $479 $903 $896 $901 $1,281 $1,312 $1,639 $1,615 $1,957 $1,923 Adjustments, net of income taxes: Net unrealized mark-to-market (gains) losses asso

  57. Slide 57: Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share to Earnings Per Share

    NextEra Energy, Inc. Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share to Earnings Per Share 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Earnings Per Share (assuming dilution) $2.34 $1.38 $2.53 $2.48 $2.34 $3.23 $3.27 $4.07 $3.97 $4.74 $4.59 Adjustments: Net unrealized mark-to-market (gains)

  58. Slide 58: NextEra Energy Resources Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings to Net Income

    NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings to Net Income ($ millions) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Net Income (Loss) $81 ($173) $192 $148 $146 $540 $461 $831 $759 $980 $774 Adjustments, net of income taxes: Net unrealized mark-to-market (gains) losses

  59. Slide 59: Reconciliation of Cash Flow/Adjusted Earnings (Including Deferred Taxes)

    NextEra Energy, Inc. Reconciliation of Cash Flow/Adjusted Earnings to Cash Flow from Operations/Net Income (Including Deferred Taxes) Cash Flow to Cash Flow from Adjusted Earnings to Net ($ MM) Operations Income (1) Ratio 2009 2010 2011 Average 2009 2010 2011 Average Adjusted Cash Flow $3,686 $4,077

  60. Slide 60: Reconciliation of Cash Flow/Adjusted Earnings (Excluding Deferred Taxes)

    NextEra Energy, Inc. Reconciliation of Cash Flow/Adjusted Earnings to Cash Flow from Operations/Net Income (Excluding Deferred Taxes) Cash Flow to Cash Flow from Adjusted Earnings to Net ($ MM) Operations Income (1) Ratio 2009 2010 2011 Average 2009 2010 2011 Average Adjusted Cash Flow $3,413 $3,566

  61. Slide 61: Reconciliation of Adjusted to GAAP 2011 Sources and Uses of Cash

    Reconciliation of Adjusted to GAAP 2011 Sources and Uses of Cash (Full Year Ended December 31, 2011) USES SOURCES Limited Commercial Recourse FPL Differential Paper, Cash to Common Total Cash From Project Mortgage Membership Corporate Cash, & Total Investing Dividends Uses Operations Debt (net) Bond

  62. Slide 62: Reconciliation of 2011 Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income

    Reconciliation of 2011 Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) to Net Income (Full-Year Ended December 31, 2011) GAAP Adjustments Adjusted (1) Net income $1,923 ($86) $1,837 Add back interest 1,034 0 1,034 (1) Add back income taxes 529 (57) 472 Add ba

  63. Slide 63: Cautionary Statement And Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results

    Cautionary Statement And Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, bu

  64. Slide 64: Cautionary Statement And Risk Factors (cont.)

    Cautionary Statement And Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results (cont.) failure or breach of NextEra Energy's and FPL's information technology systems; risks to NextEra Energy and FPL's retail businesses of compromise of sensitive customer data; risks to NextEra Energy and FPL of volatility in

  65. Slide 65: NEXTCra’

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