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FPL launches PoweringFlorida.com to help encourage economic development Florida Power & Light Company has launched a new online resource dedicated to helping businesses start up, expand or relocate their operations in Florida. PoweringFlorida.com showcases the diverse benefits Florida has to offer and empowers local communities with tools to market their unique value to targeted industries nationwide. The initiative was developed in partnership with Enterprise Florida, the state’s principal economic development organization.

“As the largest electric utility and one of the largest companies in Florida, we believe we have a responsibility to help grow our state’s economy and create jobs for our fellow Floridians. When Florida’s economy grows, everyone wins,” said FPL President Eric Silagy. “A discount on FPL’s already-low rates can help businesses set up shop and expand in our service territory, which covers about half the state, but PoweringFlorida.com is designed to help expand the economy across the entire state.”

The website gives businesses one-stop access to critical information about everything Florida has to offer, including labor force details, available real estate, electric rate options, and potential discounts and incentives.

“This partnership is totally unprecedented in what Florida Power & Light is doing to help economic development in the state,” said Enterprise Florida Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Medley. “For FPL to

see this opportunity and then be able to find or create the tool and then to be able to push it out, statewide, is tremendous.”

PoweringFlorida.com also features a Resource Center with valuable tools; including, a regional evaluator tool that helps communities better market themselves to new business. The targeting browser matches communities with the companies that are best suited for them. It leverages a database of more than 18 million companies, organized by a variety of factors including industry, revenue, employees and growth potential.

“Economic development is a team sport. I am grateful to FPL for providing a product to enhance not only the competitiveness of the communities in their territory but also in the entire state. These strategic partnerships are critical to getting Floridians back to work,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce Gray Swoope, president and CEO of Enterprise Florida Inc.

Learn how FPL’s economic development incentives have helped in one of the largest development projects in St. Lucie County history on page 4.

FPL President Eric Silagy, Florida Governor Rick Scott, Director of Economic Development Lynn Pitts and Vice President of Development and External Affairs Pam Rauch explore PoweringFlorida.com at an Enterprise Florida meeting. The new online resource is designed to attract prospective businesses and help state and local agencies promote their communities to businesses worldwide.

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Florida Power & Light Company announced strong earnings for the fourth quarter and for the full year 2012. Our net income for the quarter was $256 million, compared with $216 million in the last quarter of 2011. For the full year, net income was $1.24 billion, which is up from $1.07 billion the year before.

These results also show that our investments in the business, including in new, more efficient power generation, are creating tremendous benefits for our customers. In 2012, our continued focus on efficiency once again delivered the lowest typical residential customer bill in the state.

In fact, we saved our customers $400 million in 2012 as our power plants set a new record for fuel efficiency. These investments not only are saving our customers money every day but also are helping to reduce emissions and our country’s use of foreign oil. In fact, FPL now burns 97 percent less fuel oil than in 2001 – a reduction of 41 million barrels down to less than one million. And we’re working hard to reduce our fuel-oil burn even further.

We can also be proud of our reliability. We continue to rank in the top quartile nationally, and our five-year reliability average was the best among all Florida investor-owned utilities between 2007 to 2011. And 2012 was our best year ever in terms of overall transmission and distribution reliability.

Thanks to our hard work together, we are delivering reliable and affordable power which further positions our state as a great place to live, start a business and raise a family. And for our shareholders, our investments generate the earnings that make our company a compelling value proposition.

Now we can look forward to 2013 and beyond, and focus on enhancing our operations and productivity and delivering even more value to our customers. As you know, in December the Florida Public Service Commission approved

a four-year base rate settlement agreement designed to help FPL continue to provide customers with exceptional reliability, award-winning customer service and the lowest electric bills in the state. The four-year term is a win-win for customers and our company.

We are also continuing to execute on the largest development cycle in FPL’s history. For example, at the new Cape Canaveral Clean Energy Center that’s currently expected to come online in the middle of this year, we are investing approximately $1 billion to build a plant that will use 33 percent less fuel per megawatt of power generated, with far fewer emissions than the plant it will replace. Our nuclear uprate project, which will add more than 500 megawatts of generation without having to build a new plant, is expected to be completed in the months ahead. And our effort to modernize the state’s electric grid through our Energy Smart Florida smart meter initiative is now 96 percent complete, with 4.3 million smart meters installed through the end of 2012.

In addition, our company is leading the effort to improve the reliability of the fuel supply for our entire state. Florida’s natural gas needs are increasing significantly, yet our current infrastructure does not provide the necessary capacity, redundancy and reliability that we need. So in December, FPL issued a request for proposals for a third major natural gas pipeline to serve Florida. Proposals will be evaluated in the second quarter of 2013, with a target in-service date in 2017.

In closing, I want to thank each of you for making 2012 the best safety year on record at FPL. We should be proud of our accomplishments together. It is your hard work and dedication that allows our company to continue to strengthen what is already an exceptional value proposition for FPL customers.

Leadership Perspective:

Florida Power & Light Company quarterly update

Eric SilagyPresidentFlorida Power & Light Company

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NextEra Energy, Inc., reported solid financial results for 2012. At Energy Resources, we completed our record backlog of U.S. wind projects and met our milestones for the development of our Canadian wind portfolio and our solar portfolio. We also had good execution in our day-to-day operations and had a strong finish to the year.

I am particularly proud that we met our financial objectives, in spite of challenging market conditions that existed throughout 2012. The credit for this accomplishment, along with our other important indicators, rests with Energy Resources’ employees. I have witnessed the dedicated effort and absolute determination that allowed us to execute on our 2012 objectives, and I want to thank you for that commitment. I hope that you are as proud as I am of your performance.

As you know, our focus in 2012 was execution. We set an aggressive goal for additions to our U.S. wind portfolio in 2012, and through the diligence and hard work of the entire team, we exceeded it. We commissioned roughly 1,500 megawatts (MW) of wind in the U.S., an achievement no other company has ever made. In the fourth quarter alone, we brought online 1,263 MW of wind projects. We also celebrated the commissioning of Energy Resources’ 10,000th MW of wind in December, a fleet size that is comparable to the generation capacity of a top 15 utility.

Our wind program in Canada is also progressing well, and we are on track to add approximately 600 MW of new Canadian wind by the end of 2015, the majority of which will come into service in 2014, with

a total capital commitment of roughly $1.8 billion. And, we continue to expect to add nearly 900 MW of contracted solar capacity, primarily in the U.S. between now and the end of 2016.

On our financial performance, Energy Resources’ adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter were $175 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to $128 million, or $0.30 per share in the prior year quarter. Energy Resources’ contribution to adjusted earnings in the fourth quarter improved $0.12 from last year, primarily due to contributions from new investments; additional investments in our gas infrastructure business; and gains on the sale of certain assets.

For the full-year 2012, Energy Resources’ reported adjusted earnings of $693 million, or $1.66 per share, compared to $679 million, or $1.62 per share in the prior year. The $0.04 increase in adjusted earnings per share was driven by several factors, including contributions from our new investments, our customer supply and trading business, and additional investments in our gas infrastructure business. I expect to see more substantial growth in 2013 as some of the headwinds experienced in 2012 begin to subside and our investments begin to contribute meaningfully to earnings.

I also want to mention the sale of our hydro assets that was announced late in 2012. As I have said before, and I think most employees are aware, we continually evaluate our assets and the value each contributes to our portfolio compared with the value the market assigns, and 2012 was no different. The sale of these assets is consistent with our focus on shifting the Energy Resources’ portfolio mix toward more contracted assets.

I would be remiss if I didn’t also recognize the performance of our power plant fleet. Our Thermal, Hydro and Solar organization achieved an outstanding equivalent forced outage rate of .39 percent for 2012. There are few others that can match this performance, and I know the focus and attention to detail that this achievement required. Our Wind organization reached production levels of almost 26 million megawatt-hours during 2012, the highest level in company history. Although the wind resource was below normal for the year at 94 percent, our capacity factor was just slightly below what we reported in 2011 when wind resource was 98 percent of normal. We continue to use more modern, higher efficiency turbines on our new projects in order to improve our wind fleet’s performance over time. In 2013 and 2014, we are expecting the average capacity factor to increase. And the Nuclear Fleet faced

an unprecedented year of planned outages, successfully completing in the span of a year a total of seven planned refueling and maintenance outages, including the Energy Resources’ and FPL plants. PMI rebounded from a difficult year in 2011 and posted solid results in 2012, and Gexa Energy also made significant progress, laying the foundation for rapid growth in the years ahead.

Another important development in 2012 was the extension of the wind production tax credit (PTC). I’m very pleased that the PTC was extended as part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act, and I appreciate your efforts to make your voices heard by contacting your Congressional leaders to pass the legislation. With the extension of the PTC now in hand, we are evaluating what growth prospects exist for our wind business. I expect 2013 will be a down year compared to 2012, as it will take time for the wind supply chain to gear up. However, I remain optimistic that we can get some additional megawatts in the ground in 2013 and even more in 2014. At the same time, we will continue to work with other supporters of wind on a longer term approach to the policy framework guiding new renewables development.

Overall, 2012 will go in the books as a tremendous year of accomplishment for Energy Resources. We made an incredible journey to 10,000 MW of wind. We also made great progress in executing on our other growth platforms. But our journey is far from over. We have a lot more to do, and I’m excited about the year ahead. I believe our future is bright. I hope that you’ll join me in making a difference in 2013. Thank you again for all your effort and dedication in 2012, and I look forward to working with all of you in 2013.

Leadership Perspective:

NextEra Energy Resources quarterly update

Armando PimentelPresident & CEONextEra Energy Resources

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FPL helps in one of the largest economic development projects in St. Lucie County history Florida Power & Light Company is playing a key role in the development of the Tradition Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla. It’s one of the largest economic development projects in the history of St. Lucie County.

“While FPL’s bills are already the lowest in the state, the economic development rate is designed to further help Florida businesses grow and help the state attract new businesses, which, in turn, will spur the economy and create jobs for Floridians,” said Director of Economic Development Lynn Pitts.

When it comes to business expansion, controlling costs is critical. Businesses in today’s economic environment are continually looking for opportunities to save money on their operating costs. And nowhere is this more evident than in the health care industry.

Martin Health System will save tens of thousands of dollars off electric bills over four years after Tradition Medical Center opens its doors in early 2014.

“FPL’s economic development rate – I believe – is a very positive program. It will help not only in reducing our cost of operations at Tradition Medical Center, but we’ll be able to reinvest those savings into top quality health care,” said Mark Robitaille, Martin Health System president and CEO.

When completed, the hospital will be one of the largest economic development projects in St. Lucie County history. Martin Health System currently employs about 3,000 employees, including an 85-member medical group, and the new hospital will fill approximately 400 positions using a combination of existing and new associates.

“Economic development truly is a team sport,” said FPL Economic Development Project Manager Crystal Stiles. “A project of this magnitude requires a strong combination of public and private sector partners working together to accomplish a goal. In the case of the Tradition Medical Center, this means 400 jobs for the community and access to top notch medical care for the residents of St. Lucie County. The entire region will benefit from this project for years to come.”

The hospital is located at the Tradition Center for Innovation, which is a 150-acre research park designed for research and development companies, and suited for anyone in the health care industry.

“The Martin Health System brand is known worldwide as one of the best health care providers, but they are also known for being very innovative with clinical trials,” said Andy Favata, vice president of the Mann Research Center, located at the Tradition Center for Innovation. “The new Tradition Medical Center has been very attractive in recruiting some of the best institutes from around the world, including the Torrey Pines Institute and the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute.”

“The Economic Development Rate was put in place to promote job growth within our service territory,” said Lynn. “The rate discount is directly tied to job creation and is a motivation for companies looking to make new investments. We have 18 companies either on the rate or qualified for the discount once their new facilities are complete. This represents over 1,700 new jobs in Florida.”

FPL Economic Development Project Manager Crystal Stiles and Martin Health System Communication Coordinator Scott Samples outside the Tradition Medical Center construction site.

Teamwork helps Energy Resources’ wind business Ingenuity, experience and a can-do attitude led employees to identify opportunities where Energy Resources could produce additional revenue, lower costs or improve efficiency.

“For the first time, the Altamont Operations and Rigging Teams, the GRS West Shop technicians and business management teams worked together to rebuild and sell 12 older style, decommissioned turbines, rather than disposing of them,” said Tony Conti, regional general manager, Central Region.

The transaction allowed maximum recovery of the decommissioned turbines and resulted in additional revenue for Energy Resources.

Another group of employees, including the High Winds team, the GRS Iowa Shop technicians and the Major Component Task Force members, developed a method of replacing intermediate gears on a wind turbine gearbox – on-site and up tower. Historically, this kind of component replacement would have been performed off-site in our GRS facility.

“The team successfully developed a shop mock up, procedure and a field/trial demonstration – another first for the company,” Tony said. “With this new process, other sites with this type of gearbox will be able to do the on-site and up tower replacements at a significantly reduced material, crane and freight cost.”

As an added benefit of this initiative, field technicians had the opportunity to visit the GRS Iowa Shop and work side-by-side with teammates at that location. Conversely, Shop- and Juno Beach-based teammates were able to travel to the field for the initial demonstration. These opportunities gave the teammates involved the ability to learn about the roles and functions of other parts of our business and to deepen their understanding of how each of us can make significant contributions to the organization and further strengthen our competitive advantage.

GRS Technician Jason West rebuilds wind blade shafts for turbines at the GRS West facility in California. Twelve turbines were successfully refurbished in 2012 to like-new condition and sold to a third party.

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Congratulations to the newest class of Leadership for the NextEra After seven two-day classroom sessions and extensive project work on top of their regular jobs, 21 managers and directors graduated from the company’s Leadership for the NextEra (LNE) development program on Jan. 16, with a transformed understanding of how to be a leader at NextEra Energy.

Through the program, this team of talented, high-performers was challenged to develop advanced leadership skills and business knowledge by working on high priority companywide issues over a seven-month period. In addition to hearing from senior leaders about insights on leadership from their own experiences, the group divided into action-learning teams to tackle three projects – optimizing the use of smart grid data, growing the Energy Service Company (ESCO) business outside of Florida and developing strategies to improve the Nuclear division’s cost and performance.

For Michael DeBock, who works in business development, the project was a refreshing challenge. “Smart grid data optimization was a topic that my teammates and I were unfamiliar with,” he said. “It was humbling to start at square one, roll up our sleeves, and dig into the details of smart grid data so that we could produce meaningful results to benefit our company and ultimately, our customers.”

Each team conducted broad research, interviewed internal and external subject matter experts and developed specific recommendations that were presented to NextEra Energy’s senior leadership in a special joint meeting of the operating committees of FPL and NextEra Energy Resources.

Seth Duston, who works in Nuclear, gained a unique perspective of his job by interacting with peers outside of his business unit while participating on the nuclear cost and performance team.

“It was a challenge to get beyond a personal bias that my team’s assessment was critical of issues they didn’t understand, because they weren’t involved in nuclear on a daily basis. A breakthrough occurred for me when I realized that they were asking tough fiscal questions that I wasn’t – but should be,” he said. “The perspective I gained through my teammates opened me up to potential solutions I might not have otherwise seen, and I’m proud of the recommendations we presented.”

In addition to the test of finding comprehensive solutions for real business challenges, LNE participants enhanced their individual development through 360-degree feedback, leadership-style assessments, personal reflection and peer feedback.

Through the action learning projects, combined with classroom discussions on strategic thinking, being a champion of change, developing people and other topics, the participants came away with a new appreciation for their personal leadership philosophies.

“LNE defines a special moment in our lives, and a cohesive bond that will last for years to come,” said Michael. “It will serve us well as we use our enhanced perspective to make business decisions that contribute to the continued growth of our organization, and benefit our employees, customers and shareholders.”

Top row, (l-r): Tom Conboy, Mike O’Sullivan (executive sponsor), Brian Murphy, Craig Stepien, Wayne Besley, Alex Rubio, Ian Robson, Gary Kowalczyk, Frank Barnes, Ph.D. (coach/facilitator) and Moray Dewhurst (executive sponsor).Middle row, (l-r): Rich Cribbs, Steve Griffith (lead program facilitator), Glen Pry, Rudy Sanchez, Mike DeBock, Rich Argentieri, Troy Rice, Hector Sanchez and Fred Jacobsen.Bottom row, (l-r): Silvia Parada Mitchell, Seth Duston, Melissa Miller, Monika Ellis, Ethel Isaacs Williams, Maria Romano (coach/facilitator), Clare Lembo Gerard and Shaun Francis (executive sponsor).

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Employees achieve new safety success Employees will soon begin receiving 2012 ZERO Today! Safe Worker Award certificates. The certificates recognize employees who have worked one year or more without an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable injury.

“Collectively, NextEra Energy saw its best year on record with a 27 percent reduction in OSHA recordables from 2011. FPL achieved a 28 percent reduction and NextEra Energy Resources realized a 14 percent reduction,” said Mark Morgan, senior Human Resources manager, corporate safety and workers’ compensation. “This significant improvement is reflective of the passion for, and commitment to, safety that our employees demonstrate on a daily basis.”

This year, approximately 13,500 employees will receive a personalized certificate signed by NextEra Energy President and CEO Jim Robo, and Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Services Shaun Francis. Each recipient also will receive a ZERO Today! sticker depicting the time, from one year to 10-plus years, the employee has worked injury free.

“Being safe is about attitude and behavior. Never compromise on working and living safely,” said Jim. “Our improved safety performance is a result of our employees’ dedication and diligence, and illustrates what we can accomplish when we commit to working and living safely.”

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Talk to your leader before March 29

Get started on 2013 goal planning and developmentNow that you have completed your 2012 year-end review, it’s time to turn your attention to 2013.

Goal setting and development plans for 2013 are due on or before March 29. Get started by using the job aids, tutorials and action items below for each process in the updated system.

Partners in Performance (PIP) Planning and Goal SettingTo make good use of your discussion time with your leader, go to the My Performance & Career page in SAP, and use the PIP Planning and Goal Setting tutorial. It offers an easy-to-follow explanation of the steps to:

» Negotiate critical objectives

» Write SMART Goals to encompass all the projects and initiatives you are responsible to complete for the year

During 2013 planning, it’s important to understand how to draft SMART goals and objectives. For detailed information on how

to write SMART goals, access the Partners in Performance Planning and Goal Setting tutorial on My HR Direct > My Performance & Career.

Development and Career PlanningTo achieve your current and future goals, you may need to acquire new skills. The Competency Assessment and Development Planning tutorial under My HR Direct > My Performance & Career will guide you on how to:

» Determine competency proficiency levels

» Create a Development Plan

Once you have completed your PIP Planning and Goal Setting, as well as your Development and Career Planning, meet with your leader to discuss performance and development expectations for 2013.

New service helps in medical decisions NextEra Energy now offers its employees, spouses or same-gender partners and dependents who are enrolled in the medical plan a new, free and confidential health benefit called Medical Decision Support® (MDS™).1

MDS provides medical/health-related information that helps individuals and families make informed decisions about their medical care while working with their doctors, so they receive the best care possible. MDS services are voluntary, confidential and free to all eligible employees enrolled in a company-sponsored medical plan.

“We want our employees to receive the best medical care available,” said Director of Employee Benefits and Services Melissa Miller. “Having access to expert medical advice can provide treatment solutions and options that might not be

presented to a patient in the course of traditional medical treatment. This way, employees are empowered to make better health decisions.”

If you are considering surgery, MDS can provide information on treatment options, benefits and risks, as well as how to choose a surgeon and hospital. In addition, if you are registered and participating with MDS and have been recommended for lower back surgery, hip or knee replacement, hysterectomy or weight loss surgery, you could be eligible for a $500 gift card.2

You can reach MDS toll-free by calling 888-644-1640 or visiting www.mymedicaldecisionsupport.com. Be sure to enter “NextEra Energy” in the company code field on the registration page.

1 Does not apply to Florida Power & Light Company bargaining employees and Maine bargaining employees. Does not apply to NextEra Energy Seabrook bargaining employees enrolled in the POS medical plan. Does not apply to any employee or dependent not actively enrolled in a NextEra Energy medical plan.

2 The $500 gift card may be taxable for federal, state and local purposes. You are responsible for any taxes owed as a result of the gift card. Consult an attorney or tax advisor regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

With MDS, you can:

» Make an informed decision about your health care;

» Request information about any medical diagnosis or health topic;

» Receive ongoing support from physician-led teams; and

» Select the best physician and place for treatment, including access to expert, in-person second opinions.

Be safe while volunteeringOur company has a strong culture of giving generously to those in need. Corporate Safety reminds all employees to remain safe while helping the communities where we live, work and play.

By wearing the proper protection and taking appropriate safety steps, you can keep yourself and your co-workers safe. Remember to perform a hazard assessment – it is a vital step toward reducing injuries while volunteering. Before you begin any task, ask yourself, “What could go wrong?” then take the steps necessary to address the risk and stay safe.

Volunteer safety tips and hazard assessment forms are available for download at eWeb/Safety > Volunteer Safety.

It’s important to understand how to draft SMART goals and objectives. Ensure that goals and objectives are:

» Specific

» Measurable

» Attainable

» Realistic but challenging

» Time-bound

5-year-old Lashawn Carter, nephew of FPL Field Operations Account Specialist Lucretia Allen, wears the appropriate safety equipment while volunteering at Norland High School in Miami.

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Army, Navy – game on! The NextEra Energy recruiting team joined more than 65,000 football fans for the Army-Navy football game at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. Their goal: to spread the word that NextEra Energy is a great place to work and welcomes veterans from all branches of the service.

Production Manager and former Marine Lieutenant, Kelly Fagan, elaborated on the successful recruiting effort during one of the nation’s most time-honored sports traditions. “The Army-Navy game provided the perfect backdrop for NextEra Energy to show our support for our nation’s military personnel,” said Kelly. “It allowed us to get down in the trenches to discuss one-on-one the opportunities all across our company for veterans to continue an exciting and rewarding career when they transition into civilian life.”

This highly anticipated game marked the 113th time this inter-service rivalry has met. But it was a first for NextEra Energy’s Talent Acquisition team.

“It was a privilege to represent our company and share the career opportunities we have with the heroes of our country,” said

Michael DeBock, senior director of Business Development and former Army Captain and attack helicopter pilot. “Our values at NextEra Energy and the values of the U.S. Military are so closely aligned that talent recruiting is a win-win proposition.”

The game was exceptionally exciting and Navy won by a score of 17-13, but for Mike McLaughlin, director of Talent Acquisition and Compliance, no matter the outcome of the game, NextEra Energy can declare this event a win.

“We successfully got the word out – if you’re separating from the

military, our door is open. From engineering and communications to nuclear science and more, our opportunities will allow you to transfer your skills to shaping the future of clean and renewable energy,” said Mike McLaughlin. “We value the leadership training, technical skills and discipline you gained while serving our country, and we will challenge you to use them to the fullest.”

Bob McGrath to retireBob McGrath, executive vice president of Engineering, Construction and Corporate Services (ECCS), will retire on March 1, after 25 years with NextEra Energy.

Bob is well known for his passion and commitment to our business. In his current role, he has led a broad portfolio of critical activities with responsibility for overseeing corporatewide power plant engineering, construction activities and corporate services, including Corporate Real Estate and Integrated Supply Chain.

“He’s a true team player who knows how to get it done,” said FPL Chief Operating Officer Deb Caplan. Deb and Bob worked together for six years in ECCS.

“He challenges all parts of the organization, including himself, to always do more, go faster and execute with excellence. He also

expects yesterday’s successes to be eclipsed by tomorrow’s. He is a true believer in continuous improvement and operational excellence,” Deb said.

“Bob has been a valuable counselor to me over the years,” said NextEra Energy President and CEO Jim Robo. “He is also a strong advocate for the importance of having a highly engaged team. In 2008, he introduced the ECCS Business Principles – live by the rules of engagement, challenge convention and deliver results – as the cornerstone of how we do business.”

Prior to his current position, Bob served as senior vice president of Engineering and Construction. Under Bob’s leadership, the Construction team successfully built nearly 20,000 MW of generation capacity since 2003.

Bob also provided commercial and business leadership on major

transactions across the company. Earlier, he was chief financial officer for NextEra Energy Resources and ESI Energy, Inc. In his capacity as CFO for that organization, he was instrumental in restructuring the core business and setting a new strategic direction for the company. He also held a variety of management positions with the company, including treasurer of NextEra Energy and director of trust fund investments for Florida Power & Light Company.

Recognizing ZERO Today! Rewards “Recognizing ZERO Today!” is NextEra Energy, Inc.’s rewards program highlighting injury-free locations and employees. Locations that reached a ZERO Today! milestone in December:

One-Year AwardCustomer Service

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Sanford Service CenterCentral Maintenance: Manasota Service CenterCentral Maintenance: Stuart Service Center

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Power Quality – 3 years

Southeast Control Center – 3 years

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Wind Central Warehouse North – 3 years

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Sanford Plant – 1 year

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Wyman – 5 years

Power Generation – Wind

Hancock County – 6 years

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Customer Technology Support – 13 years

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North Area Inventory Services – 11 yearsPhysical Distribution Center – 4 years

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Indian Mesa – 12 yearsMeyersdale – 9 yearsMill Run – 11 years

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Conservation Substations – 10 years

One- and two-year recognition is awarded solely on time regardless of the number of employees at the location. Silver-, gold- and platinum-level recognition is awarded based on the number of employees at the location as compared to the number of months or years worked injury-free. For example, a location with more than 150 employees would be awarded a gold-level award for working one year injury-free, while a smaller location with between 51 and 150 employees would work three years to achieve the same award.

Executive Vice President of Engineering, Construction and Corporate Services Bob McGrath will retire on March 1.

Senior Director of Business Development Michael DeBock and Production Manager Kelly Fagan discuss career opportunities for veterans with NextEra Energy at the Army-Navy football game.

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Fight the flu According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu season typically peaks in January or February. Flu is a serious contagious disease that can make you fevered, worn-out and achy. Each year in the U.S. more than 200,000 people, on average, are hospitalized and some people die from seasonal flu complications. However, there are steps you can take to help prevent the flu.

» Wash your hands often, to protect you from germs » Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing

» Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth to prevent spreading germs » Avoid close contact with people who are sick (and when you’re sick, keep your distance from others)

» Get plenty of sleep, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food

Jumpstart Your HealthStart now to focus on improving your health in 2013 by participating in NextEra Health & Well-Being’s newest program – Jumpstart Your Health. It’s a revised and enhanced version of the popular Passport to Health program. Participants who complete the required number of activities throughout the year can enter a raffle for a chance to win a prize.

“Jumpstart programs include a variety of activities that will get you on the right track to better health and help you stick to your personal goals all year long,” said Andy Scibelli, manager of NextEra Health & Well-Being. Jumpstart Your Health will encompass nutrition, physical therapy, employee assistance, fitness, healthy behavior and wellness. This year-long series is broken up into three categories:

» Physical activity (example: work out a minimum of 160 days in 2013)

» Work-life balance (example: complete a health and well-being assessment)

» Wellness (example: attend a Health Screening or show proof you received one)

Participants must complete four out of the six programs in each category offered throughout the year. Members can choose to engage in only one category or in all three. For each category completed, participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win an incentive prize.

“There are no shortcuts when it comes to health and wellness. The quickest way to good health is aspiration, determination and discipline,” said Andy. “We invite all employees, spouses, same-gender partners and dependents (ages 16 - 25) to join the new Jumpstart Your Health program and begin their journey to good health today.”

Man’s best friend helps Cheryl Burson stay activeCheryl Burson spends much of her work schedule on the road, so sticking to a regular exercise program is a bit of a challenge for the senior health and safety specialist.

Cheryl has worked for Florida Power & Light Company for more than 27 years and has always maintained an active lifestyle. “I’ve been physically active all my life. I was a competitive swimmer and runner growing up. But at this stage in my life, I knew I needed to make some adjustments to stay healthy,” said Cheryl.

In 2011, Cheryl signed up for the Passport to Health program through NextEra Health & Well-Being. “I prefer to work out on my own terms rather than attend classes. There were several options each quarter that fit my schedule and my lifestyle.”

The Passport to Health program provided several activity options or journeys that could be completed online, at home or through attending classes. Employees at any location could participate. The Passport to Health program ended in December. The new program – Jumpstart Your Health – launched this month.

“I had developed some back issues, so I started trying to do more running and walking as part of my regular routine. I believe the key to making exercise a regular part of anyone’s daily schedule is to find a consistent time. With my work schedule, I never get home at the same time, so for me, the best time is before work. Once you get into the habit, it’s amazing how you feel if you miss a day.”

“And, I have Angel to keep me motivated. She’s there every morning, waiting for her morning run; so I can’t disappoint her.” Angel is Cheryl’s rescue black lab that she took in when Angel was 10 months old. She has been Cheryl’s daily motivator over the last three years to help her stick to her daily exercise goal. “I even won the fourth quarter Passport drawing for an iPad so that was a nice reward,” said Cheryl.

Cheryl continues to actively recruit other employees to participate in Health & Well-Being programs. “My goal is to get more people in the company excited about the programs so they can start changing their lifestyles to be more healthy,” said Cheryl. “With a little effort, it really works.”

Senior Health and Safety Specialist Cheryl Burson is motivated to exercise by her dog Angel.

Physical Trading Manager Jeff Dunn has made a commitment to improve his health through the Jumpstart Your Health program.

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To learn more about Jumpstart Your Health, call 561-694-6242 or visit myportal/myhealth.

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Congratulations to the following members

of the CEO Volunteer Circle:

Employees shattered volunteer recordAt NextEra Energy, we strongly believe in the importance of being a good corporate citizen in the communities we serve, and during 2012, we broke volunteerism records across the board. Our employees logged 38,470 volunteer hours – that’s the equivalent of about 4 years, 4 months and 23 days! It’s also a 92 percent increase from 2011.

Thanks to employees logging their hours, the NextEra Energy Foundation distributed more than $100,000 worth of Dollars for Doers grants to deserving nonprofit organizations across the country.

Last November, NextEra Energy President and CEO Jim Robo introduced the CEO Volunteer Circle, recognizing employees who log more than 100 hours of service in a calendar year. Sixty-seven employees were awarded this special honor and were recognized during the company’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Week in December.

Since that event, an additional 42 employees reached this impressive milestone by the end of 2012.

power to care

2012 by the

numbers:

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Join us to make a difference in the communities where we live and work.

Many thanks to all of the employee volunteers for their continued dedication. We want to encourage all employees to continue to give their time and

talent to make their community a better place in 2013.

Visit eWeb/volunteer for more information on the Dollars for Doers program, upcoming events, ongoing volunteer

opportunities and how to log hours.

38,470 volunteer hours

$100,000+ worth of

Dollars for Doers grants

92% increase in logged hours from 2011

109 employees joined the CEO Volunteer

Circle

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Power poles become artificial reefs near St. Lucie CountyDivers and anglers can now enjoy two new artificial reefs off the coast of St. Lucie County that were created thanks to a donation of concrete poles by Florida Power & Light Company. In October, crews removed and replaced 130 concrete poles in Port St. Lucie, Fla., with more storm-resilient poles.

“This project and a new substation are part of FPL’s larger plans to enhance service reliability and reduce service interruptions in St. Lucie County,” said Transmission and Substation Vice President Manny Miranda. “We are constantly making improvements to our infrastructure to ensure we maintain the highest level of service reliability for our customers.”

The donated poles, weighing about 2,000 tons or the equivalent of 1,250 mid-sized cars, were submerged off the coast during four deployments at the end of 2012. The two reefs are in 60 feet of water and have already attracted fish. Their coordinates are:

» 27 degrees 23 minutes north latitude and 80 degrees 2 minutes west longitude; and

» 27 degrees 32 minutes north latitude and 80 degrees 11 minutes west longitude.

“Being good environmental stewards and improving service reliability are not mutually exclusive,” said Environmental Project Manager Jackie Kingston. “This project allows us to benefit our customers and their energy needs, and provide the

community with two new artificial reefs at the same time.”

These new reefs, located east of Fort Pierce, are in addition to an artificial reef created in 2005 using FPL-donated material. The poles mark the largest and second donation of material from FPL for St. Lucie County’s artificial reef program.

“FPL has been a great partner working with our program to

increase the artificial reefs off of our coast,” said Jim Oppenborn, St. Lucie County marine resource coordinator. “The initial artificial reef created by FPL has become very popular for fishing and diving. These reefs have also generated economic opportunities for area businesses, providing services to visitors enjoying the reefs.”

Crews dumped 2,000 tons of concrete poles in the water to create two artificial reefs off the coast of St. Lucie County, Fla.

WindLogics: The science and math guys

Think of WindLogics as the little engine that could.

With only a handful of determined physics guys, a profound interest in how weather relates to human activity, and a donated deskside-supercomputer – one of the earliest in existence – WindLogics grew in 20 years into a far-reaching weather forecasting and research company.

Dennis Moon, chief scientist and head of the Science and Applied Mathematics groups at WindLogics, said they began with a few big customers like NASA and the Israeli Air Force, but those contracts weren’t enough to pay the bills.

“We could see a connection between weather and the wind industry,” Dennis said, “but there was an issue

of the industry not being mature enough to support the activities we wanted to bring to them.”

A trip to the 2002 American Wind Energy Association conference convinced them something important was happening, and they got their first wind contract that year. The rest, as they say, is history.

Acquired by NextEra Energy Resources in 2006, WindLogics is now a powerful driver of science-based decision-making throughout NextEra Energy.

WindLogics provides services to a wide range of customers. Energy Resources is its biggest client, but WindLogics’ reach extends far beyond wind development.

“We’re connected to the company in so many different ways,” said Dennis. “We’re working with risk management to understand, over a longer timeframe, the statistical

relationship between the weather and pricing.”

They’ve developed an automatic system that generates weather forecasts for NextEra Energy Power Marketing. “That’s a very important part of our services,” he says. “They’ve also identified techniques for the solar development team, and their analyses have become an important part of the company’s solar assessments,” said Dennis.

They also have been asked to develop load models and provide hurricane damage forecasting for FPL.

The application of science-based data helps organizations make better decisions, according to Dennis.

“It’s really exciting any time you can actually solve a mystery, any time you can see that what you’re doing makes a difference.”

Left to right, Rich Argentieri, WindLogics general manager; Mark Ahlstrom, WindLogics CEO; and Dennis Moon, WindLogics chief scientist.

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A pink warrior celebrates lifeErin Arbabha is not clad in armor, but just the same, she’s a warrior in pink. She’s a 10-year survivor of breast cancer and a believer in celebrating life, being positive, using humor to deal with stress and giving hope to others. Erin is a senior project manager at NextEra Energy Resources Information Management and works with business units to develop applications to improve business processes.

“When I got the news in 2002 that I had breast cancer, I was shocked,” Erin said. “I was young, healthy, ate right and exercised, but that didn’t really matter because breast cancer can happen to anyone. I thought that was the end for me.”

Erin was already familiar with the disease since her aunt died of breast cancer in 1988 at age 40. In memory of her aunt, Erin participated in Race for the Cure, long before it got personal following her own diagnosis. “It all started with an abnormal mammogram leading to a series of biopsies, double mastectomy, six months of chemotherapy and multiple plastic reconstructive surgeries after chemo,” said Erin. “Going through chemo was the darkest time in my life.”

But through it all, Erin had support – from her family, doctors, friends, neighbors, co-workers and management at work. “After I got well, I wanted to give something back so I became involved in fundraising,” Erin said.

Erin has now raised thousands of dollars for the Susan G. Komen Foundation through NextEra Energy, and has earned a consistent spot on the Pink Honor Roll, which recognizes the top fundraisers in South Florida, for the last five years.

Not only did Erin get involved in fundraising, but she branched out in her personal life “I wanted to re-invent myself, be more adventurous, and more importantly, not wait until later if I wanted something.”

Erin took up painting and rowing. “I thought I wasn’t a good enough swimmer. So, I took private swimming lessons. I wanted to be sure that if I fell out of a boat, I could get back in,” she said with a chuckle.

She also kept a journal during her treatment and hopes to publish it this year. “It’s about the daily challenges and overcoming them,” Erin said. “It’s also a list of dos and don’ts for people on how to respond and help when a loved one gets cancer.”

Erin participated in the West Palm Beach Race for the Cure and the Survivor’s Walk in January. “It’s about celebrating life and survivors, inspiring those going through the challenge of fighting cancer to not give up hope, and honoring the memory of those who are no longer with us,” Erin said. “I want to make a difference in my own way and give something back.”

FPL supports sea turtle rehabilitationFlorida Power & Light Company recently donated $20,000 to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) in Juno Beach, Fla., to kick-start fundraising for a new, large sea turtle rehabilitation tank.

The new tank will replace a temporary above-ground vinyl pool that was recently used to complete the rehabilitation of an adult loggerhead sea turtle. The large, deep tank will allow the center to better accommodate and provide medical care for large turtles, as well as turtles with buoyancy issues.

The tank will feature a salt-water pump, chlorine injection system, two sand filters and an inline heater to help ensure good water quality, which can often be difficult to maintain with large tanks on flow-through systems.

“FPL’s sincere commitment to sustainability is evident through its partnership with Loggerhead Marinelife Center, helping us continue to strive toward our mission to promote the conservation of Florida’s coastal ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles,” said Dr. Charlie Manire, LMC’s director of research and rehabilitation.

“We’re honored to be a part of Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s exemplary efforts to promote environmental education,” said Thomas Bean, director of public and community engagement. “Whether it’s through a lesson about how turtles ride the Gulf Stream just off our shores here in Palm Beach County or the celebratory release of a rehabilitated turtle back to the Atlantic Ocean, LMC provides a unique service to our community by introducing young people to the responsibility we all have in protecting our fragile coastal environment.”

Loggerhead Marinelife Center helps rehabilitate injured sea turtles, like this one that was rescued from Juno Beach in September 2012. Photo courtesy: Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

Senior Project Manager Erin Arbabha is a 10-year survivor of breast cancer. She has earned a consistent spot on the Pink Honor Roll, which recognizes the top fundraisers in South Florida, for the last five years.

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The Big Picture:

Race for The CureDowntown West Palm Beach, Fla., was transformed into a sea of pink and blue as more than 900 NextEra Energy employees, friends and family participated in the 2013 Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure®.

Nearly 15,000 people participated in the communitywide event on Jan. 26 along the waterfront. Florida Power & Light Company had one of the largest groups in the race. Team FPL breast cancer survivors wore pink shirts, while supporters wore blue.

“It was very emotional to walk the race. I’m proud that I’ve made it through this journey,” said Brie Suncine, wife of NextEra Energy Resources Vice President of Human Resources Kevin Suncine. Brie was diagnosed with breast cancer in September and underwent surgery in October.

“FPL and NextEra Energy have been incredible to us as a family. We have received lots of cards, flowers and support,” said Brie.

This Race for the Cure event has one of the highest levels of employee participation of any single event for FPL in Florida.

Vice President of Development and External Affairs Pam Rauch is proud to support the cause. “Over the years, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help people with breast cancer and to find a cure. This year, early estimates show we raised more than $130,000 in pledges for this event alone, not including the money that our company and employees helped raise from other Komen events in the state.”

“We are particularly glad to support the Race for the Cure, because up to 75 percent of the net proceeds generated by this Affiliate will stay locally to help those facing the challenges of breast cancer. The remaining income will fund research for a cure,” said Pam.

This is the 16th consecutive year that FPL has served as a presenting sponsor for the event.