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Notice of 2022

Annual Meeting and

Proxy Statement

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROXY PROMPTLY


NextEra Energy, Inc.

700 Universe Boulevard

Juno Beach, Florida 33408-0420

Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

May 19, 2022

MAY 23, 2024
The 20222024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of NextEra Energy, Inc. (“NextEra Energy” or the “Company”) will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022,23, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., CentralMountain time, at 826 North 8th Street, Sheboygan, Wisconsin145 Town Center Ave., Big Sky, Montana 59716 to consider and act upon the following matters:

MEETING AGENDABOARD RECOMMENDATION
1.

Election as directors of the nominees specified in the accompanying proxy statement;

statement
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FOR each nominee

2.

Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2022;

2024
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FOR

3.

Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of NextEra Energy’s compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement;

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FOR

4.

Two

A shareholder proposals, as set forth on pages 21 to 25proposal entitled “Board Matrix” requesting a chart of the accompanying proxy statement, if properly presented at the meeting;individual Director self-identified gender, race/ethnicity and

skills
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AGAINST

5.

A shareholder proposal entitled “Climate Lobbying Report” requesting a report on the Company’s lobbying and trade association memberships in relation to the Company’s emissions goal
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AGAINST
6.Such other business as may properly be brought before the annual meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the annual meeting.

meeting

The proxy statement more fully describes these matters. NextEra Energy has not received notice of other matters that may properly be presented at the annual meeting.

The record date for shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the annual meeting and any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the annual meeting is March 24, 2022.

26, 2024.

Admittance to the annual meeting will be limited to shareholders as of the record date or their duly-duly appointed proxies. For the safety of attendees, all boxes, handbags and briefcases are subject to inspection. Cameras, cell phones, recording devices and other electronic devices are not permitted at the meeting.

NextEra Energy is pleased to deliver proxy materials electronically via the internet. Electronic delivery allows NextEra Energy to provide you with the information you need for the annual meeting, while reducing environmental impacts and costs.

Regardless of whether

REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, PLEASE SUBMIT
YOUR PROXY OR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS PROMPTLY SO THAT YOUR SHARES CAN BE VOTED.
By order of the Board of Directors,
W. SCOTT SEELEY
Vice President, Compliance & Corporate Secretary
Juno Beach, Florida
April 1, 2024
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD MAY 23, 2024
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By order of the Board of Directors,

W. Scott Seeley

Vice President, Compliance & Corporate Secretary

Juno Beach, Florida

April 1, 2022

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITYwhile reducing environmental impacts and costs.

As one of the largest electric power and energy infrastructure companies in North America and a leader in the renewable energy industry, NextEra Energy is committed to building a sustainable energy future that is affordable, reliable and clean.
We encourage our shareholders to enroll in e-delivery:
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Table of Contents

1PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY

Proxy Statement Summary

31BUSINESS AND GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Business and Governance Highlights

92BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING

6

Proposal 1: Election as directors of the nominees specified in this proxy statement

6

Proposal 2: Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 20222024

19

Proposal 3: Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of NextEra Energy’s compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement

20

21

Proposal 5: Shareholder proposal

23
25INFORMATION ABOUT NEXTERA ENERGY AND MANAGEMENT

Information about NextEra Energy and Management

26

The Company’s Security Trading Policy

26

Common Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

26

Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports

2728CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BOARD MATTERS

28

Corporate Governance Principles & Guidelines/Code of Ethics

28

Director Independence

28

Board Leadership Structure

28

Board Role in Risk Oversight

30

Board Evaluations

30

Director Meetings and Attendance

31

Board Committees

31

Consideration of Director Nominees

33

Communications with the Board

34

Website Disclosures

34

Transactions with Related Persons

3535AUDIT-RELATED MATTERS

36

Audit Committee Report

36

Fees Paid to Deloitte & Touche LLP

37

Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Non-Audit Services of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

37
38EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Executive Compensation

39

Compensation Discussion & Analysis

39

Compensation Committee Report

66

Compensation Tables

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81

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

82

Director Compensation

90Pay Versus Performance

Questions and Answers about the Annual Meeting

8892DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

No Incorporation by Reference

9098QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING

Shareholder Account Maintenance

9698NO INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Appendix96SHAREHOLDER ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE
A-1APPENDIX A: Reconciliations of Non-GAAP to RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP Financial MeasuresFINANCIAL MEASURES

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Proxy Statement Summary

This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this proxy statement. This summary does not contain all the information that you should consider. You should read the entire proxy statement carefully before voting. This proxy statement contains information related to the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NextEra Energy, Inc., a Florida corporation (“NextEra Energy,” the “Company,” “NEE,” “we,” “us” or “our”), in connection with the 20222024 annual meeting of NextEra Energy’s shareholders and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the meeting. On or about April 1, 2022,2024, NextEra Energy began mailing this proxy statement and a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials to shareholders.

Meeting Information

MEETING INFORMATION
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TIME AND DATE
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PLACE
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RECORD DATE

Time and Date:

8:00 a.m., CentralMountain time
May 19, 2022

23, 2024
145 Town Center Ave., Big Sky,
Montana 59716
March 26, 2024
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ADMISSION

Place:

826 North 8th Street

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Record Date:

March 24, 2022

Webcast:

The Company will provide a live audio webcast of the annual meeting from its website at http://www.nexteraenergy.com.

www.nexteraenergy.com.

Voting:

Shareholders as of the record date are entitled to vote. Each share of common stock, par value $.01 per share (“common stock”), is entitled to one vote for each director nominee and one vote for each of the other properly presented proposals to be voted.

Admission:

An admission ticket is required to enter the annual meeting. See page 9291 in the Questions and Answers About the Annual Meeting section regarding how to obtain a ticket.

Voting Matters and Board Recommendations

VOTING MATTERS AND BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
PROPOSALBOARD VOTE RECOMMENDATIONPAGE REFERENCE
1.Election of directors
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FOR each nominee
2.Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024
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FOR
3.Advisory vote to approve NextEra Energy’s compensation of its named executive officers
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4.Shareholder Proposal – Board Matrix
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AGAINST
5.Shareholder Proposal – Climate Lobbying Report
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AGAINST
NEXTERA ENERGY2024 PROXY STATEMENT1

Proxy Statement Summary
HOW TO VOTE
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  Voting Matters

Board Vote
Recommendation
Page
Reference

Proposal 1 – Election of directors

FOR each nominee6

Proposal 2 – Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2022

FOR19

Proposal 3 – Advisory vote to approve NextEra Energy’s compensation of its named executive officers

FOR20

Proposal 4 – Shareholder Proposal

AGAINST21

Proposal 5 – Shareholder Proposal

AGAINST23

How to Vote

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By Internet

Go to the website www.proxyvote.com,
24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will need the control number that appears on your proxy card or on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”).

LOGO

By Telephone

Call 1-800-690-6903, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will need the control number that appears on your proxy card or Notice.

LOGO

By Mail

If you received a full paper set of materials, date and sign your proxy card exactly as your name appears on your proxy card and mail it in the enclosed, postage-paid envelope. If you received the Notice, you may request a proxy card by following the instructions in your Notice. Even if you received a full paper set of materials, you may still vote by internet or telephone. You do not need to mail the proxy card if you are voting by internet or telephone.

LOGO

In person

At the annual meeting.

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2NEXTERA ENERGY 2024 PROXY STATEMENT

Business and Governance Highlights

Business Highlights

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~72 GW*
in operation
~9,000 MEGAWATT (“MW”)
wind, solar and storage origination at NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (“NextEra Energy Resources”)
~16,800
employees
~$177 B
in total assets
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HURRICANE
RESTORATION
Florida Power & Light Company’s (“FPL”) smart grid technology avoided nearly 70,000 outages during Hurricane Idalia
~71; ~9%
GAAP and adjusted
earnings per share (“EPS”) growth compared to 2022
~20 GW
year-end backlog at NextEra Energy Resources
~50%
below the national average CO2 emissions rate
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89%
improvement in NextEra Energy overall company safety performance since 2003
~$85-$95 B
expected capital deployment from 2022 through 2025
56%
five-year total shareholder return (“TSR”), outperforming the S&P 500 Utilities Index
96%
of FPL’s transmission structures are now concrete or steel
Above data as of year-end 2023 if not otherwise shown.
*
Gigawatts (“GW”) shown includes assets operated by NextEra Energy Resources, including those owned by NextEra Energy Partners, LP (“NEP”), as of 12/31/2023; excludes assets which have been sold to third parties but continue to be operated by NextEra Energy Resources.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
NextEra Energy’s overall operational and financial performance was superior in 2023, despite challenges in the macroeconomic environment. NextEra Energy continued to deliver superior financial performance, on an annual and multi-year basis.
For the full year 2021,2023, NextEra Energy reported net income attributable to NextEra Energy on a GAAP basis of $3.573$7.310 billion, or $1.81$3.60 per share. NextEra EnergyWe achieved robust, Company-recordcompany-record adjusted earnings** of $5.021$6.441 billion and adjusted earnings per share*EPS** of $3.17.
**
This measure is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“EPS”GAAP”). See Appendix A to this proxy statement for a reconciliation of $2.55this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
NEXTERA ENERGY2024 PROXY STATEMENT3

Business and a 1-year total shareholder return (“TSR”) of 23%. NextEra Energy’s 2021 TSR outperformed the TSR of the S&P 500 Utilities Index of 18%.

Governance Highlights

These significant accomplishments came as the CompanyNextEra Energy continued to be a leader among the ten largest U.S. utilities (based on market capitalization)capitalization**) in substantially allmany financial metrics. Among these largest ten U.S. utilities, metrics, as shown below.
NextEra Energy ranked Rank vs. Ten Largest U.S. Utilities Based on Market Cap**
MetricRankDetail
Adjusted EPS Growth*#13-, 5-, 7- and 10-year
Adjusted return on equity (“ROE”)*#11-, 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year
*
This measure is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. See Appendix A to this proxy statement for 2-, 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year TSR and #1 for 1-, 5- and 7-year adjusted EPS growth. In 2021, NextEra Energy ranked #1 among U.S. and global utility companies, based on market capitalization.**

In 2022, NextEra Energy was named by Fortune Magazine as the World’s Most Admired Electric & Gas Utility for the 15th time in the last 16 years. In 2021, Fortune recognized NextEra Energy on its list of companies that “change the world.” NextEra Energy was the only U.S. gas or electric utility to be so recognized in 2021.

The returns that NextEra Energy generated for its shareholders were attributable to outstanding 2021 performance by the Company’s two principal operating businesses, Florida Power & Light Company (“FPL”) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC and its subsidiaries (“NextEra Energy Resources”). Highlightsa reconciliation of this performance are described in more detail innon-GAAP financial measure to the Compensation Discussion & Analysis beginningmost directly comparable GAAP financial measure. See the 2023 Financial Performance Matrix section on page 39.

51 for more information on how the rankings are determined.

**
Market capitalization is as of December 31, 2023; rankings are sourced from FactSet Research Systems Inc.
Ultimately, the Company’s financial and operational performance is reflected in the increased value of its common stock. As the table on page 41 illustrates, TSR over the three-year period from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2021 was 129%, meaning that an investment of $100 in NextEra Energy common stock on December 31, 2018 was worth $229.08 on December 31, 2021.

The chart below compares the Company’s TSR for the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods period ended December 31, 20212023 to the TSRs of the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, the S&P 500 Utilities Index, the Philadelphia Exchange Utility Sector Index (“UTY”)UTY, the S&P 500 and the S&P 500.500 Growth Index. NextEra Energy outperformed all of these indices over the periods shown with the exception of the S&P 500 1-year TSR. NextEra Energy’s outperformance in comparison to others in its industry, and over the 3-, 5- and 10-year periods in comparison to the S&P 500, was substantial.

NextEra Energy Total Shareholder Return Through 12-31-21 vs. Various Indices period shown.

NEXTERA ENERGY 10-YEAR TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN THROUGH 12/31/2023 VS. VARIOUS INDICES(1)

     
   

1-year TSR

 

3-year TSR

 

5-year TSR

 

10-year TSR

     

NextEra Energy

  

 

23

%

  

 

129

%

  

 

252

%

  

 

710

%

     

S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, total return

  

 

19

%

  

 

56

%

  

 

80

%

  

 

177

%

     

S&P 500 Utilities Index, total return

  

 

18

%

  

 

49

%

  

 

74

%

  

 

185

%

     

UTY, total return

  

 

18

%

  

 

54

%

  

 

80

%

  

 

182

%

     

S&P 500, total return

  

 

29

%

  

 

100

%

  

 

133

%

  

 

363

%

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(1)

Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.; except UTY, source: Bloomberg

*NEXTERA ENERGY VS. INDICES

These measures are not financial measures calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). See Appendix A to this proxy statement for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

**

Market capitalization is as of December 31, 2021; rankings are sourced from FactSet Research Systems Inc.

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Governance Highlights

10-YEAR TSR
NextEra Energy267%
Director IndependenceS&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, total return

  Eleven

146%
S&P 500 Utilities Index, total return135%
UTY, total return133%
S&P 500, total return211%
S&P 500 Growth Index, total return250%
(1)
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.; except UTY, source: Bloomberg.
4NEXTERA ENERGY 2024 PROXY STATEMENT

Business and Governance Highlights
GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTS
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DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE
BOARD
LEADERSHIP
BOARD
ACCOUNTABILITY
BOARD EVALUATION &
EFFECTIVENESS
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10 of thirteen11 director nominees are independent

  Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Executive Chairman are

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CEO is the only non-independent directors

director

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All members of Board committees (other than the Executive Committee)Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Finance & Investment Committee and Governance & Nominating Committee are independent directors

Board Leadership

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Independent Lead Director selected by the independent directors

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Lead Director has strong role and significant governance duties, including chairing regularly-scheduledregularly scheduled executive sessions of independent directors

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As part of our Fall shareholder outreach program, Lead Director communicated directly with 30.9% of outstanding shares
Board Accountability

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All directors stand for election annually and the Board has adopted a resignation policy for directors who fail to receive the required vote in uncontested elections

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Simple majority voting standard for all uncontested director elections

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Shareholders of 20% or more of the outstanding shares may call a special meeting

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No shareholder rights (“poison pill”) plan

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No supermajority vote requirements in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation

Board Evaluation and Effectiveness

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Annual Board and committee self-assessments

self-evaluations

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Annual independent director evaluation of the Chairman

chairman
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BOARD
REFRESHMENT &
DIVERSITY
DIRECTOR
ENGAGEMENT
CLAWBACK &
ANTI-HEDGING
POLICIES
SHARE
OWNERSHIP
PROXY
ACCESS
Board Refreshment & Diversity

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Balance of new and experienced directors, with tenure of director nominees averaging nine years (as of May 2022)

  Since 2018, added three new independent directors, including two diverse directors

  Added eight new independent directors in the last ten years and have a specified6 years*

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Specified retirement age for directors

  Four

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36% of thirteendirector nominees for election are women or ethnically diverse and average
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Average age of directorsdirector nominees is 65 years old (as63 years*
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18% of May 19, 2022)

director nominees are ethnically diverse
Director Engagement

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All current directors then in office attended at least 94%98% of Board and their assigned committee meetings and all directors attended the annual meeting in 2021

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Board policy limits non-employee director membership on other public company boards to three

Clawback and Anti- Hedging Policies

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Recoupment or clawback policy to recover certain executive pay

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Policy prohibiting short sales, hedging and margin accounts

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Updated clawback policy to comply with NYSE rules
Share Ownership

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CEO required to hold shares equivalent to 7x base salary

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All senior executives required to hold sharesshare equivalent to 3x base salary

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Directors required to hold shares equivalent to 7x the cash portion of their annual retainer

Proxy Access

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Available to a shareholder, or group of up to 20 shareholders, owning 3% of the Company’s outstanding shares for at least three3 years

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May nominate candidates for the greater of two2 directorships or up to 20% of the membership of the Board

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2021 Environmental, Social*

As of May 23, 2024
NEXTERA ENERGY2024 PROXY STATEMENT5

Business and Governance (“ESG”) Highlights

Enhanced ESG Reporting.

SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS
Sustainability Report
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In 2021,2023, the Company published its annual Environmental, Social and GovernanceSustainability report (the “2021 ESG“2023 Sustainability Report”). Highlights of the 2021 ESG2023 Sustainability Report includeinclude:
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emphasis of the Company’s commitment as a clean energy leader;
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continued full alignment with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) framework, framework;
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disclosure of Scope 1, Scope 2 and certain categories ofpartial Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (“GHG”) as verified by an independent third party, party;
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a discussion of the Company’s diversity effortsefforts; and
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Board oversight of those efforts and a discussion of the ESGsustainability strategies of the Company’s principal subsidiaries, FPL and NextEra Energy Resources.
The 2021 ESG2023 Sustainability Report discusses FPL’s best-in-class value proposition of low customer bills, high reliability, clean energy solutions and excellent customer service and NextEra Energy Resources’ continued focus on building a diversified clean energy company with an emphasis on growing its world-leading portfolio of wind, solar and storage projects. TheIn addition to the ethnic breakdown of workforce and management provided in the 2023 Sustainability Report, the Company also expandedwill expand its diversity reporting this upcoming year to include the ethnic breakdown of both our workforcediversity data related to hiring and management. promotions.
The 2021 ESG2023 Sustainability Report details the Company’s ESGsustainability accomplishments and goals. Included among them are discussions of:

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Emission
Reduction
The Company’s goal to reduceeliminate CO2 emissions from its CO2emissions rateoperations by 67% by 2025 off a 2005 baseline and the achievement of a 57% reduction through year-end 2020;

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The Company’s CO2 emissions rate in 20202022 was 68%61% lower than the utility industry’s 2005 average CO2 emissions rate;

rate
FPL’s generation fleet is one of the cleanest and most efficient in the country, saving Florida customers more than ~$15 billion in avoided fuel costs*
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FPL has no coal-fired power generation in Florida
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25%WOMEN /
41%MINORITIES
The diversity of our employees in 2022, including 25% women and 41% minorities in our workforce, with 27% and 29%, respectively, in our management ranks
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Awarded, in the most recent federal reporting period, ~$1.2 billion in purchase contracts to minority- and women- owned businesses
SUSTAINABILITY
FOCUS
The Board’s oversight process of sustainability issues, with a particular focus on the sustainability of our business
SHAREHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT
Our successful shareholder engagement efforts, which ensure that the Company’s management and the Board better understand shareholder priorities and perspectives and enables us to effectively address the issues that matter most to our shareholders

FPL’s “30-by-30” plan to install 30 million solar panels in Florida by 2030 achieved a major milestone by completing approximately 40%

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December 31, 2023.

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Business and Gulf Power Company’s cessation of coal-fired power generation in Florida for the first time in nearly 70 years;

Governance Highlights

The diversity of our employees in 2020, including 24% women and 37% minorities in our workforce, with 25% and 27%, respectively, in our management ranks;

The Company’s awarding, in the most recent federal reporting period, $633 million in purchase contracts to small, minority and veteran owned businesses;

The Board’s oversight process of ESG issues, with a particular focus on the sustainability of our business; and

Our successful shareholder engagement efforts, which ensure that the Company’s management and the Board better understand shareholder priorities and perspectives.

The 2021 ESG2023 Sustainability Report also includes disclosure within the following established environmental reporting frameworks:

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Edison Electric Institute’s ESG/Sustainability Quantitative Metrics; and
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United Nations Sustainability Development Goals; and GRI Sustainability Reporting Metrics. Goals.
The 2021 ESG Report isCompany also publishes its EEO-1 reports, available at http:https://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/sustainability/esg-resources.

Additionally, in 2021, the Company participated in the Carbon Disclosure Project (“CDP”) survey for the first time in over ten years and received an “A level” leadership score. The Company’s response is available at http://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/sustainability/esg-resources.

sustainability- resources under Related Information.

Additionally, in 2023, the Company again participated in the Carbon Disclosure Project (“CDP”) survey.
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The Company’s 2023 Sustainability Report and CDP survey response are available at:
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Board Oversight.oversight
NextEra Energy, as a renewable energy leader, has made climate-related issues core to its overall business strategy. The entire NextEra Energy Board of Directors, led by the Chairman,chairman, has oversight responsibility forof climate-related risks and opportunities, including their impactimpacts on the Company’s strategy. The Board understands the impacts of climate related risks on the Company’s future growth, as well as how the Company prepares its business to adapt to the effects of climate related risks. At every scheduled Boardboard of directors meeting, the Board performs a detailed review of the Company’s performance against business objectives and key risks and opportunities for the Company. These risks and opportunities include those related to climate change. The Board also holds an annual strategy sessionssession devoted to discussing, debating and validating management’s overall strategy, which has included topics such as hurricane preparednessstrategy. Oversight of climate-related issues includes discussion of physical risks from hurricanes, climate- and emissions-related government policies, incentives and incentives (such asregulations, emissions-reduction initiatives, renewable energy, incentivestrends and carbon regulations).

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business plans, and emerging clean energy technologies, among others.


The Board of Directors also has oversight of certain social topics relevant to the Company. The Board reviews the Company’s diversity and inclusion and talent management strategy at least annually, including human capital and diversity metrics. The Board also focuses on diversity in the Company’s talent pipeline and reviews the diversity metrics of the Company’s internship program.

Information security
NextEra Energy’s Audit Committee receives regular reports on the key risks facing the Company from the Corporate Risk Committee leader and also receives frequent reports from the Company’s Internal Auditor about the results of reviews of cybersecurity and information security governance. The Board biannually receives a cybersecurity report from the Company’s chief information officer and its vice president, IT infrastructure & cybersecurity.
Varying leading third parties periodically assess the Company’s alignment with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Cyber Capability Maturity Model (a/k/a C2M2) standard, which is the predominate cybersecurity framework for the U.S. electric utility industry. NextEra Energy has a comprehensive cybersecurity training program in which all employees receive education and training on prevention of cybersecurity problems and on privacy and data protection.
Shareholder Engagement. engagement
The Company engages with shareholders on a regular basis and provides information through multiple channels. We believe our shareholder engagement efforts allow us to better understand our shareholders’ priorities and perspectives and enable us to effectively address the issues that matter the most to our shareholders. In 2021, we reached out to our 50 largest shareholders
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Business and offered to engage on ESG and proxy related topics. We received positive feedback from, and held engagements with, shareholders representing over 35% of the Company’s shares outstanding.

Information Security. NextEra Energy’s Audit Committee receives regular reports on the key risks facing the Company from the Corporate Risk Committee and also receives frequent reports from the Company’s Internal Auditor about the results of reviews of cybersecurity and information security governance. The Board annually receives a cybersecurity report from the Company’s Chief Information Officer and its Vice President, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity.

Varying leading third parties periodically assess the Company’s alignment with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Cyber Capability Maturity Model (a/k/a C2M2) standard, which is the predominate cyber security framework for the U.S. electric utility industry. NextEra Energy has a comprehensive cybersecurity training program in which all employees receive education and training on prevention of cybersecurity problems and on privacy and data protection.

No Changes to Compensation Awards or Plans. In light of the Company’s superior performance despite the COVID-19 pandemic, no changes to prior compensation awards or previously established compensation plans were necessary or appropriate in 2021 and no such changes are planned for 2022.

The Company plans to continue its outreach during 2022 on these and other ESG topics.

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Governance Highlights


In 2023, we reached out to 73 of our 100 largest shareholders, representing approximately 58.3% of shares outstanding (including all top 50 shareholders), and offered to engage on matters important to them, including governance and compensation. We held engagements with 22 shareholders representing approximately 36.3% of the Company’s shares outstanding, and received valuable feedback on our governance and compensation program. Our Lead Director, Sherry S. Barrat, participated in 8 shareholder engagements, representing 30.9% of shares outstanding. The feedback we received was shared with the full Board and has been considered in certain enhancements we have made to our executive compensation program and related disclosures as described in more detail on page 42.
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ProposalPROPOSAL 1: Election as directors of the nominees specified in this proxy statement

ELECTION AS DIRECTORS OF THE NOMINEES SPECIFIED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT

The Board is currently composed of 13 members. One memberTwo members of the Board, Lynn M. Utter, notifiedSherry S. Barrat and Kenneth B. Dunn, having reached their respective retirement ages, will retire from the Board that she will not stand for reelection at the 2022 annual meeting.Board. Upon the recommendation of the Governance & Nominating Committee, the Board has nominated allthe 11 other incumbent members other than Ms. Utter, and one new director nominee, John Arthur Stall, listed below for election as directors at the 20222024 annual meeting. Unless you specify otherwise, your proxy will be voted FORthe election of the listed nominees. If any nominee becomes unavailable for election, which is not currently anticipated, proxies instructing a vote for that nominee may be voted for a substitute nominee selected by the Board or, in lieu thereof, the Board may reduce the number of directors by the number of nominees unavailable for election.

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Nicole S.
Arnaboldi
James L.
Camaren
Naren K.
Gursahaney
Kirk S.
Hachigian
Maria G.
Henry
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John W.
Ketchum
Amy B.
Lane
David L.
Porges
Deborah L.
“Dev”
Stahlkopf
John A.
Stall
Darryl L.
Wilson
The Board believes its current size is appropriate because it facilitates substantive discussions among Board members, provides for sufficient staffing of Board committees and allows for contributions by directors having a broad range of skills, expertise, industry knowledge and diversity of opinion. Directors serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

Board Refreshmentrefreshment and Diversity

diversity

Board Refreshment. refreshment
The Board and the Governance & Nominating Committee engage in a continuous process of considering the mix of skills and experience needed by the Board as a whole to discharge its responsibilities. During the period from October 2018 to February 2022, three new independent members joined the Board, adding significantly to the skills, expertise and experienceSix of the Board.director nominees have a tenure of less than five years. In October 2018,2023, the Board increased its sizeGovernance & Nominating Committee discussed board composition, board refreshment and the size of the Audit Committee by one member and appointed a new individual to the Board and the Audit Committee. In February 2020, the Board similarly increased its size and the size of the Finance & Investment Committee by one member and appointed a new individual to fill these vacancies. In February 2021, the Board again increased its size and the size of the Audit and Finance & Investment Committees and appointed a new individual to fill these vacancies.

board recruiting at every committee meeting.

The Company has a director retirement policy. Generally, no person who has attained the age of 72 years by the date of election is eligible for election as a director. However, the Board may, by unanimous action (excluding the affected director), extend a director’s eligibility for one or two additional years, in which event the director will not be eligible for subsequent election as a director if he or she would have attained the age of 73 or 74 by or prior to the date of the election. Sherry S. Barrat will have reached the normal retirement age of 72 years by the date of the 2022 annual meeting. Upon review of the matter, the Governance & Nominating Committee recommended, and the Board unanimously approved, extending the retirement date for Mrs. Barrat and nominating her for election at the 2022 annual meeting. In reaching this decision, the Governance & Nominating Committee and the Board considered the high number of director retirements and new members of the Board who have joined in recent years and the need for the Board to retain Mrs. Barrat, who brings important experience and knowledge about the issues and strategy of the Company in light of Mr. Robo’s transition to the executive chairman role. The Governance & Nominating Committee and the Board also considered the extensive financial and leadership skills of Mrs. Barrat, among other skills and attributes. Furthermore, Mrs. Barrat has served the Company and the Board extremely well in the role of Lead Director and in other leadership roles on the Board.

Diversity.
Diversity is among the factors that the Governance & Nominating Committee considers when identifying and evaluating potential Board nominees. NextEra Energy’s Corporate Governance Principles & Guidelines (the “Governance Guidelines”) provide that, in identifying nominees for director, the Company seeks to achieve a mix of directors representing a diversity of background and experience, including diversity with respect to age, gender, race, ethnicity and specialized
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self-evaluation, it reviews the criteria for skills, experience and diversity reflected in the Board’s membership and also reviews the Board’s process for identification, consideration, recruitment and nomination of prospective Board members.

John W. Ketchum, who was appointed to the Board in March 2022, is an incumbent nominee for election to the Board this year who previously has not been elected by the Company’s shareholders. Mr. Ketchum was appointed to the Board in connection with the implementation of the Company’s CEO succession plan. Under the Company’s Governance Guidelines, the Company’s CEO serves as a member of the Board. Mr. Ketchum has served as the Company’s CEO since March 2022 and has over nineteen years of experience with the Company, including as CEO of NextEra Energy Resources and as the Company’s executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer.

Additionally, John A. Stall

Maria G. Henry is a nominee for election to the Board this year who does not yet servecurrently serves on the Board and previously has not been elected by the Company’s shareholders. Mr. StallMs. Henry was identified toby the recruiting efforts of management and the Governance & Nominating Committee as an individual that the Governance & Nominating Committee might wish to consider as a potential candidate for Board service by the CEO. Mr. Stallmembers. Ms. Henry was interviewed by each of the members of the Governance & Nominating Committee and by Mr. Robo.Ketchum. The Governance & Nominating Committee then evaluated the qualifications, background and experience of Mr. StallMs. Henry using the criteria set forth in the Governance Guidelines discussed above,below, noting in particular that Mr. StallMs. Henry would provide expertise beneficial to the Company in the areas of the operationfinance, consumer facing businesses and information management of nuclear power generation facilities and utilities, and in financial and strategic planning as a result of his board and leadership experience in nuclear leadership roles at various utility companies. Having served as the Company’s Chief Nuclear Officer from 2001 to 2009, Mr. Stall also has a significant level of familiarity with the Company’s nuclear operations.cyber-security. Following evaluation by the Governance & Nominating Committee, Mr. StallMs. Henry was interviewed by the other members of the Board. The Governance & Nominating Committee then recommended Mr. Stall as a nominee for the 2022 annual meetingBoard and the Board approved Mr. Stall’s nominationwas appointed to the Board in connection with the 2022 annual meeting.

September 2023.

Identifying and Evaluating Nomineesevaluating nominees for Directors

directors

The Governance & Nominating Committee uses a variety of methods for identifying and evaluating nominees for director. The Governance & Nominating Committee regularly assesses the appropriate size of the Board and whether any vacancies on the Board are expected due to retirement or otherwise. Candidates may come to the attention of the Governance & Nominating Committee through current Board members, professional search firms, shareholders or other persons. Candidates are evaluated at regular or special meetings of the Governance & Nominating Committee and may be considered at any time during the year. When considering candidates for the Board, the Governance & Nominating Committee considers all nominee recommendations, including those from shareholders, in the same manner. If any materials are provided by a shareholder in connection with the nomination of a director candidate, the materials are provided to the Governance & Nominating Committee. The Governance & Nominating Committee also reviews materials provided by professional search firms or other parties. In evaluating nominations, the Governance & Nominating Committee seeks to achieve a diverse balance of knowledge, experience and capability.

Director Resignation Policy

resignation policy

Under the NextEra Energy, Inc. Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), in an uncontested election, directors are elected by a majority of the votes cast. The Board has adopted a Policy on Failure of Nominee Director(s) to Receive a Majority Vote in an Uncontested Election (“Director Resignation Policy”), the effect of which is to require that, in any uncontested director election, any incumbent director who is not elected by the required vote must offer to resign and the Board will determine whether or not to accept the resignation within 90 days of the certification of the shareholder vote. The Company will report the action taken by the Board under the Director Resignation Policy in a publicly-availablepublicly available forum or document. The Bylaws provide that, in a contested election, director nominees are elected by a plurality of the votes cast.

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Director Qualifications

qualifications

The Governance Guidelines and the Governance & Nominating Committee Charter identify Board membership qualifications, including experience, skills and attributes, that are considered by the Governance & Nominating Committee in recommending non-employee nominees for Board membership. In addition to the membership qualifications identified in the Governance Guidelines, no person will be considered for Board membership who is an employee or director of a business in significant competition with the Company or of a major or potentially-majorpotentially major customer, supplier, contractor, counselor or consultant of the Company, or an executive officer of a business where a Company employee-director serves on the board of such other business.

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The chart below provides a summary of the collective competencies of the current Board and explains why these are important:
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONSCOMPETENCIES AND RELEVANCE TO NEXTERA ENERGYBOARD COMPOSITION
Individuals who have served as a public company CEO
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PUBLIC COMPANY CEO EXPERIENCE
Experience serving as a CEO provides unique perspectives to help the Board independently oversee NextEra Energy’s CEO and management. Having this experience also increases the Board’s understanding and appreciation of the many facets of running a public company, including strategic planning, financial reporting, compliance and risk oversight.
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Demonstrated expertise in managing large, relatively complex organizations, such as leadership roles of a significant company or organization
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STRATEGY EXPERTISE
Our Company operates in a quickly changing industry with new developing technologies. Having experience in developing and implementing strategic plans helps enable the Board to oversee and pivot in rapidly changing environments.
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Our Company has a strong focus on cost and customer value, as well as innovation. Having experience with operations assists the Board in understanding the issues that the Company faces in achieving its industry-leading operating and maintenance (“O&M”) initiatives and reducing costs.
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS EXPERIENCE
Our Company from time to time acquires and disposes of businesses and assets. An understanding of mergers & acquisitions helps the Board evaluate any future transactions and any associated opportunities and risks.
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Experience leading a utility, energy company or other highly regulated organization, such as CEO or other leadership position
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UTILITY/REGULATED INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
As a company in a highly regulated industry, experience in the utility industry or another regulated industry assists the Board in understanding the regulatory issues that the Company faces.
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ENERGY INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
It is important that the Board understand the energy industry and the complete energy industry value chain. Energy industry leadership assists the Board in understanding all aspects of the ongoing energy transition.
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Financial or other risk management expertise
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FINANCIAL
Our Company’s business involves complex financial management, capital allocation and reporting issues. An understanding of finance and financial reporting is valuable in order to promote effective capital allocation and robust controls and oversight of accurate financial reporting.
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RISK MANAGEMENT
The scale, scope and complexity of our Company’s business raises a variety of interdependent risks. Experience in effectively identifying, prioritizing and managing a broad spectrum of risks can help the Board appreciate, anticipate and oversee the Company in managing the risks that face its various businesses.
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DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONSCOMPETENCIES AND RELEVANCE TO NEXTERA ENERGYBOARD COMPOSITION
Experience serving in senior customer facing roles or in industries where customer service is strategically important
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MARKETING, SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE
FPL services over five million customer accounts in the state of Florida. NextEra Energy Resources also has a number of customer and consumer facing businesses serving thousands of customers. Experience in marketing, sales and customer service helps the Board oversee FPL’s best-in-class customer value proposition and NextEra Energy Resources’ growing consumer facing businesses. We also have customer and consumer facing businesses at NextEra Energy Resources.
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Experience in managing engineering and construction projects
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ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP
In 2023, the Company invested approximately $25 billion in energy infrastructure and NextEra Energy Resources commissioned approximately 5,025 MWs of renewable energy projects. Board experience in engineering and construction leadership assists the Board in its oversight of our large-scale capital investments and on our timely and on budget capital project execution.
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Experience with information technology and cybersecurity
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
Oversight of the protection of customer information and cybersecurity is critical to providing reliable electric service at both FPL and NextEra Energy Resources. Board experience in information technology leadership assists the Board in its oversight of our cybersecurity programs.
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The Board views itself as a cohesive whole consisting of members who together serve the interests of the Company and its shareholders. The Board is comprised of directors with a mix of backgrounds, knowledge and skills that the Board considers relevant and beneficial in fulfilling its oversight role. The chart below provides a summary of the collective competencies of the Board nomineeseach current individual director’s most relevant skills and explains why these are important:

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ExperienceArnaboldiBarratCamarenDunnGursahaneyHachigianHenryKetchumLanePorgesStahlkopfStallWilson
Director
Qualifications
Competencies and Relevance to NextEra EnergyBoard Composition
Individuals who have served as a public company CEO

Public Company CEO Experience

Experience serving as a CEO provides unique perspectives to help the Board independently oversee NextEra Energy’s CEO and management. Having this experience also increases the Board’s understanding and appreciation of the many facets of running a public company, including strategic planning, financial reporting, compliance and risk oversight.

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Demonstrated expertise in managing large, relatively complex organizations, such as leadership roles of a significant company or organizationFinancial Industry Experience & Leadership

Strategy Expertise

Our Company operates in a quickly changing industry with new developing technologies. Having experience in developing and implementing strategic plans helps enable the Board to oversee and pivot in rapidly changing environments.

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Strategy Expertise

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Operations Management and& Leadership

Our Company has a strong focus on cost and customer value, as well as innovation. Having experience with operations assists the Board in understanding the issues that the Company faces in achieving its industry-leading operations & maintenance (“O&M”) initiatives and reducing costs.

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International Experience

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Utility / Regulated Industry LeadershipXXXXX
Political / Legislative ExperienceXX
Energy Industry LeadershipXXXX
Engineering & Construction Industry ExperienceXXXXX
Nuclear Operations LeadershipXX
Risk Management LeadershipXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mergers & Acquisitions Experience

Our Company from time to time acquires new businesses and assets, as demonstrated with the recent acquisitions of GridLiance Holdco, LP and GridLiance GP, LLC and Gulf Power Company. An understanding of mergers & acquisitions helps the Board evaluate any future transactions and any associated opportunities and risks.

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Director
Qualifications
Information Technology / Cyber ExperienceCompetencies and Relevance to NextEra EnergyBoard CompositionXXXX
Experience leading a utility, energy company or other highly regulated organization, such as CEO or other leadership positionInvestor Relations Management

Utility/Regulated Industry Leadership

As a company in a highly regulated industry (FPL is the largest vertically integrated electric utility in the U.S. by retail megawatt hour (“MWh”) sales), experience in the utility industry or another regulated industry assists the Board in understanding the regulatory issues that the Company faces.

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Energy Industry Leadership

With FPL’s use of natural gas to fuel a substantial portion of its electricity generation it is important that the Board understand the energy industry and the complete energy industry value chain. Energy industry leadership assists the Board in understanding all aspects of the ongoing energy transition.

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Financial or other risk management expertise

Financial

Our Company’s business involves complex financial management, capital allocation and reporting issues. An understanding of finance and financial reporting is valuable in order to promote effective capital allocation and robust controls and oversight of accurate financial reporting.

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Risk Management

The scale, scope and complexity of our Company’s business raises a variety of interdependent risks. Experience in effectively identifying, prioritizing and managing a broad spectrum of risks can help the Board appreciate, anticipate and oversee the Company in managing the risks that face its various businesses.

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Experience serving in senior customer facing ro

les or in industries where customer service is strategically important

Marketing / Sales and/ Customer Service Experience

FPL services over five million customer accounts in the state of Florida. Experience in marketing, sales and customer service helps the Board oversee FPL’s best-in-class customer value proposition. We also have customer and consumer facing businesses at NextEra Energy Resources.

& Leadership

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Experience in managing engineering and construction projectsNew Business Development/Development

Engineering and Construction Leadership

In 2020, FPL invested nearly $6.3 billion and NextEra Energy Resources commissioned more than 4,000 megawatts (“MWs”) of wind generation projects and nearly 1,000 MWs of solar generation projects. Board experience in engineering and construction leadership assists the Board in its oversight of our large-scale capital investments and on our timely and on budget capital project execution.

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Director
Qualifications
Human Resources DevelopmentCompetencies and Relevance to NextEra EnergyBoard CompositionXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Experience with information technology and cybersecurityTrading/Derivatives

Information Technology Leadership

Oversight of the protection of customer information and cybersecurity is critical to providing reliable electric service at both FPL and NextEra Energy Resources. Board experience in information technology leadership assists the Board in its oversight of our comprehensive cybersecurity programs.

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Gender
FemaleXXXXX
MaleXXXXXXXX

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Board gender and race/ethnic diversity
The Company seeks to achieve a mix of directors representing a diversity of background and experience, including diversity with respect to age, gender, race, ethnicity and specialized experience. The charts below reflect the diversity of the current Board nominees.

Board Gender and Race/Ethnic Diversity

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Director nominee biographies
NICOLE S. ARNABOLDIAge 65Independent director since 2022

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    Sherry S. Barrat

Age: 72

Director Since: 1998

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Biography

Mrs. Barrat retired in 2012 as

Career Highlights
Ms. Arnaboldi has been a partner at Oak Hill Capital Management since 2021. She was previously the vice chairman of Northern Trust Corporation (“Northern Trust”),Credit Suisse Asset Management and a financial holding company headquarteredmanaging director of Credit Suisse Securities Corp. from 2000 to 2019. Prior to her roles at Credit Suisse, Ms. Arnaboldi served as a managing director of its predecessor, Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette, in Chicago, Illinois,the firm’s venture capital group from 1985 to 1992 and then in its private equity group, where she was alsobecame a member of Northern Trust’s Management Committee. Prior to being appointed as vice chairmanmanaging director in March 2011, Mrs. Barrat had served as president of Personal Financial Services for Northern Trust since January 2006. She served as chairman and CEO of Northern Trust Bank of California, N.A. from 1999 through 2005 and as president of Northern Trust Bank of Florida’s Palm Beach Region from 1992 through 1998. Mrs. Barrat joined Northern Trust in 1990 in Miami, Florida.

1996.

Qualifications

Mrs. Barrat

Ms. Arnaboldi has 38over 35 years of leadership experience in financial services and private equity, including her service through July 1, 2012 as vice chairman and her previous service as president of Personal Financial Services (one of four principal business units) of Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company. She is experienced in building and leading client service businesses that operate in a variety of regulatory jurisdictionsCredit Suisse Asset Management and as a Florida nativepartner of Oak Hill Capital Management. She has a wealth of finance and business expertise, along with a significant partproven track record as an experienced leader and strategist in investment banking and private equity for more than three decades. Ms. Arnaboldi holds a law degree from Harvard Law School, a Master of her former employer’s business in Florida, has had extensive experience with Florida-based customersBusiness Administration degree from the Harvard Business School and business conditions. In addition, her 24 yearsa Bachelor of service on the Board have provided her with knowledge and experience regarding the Company’s history and businesses.

Arts degree from Harvard College.
JAMES L. CAMARENAge 69Independent director since 2002
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    James L. Camaren

Age: 67

Director Since: 2002

Biography

Career Highlights
Mr. Camaren is a private investor. Until May 2006, he was chairman and CEO of Utilities, Inc. which was one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States until March 2002 when it was acquired by Nuon, a Dutch company, which subsequently sold Utilities, Inc. in April 2006. He joined Utilities, Inc. in 1987 and served successively as vice president of business development, executive vice president, and vice chairman, becoming chairman and CEO in 1996.

Qualifications

Mr. Camaren has 19 years of leadership experience with a large, regulated investor-owned utility. During the years he served as chairman and CEO, the utility had customer growth at a rate that exceeded the industry average and acquired and integrated over 40 utilities. In addition, Mr. Camaren has experience in managing capital expenditures, environmental compliance, regulatory affairs and investor relations.

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NAREN K. GURSAHANEYAge 62Independent director since 2014

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    Kenneth B. Dunn

Age: 70

Director Since: 2010

Biography

Mr. Dunn is Emeritus Professor of Financial Economics at the David A. Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University (the “Tepper School”). He also served as Dean of the Tepper School from July 2002 to January 2011. Before his service in that position, Mr. Dunn had a 16-year career managing fixed income portfolios at Miller Anderson

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Governance & Sherrerd and its successor by merger, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where he served as a managing director and as co-director of the U.S. Core Fixed Income and Mortgage teams. Since 2014, he has been a managing member of Tier Capital LLC and, since 2015, CEO of its subsidiary, Traditional Mortgage Acceptance Corporation, which originates, acquires and services mortgage loans and issues Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) mortgage-backed securities.

Qualifications

Mr. Dunn has extensive experience in investment and asset and risk management gained through his 16-year career at Miller Anderson & Sherrerd and its successor by merger, Morgan Stanley Investment Management. In addition, he is an expert in financial economics, having taught that subject as a professor at, and Dean of, the Tepper School. Mr. Dunn has a Ph.D. in industrial administration.

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    Naren K. Gursahaney

Age: 60

Director Since: 2014

Nominating

Public Company Boards:

  Terminix Global Holdings,Boards

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Stericycle, Inc. (since 2017)

2023)

Biography

Career Highlights
Mr. Gursahaney is retired. He served as the president and CEO, and a member of the board of directors, of The ADT Corporation (“ADT”), a provider of security systems and services, from September 2012 until its acquisition by affiliated funds of Apollo Global Management LLC in May 2016. Prior to ADT’s separation from Tyco International Ltd. (“Tyco”) in September 2012, Mr. Gursahaney served as president of Tyco’s ADT North American Residential business segment and was the president of Tyco Security Solutions, then a provider of electronic security to residential, commercial, industrial and governmental customers and the largest operating segment of Tyco. Mr. Gursahaney joined Tyco in 2003 as senior vice president of operational excellence. He then served as president of Tyco Engineered Products and Services and president of Tyco Flow Control. Prior to joining Tyco, Mr. Gursahaney was president and CEO of GE Medical Systems Asia, where he was responsible for the company’s sales and services business in the Asia-Pacific region. During his 10-year career with GE, Mr. Gursahaney held senior leadership roles in services, marketing and information management.

Qualifications

Mr. Gursahaney has extensive operations, strategic planning and leadership experience in global manufacturing and services businesses serving residential, commercial, industrial and governmental customers gained as the CEO of a public company providing security systems and service. He also has extensive global operations, information technology and service experience gained as the president and CEO of the Asia-Pacific division of a medical diagnostic and imaging manufacturer. He has aan MBA from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineeringmechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University.

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KIRK S. HACHIGIANAge 64Independent director since 2013

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    Kirk S. Hachigian

Age: 62

Director Since: 2013

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Public Company Boards:

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Allegion plc (since 2013)
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PACCAR, Inc. (since 2008)

  Allegion plc

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L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. (since 2013)

December 2023)

Biography

Career Highlights
Mr. Hachigian served as chairman of the board of JELD-WEN Holding, Inc., a manufacturer of windows and doors, from April 2014 until May 2018. He also served as CEO of JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. from April 2014 until November 2015. He served as chairman, president and CEO of Cooper Industries plc (“Cooper”), a publicly held electrical equipment and tool manufacturer, until Cooper’s acquisition by Eaton Corporation plc in November 2012. He was named chairman of Cooper in 2006, CEO in 2005 and president in 2004.

Qualifications

Mr. Hachigian has extensive leadership, operations and strategic planning experience gained through his prior service as the chairman, CEO and president of a global, publicly held manufacturer of electrical equipment and tools. He also has international leadership and operations experience gained through his prior service as the president and CEO of the Asia-Pacific operations of a lighting products manufacturer and in key management positions in Singapore and Mexico. In addition, Mr. Hachigian has financial and risk oversight experience developed through his prior service on the audit committee of another public company and as a prior member of the board of the Houston branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. He has aan MBA in finance from the Wharton School of Business and a bachelor’s degreeBachelor of Science in engineering from the University of California (Berkeley).

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MARIA G. HENRYAge: 57Independent director since 2023
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Finance & Investment
Public Company Boards
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General Mills, Inc. (since 2016)
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NIKE, Inc. (since May 2023)
Career Highlights
Ms. Henry was chief financial officer of Kimberly-Clark Corporation from April 2015 through April 2022, and served as executive vice president and senior advisor of Kimberly-Clark Corporation from April 2022 until her retirement in September 2022. Prior to Kimberly-Clark, Ms. Henry was executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Hillshire Brands Company, formerly known as Sara Lee Corporation, from 2012 to 2014. She was the chief financial officer of Sara Lee’s North American Retail and Foodservice business from 2011 to 2012. Prior to Sara Lee, Ms. Henry held various senior leadership positions in finance and strategy in three portfolio companies of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, most recently as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Culligan International. She also held senior finance roles in several technology companies and began her career at General Electric.
Qualifications
Ms. Henry has extensive leadership experience in finance and strategy for large global public, private equity controlled, and smaller entrepreneurial companies across consumer, technology, manufacturing and distribution industries. She has had oversight responsibility for finance, treasury, investor relations, strategy, real estate and accounting. She also has experience overseeing information technology and risk, including cyber risk. Ms. Henry currently serves on the boards of directors of NIKE, Inc. and General Mills, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Maryland.
JOHN W. KETCHUMAge 53Director since 2022

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    John W. Ketchum

Age: 51

Director Since: March 2022

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Nuclear
Public Company Boards:

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NextEra Energy Partners, LP (since 2017)

Biography

Career Highlights
Mr. Ketchum has been president and CEOchief executive officer and a director of NextEra Energy since March 2022 and chairman since July 2022. He ishas also CEO and a directorserved as chairman of NextEra Energy Partners, LP (“NEP”), aEnergy’s subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company (which has no publicly traded limited partnership formed bystock), since February 2023. Prior to his succession to the Company (and in which the Company owns an underlying 54.73% economic interest asrole of March 24, 2022). He previouslychief executive officer, he served as president and CEOchief executive officer of NextEra Energy Resources, from March 2019 until March 2022. Mr. Ketchum also served as executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer of LLC (“NextEra Energy Resources”), the Company’s competitive energy supplier subsidiary and the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from March 2016 until March 2019. Previously, Mr. Ketchum served as NextEra Energy’s senior vice president, finance from February 2015 to March 2016. From December 2013 to February 2015, he was senior vice president, business managementthe wind and financesun and from December 2012 to December 2013, he was senior vice president, business management of NextEra Energy Resources. Mr. Ketchum served as vice president, general counsel & secretary of NextEra Energy Resources from June 2009 to December 2012.a world leader in battery storage. Mr. Ketchum joined NextEra Energy in 2002 and held varioushas a diverse business, finance and legal background with a broad range of experiences across key executive roles prior to being named vice president, general counsel & secretary ofand NextEra Energy, Resources. Prior to joining NextEra Energy in 2002,Resources and NextEra Energy Partners, LP (“NEP”). Mr. Ketchum served as corporate counselis chief executive officer and a director of NEP, a publicly-traded growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy to TECO Energyacquire, manage and as a corporate and securities law associate for Holland & Knight, LLP in Tampa, Florida. He began his career as a tax lawyer for Lathrop & Gage in Kansas City, Missouri, and, prior to that, worked in corporate banking.

own contracted clean energy projects (in which the Company owns an underlying 52.6% interest).

Qualifications

Mr. Ketchum has a diverse business, finance and legal background with a broad range of experiences gained through his key executive roles at NextEra Energy, NextEra Energy Resources and NEP. During his 1921 years with NextEra Energy, Mr. Ketchum has led the execution of various strategic initiatives across the enterprise and has been instrumental in the expansion of the Company’s renewable generation fleet. While CEO of NextEra Energy Resources, Mr. Ketchum oversaw the largest three-year capital investment program in NextEra Energy Resources’ history, as well its most successful period of new renewables origination, leading to a near doubling of the size of the renewables backlog during this period. In addition, he oversaw a nearly $5 billion, three-year capital recycling program, the largest in NextEra Energy Resources’ history. Mr. Ketchum holds a Master of Laws degree in taxation and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri—MissouriKansas City School of Law. Mr. Ketchum holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and finance from the University of Arizona. He also completed the Emerging CFO—CFOStrategic Financial Leadership Program at Stanford University.

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AMY B. LANEAge 71Independent director since 2015

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    Amy B. Lane

Age: 69

Director Since: 2015

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Public Company Boards:

  GNC Holdings, Inc. (2011 – 2020)

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FedEx Corp. (since 2022)
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The TJX Companies, Inc. (since 2005)

  Trustee of Urban Edge Properties (since 2015)

Biography

Career Highlights
Ms. Lane retired in 2002 as managing director and group leader of the global Retailing Investment Banking Group of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (“Merrill Lynch”), an investment banking firm. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 1997, she was a managing director at Salomon Brothers, Inc. (“Salomon Brothers”), an investment banking firm, where she founded and led the retail industry investment banking unit, having joined Salomon Brothers in 1989.

Qualifications

Ms. Lane has 26 years of leadership experience with financial services, capital markets, finance and accounting, capital structure, and acquisitions and divestitures in the financial services industry, as well as extensive experience in management, leadership and strategy. Ms. Lane served as a managing director and group leader of the global Retailing Investment Banking Group at Merrill Lynch from 1997 until her retirement in 2002. In that role, she led and worked on mergers and acquisitions and equity and debt transactions for a wide range of major retailers. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she was a managing director at Salomon Brothers, which she joined in 1989 and where she founded and led the retail industry investment banking unit. Ms. Lane has aan MBA from the Wharton School of Business.

DAVID L. PORGESAge 66Independent director since 2020
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Finance & Investment (Chair)
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Governance & Nominating

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    David L. Porges

Age: 64

Director Since: 2020

Biography

Career Highlights
Mr. Porges was a non-employee member of the board of directors of Equitrans Midstream Corporation (“Equitrans”) from November 2018 through December 2019 and was the chairman of the board of Equitrans from November 2018 to July 2019. He joined EQT Corporation (“EQT”) in 1998 as senior vice president and chief financial officer and served as EQT’s CEO from April 2010 to April 2011 and as CEO and chairman from April 2011 to February 2017. From February 2017 to March 2018, Mr. Porges served as EQT’s executive chairman and as chairman and interim CEO from March 2018 to November 2018.

Qualifications

Mr. Porges has more than 20 years of leadership, finance, operations and mergers and acquisitions experience gained through his prior service as CEO and chairman of a publicly held energy industry company, as well as his prior service as the chief financial officer of that energy company. Mr. Porges also has experience with capital markets, finance and mergers and acquisitions experience gained through his prior service with an investment bank concentrating on the energy industry. Mr. Porges has aan MBA from Stanford University.

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DEBORAH L. “DEV”
STAHLKOPF
Age 54Independent director since 2023

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    James L. Robo

Age: 59

Director Since: 2012

Public Company Boards:

  NextEra Energy Partners, LP (since 2017)

  J.B. Hunt Transport Services,

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Audit
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Compensation
Career Highlights
Ms. Stahlkopf joined Cisco Systems, Inc. (since 2002, lead independent director since 2012)

Biography

Mr. Robo is(“Cisco”) in August 2021 as executive chairman of the board. He assumed the transitional role in March 2022 after serving as president and CEO since July 2012 and chairman of the board of directors since December 2013 and director since July 2012. He served as president and CEO from July 2012 until March 2022. He also served as chairman of NextEra Energy’s subsidiary, FPL (which has no publicly traded stock) until March 2022. Prior to his succession to the role of CEO, he served asvice president and chief operating officerlegal officer. Prior to joining Cisco, she held several senior roles at Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) over the course of NextEra Energy since 2006. Mr. Robo joined NextEra Energy as14 years, including corporate vice president, ofgeneral counsel and corporate developmentsecretary, corporate, external and strategy in March 2002 and became president of NextEra Energy Resources later in 2002. Mr. Robo is chairman of the board and served as CEO of NEPlegal affairs from August 2017 until March 2022. Mr. Robo is not standing for reelection at NEP’s 2022 annual meeting of unitholders.

Qualifications

Mr. Robo, NextEra Energy’s executive chairman, previously served as the Company’sApril 2018 to July 2021, vice president and CEOdeputy general counsel from December 2015 to April 2018 and priorassociate general counsel from December 2010 to that as vice president ofDecember 2015. Prior to joining Microsoft, she practiced law in the Seattle area at Perkins Coie, specializing in employment and labor law and at Cooley Godward, LLP, focusing on corporate development and strategy, as president of NextEra Energy’s competitive energy subsidiary, NextEra Energy Resources and as the Company’s chief operating officer. As a result of his service in his current and prior positions, Mr. Robotechnology transactions.

Qualifications
Ms. Stahlkopf has extensive experience in operations, finance, strategic planning, risk managementlegal strategy, including key issues including intellectual property, privacy and mergerssecurity, internet governance, cross-border data issues, geopolitical matters, and acquisitions. Hepublic policy priorities. She also has extensive experience in financiallabor and risk oversight, both through his position with the Company and his service as chairman of the audit committee of another public company, and in corporate governance, through his service as lead independent director and a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the board of that public company. Prior to joining NextEra Energy, Mr. Robo was president and CEO of a major division of General Electric Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of General Electric Company (“GE”). He also served as chairman and CEO of GE Mexico and was a member of the GE corporate development team. Prior to joining GE, he was vice president of Strategic Planning Associates, a management consulting firm. Mr. Robo has a Bachelor of Artsemployment law. She received her law degree from Harvard College and a MBA from Harvard Business School.

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    Rudy E. Schupp

Age: 71

Director Since: 2005

Biography

Mr. Schupp is retired. He served as president of Valley National Bancorp and chief banking officer of Valley National Bank until his retirement in January 2018. He previously served as president—Florida Division of Valley National Bank from November 2014 until January 2017 and as president and CEO, and a director, of 1st United Bank, a banking corporation headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, and CEO and a director of its publicly-held parent company, 1st United Bancorp, Inc., from mid-2003 until its sale to Valley National in November 2014. He was the chairman, president and CEO of Republic Security Bank headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida from 1984 until March 2001, and the chairman, president and CEO of its parent company, Republic Security Financial Corporation (“RSFC”), from 1985 until March 2001, when RSFC was acquired by Wachovia Corporation. Following the acquisition, he served as Chairman of Florida Banking of Wachovia Bank, N.A. until December 2001. From March 2002 until March 2003, Mr. Schupp served as managing director of Ryan Beck & Co., an investment banking and brokerage company. He served as a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta from January 2007 to December 2014.

Qualifications

Mr. Schupp has 34 years of leadership experience as a CEO of both public and private banking organizations and has experience in reviewing the financial statements of complex businesses, mergers and acquisitions, developing and implementing capital raising strategies, strategic planning and expertise in Florida-based customers and business conditions. In addition, he has experience in such areas as macroeconomic policy, community and economic development and government regulation gained from his service as a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

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    John L. Skolds

Age: 71

Director Since: 2012

Biography

Mr. Skolds is retired. He served as executive vice president of Exelon Corporation, an energy service provider (“Exelon”), and president of Exelon Energy Delivery from December 2003 until his retirement in September 2007. He also served as president of Exelon Generation from March 2005 to September 2007. From March 2002 to December 2003, Mr. Skolds served as senior vice president of Exelon and president and chief nuclear officer of Exelon Nuclear. Mr. Skolds was a director of Constellation Energy Group from 2007 until its merger with Exelon in March 2012.

Qualifications

Mr. Skolds has extensive leadership experience in the operation and management of nuclear power generation facilities and utilities and in financial and strategic planning. He retired as executive vice president of Exelon, a utility services holding company, and president of Exelon Energy Delivery and Exelon Generation. Earlier in his career, Mr. Skolds worked at SCANA Corporation, an energy-based holding company, in a number of capacities, including president and chief operating officer of South Carolina Electric and Gas. Mr. Skolds also served on the boards of the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations and the Nuclear Energy Institute. Mr. Skolds is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and spent over five years in the Navy where, among other duties, he operated nuclear submarines. Mr. Skolds also holds a MBA from the University of South Carolina.

Arizona, a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy from Duke University, and undergraduate degrees in English and philosophy from the University of Washington.

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JOHN A. STALLAge 69Independent director since 2022

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    John Arthur Stall

Age: 67

Director Since: Nominee

Public Company Boards:

  Evergy, Inc. (2019 – 2022)

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Nuclear (Chair)

Biography

Career Highlights
Mr. Stall retired from NextEra Energy in 2010, where he served in numerous nuclear leadership roles. He served as president of NextEra Energy’s nuclear division from 2009 to 2010, as senior vice president and chief nuclear officer from 2001 to 2009, as vice President,president, nuclear engineering from 2000 to 2001 and vice president of NextEra Energy’s St. Lucie nuclear generating station from 1996 to 2000. He also served in leadership roles at Dominion Energy, Inc.’s North Anna nuclear generating station from 1977 until 1996.

Qualifications

Mr. Stall has substantial nuclear expertise, operations and engineering experience and leadership experience. He has over 40 years of experience in nuclear generation through his career at both Dominion Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy. He previously held a senior reactor operator license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and is a previously licensed professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He served as the chair of an independent nuclear safety advisory committee for a publicly-traded electric utility that operates multiple nuclear generating units. He served as a member of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations National Academy of Nuclear Training Accrediting Board from 2008 to 2019. Mr. Stall graduated from the University of Florida and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering. He received his MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University.

DARRYL L. WILSONAge 60Independent director since 2018

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    Darryl L. Wilson

Age: 58

Director Since: 2018

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Eaton Corporation plc (since 2021)

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Primerica, Inc. (since February 2024)

Biography

Career Highlights
Mr. Wilson was vice president, commercial of GE Power, a business of GE, from June 2017 until his retirement in December 2017. From January 2016 to June 2017, he was vice president & chief commercial officer of GE Energy Connections and, from January 2013 to January 2016, he was vice president & chief commercial officer of GE Distributed Power. From July 2008 to January 2013, he was president & CEO of GE Aeroderivative Products. Other prior responsibilitiesPrior roles also include serving as the president & CEO of GE Consumer Products, Europe Middle-east, Africa and India, based in Budapest, Hungary and London, England. He also served as president & CEO of GE Consumer and Industrial, Asia &Asia-Pacific and India based in Shanghai, China.

Additionally, Mr. Wilson spent 6 years in progressive executive leader roles with British PetroleumNorth America in business operations and regional fuel and lubricant distribution management positions.

Qualifications

Mr. Wilson has extensive leadership and international experience in business operations, commercial management, global manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions and services as a result of his senior leadership roles for a global manufacturer and service provider of electrical power generation, power protectionelectronics, distribution, motors, power management, appliances and distribution equipment. He alsolighting products. Mr. Wilson has extensivefinance and financial markets experience leadingas former chairman of the board of directors, Houston BranchDallas Federal Reserve Bank and managing commercialserving on the audit and manufacturing operations outside the U.S. for a consumerinvestment committees on other public and industrial electrical equipment manufacturer.non-profit boards. Mr. Wilson received aan MBA in marketingMarketing from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Baldwin-WallaceBaldwin Wallace College.

Unless you specify otherwise in your voting instructions, your proxy will be voted FORelection of each of the nominees.

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The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR

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ProposalPROPOSAL 2: Ratification of appointment of Deloitte RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & ToucheTOUCHE LLP as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2022

AS NEXTERA ENERGY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2024

The Audit Committee appoints the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. It has appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte & Touche”) as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 20222024 to audit the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, as well as to provide its opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. The members of the Audit Committee and the Board believe that the continued retention of Deloitte & Touche as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.

Although ratification is not required, the Board is submitting the selection of Deloitte & Touche to shareholders as a matter of good corporate practice. If shareholders do not ratify the appointment, the appointment will be reconsidered by the Audit Committee, although the Audit Committee may nonetheless decide to continue the retention of Deloitte & Touche as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.2024. Even if the appointment is ratified, the Audit Committee in its discretion may terminate the service of Deloitte & Touche at any time during the year if it determines that the appointment of a different independent registered public accounting firm would be in the best interests of NextEra Energy and its shareholders. Additional information on audit-related matters may be found on page 3635 of this proxy statement.

Representatives of Deloitte & Touche are expected to be present at the annual meeting and will have an opportunity to make a statement and respond to appropriate questions from shareholders at the meeting.

Unless you specify otherwise in your voting instructions, your proxy will be voted FORratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.

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The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR ratification

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ProposalPROPOSAL 3: Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of NextEra Energy’s compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement

APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, OF NEXTERA ENERGY’S COMPENSATION OF ITS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT

The Company is asking shareholders to cast an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (“NEOs”), which is commonly called a “say-on-pay”“say-on-pay” vote, pursuant to section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Although this vote is not binding, it will provide information to the Compensation Committee regarding investor sentiment about the Company’s executive compensation philosophy, policies and practices, which the Compensation Committee will be able to consider when making future determinations regarding NEO compensation. The Company plans to give shareholders the opportunity to cast an advisory vote on this matter annually. Following the vote on this proposal, the next opportunity will occur in connection with the Company’s 20232025 annual meeting.

The Company asks shareholders to approve this proposal by approving the following non-binding resolution: “RESOLVED,
RESOLVED, that the shareholders of NextEra Energy, Inc. approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s NEOs, as disclosed in this proxy statement for the 20222024 annual meeting of shareholders, including the Compensation Discussion & Analysis section, the compensation tables and the accompanying narrative discussion, pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (Item 402 of Regulation S-K).”

The fundamental objective of NextEra Energy’s executive compensation program is to motivate and reward actions that will increase shareholder value, particularly over the longer term. The Compensation Committee believes the Company’s executive compensation program reflects a strong pay-for-performance philosophy and is well-aligned with the short-term and long-term interests of shareholders and other important Company stakeholders, including customers and employees. A significant portion of each NEO’s total compensation opportunity is performance-based and carries both upside and downside potential.

The Executive Compensation section of this proxy statement, beginning on page 39,38, provides a detailed discussion of the Company’s compensation program for its NEOs. The discussion reflects our Fall 2023 shareholder outreach program and that NextEra Energy’s compensation program achieves its objectives.objectives of incentivizing operational excellence and provides long-term value for shareholders. For example, the chart below compares the Company’s TSR for the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods period ended December 31, 20212023 to the TSRs of the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, the S&P 500 Utilities Index, the UTY, the S&P 500 and the S&P 500.500 Growth Index. NextEra Energy outperformed all of these indices over the periods shown with the exception of the S&P 500 1-year TSR. NextEra Energy’s outperformance in comparison to others in its industry, and over the 3-, 5- and 10-year periods in comparison to the S&P 500, was substantial.

NextEra Energy Total Shareholder Return Through 12-31-21 vs. Various Indices(1)

     
   

1-year TSR    

 

3-year TSR    

 

5-year TSR    

 

10-year TSR    

     

  NextEra Energy

 

23%

 

129%

 

252%

 

710%

     

  S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, total return

 

19%

 

56%

 

80%

 

177%

     

  S&P 500 Utilities Index, total return

 

18%

 

49%

 

74%

 

185%

     

  UTY, total return

 

18%

 

54%

 

80%

 

182%

     

  S&P 500, total return

 

29%

 

100%

 

133%

 

363%

period shown.
NEXTERA ENERGY TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN THROUGH 12/31/2023 VS. VARIOUS INDICES(1)
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Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.; except NEXTERA ENERGY VS. INDICES

10-YEAR TSR
NextEra Energy267%
S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, total return146%
S&P 500 Utilities Index, total return135%
UTY, source: Bloomberg

total return
133%
S&P 500, total return211%
S&P 500 Growth Index, total return250%

(1)
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
Unless you specify otherwise in your voting instructions, your proxy will be voted FORapproval, by non-binding advisory vote, of NextEra Energy’s compensation of its NEOs as disclosed in this proxy statement.

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PROPOSAL 4: SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
The Board unanimously recommendsCompany has been notified that a vote FOR approval, by non-binding advisory vote,shareholder of NextEra Energy’s compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement

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Proposal 4: Shareholderthe Company intends to present a proposal

for consideration at the annual meeting. In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations, the text of thisthe shareholder proposal and supporting statement appearappears exactly as received by the Company. The shareholder proposal may contain assertions about the Company or other matters that the Company believes are incorrect, but the Company has not attempted to refute all of those assertions. All statements contained in the shareholder proposal and supporting statement are the sole responsibility of the proponent. The Company disclaims responsibility for the content of the proposal and the supporting statement.

The Company will provide the name,names of co-filing proponents, if any, and address and sharestock ownership information of the proponent of Proposal 4 promptlywill be furnished upon receipt by the Corporate Secretary of an oral or written request for that information.

Proposal 4—4Board Matrix

The New York City Employees’ Retirement System has notified the Company that they intend to present the following proposal for consideration at the annual meeting.
RESOLVED: Shareholders of NextEra Energy, Inc. (“NextEra”) request that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) disclose in NextEra’s annual proxy statement each director/nominee’s self-identified gender and race/ethnicity, as well as the defined skills and attributes that are most relevant in light ofconsidering the Company’s overall business, long-term strategy, and risks, particularly with respect to climate change. The requested information shall be presented in matrix format and shall not include any attributes the Board identifies as minimum qualifications for all director candidates (the “Board Matrix”).

SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Investors believe that a diverse board—boardin terms of relevant skills, gender, and race/ethnicity—ethnicityis an indicator of a well-functioning board. Among other benefits, diverse boards can better manage risk by avoiding groupthink. NextEra’s Board sets the tone from the top and the disclosure of a Board Matrix would signal to NextEra’s employees, customers, suppliers, and investors that the directors themselves are practicing diversity and inclusion in NextEra’s boardroom.

Furthermore,

We resubmitted this proposal in 2023, and it received 49% support. NextEra’s current disclosures, however, continue to hinder investors in determining the comparative strengths of individual directors and their self-identified race/ethnicity. Carbon-based sources account for roughly half of NextEra’s generating capacity, underscoring the manyneed for a climate-competent Board to oversee NextEra’s transition to a low carbon economy.
Many institutional investors who prioritize board diversity in their proxy voting guidelines and engagement initiatives, significant time andinitiatives. Significant resources must be spent attemptingby investors to ascertain director information from ambiguous, and aggregate company disclosures or relyingthey must rely on data providers, which must also drawdraws from the same, imprecise sources. Even when photographs are provided, investors and data providers may be unable to appropriately determine the race or ethnicity of directors. As a result, it can be unnecessarily challenging for investors to fulfill their fiduciary duties and vote according to their own proxy voting guidelines.

Moreover, in its 2021 proxy statement, NextEra provides no particularized data with respect to how its directors’ different qualifications fit together to effectively fulfill the Board’s oversight responsibilities, nor did it explicitly disclose each director’s self-identified race or ethnicity. Carbon-based sources account for roughly half of NextEra’s generating capacity, underscoring the need for a climate-competent Board.

A Board Matrix would enable investors to make better informed proxy voting decisions by providing them with consistent, comparable and accurate data concerning NextEra’s directors in a structured, and decision-useful format. Such information would enable investors to: (1) assess how well-suited individual director nominees are for NextEra in light of its long-term business strategy and risks, including the overall mix of director attributes and skills; (2) identify any gaps in skills or attributes; and (3) make meaningful, year-over-year comparisons of the Board’s composition; and (4) ascertain the self-identified gender, race/ethnicity, skills and attributes of any particular director who has assumed leadership roles on the board/committees, as well as his/her/their tenure.

We would also encourage companies to disclose, in aggregate, the number of any self-identified LGBTQ+ director(s).

The proposal neither prevents nor discourages NextEra from disclosing any other data or information that the Board believes is relevant.

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Other leading companies,Your peers, such as Intel, 3M, Home Depot,Exelon Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., and Wells FargoConsolidated Edison have published a Board Matrix with individualized director data in a decision-useful format.data. Their matrices also use EEO-1 categories for disclosing the diversity of individual directors, which allows for consistent and comparable data.

We urge shareholders to vote FOR this proposal.

The Board unanimously recommends a vote AGAINST

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Business of the foregoing proposal for the following reasons:

Annual Meeting

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The Board unanimously recommends a vote AGAINST the foregoing proposal for the following reasons:
The Board believes that adopting the shareholder proposal would not be in the best interests of the Company or its shareholders.

shareholders because the Board has included a matrix, by individual Board member, of each director’s gender and skills and attributes that are most relevant to the Company’s overall business strategy.

Since NextEra Energy has supplemented its disclosure about Board members skills and attributes, the proposal is duplicative of the skills and gender matrix published in this proxy statement.
The Board agrees that a diversity of skills and attributes is a key quality of a well-functioning board and is important information for shareholders. Diverse Board skills and attributes ensure appropriate Board oversight. As such, the Company provides detailed information regarding the Board in its proxy statement and on its website. TheIn this proxy statement, the Company has includedenhanced its disclosure of Board member skills and gender in a matrix showing the aggregate skills and attributes of the Board since 2018.

Diversity of experiences and backgrounds are important considerations in identifying and assessing Board candidates. format by current individual director.

The success of the Board’s refreshment program is clearly evident in the results. Four of the last five most recently elected independent directors were women or racial/ethnic minorities. Over the past ten years, the Board has received significant shareholder support in annual elections, with votes on average ranging well into the mid 90th percent support.

NextEra Energy has supplemented its disclosure about Board members skills and attributes.

After conferringcomplied with the proponent, the Company supplementedproposal’s most important request. Supporting this year’s proxy statement with several enhancements, including: a detailed matrix allowing shareholders to easily judge the collective competencies of the Board; clarity between Board qualifications and the competencies sought for director candidates; descriptions of the relevance of each competency to NextEra Energy’s business; and infographics separately identifying the Board’s gender diversity, racial/ethnic diversity and age diversity. This isproposal will not result in addition to the data previously disclosed, including lists of the qualifications and competencies sought by the Board. Additionally, the Board has considered diversity consistently as it engagesany substantial increase in candidate searches.

The Board functions as a collective body on behalf of all the Company’s shareholders.

The imposition of a prescriptive matrix byinformation about individual director can promote a check-the-box approach to refreshment, thus increasing the risk of bypassing a well-qualified candidate, and may mislead shareholders into wrongly believing that only a subset of directors contribute to particular decisions or represent the Board on particular matters. Instead, thedirectors.

The Board acts as a collective body, representing the interests of all shareholders. While individual directors leverage their experience and knowledge, Board decisions and perspectives reflect the collective wisdom of the group. The breadth of our disclosures, including the enhancements mentioned above, emphasize the collective strength of our Board and meaningfully addresses the key requests of the proposal.

Unless you specify otherwise in your voting instructions, your proxy will be voted AGAINSTProposal 4.

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For the above reasons, the Board unanimously recommends a vote AGAINST this proposal.

For

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Business of the above reasons,Annual Meeting
PROPOSAL 5: SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
The Company has been notified that a shareholder of the Board unanimously recommendsCompany intends to present a vote AGAINST this proposal

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Proposal 5: Shareholder proposal

for consideration at the annual meeting. In accordance with SECSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations, the text of thisthe shareholder proposal and supporting statement appearappears exactly as received by the Company. The shareholder proposal may contain assertions about the Company or other matters that the Company believes are incorrect, but the Company has not attempted to refute all of those assertions. All statements contained in the shareholder proposal and supporting statement are the sole responsibility of the proponent. The Company disclaims responsibility for the content of the proposal and the supporting statement.

The Company will provide the name,names of co-filing proponents, if any, and address and sharestock ownership information of the proponent of Proposal 5 promptlywill be furnished upon receipt by the Corporate Secretary of an oral or written request for that information.

Proposal 5—Diversity Data Reporting

Resolved: Shareholders request5Climate Lobbying Report

CCLA Investment Management Limited has notified the Company that they intend to present the following proposal for consideration at the annual meeting.
WHEREAS: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change states that greenhouse gas emissions must decline by 45 percent from 2010 levels by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. If that goal is not met, even more rapid reductions, at greater cost, will be required to compensate for the slow start on the path to global net zero emissions1.
Even with the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, critical gaps remain between Nationally Determined Contributions set by the US government and the actions required to prevent the worst effects of climate change. Domestically and internationally, companies have an important and constructive role to play in enabling policymakers to close these gaps. Corporate lobbying that is inconsistent with the Paris Agreement presents increasingly material risks to companies and their shareholders, as delays in emissions reductions undermine political stability, damage infrastructure, impair access to finance and insurance, and exacerbate health risks and costs. Further, companies face increasing reputational risks from consumers, investors, and other stakeholders if they appear to delay or block effective climate policy. Of particular concern are trade associations and other politically active organizations that say they speak for business but too often present forceful obstacles to addressing the climate crisis.
The latest Climate Action 100+ benchmark indicates that NextEra Energy, Inc. (NextEra Energy)Inc’s (“NextEra”) Real Zero by 2045 goal and its medium-/short-term emissions reduction targets meet all the disclosure framework criteria, but NextEra’s climate policy engagement does not meet any of the disclosure framework criteria2.
RESOLVED: Shareholders of NextEra Energy, Inc (“NextEra”) request that the Board of Directors report to shareholders (at reasonable cost, omitting confidential and proprietary information) on its framework for identifying and addressing misalignments between NextEra’s lobbying and policy influence activities and positions, both direct and indirect through trade associations, coalitions, alliances, and other organizations (“Associations”), and its Real Zero goal. The report should address the outcomescriteria used to assess alignment; the escalation strategies used to address misalignments; and the circumstances under which escalation strategies are used (e.g., timeline, sequencing, degree of influence over an Association).
SUPPORTING STATEMENT: The Company’s previously published climate lobbying report does not address the concerns of investors adequately. The proponents believe this request is generally consistent with the investor expectations described in the Global Standard on Responsible Climate Lobbying, and that this Standard is a useful resource for implementation3.
InfluenceMap assesses climate policy engagement alignment for the Climate Action 100+ benchmark. NextEra’s June 2022 review of their trade associations scored 0 out of 100, and accuracy of direct and indirect climate policy engagement disclosure does not meet any of the Company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by publishing quantitative data on workforce composition and recruitment, retention, and promotion rates of employees by gender, race, and ethnicity. The reporting should be done at reasonable expense and exclude proprietary information.

Supporting Statement: Quantitative data is sought so that investors can assess, understand, and compare the effectiveness of companies’ diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and apply this analysis to investors’ portfolio management and securities’ selection process.

Whereas: Numerous studies by respected organizations such as The Wall Street Journal, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey, PwC and BCG have pointed to the material benefits of a diverse workforce.

Companies should look to hire the best talent. However, Black and Latino applicants face recruitment challenges. Results of a meta-analysis study of 24 field experiments, dating back to 1990, found that, with identical resumes, White applicants receive an average of 36 percent more callbacks than Black applicants and 24 percent more callbacks than Latino applicants.”latest benchmark criteria4.

1

Promotion rates show how well diverse talent is nurtured at a company. Unfortunately, women and non-White employees experience “a broken rung” in their careers. For every 100 men who are promoted, only 86 women are promoted. Non-White women are particularly impacted, comprising 17 percent of entry-level workforce and only

https://unfccc.int/news/updated-ndc-synthesis-report-worrying-trends-confirmed
2
https://www.climateaction100.org/company/nextera-energy-inc/
3
https://climate-lobbying.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_global-standard-responsible-climate- lobbying_APPENDIX.pdf
4 percent of executives.2

Morgan Stanley has found that “Employee retention that is above industry peer averages can indicate the presence of competitive advantage. This advantage may lead to higher levels of future profitability than past financial performance would indicate.”3 Companies with high employee satisfaction have also been linked to annualized outperformance of over two percent.4

NextEra Energy has not yet committed to release standardized workforce composition data through its consolidated EEO-1 form, which is best practice in diversity data reporting. Nor has it shared sufficient recruitment, retention, and promotion data to allow investors to determine the effectiveness of its human capital management programs.

1

https://hbr.org/2017/10/hiring-discrimination-against-black-americans-hasnt-declined-in-25-years

2

https://wiw-report.s3.amazonaws.com/Women_in_the_Workplace_2021.pdf

3

https://www.morganstanley.com/im/publication/insights/articles/article_culturequantframework_us.pdf

4

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https://ca100.influencemap.org/livescorecard/NextEra-Energy-Scorecard-37266
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Eighty-one percent

Business of the S&P100 have released, or have committed to release, their EEO-1 forms. The number of S&P100 companies releasing this form increased 239 percent between September 2020 and September 2021. The number of S&P100 companies releasing recruitment rate data by gender, race, and ethnicity increased by 234 percent. Companies releasing retention rate data increased by 79 percent, and those companies releasing promotion rate data increased by 379 percent. NextEra Energy is increasingly a laggard in its decision to continue to withhold these data sets.

By providing clear, quantitative data on workforce composition, promotion, and retention rates NextEra Energy can help assure that investors are able to compare NextEra Energy’s diversity programs to those of its peers.

Annual Meeting

The Board unanimously recommends a vote AGAINST the foregoing proposal for the following reasons:

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The Board unanimously recommends a vote AGAINST the foregoing proposal for the following reasons:

The Board believes that adopting the shareholder proposal would not be in the best interests of the Company or its shareholders.

NextEra Energy is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”).

NextEra Energy’s culture and people are among its most important resources and a key competitive advantage. NextEra Energy is committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse workforce. This commitment is supported by the highest levels of Company leadership, as evidenced by the active role that the Company’s management and the Board play in monitoring, evaluating and overseeing the Company’s DEI efforts. The Company’s Executive Diversity & Inclusion (“D&I”) Council is dedicated to advising and driving corporate DEI strategy and partnering with business units in order to promote diverse talent development and recruitment, as highlighted in the Company’s 2021 ESG Report1 and D&I website2. The Executive D&I Council reviews D&I metrics on a quarterly basis, which showcases the Company’s commitment to data-driven results. Such metrics are used to develop annual D&I plans, track progress and implement the Company’s strategies, and are reviewed at least annually by the Board.

In addition, members of the Company’s Corporate D&I Council act as business unit champions by driving business unit D&I strategies, sharing best practices, sponsoring the Company’s annual D&I Summit and advising and mentoring employee resource groups (“ERGs”). The Company’s twelve ERGs are at the heart of the Company’s engagement efforts on DEI. It is within these all-volunteer groups that team members and allies partner to develop personal and professional skills, drive cultural competency and demonstrate advocacy. Examples of the Company’s ERGs include the African-American Professional Employee Group, the Hispanic Organization for Latino Americans, Asian Professionals in the Energy Exchange and Women in Energy, among others.

NextEra Energy already provides extensive information on its DEI efforts and has posted its consolidated EEO-1 reports.

The Company is already addressing the principal objectives of this proposal. recently published a Trade Association Lobbying Report.
The Company has disclosed quantitative diversity data in its past two ESG reports, providing information as to the gender and minority breakdown of both the Company’s workforce and management. Additionally,report, which the Company released additional data with its 2021 ESG Report to providebelieves satisfies the ethnicity data for both the Company’s workforce and management. The 2021 ESG Report discloses that as of year-end 2020 women represented 24% of the Company’s workforce while minorities represented 37% of the workforce. The 2021 ESG Report also provides a breakdown of workforce participation by ethnic minority groups, including Hispanics/Latino (21%), Black or African American (10%), Asian (4%) and all other minorities, which includes Native

1

See the Company’s 2021 ESG Report, available at https://www.nexteraenergy.com/content/dam/nee/us/en/pdf/2021_NEE_ESG_Report_Final.pdf.

2

See the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion website, available at https://www.nexteraenergy.com/sustainability/employees/diversity.html.

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Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, two or more races, and Native American or Alaskan Native (2%). The Company plans to provide annual updates to its future ESG reports.

Recognizing that thereshareholder proposal, is a high degree of interest in additional diversity disclosures, the Company has posted its three most recent consolidated EEO-1 reports on the Company’s website3available at www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/corporate-governance. The Company has committedmade a reasonable effort to disclosing its consolidated EEO-1make the disclosures sought by the proponent and plans to update the report to reflect any material changes in lobbying strategy.

NextEra Energy’s existing lobbying and political expenditure disclosures andsustainability reporting provide all the material information needed by investors to evaluate the extent and scope of our lobbying efforts.
The report requested by the proposal would be duplicative and unnecessary. The Company’s 2023 Sustainability Report(1) provides extensive detail on the Company’s leadership to an emissions free U.S. electric sector built on low-cost renewables and various forms of energy storage. The Company’s entire business strategy centers on delivering low-cost clean energy to the U.S. electricity sector and to other industries with significant greenhouse gas emissions. The Company’s lobbying activities are aligned with this commitment. As such, the requested report is unnecessary and does nothing to advance further the Company’s leadership in renewable energy development and commissioning.
NextEra Energy’s trade association membership is subject to oversight processes to ensure alignment with the Company’s sustainability objectives.
The Company’s political engagement policy has oversight processes that provide for annual basis.

review of trade association memberships by the Company’s Vice President, Government AffairsFederal. That officer has the responsibility to ensure proper alignment of the Company’s trade association activities with the objectives of the Company. The policy also requires that any policy positions that may be in conflict with the Company’s strategy and objectives are reviewed with the Company’s chairman to ensure that participation in these organizations continues to provide an overall benefit to the Company.

NextEra Energy is committedbelieves its lobbying efforts present opportunities to DEI effortsadvance its long-term goals and has implemented a very substantial racial equity program as partsignificantly benefits its shareholders and customers.
Given the robust disclosure of its DEI efforts.

The 2021 ESG Report highlights the Company’s focus on recruiting, retaininglobbying efforts, the Board believes the report requested by the proposal would be an unnecessary, duplicative and promoting a diverse and highly skilled workforce. These public materials discloseunproductive use of the Company’s efforts to attend recruiting events across the countrytime and engage with key talent pools, such as Women in Technology International, the National Black MBA Association and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, as well as several veterans’ organizations. In addition, the 2021 ESG Report discusses the Company’s concerted effort to improve the recruitment, retention and promotion of Black team members4. In light of the continued focus on social justice and racial equity, a racial equity working group, including more than 100 team members, was established to make a positive contribution toward racial equity.

The racial equity working group’s accomplishments so far include:

resources.

Partnering with more than 50 organizations to increase Black recruiting opportunities;

Implementing a rotational development program and mentoring program for Black employees;

Supporting 19 key community programs that make a difference in Black communities such as the National Urban League, Black Girls CODE and the Center for Policing Equity;

Commitments to tripling spending with Black owned businesses by 2022; and

Commitments to invest more than $100 million in venture capital and private equity funds that are focused on improving racial equity.

NextEra Energy continues to be recognized for its DEI efforts.

Finally, the Company has also received external recognition for its DEI efforts. In 2021, the Company was named to Forbes magazine’s list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, in 2020, the Company was selected by Winds of Change magazine as one of the “Top 50 Workplaces for Indigenous STEM Professionals” for the Company’s strong support for diversity and an inclusive work climate.

The Board does not believe the adoption of this proposal would enhance the Company’s commitment to DEI efforts and improved outcomes.

Unless you specify otherwise in your voting instructions, your proxy will be voted AGAINSTProposal proposal 5.

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For the above reasons, the Board unanimously recommends a vote AGAINST this proposal.

For

(1)
See the above reasons, the Board unanimously recommends a vote AGAINST this proposal

Company’s 2023 Sustainability Report, available at https://www.nexteraenergy.com/sustainability.html.

3

https://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/sustainability/esg-resources

4

See the Company’s 2021 ESG Report at page 43, available at https://www.nexteraenergy.com/content/dam/nee/us/en/pdf/2021_NEE_ESG_Report_Final.pdf.

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Information About NextEra Energy and Management

The Company’s Security Trading Policy

THE COMPANY’S SECURITY TRADING POLICY
The Company’s Security Trading Policy (the “Trading Policy”) applies to all directors, officers and employees (collectively, referred to as “insiders” in the Trading Policy) of the Company andCompany. In October 2023, the anti-trading policy within the Trading Policy was amended to remove the Chief Legal Officer’s express authority to waive the policy in the limited circumstances specified in the policy. Additionally, the Trading Policy prohibits hedging transactions with respect to securities of the Company. The Trading Policy provides in relevant part as follows:
Additional Prohibited Transactions. The Company considers it improper and inappropriate for any Company insider to engage in short-term or speculative transactions in the Company’s securities. It therefore is the Company’s policy that insiders may not engage in any of the following transactions: … Hedging Transactions.Certain forms of hedging or monetization transactions with respect to the Company’s securities, such as prepaid variable forwards, equity swaps and collars, allow an insider to lock in much of the value of his or her stock holdings, often in exchange for all or part of the potential for upside appreciation in the stock. These transactions allow the insider to continue to own the covered securities, but without the full risks and rewards of ownership. When that occurs, the insider may no longer have the same objectives as the Company’s other shareholders. Therefore, these transactions are prohibited under this Policy….”

Common Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

COMMON STOCK OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table shows the beneficial ownership of NextEra Energy common stock as of December 31, 20212023 by the only persons known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock based on 1,964,439,781 shares outstanding as of March 24, 2022.

   
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner  Amount and Nature         
of Beneficial         
Ownership        
 Percent of Class
   

The Vanguard Group

100 Vanguard Blvd.

Malvern, PA 19355(1)

  178,849,315                   9.12%
   

BlackRock, Inc.

55 East 52nd Street

New York, NY 10055(2)

  161,369,326                   8.20%
   

State Street Corporation

State Street Financial Center

One Lincoln Street

Boston, MA 02111(3)

  99,606,550                   5.08%

(1)

This information has been derived from a statement on Schedule 13G of The Vanguard Group, filed with the SEC on February 9, 2022. As of December 31, 2021, The Vanguard Group, an investment adviser, reported that it had sole dispositive power with respect to 170,328,611 shares reported as beneficially owned, shared dispositive power with respect to 8,520,704 shares reported as beneficially owned, shared voting power as to 3,843,376 shares reported as beneficially owned and no shares with sole voting power.

(2)

This information has been derived from a statement on Schedule 13G/A of BlackRock, Inc., filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022. As of December 31, 2021, BlackRock, Inc., a parent holding company, reported that it had sole dispositive power with respect to all of the shares reported as beneficially owned and sole voting power as to 135,329,833 of such shares and no shares with shared voting or dispositive power.

(3)

This information has been derived from a statement on Schedule 13G/A of State Street Corporation, filed with the SEC on February 11, 2022. As of December 31, 2021, State Street Corporation, a parent holding company, reported that it had shared dispositive power with respect to 99,589,729 shares reported as beneficially owned, shared voting power with respect to 89,235,041 shares reported as beneficially owned and no sole voting or dispositive power.

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2024.


NAME AND ADDRESS
OF BENEFICIAL OWNER
AMOUNT AND NATURE
OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
PERCENT OF CLASS
The Vanguard Group(1)
100 Vanguard Blvd.
Malvern, PA 19355
198,664,8639.7%
BlackRock, Inc.(2)
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10055
151,490,6457.4%
State Street Corporation(3)
State Street Financial Center
One Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02111
116,304,9475.75%

(1)
This information has been derived from a statement on Schedule 13G of The Vanguard Group, filed with the SEC on February 13, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, The Vanguard Group, an investment adviser, reported that it had sole dispositive power with respect to 188,983,287 shares reported as beneficially owned, shared dispositive power with respect to 9,681,576 shares reported as beneficially owned, shared voting power as to 3,492,715 shares reported as beneficially owned and no shares with sole voting power.
(2)
This information has been derived from a statement on Schedule 13G/A of BlackRock, Inc., filed with the SEC on February 13, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, BlackRock, Inc., a parent holding company, reported that it had sole dispositive power with respect to all of the shares reported as beneficially owned and sole voting power as to 138,638,766 of such shares and no shares with shared voting or dispositive power.
(3)
This information has been derived from a statement on Schedule 13G/A of State Street Corporation, filed with the SEC on January 29, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, State Street Corporation, a parent holding company, reported that it had shared dispositive power with respect to 116,003,650 shares reported as beneficially owned, shared voting power with respect to 76,368,218 shares reported as beneficially owned and no sole voting or dispositive power.
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Information About NextEra Energy and Management
The table below shows the number of shares of NextEra Energy common stock beneficially owned as of March 24, 202226, 2024 by each of NextEra Energy’s directors and NEOs and by all directors, director nominees and executive officers as a group. As of March 24, 2022,26, 2024, all directors, director nominees and executive officers as a group beneficially owned less than 1% of NextEra Energy common stock. No shares are pledged as security.

   Common Stock Beneficially Owned  

Phantom/Deferred

Shares(4)

 
Name Shares Owned(1)  

Shares Which May Be

Acquired Within

60 Days(2)

  

Total Shares

Beneficially Owned(3)

 
     

Sherry S. Barrat

 

 

99,841

 

 

 

11,143

 

 

 

110,984

 

 

 

62,483

 

     

James L. Camaren

 

 

149,930

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

149,930

 

 

 

30,651

 

     

Kenneth B. Dunn

 

 

76,570

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

76,570

 

 

 

-

 

     

Naren K. Gursahaney

 

 

25,390

 

 

 

12,753

 

 

 

38,143

 

 

 

-

 

     

Kirk S. Hachigian

 

 

37,835

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

37,835

 

 

 

-

 

     

John W. Ketchum

 

 

129,684

 

 

 

463,595

 

 

 

593,279

 

 

 

16,598

 

     

Rebecca J. Kujawa

 

 

85,223

 

 

 

110,711

 

 

 

195,934

 

 

 

3,686

 

     

Amy B. Lane

 

 

21,193

 

 

 

18,789

 

 

 

39,982

 

 

 

-

 

     

David L. Porges

 

 

28,136

 

 

 

4,799

 

 

 

32,935

 

 

 

6,851

 

   �� 

James L. Robo

 

 

1,278,372

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3,233,561

 

 

 

4,511,933

 

 

 

1,570,257

 

     

Rudy E. Schupp

 

 

58,330

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

58,330

 

 

 

-

 

     

Charles E. Sieving

 

 

194,831

 

 

 

183,332

 

 

 

378,163

 

 

 

27,326

 

     

Eric E. Silagy

 

 

236,698

 

 

 

713,643

 

 

 

950,341

 

 

 

30,125

 

     

John L. Skolds

 

 

47,370

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

47,370

 

 

 

-

 

     

John A. Stall

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

     

Lynn M. Utter

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,678

 

 

 

4,678

 

 

 

2,307

 

     

Darryl L. Wilson

 

 

12,645

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

12,645

 

 

 

949

 

     

All directors and executive officers as a group (24 persons)

 

 

3,137,301

 

 

 

5,375,165

 

 

 

8,512,466

 

 

 

1,802,048

 

(1)

Includes shares of restricted stock (performance-based for executive officers) for Messrs. Ketchum (10,568), Robo (7,613), Sieving (7,484) and Silagy (32,003) and Mrs. Kujawa (13,743), as well as for Mrs. Barrat (31,200) and Mr. Camaren (12,800), and a total of 150,749
COMMON STOCK BENEFICIALLY OWNED
NAME
SHARES OWNED(1)
SHARES WHICH
MAY BE ACQUIRED
WITHIN 60 DAYS(2)
TOTAL SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED(3)
PHANTOM/
DEFERRED
SHARES(4)
Nicole S. Arnaboldi8,4418,4419,720
Sherry S. Barrat105,53111,143116,67447,975
James L. Camaren161,620161,62032,297
Terrell Kirk Crews II45,20359,050104,2534,448
Kenneth B. Dunn82,26082,260
Naren K. Gursahaney25,36825,36818,577
Kirk S. Hachigian93,52593,525
Maria G. Henry4,2304,230
John W. Ketchum234,930756,988991,91823,162
Rebecca J. Kujawa150,027268,726418,7536,841
Amy B. Lane24,54024,54023,022
Armando Pimentel, Jr.158,021578,894736,915389
David L. Porges40,75640,75613,824
Charles E. Sieving229,223271,240500,46331,593
Dev Stahlkopf4,7904,790
John A. Stall13,83413,834
Darryl L. Wilson18,32618,3261,001
All directors, director nominees and executive officers as a group (18 persons)1,598,9922,114,3283,713,320223,201

(1)
Includes shares of restricted stock (performance-based for executive officers) for Messrs. Ketchum (57,867), Crews (18,202), Pimentel (36,807) and Sieving (25,493), Mrs. Kujawa (65,684), as well as for Mrs. Barrat (31,200) and Mr. Camaren (12,800), and a total of 358,813 shares of restricted stock for all directors and executive officers as a group. The holders of such shares of restricted stock have voting power, but not dispositive power.

(2)

Includes, for executive officers, shares which may be acquired as of or within 60 days after March 24, 2022, upon the exercise of stock options and, for directors, shares payable under the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, amended and restated effective January 1, 2003 (the “Frozen Deferred Compensation Plan”) or the NextEra Energy, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 2005, as amended and restated through February 11, 2016, as amended (the “Successor Deferred Compensation Plan”), the receipt of which has been deferred until the first day of the month after termination of service as a Board member, except for Messrs. Porges and Wilson, the receipt of which a portion or all has been deferred until the first day of the year after termination of service as a Board member. The Frozen Deferred Compensation Plan and the Successor Deferred Compensation Plan are collectively referred to as the “Deferred Compensation Plan.”

(3)

Represents the total number of shares listed under the columns “Shares Owned” and “Shares Which May Be Acquired Within 60 Days.” Under SEC rules, beneficial ownership as of any date includes any shares as to which a person, directly or indirectly, has or shares voting power or dispositive power and also any shares as to which a person has the right to acquire such voting or dispositive power as of or within 60 days after such date through the exercise of any stock option or other right.

(4)

Includes phantom shares under the FPL Group, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, amended and restated effective April 1, 1997 (the “Frozen SERP”), and the NextEra Energy, Inc. (f/k/a FPL Group, Inc.) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, amended and restated effective January 1, 2005 (the “Restated SERP”). The Frozen SERP and the Restated SERP are collectively referred to as the “SERP.” Also includes, for Mr. Robo, 309,256 shares held by the trustee of a grantor trust pursuant to a deferred stock grant made under the LTIP, as to which he has neither voting nor dispositive power, 200,976 shares, the receipt of which is deferred pursuant to the terms of a deferred stock grant under the NextEra Energy, Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2011 LTIP”), and 924,029 shares, the receipt of which is deferred pursuant to an election made under the NextEra Energy, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.

(5)

Includes 419,368 shares held by Mr. Robo’s spouse’s gifting trusts, the trustee of which is Mr. Robo, 440,728 shares held by the James L. Robo Gifting Trust, the trustee of which is Mr. Robo’s spouse, and 108,960 shares owned by Mr. Robo’s spouse.

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Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports

The Company’s directors and executive officers as a group. The holders of such shares of restricted stock have voting power, but not dispositive power.

(2)
Includes, for executive officers, shares which may be acquired as of or within 60 days after March 26, 2024, upon the exercise of stock options and, for directors, shares payable under the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, amended and restated effective January 1, 2003 (the “Frozen Deferred Compensation Plan”) or the NextEra Energy, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 2005, as amended and restated through February 11, 2016, as amended (the “Successor Deferred Compensation Plan”), the receipt of which has been deferred until the first day of the month after termination of service as a Board member. The Frozen Deferred Compensation Plan and the Successor Deferred Compensation Plan are requiredcollectively referred to file initial reportsas the “Deferred Compensation Plan.”
(3)
Represents the total number of ownershipshares listed under the columns “Shares Owned” and reports of changes of their“Shares Which May Be Acquired Within 60 Days.” Under SEC rules, beneficial ownership as of any date includes any shares as to which a person, directly or indirectly, has or shares voting power or dispositive power and also any shares as to which a person has the right to acquire such voting or dispositive power as of or within 60 days after such date through the exercise of any stock option or other right.
(4)
Includes phantom shares under the FPL Group, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, amended and restated effective April 1, 1997 (the “Frozen SERP”), and the NextEra Energy, shares withInc. (f/k/a FPL Group, Inc.) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, amended and restated effective January 1, 2005 (the “Restated SERP”). The Frozen SERP and the SEC pursuantRestated SERP are collectively referred to Section 16(a) ofas the Exchange Act. Due to an administrative error, Messrs. Coffey and Porges and Ms. Utter did not timely file a Form 4 for one 2021 transaction each.

“SERP.”

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Corporate Governance and Board Matters

Corporate Governance Principles

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES & Guidelines/Code of Ethics

GUIDELINES/CODE OF ETHICS

The Board has adopted the Governance Guidelines that set forth expectations for directors, director independence standards, board committee structure and functions and other policies for the Company’s governance. NextEra Energy has adopted a Code of Business Conduct & Ethics applicable to all representatives of NextEra Energy and its subsidiaries, including directors, officers and employees, as well as a Code of Ethics for Senior Executive and Financial Officers (“Senior Code”), which applies to certain senior executive officers. These documents are available on the Company’s website at www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/corporate-governance.corporate-governance. Any amendments or waivers of the Senior Code will be disclosed at this website address.

Director Independence

DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The Board conducts an annual review regarding the independence from the Company’s management of each of its members and, in addition, assesses the independence of any new member at the time that the new member is considered for appointment or nomination for election to the Board. In assessing independence, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances and the standards established by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and also set forth or referred to in the Governance Guidelines. The NYSE standards and the Governance Guidelines require that NextEra Energy have a majority of independent directors and that the Board must affirmatively determine that each director has no material relationship with the Company in order to determine that the director is independent. Material relationships for this purpose may include commercial, industrial, banking, consulting, legal, accounting, charitable and familial relationships, among others.

Based on its review, the Board determined that Nicole S. Arnaboldi, Sherry S. Barrat, James L. Camaren, Kenneth B. Dunn, Naren K. Gursahaney, Kirk S. Hachigian, Maria G. Henry, Amy B. Lane, David L. Porges, Rudy E. Schupp,Dev Stahlkopf, John L. Skolds, Lynn M. UtterA. Stall and Darryl L. Wilson, constituting all 11 12 non-employee directors, and John A. Stall, a non-employee director nominee, are independent under the NYSE standards and the Governance Guidelines.

In determining that Mr. Schupp is independent, the Board considered that a NextEra Energy subsidiary has employed Mr. Schupp’s son since 2011 in non-executive business roles, for a total compensation in 2021 of approximately $256,000.

In determining that Mr. Camaren is independent, the Board considered that a NextEra Energy subsidiary has employed Mr. Cameran’s Camaren’s son-in-law since 2021 in a non-executive business role, for a total compensation in 20212023 of approximately $74,000.

$159,000.

BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE
The Board Leadership Structure

Followingbelieves that the decision as to who should serve as chairman and as chief executive officer (“CEO”) and whether the offices should be combined or separate is properly the responsibility of the Board to be exercised from time to time in appropriate consideration of the Company’s then-existing characteristics or circumstances. In view of the Company’s operating record, including its role as a national leader in renewable energy generation, and the operational and financial opportunities and challenges faced by the Company, the Board’s judgment is that the functioning of the Board is generally best served by maintaining a structure of having one individual serve as both chairman and CEO. The Board believes that having a single person acting in the capacities of chairman and CEO promotes unified leadership and direction for the Board and executive management and allows for a single, clear focus for the chain of command to execute the Company’s strategic initiatives and business plans and to address its challenges. However, in certain circumstances, such as the transition of Mr. Robofrom one CEO to executive chairman and Mr. Ketchum to CEO in March 2022,another, the Board believes that it may be appropriate for the roles of NextEra Energy’sthe CEO and the chairman and CEO have beento be separated. As noted under Election of Directors, in order to promote an effective and orderly CEO succession and transition, effective on March 1, 2022, Mr. Robo became executive chairman of the Board and Mr. Ketchum succeeded Mr. Robo as the Company’s CEO. In accordance with the Governance Guidelines, which provide that the Company’s CEO will serve as a director, Mr. Ketchum was appointed to the Board on the effective date of his appointment as CEO.

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The Board has an independent Lead Director selected by and from the independent directors (with strong consideration given to present and past committee chairs). The Lead Director serves a two-year term commencing on the date of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders. Unless the independent directors determine otherwise due to particular circumstances, no director will serve as the Lead Director for more than one two-year term on a consecutive basis. Sherry S. Barrat currently serves as the Lead Director, having been appointed initially in May 2020.2020 and reappointed in May 2022 in order to promote an effective and orderly CEO succession and transition. Mrs. Barrat is not standing for re-election having reached retirement age. The independent directors willGovernance & Nominating Committee has recommended that the Board appoint a successorMs. Lane to succeed Mrs. Barrat as the Lead Director atupon Mrs. Barrat’s retirement on the meetingdate of the annual meeting, and the Board immediately followingwill act upon that recommendation no later than the 2022 annual meeting.

meeting date.

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The Lead Director has the following duties and authorities:

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act, on a non-exclusive basis, as liaison between the independent directors and the chairman;

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approve the Board agenda and information sent to the Board;

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preside at Board meetings in the absence of the chairman and chair executive sessions of the non-management directors;

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approve meeting schedules to assure that there is sufficient time for discussion of all agenda items;

»
call executive sessions of the independent directors;

»

if requested by major shareholders, be available, when appropriate, for consultation and direct communication consistent with the Company’s policies regarding communications with shareholders;

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communicate Board member feedback to the CEO; and

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have such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Board.

The Board believes that having an independent Lead Director, regular Board and committee executive sessions, a substantial majority of independent directors and the corporate governance structures and processes described in this proxy statement allow the Board to maintain effective oversight of management.

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Board Role in Risk Oversight

BOARD ROLE IN RISK OVERSIGHT

The Board discharges its risk oversight responsibilities primarily through its committees. The Board exercises its role in risk oversight in a variety of ways, including the following:

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AUDIT
COMMITTEE
FINANCE & INVESTMENT
COMMITTEE
NUCLEAR
COMMITTEE
COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE
GOVERNANCE &
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
Audit Committee

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Oversees the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, the independent auditor’s qualifications and independence, the performance of the Company’s internal audit function and the Company’s accounting and financial reporting processes

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Oversees compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

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Discusses with management the Company’s policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management

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Reviews and discusses the Company’s major financial risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor and control those exposures

»
Ensures that risks identified from time to time as major risks are reviewed by the Board or a Board committee

Finance & Investment Committee

»
Reviews and monitors the Company’s financing plans

»
Reviews and makes recommendations regarding the Company’s dividend policy

»
Reviews risk management activities and exposures related to the Company’s energy trading and marketing operations

»
Reviews the Company’s major insurance lines

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Oversees the risks associated with financing strategy, financial policies and the use of financial instruments, including derivatives

Nuclear Committee

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Reviews the safety, reliability and quality of nuclear operations

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Reviews reports issued by external oversight groups

»
Reviews the Company’s long-term strategies and plans related to its nuclear operations

Compensation Committee

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Oversees compensation-related risks, including annually reviewing management’s assessment of risks related to employee compensation programs

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Oversees the compensation risk mitigation practices and controls that the Company has in place

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Oversees board composition, refreshment and diversity
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Annual review of political contributions and trade association memberships
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Provides political engagement oversight
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Makes recommendations to the Board on the business of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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NextEra Energy’s CEO, as the Company’s chief risk officer, together with other members of the Company’s senior management team, oversees the execution and monitoring of the Company’s risk management policies and procedures. NextEra Energy’s management maintains a number of risk oversight committees that assess operational and financial risks throughout the Company. NextEra Energy also has a Corporate Risk Management Committee, composed of senior executives, that assesses the Company’s strategic risks and the strategies employed to mitigate those risks. The Board committees discussed above meet periodically with the Company’s senior management team to review the Company’s risk management practices and key findings. Additionally, the Board’s role in oversight of ESGsustainability issues and climate change is discussed in more detail on page 4.

Board Evaluations

7.

BOARD EVALUATIONS
Each year the Board engages in a self-evaluation process which is conducted by the Governance & Nominating Committee. Members of the Board are surveyed to assess the effectiveness of the Board’s membership and oversight processes and to solicit input from members of the Board for improvements to the Board’s functions. With the input of the Governance & Nominating Committee, recommendations from Board

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members are incorporated into Board processes and Board agenda topics. This annual self-evaluation process ensures that the Board periodically considers improvements to Board processes and procedures.

Director Meetings and Attendance

DIRECTOR MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE
The Board and its committees meet on a regular schedule and also hold special meetings from time to time. Executive sessions of the independent directors are scheduled in the agenda for each regularly-scheduledregularly scheduled Board meeting. The Board met sixfourteen times in 2021.2023. Each current director attended at least 94%98% of the total number of Board meetings and meetings of the committees on which he or she served during 2021.2023. Absent circumstances that cause a director to be unable to attend the Board meeting held in conjunction with the annual meeting of shareholders, Board members are required to attend the annual meeting of shareholders. The twelve 2021 director nomineesAll current directors attended the 20212023 annual meeting of shareholders.

Board Committees

shareholders, except for Director Dunn who was unable to attend due to personal matters.

BOARD COMMITTEES
The standing committees of the Board are the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Governance & Nominating Committee, the Finance & Investment Committee, the Nuclear Committee and the Executive Committee. are:
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The committees regularly report their activities and actions to the full Board, generally at the next Board meeting next following the committee meeting. Executive sessions are held after each regularly-scheduled committee meeting (other than quarterly earnings review meetings of the Audit Committee) and are chaired by the committee chairs. Each of the committees operates under a charter approved by the Board and each committee (other than the Executive Committee) conducts an annual self-evaluation of its performance. Current copies of the committee charters of the committees are available on the Company’s website at www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/corporate-governance.corporate-governance. The current membership and primary functions of the committees are described below.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE
Meetings in 2023: 8
Audit Committee
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Members:

Primary Responsibilities:

Meetings in

2021:

Members
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Naren K. Gursahaney

(Chair)

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Nicole S. Arnaboldi
»
Kenneth B. Dunn

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Dev Stahlkopf
»
John L. Skolds

Lynn M. Utter

A. Stall

»
Darryl L. Wilson

All members are independent and financially literate under applicable NYSE and SEC requirements

Mr. Gursahaney is an audit committee financial expert under the definition provided by the SEC

Primary Responsibilities
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Appoints the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and approves all permitted services to be performed by the firm

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Reviews the independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications, performance and independence

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Approves the engagement of any other registered public accounting firm engaged for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attest services

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Assists the Board in overseeing the integrity of the Company’s financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

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Assists the Board in overseeing the performance of the Company’s internal audit function, the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company and audits of the Company’s financial statements

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 Establishes procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints and concerns received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters and the confidential, anonymous submission of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters

Eight

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Qualifications
»
All members are independent and financially literate under applicable NYSE and SEC requirements
»
Mr. Gursahaney is an audit committee financial expert under the definition provided by the SEC
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Meetings in 2023: 6
Compensation Committee
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Members:

Members
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Kirk S. Hachigian (Chair)

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Sherry S. Barrat

»
James L. Camaren

Amy B. Lane

»
Dev Stahlkopf
»
Darryl L. Wilson

All members meet the NYSE standards for independence

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

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Reviews and approves corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the CEO and the other executive officers

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Evaluates the performance of the CEO in light of those goals and objectives, approves the compensation of the CEO and the other executive officers, approves any compensation-related agreements for the CEO and the other executive officers and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to the non-employee directors’ compensation

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Oversees the preparation of the Compensation Discussion & Analysis section of this proxy statement and approves the Compensation Committee Report

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Reviews the results of the Company’s shareholder advisory vote on the compensation of the NEOs, makes recommendations to the Board with respect to incentive compensation plans and other equity-based plans and administers the Company’s annual and long-term incentive plans and non-employee directors stock plan

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Retains, and assesses the independence of, any outside compensation consultants engaged to assist in the evaluation of executive compensation

Meetings in

2021:

Four

Governance & Nominating Committee

Members:

Rudy E. Schupp (Chair)

Sherry S. Barrat

James L. Camaren

Naren K. Gursahaney Kirk S. Hachigian

David L. Porges

Qualifications
»
All members meet the NYSE standards for independence

GOVERNANCE & NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Meetings in 2023: 6
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Members
»
Amy B. Lane (Chair)
»
Sherry S. Barrat
»
Naren K. Gursahaney
»
Kirk S. Hachigian
»
David L. Porges
Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

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Reviews the size and composition of the Board, identifies and evaluates potential nominees for election to the Board and recommends candidates for all directorships to be elected by shareholders or appointed by the Board

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Reviews the Governance Guidelines, the Related Person Transactions Policy and the content of the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics and the Senior Code and recommends any proposed changes to the Board

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Oversees the evaluation of the Board

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Makes recommendations to the Board regarding the business of the annual meeting of shareholders, as well as with respect to shareholder proposals that may be considered at the annual meeting

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Annual review of political contributions and trade association memberships

Meetings in

2021:

Three

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Finance & Investment Committee

Members:

Amy B. Lane (Chair)

Kenneth B. Dunn

David L. Porges

Rudy E. Schupp

Lynn M. Utter

Qualifications
»
All members meet the NYSE standards for independence

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FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Meetings in 2023: 7
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Members
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David L. Porges (Chair)
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Nicole S. Arnaboldi
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James L. Camaren
»
Kenneth B. Dunn
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Maria G. Henry
»
Amy B. Lane
Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

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Reviews and monitors the Company’s financing plans

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Reviews and makes recommendations to the Board regarding the Company’s dividend policy

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Reviews the Company’s risk management activities and exposures related to its energy trading and marketing operations

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Reviews certain proposed capital expenditures

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Reviews the performance of the Company’s pension, nuclear decommissioning and other investment funds

Meetings in

2021:

Nine

Nuclear Committee

Members:

John L. Skolds (Chair)

Mr. Skolds meets

Qualifications
»
All members meet the NYSE standards for independence

NUCLEAR COMMITTEE

Meetings in 2023: 4
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Members
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John A. Stall (Chair)
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John W. Ketchum
Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

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Meets with senior members of the Company’s nuclear division

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Reviews the operation of the Company’s nuclear division and makes reports and recommendations to the Board with respect to such matters

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Reviews, among other matters, the safety, reliability and quality of the Company’s nuclear operations and the Company’s long-term strategies and plans for its nuclear operations

Meetings in

2021:

Four

Qualifications
»
Mr. Stall meets the NYSE standards for independence
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meetings in 2023: 0
Executive Committee
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Members:

James L. Robo

Members
»
John W. Ketchum (Chair)

»
Sherry S. Barrat

»
Naren K. Gursahaney

»
Kirk S. Hachigian

»
Amy B. Lane

Rudy E. Schupp

»
David L. Porges

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

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Provides an efficient means of considering such matters and taking such actions as may require the attention of the Board or the exercise of the Board’s powers or authorities when the Board is not in session

Meetings in

2021:

None

Consideration of Director Nominees

CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTOR NOMINEES
Proxy Access Shareholder Nominees

access shareholder nominees

The Bylaws permit a shareholder, or a group of up to 20 shareholders, owning continuously for at least three years shares of NextEra Energy representing an aggregate of at least 3% of the Company’s outstanding shares to nominate and include in the Company’s proxy materials director nominees for up to 20% of the current membership of the Board or two directorships, whichever is greater, provided that the shareholder(s) and nomineenominee(s) satisfy the requirements in the Bylaws. Notice of proxy access director nominees for the 20232025 annual meeting of shareholders should be addressed to theto:
The Corporate Secretary
NextEra Energy, Inc.,
P.O. Box 14000
700 Universe Boulevard
Juno Beach, Florida 33408-0420
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and must be received no earlier than November 2, 20222024 and no later than the close of business on December 2, 2022.2024. A copy of the Bylaws containing the complete proxy access requirements is available on NextEra Energy’s website at www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/corporate-governance.

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Other Shareholder Nominees

shareholder nominees

The policy of the Governance & Nominating Committee is to consider properly submitted shareholder nominations of candidates for membership on the Board. Shareholder nominations are reviewed in the same manner as candidates identified by or recommended to the Governance & Nominating Committee. Any shareholder nominations proposed for consideration by the Governance & Nominating Committee should include the nominee’s name and qualifications for Board membership, should include all information that the Bylaws require for director nominations and should be addressed to theto:
The Corporate Secretary
NextEra Energy, Inc.,
P.O. Box 14000
700 Universe Boulevard
Juno Beach, Florida 33408-0420. 33408-0420
A copy of the Bylaws is available on NextEra Energy’s website at www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/corporate- governance.corporate-governance. In order for nominations to be timely under the advance notice requirements of the Bylaws for the 20232025 annual meeting, they must be received no earlier than January 19, 202323, 2025 and no later than February 18, 2023.

Communications with the Board

22, 2025.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE BOARD
The Board has established procedures by which shareholders and other interested parties may communicate with the Board, any Board committee, the Lead Director and any one or more of the other directors. Such parties may write to one or more of the directors, care ofdirectors:
c/o the General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer
NextEra Energy, Inc.,
P.O. Box 14000
700 Universe Boulevard
Juno Beach, Florida 33408-0420
or send an e-mail to: boardofdirectors@nexteraenergy.com. They may also contact any member of the Audit Committee with a concern under the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics by calling 561-694-4644.

The Board has instructed the General CounselChief Legal Officer to assist the Board in reviewing all written communications to the Board, any Board committee or any director as follows:

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Complaints or similar communications regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters will be handled in accordance with the NextEra Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries Procedures for Receipt, Retention and Treatment of Complaints and Concerns Regarding Accounting, Internal Accounting Controls or Auditing Matters.

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All other legitimate communications related to the duties and responsibilities of the Board or any committee will be promptly forwarded by the General CounselChief Legal Officer to the applicable directors, including, as appropriate under the circumstances, to the chairman of the Board, the Lead Director and/or the appropriate committee chair.

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All other shareholder, customer, vendor, employee and other complaints, concerns and communications will be handled by management with Board involvement as advisable with respect to those matters that management reasonably concludes to be significant.

Communications that are of a personal nature or not related to the duties and responsibilities of the Board, are unduly hostile, threatening, illegal or similarly inappropriate or unsuitable, are conclusory or vague in nature, or are surveys, junk mail, resumes, service or product inquiries or complaints, or business solicitations or advertisements, generally will not be forwarded to any director unless the director otherwise requests or the General CounselChief Legal Officer determines otherwise.

Website Disclosures

WEBSITE DISCLOSURES
NextEra Energy will disclose the following matters, if such matters should occur, on its website at www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/corporate-governance:

corporate-governance
:

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any contributions by NextEra Energy to tax exempt organizations of which a director of the Company serves as an executive officer exceeding the greater of $1,000,000 or 2% of the organization’s revenues in any single fiscal year during the past three fiscal years; and

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any Board determination that service by a member of the Company’s Audit Committee on the audit committees of more than three public companies does not impair the ability of that individual to serve effectively on the Company’s Audit Committee.

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Transactions with Related Persons

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS

In 2007, the Board adopted a Related Person Transactions Policy (the “Policy”) for the review and approval of Related Person Transactions by the Governance & Nominating Committee. Transactions and series of transactions exceeding $120,000 in any fiscal year involving the Company and in which any Related Person has a direct or indirect material interest are governed by the Policy. Related Persons under the Policy are executive officers, directors and nominees for director of NextEra Energy, any beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of NextEra Energy’s voting securities and any immediate family member of any of the foregoing persons.

In considering whether to approve a Related Person Transaction, the Governance & Nominating Committee (or its Chair, to whom authority has been delegated under certain circumstances) considers such factors as it (or the Chair) deems appropriate, which may include:
(1)
the Related Person’s relationship to NextEra Energy and interest in the transaction;
(2)
the material facts of the proposed Related Person Transaction, including the proposed value of such transaction or, in the case of indebtedness, the principal amount that would be involved;
(3)
the benefits to NextEra Energy and its shareholders of the Related Person Transaction; and
(4)
an assessment of whether the Related Person Transaction is on terms that are comparable to the terms that would be available to an unrelated third party.

The Policy provides for standing approval for certain categories of Related Person Transactions without the need for specific approval by the Governance & Nominating Committee. These categories include include:
(1)
certain transactions with other companies where the Related Person’s only relationship is as an employee (other than an executive officer), partner or principal, if the aggregate amount involved does not exceed the greater of $1,000,000 or 2% of the other company’s gross annual revenues in its most recently-completed fiscal year, and
(2)
charitable contributions, grants or endowments by NextEra Energy to charitable organizations, foundations or universities with which a Related Person’s only relationship is as an employee (other than an executive officer) or a trustee, if the aggregate amount involved does not exceed the lesser of $500,000 or 2% of the charitable organization’s total annual receipts in its most recently completed fiscal year.

During 2021,2023, three providers of investment management and administrative services to the Company were also beneficial owners of more than 5% of NextEra Energy’s outstanding common stock. The nature and value of services provided by these 5% shareholders and their affiliates are described below:

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BlackRock provided investment management services to the NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan and the Employee Retirement Savings Plan, money market fund management services to NextEra Energy subsidiaries, investment services to the decommissioning trust funds for the Duane Arnold and Point Beach nuclear plants and cash management fees; it received fees of approximately $1,009,300$1.0 million for such services in 2021;

2023;

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State Street provided investment management and administrative services to the NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan and Employee Retirement Savings Plan and investment services to the decommissioning trust funds for FPL, Duane Arnold, Point Beach and Seabrook nuclear plants; it received fees of approximately $874,000$0.6 million for such services in 2021;2023; and

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Vanguard provided investment management and administrative services to the NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Retirement Savings Plan and received fees of approximately $1,427,000$0.9 million for such services in 2021.

2023.

NextEra Energy believes that the terms of the services described above are comparable to the terms that would be available to an unrelated third party under the same or similar circumstances.

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Corporate Governance and Board Matters
During 2021,2023, the adult sonson-in-law of Mr. Rudy E. SchuppJames L. Camaren was employed by a subsidiary of NextEra Energy as a Project Director.Sr. Financial Analyst in the Company’s Financial Planning and Analysis Group. His total compensation for 20212023 was approximately $256,000$159,000 and he was eligible for companyCompany benefits available to all other employees in a similar position.

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During 2023, the adult brother-in-law of Mr. Michael Dunne, a Company officer, was a partner in the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP (“Kirkland & Ellis”) and a Company subsidiary paid Kirkland & Ellis approximately $0.2 million for legal services in connection with real estate and environmental matters and legal disputes regarding transmission assets.

During 2023, the husband of Mrs. Nicole Daggs, a Company officer, was a partner in the law firm of Heise Suarez Melville, PA (“Heise”) and Company subsidiaries paid Heise approximately $1.1 million for legal services related to litigation matters.
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Audit-Related Matters

Audit Committee Report

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Audit Committee submits the following report for 2021:

2023:

In accordance with the written Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibility for oversight of the quality and integrity of the accounting, auditing and financial reporting practices of the Company. During 2021,2023, the Audit Committee met eight times, including four meetings where, among other things, the Audit Committee discussed the interim financial information contained in each quarterly earnings announcement with the chief financial officer, the chief accounting officer and the independent registered public accounting firm prior to public release.

In discharging its oversight responsibility as to the audit process, the Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent registered public accounting firm required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) regarding the independent registered public accounting firm’s communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence and has discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm the firm’s independence. The Audit Committee has reviewed any relationships that may affect the objectivity and independence of the independent registered public accounting firm and has satisfied itself as to the firm’s independence. The Audit Committee also discussed with management, the internal auditors and the independent registered public accounting firm the quality and adequacy of the Company’s internal controls and the internal audit function’s organization, responsibilities, resources and staffing. The Audit Committee reviewed with both the independent registered public accounting firm and the internal auditors their audit plans, audit scope and identification of audit risks.

The Audit Committee discussed and reviewed with the independent registered public accounting firm all communications required by generally accepted auditing standards, including those required to be discussed by PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 1301, “Communications with Audit Committees,” and discussed and reviewed the results of the firm’s audit of the financial statements. The Audit Committee also discussed the results of the internal audit examinations.

The Audit Committee reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 20212023 with management and the independent registered public accounting firm. Management has the responsibility for the preparation of the Company’s financial statements and the independent registered public accounting firm has the responsibility for the audit of those statements.

Based on the above-mentioned review and discussions with management and the independent registered public accounting firm, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board that the Company’s audited financial statements be included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021,2023, for filing with the SEC.

In addition, and in accordance with the Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee reviewed and discussed with management and the independent registered public accounting firm management’s internal control report, management’s assessment of the internal control structure and procedures of the Company for financial reporting and the independent registered public accounting firm’s opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, all as required to be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

2023.

As specified in the Audit Committee Charter, it is not the duty of the Audit Committee to plan or conduct audits or to determine that the Company’s financial statements are complete and accurate and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These are the responsibilities of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and management. In discharging its duties, the Audit Committee has relied on (1) management’s representations to us that the financial statements prepared by

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management have been prepared with integrity and objectivity and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and (2) the report of the independent registered public accounting firm with respect to such financial statements.

Respectfully submitted,

Naren K. Gursahaney, Chair

Kenneth B. Dunn

John L. Skolds

Lynn M. Utter

Darryl L. Wilson

THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
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Naren K. Gursahaney,
Chair
Nicole S. ArnaboldiKenneth B. DunnDev StahlkopfJohn A. StallDarryl L. Wilson
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TABLE OF CONTENTSFees Paid to Deloitte
Audit-Related Matters
FEES PAID TO DELOITTE & Touche

TOUCHE

The following table presents fees billed for professional services rendered by Deloitte & Touche, the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and their respective affiliates, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 20212023 and 2020.

   
   2021  2020 
   

Audit Fees(1)

 

$

6,853,000

 

 

$

6,710,000

 

   

Audit-Related Fees(2)

 

 

4,169,000

 

 

 

3,778,000

 

   

Tax Fees(3)

 

 

599,000

 

 

 

708,000

 

   

All Other Fees(4)

 

 

102,000

 

 

 

17,000

 

   

Total Fees

 

$

11,723,000

 

 

$

11,213,000

 

(1)

Audit Fees2022.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE FEES2023
($)
2022
($)
Audit fees(1)7,423,0006,965,000
Audit-related fees(2)3,372,0003,504,000
Tax fees(3)860,0001,120,000
All other fees(4)235,000285,000
Total Fees11,890,00011,874,000

(1)
Audit fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of NextEra Energy’s and FPL’s annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year, the reviews of the financial statements included in NextEra Energy’s and FPL’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed during the fiscal year and the audit of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, comfort letters and consents.

(2)

Audit-Related Fees consist of fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of NextEra Energy’s and FPL’s consolidated financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees.” These fees primarily related to audits of subsidiary financial statements, consultations on transactions and attestation services.

(3)

Tax Fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance and tax advice and planning. These fees primarily related to research and development tax credit advice and planning services.

(4)

All Other Fees consist of fees for products and services other than the services reported under the other named categories. In 2021 and 2020, these fees relate to training and, in 2021, also relate to advisory services for development of a request for proposal on financial systems implementation services.

Policy on Audit Committee Pre-ApprovalForm 10-Q filed during the fiscal year, the audit of Auditthe effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and Non-Audit Servicesthe issuance of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

comfort letters and consents.

(2)
Audit-related fees consist of fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of NextEra Energy’s and FPL’s consolidated financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees.” These fees primarily related to audits of subsidiary financial statements, consultations on transactions and financial systems pre-implementation internal control assessments.
(3)
Tax fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance and tax advice and planning. These fees primarily related to research and development tax credit advice and planning services.
(4)
All other fees consist of fees for products and services other than the services reported under the other named categories. In 2023, these fees relate to training and advisory services for IT job architecture and skills descriptions and, in 2022, these fees relate to training and advisory services for Human Resources optimization.
POLICY ON AUDIT COMMITTEE PRE-APPROVAL OF AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
In accordance with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley, the Audit Committee Charter and the Audit Committee’s pre-approval policy for services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm, all services performed by Deloitte & Touche are approved in advance by the Audit Committee. Permitted services specifically identified in an appendix to the pre-approval policy for which the fee is expected to be $500,000 or less are pre-approved by the Audit Committee each year. This pre-approval allows management to obtain the specified permitted services on an as-needed basis during the year, provided any such services are reviewed with the Audit Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Any permitted service for which the fee is expected to exceed $500,000, or that involves a service not listed on the pre-approval list, must be specifically approved by the Audit Committee prior to commencement of such service. The Audit Committee has delegated to the Chair of the Audit Committee the right to approve audit, audit-related, tax and other services, within certain limitations, between meetings of the Audit Committee, provided any such decision is presented to the Audit Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting. At each Audit Committee meeting (other than meetings held solely to review

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earnings materials), the Audit Committee reviews a schedule of services and the estimated fees for those services for which Deloitte & Touche has been engaged since the prior Audit Committee meeting under existing pre-approvals. In 20212023 and 2020,2022, no services provided to NextEra Energy or FPL by Deloitte & Touche were approved by the Audit Committee after services were rendered pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of the SEC’s Regulation S-X (which provides a waiver of the otherwise applicable pre-approval requirement under certain conditions).

The Audit Committee has determined that the non-audit services provided by Deloitte & Touche during 20212023 and 20202022 were compatible with maintaining that firm’s independence.

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Audit-Related Matters
LETTER FROM THE LEAD DIRECTOR
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
As the Lead Director of NextEra Energy, I want to take this opportunity to share with you some enhancements to our shareholder outreach program. The Say-on-Pay vote results last year were not as high as we are accustomed to, so we want to ensure we engage with shareholders and are responsive to their feedback. Later in this proxy statement we detail our enhanced Fall shareholder outreach program and what we have learned from investors.
We believe by actively listening to your perspectives, concerns, and suggestions, we can become a stronger company built on mutual trust and shared objectives.
Our shareholder outreach program is designed to facilitate meaningful engagement. With regard to executive compensation specifically, this year we enhanced specific elements of this program and our related disclosures to further this objective. Our enhancements this year include the following:
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1.
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS
2.
DIRECTOR PARTICIPATION IN SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS
3.
ANNUAL SUMMARY
OF WHAT WE HEARD
We have made it a priority to hold regular shareholder meetings to ensure our shareholders have the opportunity to directly engage with our management team. These meetings serve as a platform for open dialogue, where you can voice your concerns, ask questions, and receive updates on our initiatives. This year we expanded our outreach specifically around compensation matters.We understand the importance of our directors being accessible to shareholders, and director participation allows for open and direct communication. This year, I participated in several of our meetings with our largest shareholders, and I truly benefitted from the engaging conversations I had.We have added a disclosure table summarizing what we heard during shareholder meetings, as well as our response to the feedback received. This additional disclosure begins on page 42 of this proxy statement, and we plan to include this in future proxy statements.
In our meetings, we heard that shareholders generally support the structure of our compensation programs, and we also gained useful perspectives on opportunities to enhance our disclosure and rationale for our decision-making. Using insights gathered from shareholder questions and feedback about these and other executive compensation topics, we have made enhancements to certain elements of our programs and this year’s proxy statement disclosure to further explain the rationale behind the design of our compensation program. We were also pleased at the positive reception we received from many shareholders who supported our overall compensation program. Our shareholder outreach program reflects our commitment to maintaining strong relationships and delivering long-term value to our shareholders by aligning compensation programs with business results. Your feedback and input are crucial to our continued success.
Thank you for the trust you have placed in NextEra Energy. We look forward to hearing from you and continuing our journey together. I am retiring and have full confidence in my recommended successor, who will continue to participate in outreach calls.
Warm regards,
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SHERRY S. BARRAT
Lead Director
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Executive Compensation

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

This Compensation Discussion & Analysis

This Compensation Discussion and Analysis (also referred to as “CD&A”) explains our 20212023 executive compensation program for theour NEOs. TheOur executive compensation program for the Company’s NEOs generally applies to theour Company’s other executive officers.officers, as well. Please read this discussion and analysis together with the tables and related narrative about executive compensation which follow.

Highlights

Execution on Strategic Imperatives Aligned with

CD&A CONTENTS
Named executive officers
Below are our NEOs during 2023 whose compensation is described in this Compensation

Discussion & Analysis.

NEOS AND TITLES(1)
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JOHN W. KETCHUMTERRELL KIRK CREWS IIREBECCA J. KUJAWA
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, NextEra Energy and Chairman, FPLExecutive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer,
NextEra Energy and FPL
President and Chief Executive Officer, NextEra Energy Resources
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ARMANDO PIMENTEL, JR.CHARLES E. SIEVING
President and Chief Executive Officer, FPLExecutive Vice President, Chief Legal, Environmental and Federal Regulatory Affairs Officer, NextEra Energy and Executive Vice President, FPL
(1)
Effective March 1, 2022, Mr. Ketchum was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of NextEra Energy, has a strong payMrs. Kujawa was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of NextEra Energy Resources and Mr. Crews was appointed Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of NextEra Energy and FPL. Mr. Ketchum previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of NextEra Energy Resources. Mrs. Kujawa previously served as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of NextEra Energy and FPL. Mr. Crews previously served as Vice President, Business Management of NextEra Energy Resources. Mr. Ketchum was appointed Chairman of FPL on February 15, 2023. Mr. Pimentel was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of FPL on February 15, 2023. Mr. Sieving previously served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of NextEra Energy and was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Legal, Environmental and Federal Regulatory Affairs Officer on May 18, 2023.
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I.
Highlights
Delivering for performance philosophy that contributedshareholders, customers and community to robust 2021 results. position the organization for the future
2023 was another pivotal year for the Company as we delivered strong performance across the spectrum of factors, both financial and non-financial. The execution on these key pillars contributed to both near and longer-term value for stakeholders, including:
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RECORD FINANCIAL RESULTS
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We continued our long history of delivering outstanding results for shareholders reflected in our record financial performance (with respect to adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS) and operational excellence.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
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NextEra Energy continues to be recognized as a leader in corporate responsibility. In 2023, NextEra Energy was named by Fortune Magazine as the World’s Most Admired Electric & Gas Utility for the sixteenth time in the last seventeen years. In 2023, Newsweek named NextEra Energy to its list of America’s Most Responsible Companies.
COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMERS
AND COMMUNITY
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FPL’s smart grid technology avoided nearly 70,000 outages during Hurricane Idalia. With multiple years of reliability and storm hardening investments designed to limit physical risk, FPL did not lose a single transmission structure during Hurricane Idalia.
For the full year 2021,2023, NextEra Energy reported net income attributable to NextEra Energy on a GAAP basis of $3.573$7.310 billion, or $1.81$3.60 per share. We also achieved Company-recordcompany-record adjusted earnings* of $5.021$6.441 billion and adjusted EPS* of $2.55$3.17. Moreover, near-record adjusted EPS growth and strong adjusted ROE for 2023 improved our three-year adjusted EPS growth and adjusted ROE profiles, as shown below.
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
NEXTERA ENERGY ON A GAAP BASIS
ADJUSTED EARNINGS*ADJUSTED EPS*
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$7.310 B
or $3.60 per share
$6.441 B
a company record
$3.17
a company record
*
This measure is not a 1-year TSRfinancial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. See Appendix A to this proxy statement for a reconciliation of 23%. Our 2021 TSR outperformedthis non-GAAP financial measure to the TSRmost directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
NEXTERA ENERGY KEY METRICS
MetricDataDetail
Adjusted EPS Growth (1-year)*9.3%2022-2023 YoY Growth
Adjusted EPS Growth (3-year)*11.1%2021-2023 Average
Adjusted ROE (1-year)*15.0%2023 Return on Equity
Adjusted ROE (3-year)*14.8%2021-2023 Average
Each of these corresponds to performance among the S&P 500 Utilities Indextop tricile of 18%.

our peer group as measured for the purposes of our compensation programs. These significant accomplishments came as the CompanyNextEra Energy also continued to be a leader among the ten largest U.S. utilities (based on market capitalization**) in many financial metrics, asincluding those shown below.

Ten Largest

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Executive Compensation
NEXTERA ENERGY RANK VS. TEN LARGEST U.S. Utilities BasedUTILITIES BASED ON MARKET CAP**
MetricRankDetail
Adjusted EPS Growth*#13-, 5-, 7- and 10-year
Adjusted ROE*#11-, 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year
*
This measure is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. See Appendix A to this proxy statement for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. See the 2023 Financial Performance Matrix section on page 52 for more information on how the rankings are determined.
**
Market Cap – NextEra Energy ranks:

LOGO

In 2022, NextEra Energycapitalization is as of December 31, 2023; rankings are sourced from FactSet Research Systems Inc.

The Company’s outstanding performance in 2023 was named by Fortune Magazine as the World’s Most Admired Electric & Gas Utility for the fifteenth time in the last sixteen years. In 2021, Fortune recognized NextEra Energy onrealized through its 2021 list of companies that “change the world” and Forbes named NextEra Energy as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for the fourth consecutive year.

*

This measure is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). See Appendix A to this proxy statement for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

**

Market capitalization is as of December 31, 2021; rankings are sourced from FactSet Research Systems Inc.

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The returns that NextEra Energy generated for its shareholders were attributable to outstanding 2021 performance by the Company’s two principal operating businesses, FPL and NextEra Energy Resources. Some of the Company’s many operational and financial achievements in 2021 include:

FPLNEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES
FPLNextEra Energy Resources

Achieved best-ever

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Exceeded top-decile performance in minutes of service unavailability per customer and best-ever performance in frequency of interruptions and momentaries

Originated 7,930

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Added approximately 9,000 MWs of renewable projects

new renewables and storage origination to the backlog setting a new record

Ranked among the lowest typical residential bills

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Delivered best-in-class performance in Floridaper-customer O&M expense and customer bills that have been well below the national average for more than a decade

exceeded top-decile overall fossil fleet generation availability of 93.4%

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Delivered strong performance in wind development, with approximately 3,0571,850 MWs of new wind projects added and 239 MWs of wind repowering projects added to its contracted backlog

placed in service

Delivered best-in-class performance in per-customer O&M expense and top-decile overall fossil fleet generation availability of 93.2%

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The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) honored FPL, for the 22nd time, with its Emergency Response Award for the company’s power restoration efforts following Hurricane Idalia

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Delivered strong performance in solar development, with adding 3,382approximately 2,320 contracted MWs of solar development

placed in service

Ranked 1st by JD Power in

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In 2023 won the 2021 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM, Southern Region: Large Segment and Ranked 1st by JD Power inReliabilityOne® Southeast Region Reliability Award as well as the 2021 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction StudySM, Southern Region: Large Segment

Outstanding System Resiliency Award

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Leader in the U.S. in grid-scale battery storage, adding 1,2511,440 MWs of storage development

placed in service

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Achieved top-decile businessbest-ever and residential customer satisfaction scores

exceeded top-decile OSHA recordable rate with 0.18

Achieved top-decile overall equivalent forced outage rate of 1.98%

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Delivering long-term value to shareholders


Ultimately,NextEra Energy has delivered superior company performance over multi-year cycles, driven in large part by an enduring executive compensation program that aligns with the Company’s superiorstrong pay for performance philosophy. Our program incentivizes our executives through the application of both annual and multi-year operational and financial performance measures, as well as through the application of a multi-year relative TSR performance measure. The structure is intended to drive consistent performance over the long-term in an industry such as ours, where large capital investment decisions for infrastructure projects which, if developed well over a generally long development cycle and operational performance is reflectedsubsequently operated well year-in and year-out, should provide positive, growing returns over extended periods. The structure also acknowledges the historically longer-term economic cycles inherent in the increased valuepower industry and the sporadic volatility that the power industry experiences from time-to-time.

NEXTERA ENERGY VS. INDICES1-YEAR TSR3-YEAR TSR5-YEAR TSR7-YEAR TSR10-YEAR TSR
NextEra Energy(25.3)%(15.7)%56.4%140.2%266.6%
S&P 500 Index26.3%33.1%107.2%141.4%211.5%
S&P 500 Growth Index30.0%21.2%112.1%170.2%250.2%
S&P 500 Utilities Index(7.1)%11.0%41.0%64.5%134.8%
Although none of its common stock. The Company has realized a cumulative TSRthe S&P 500 Index, the S&P 500 Growth Index or the S&P 500 Utilities Index are peer groups for the purposes of 129% over the three-year period from December 31, 2018executive compensation, our Company’s performance relative to December 31, 2021. During this time, Mr. Robo’s total direct compensation has increased overall by 19%, which lagged TSR growth appreciably, as shown below.

LOGO

Ourthose indices demonstrates that our executive compensation program is designedincentivizing management to tie compensationmake decisions that deliver long-term value to shareholders relative to some of the highest-performing companies in the world. Our TSR over the 5-, 7- and 10-year time frame continues to compare favorably to the selected indices, while our 1- and 3-year TSR results trailed these indices, despite strong performance with someon ROE and EPS growth.

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Executive Compensation
2023 Compensation Program Outcomes
2023 Annual Incentive
Annual incentive performance is based 50% on financial metrics (Adjusted ROE and Adjusted EPS Growth) as measured against a rigorous performance grid relative to peers as shown on page 53, and 50% based on operational performance metrics primarily established based on whichindustry benchmarks and Company performance. For 2023, NEE performed within the top tricile of both annual incentive financial metrics and performed above-target on most operational metrics. This very strong performance across our CEO’s compensation is based designedbusiness resulted in an above-target annual incentive payout of 184%. No individual performance factors were used to result in value creation over an extended period of time and others on anmodify the 2023 annual basis. As a result, CEO compensation may not precisely parallel TSR inincentive award payouts for any given period. CEO compensation may lag corporate performance in certain years and it may outpace corporate performance in other years. Although absolute alignment between pay and performance in each year may not be achieved and, in any event, may not be appropriate, the Compensation Committee believes that, over time, the Company’s executive compensation program rewards superior performance, provides a disincentive for performance that falls short of expectations and closely aligns executive compensation with shareholder returns.

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Compensation Elements Designed to Align with Our Strategy

Our executive compensation program is designed to attract, retain, motivate, reward and develop high-quality, high-performing executive leadership whose talent and expertise should increase the prospects of the NEOs in recognition of the stock price performance during 2023.

MetricResultPayout Factor
FinancialAdjusted ROE15.0%2.00
Adjusted EPS Growth9.3%
OperationalMetrics for FPL and NEER that focus
on safety, customer value, reliability,
operational excellence, and growth
FPL: 1.78 (50%
weighting)
NEER: 1.57 (50%
weighting)
1.68
Total annual incentive
as percent of target
184%
Long-Term Incentive Payout for 2021-2023 Performance-Share Award Cycle
Performance for the 2021-2023 Performance Share Awards was measured 80% against a 3-year Adjusted ROE and Adjusted EPS Growth financial matrix, with the remainder evaluated against four key operational measures. Performance is 20 percentage points higher or lower on the basis of 3-year relative TSR performance. The Company performed in the top tricile on each of the financial performance metrics and outperformed across operational metrics, resulting in a potential payout of 200%. However, the Company performed in the bottom 25th percentile on relative TSR, resulting in a downward TSR modifier of 80%. This led to create and sustain long-term and superior shareholder value relativean overall payout on the PSAs of 160%.
MetricPayout Factor
Financial (80%)3-year Adjusted ROE and Adjusted EPS Growth2.00
Operational
(20%)
Four measures focused on safety, nuclear industry performance, outage rate, and service reliability1.98
TSR Modifier
(+/- 20%)
Relative 3-year TSR against top ten power companies by market capitalization80%
Total 2021-2023 Performance Share Award Payout160%
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Market capitalization is as of December 31, 2023; rankings are sourced from FactSet Research Systems Inc.
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This measure is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. See Appendix A to this proxy statement for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Adjusted ROE is described on page 53.
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Top tricile of our peers.

As discussed in more detail below, NEO direct compensation has three principal elements: base salary, annual incentive awards and equity compensation.

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The Compensation Committee believes these core elements fulfillpeer group as measured for the fundamental objectivepurposes of our compensation programprograms.

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STI refers to create superior shareholder value. As described below,the annual incentive plan, while PSUs refer to the performance share awards granted in 2021 for the performance period ended December 31, 2023.
Responding to our compensation program includes several key practices that are designed to align executiveshareholders2023 Say-on-Pay vote and shareholder interests.

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outreach


Key Practices of Our Compensation Program Align Executive and Shareholder Interests

We set target total direct compensation opportunity and pay mix to support the goals of shareholder value creation and executive retention

  Each NEO’s 2021 target total direct compensation opportunity was set with reference to two groups of benchmarked companies, drawn from energy services and general industry, representing the broad, competitive labor market from which we recruit executive talent and with which we must compete for that talent. This target opportunity was then allocated over several forms of compensation, the mix of which was designed to support the goals of shareholder value creation and executive retention.

We link NEO financial success to shareholder value creation

  All NEOs’ 2021 compensation included a significant element of equity compensation, supported by robust stock ownership guidelines, performance hurdles, vesting schedules and the potential for clawback.

We value, and review, performance relative to the performance of our competitors and peers whenever possible, rather than relative to arbitrary goals

  Our basic principle underlying the linkage between performance (both financial and operational) and executive compensation is that performance superior to our competition and peers will result in above-target compensation, while performance that is inferior to our competition and peers will result in below-target compensation. Wherever comparable industry information was available, our 2021 financial and operational performance goals were set, and our 2021 performance against those goals was measured, relative to industry performance.

Our principal financial metrics in 2021 were adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS growth

  Adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS growth were used to benchmark our 2021 results against industry performance, measured in comparison to the actual results of companies in the S&P 500 Utilities Index over a ten-year period. The Compensation Committee believes these financial metrics are “enduring standards,” because they are objective, require superior performance, are aligned with creating shareholder value and encourage stretch goals. The Compensation Committee believes a ten-year period is appropriate due to the historically longer-term economic cycles inherent in the power industry and the sporadic volatility that the power industry experiences from time-to-time. The Compensation Committee accordingly believes that a ten-year period reduces the likelihood that, in any given year, inappropriate metrics will be established as a result of short-term industry anomalies.

Responding to Our Shareholders – 2021 Say-On-Pay Vote and Shareholder Outreach

In 2021,Following our 2023 annual meeting, we held our eleventh annual advisory votereached out to approve NEO compensation, commonly known as “say-on-pay.” In 2021, we sought to engage with shareholders who, in the aggregate, represented a significant percentageapproximately 58.3% of our outstanding shares, and held discussions with those who agreed to our request for engagement.engagement, representing approximately 36.3% of our outstanding shares. Our engagement efforts are discussedLead Director participated in more detail8 meetings with our largest shareholders and brought insights back to the Compensation Committee and full Board.

Based on page 5.

Shareholdersfeedback from those engagements, we found shareholders were, consistent with our 2023 Say-on-Pay vote of 78.7% in favor, generally supportive of our executive compensation program and of our overall corporate governance practices. PriorA summary of what we heard during these discussions, as well as our responses to making determinations about 2022 NEO total compensation opportunities, the Compensation Committee reviewed the results of the 2021 say-on-pay vote, noting that 92.3% of those voting had voted “FOR” the Company’s compensation of its NEOs. The Compensation Committee considered this vote to be supportive of the Company’s executive compensation program.

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feedback received, follows.


Our Commitment to Best Practices

KEY SHAREHOLDER ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
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100 shareholders
contacted
~58.3%
common shares
outstanding
contacted
22
shareholder
meetings held
~36.3%
common shares
outstanding represented
in meetings
WHAT WE HEARDOUR RESPONSE
Shareholders wanted disclosure of the annual incentive plan metricsWhat We Do
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Disclosure of the metric definitions and the rationale behind the metric selection has been expanded. The individual weightings for each metric are now disclosed, which offers a more comprehensive understanding of the calculations behind the final payouts.
What We Do Not Do
Shareholders were proponents of higher annual performance metric hurdles for our NEE and NEP performance-based restricted stock awards
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The Compensation Committee increased the annual NEE performance-based stock award hurdle of adjusted earnings from $2.5B in 2023 to $3.0B for 2024 and the annual NEP performance-based stock award hurdle of adjusted EBITDA was increased from $400MM in 2023 to $900MM for 2024. We remain committed to evaluating the performance hurdles on an annual basis.
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Our Governance & Nominating committee recommended that the full Board modernize the stock ownership guidelines to exclude unvested equity from counting towards the stock ownership guidelines. This update was approved in late 2023 and the plan details are available at www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/corporate-governance.
Shareholders prefer more robust anti-pledging policies
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Our Governance & Nominating committee recommended that the full Board modernize NEE’s Securities Trading Policy to implement a more robust anti-pledging policy that is consistent with best practices. This update was approved in late 2023 and the plan details are available within the Securities Trading Policy at
www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/corporate-governance.
Shareholders expressed an interest in disclosure that incorporates the feedback we received during shareholder engagement meetings
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Beginning with this proxy statement, we are including this additional disclosure table which includes feedback related to our governance and executive compensation programs received during shareholder engagement meetings. We plan to include this information in future years as well.
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WHAT WE HEARDOUR RESPONSE
Some shareholders indicated they preferred performance-based stock awards to have a minimum three-year cliff vesting period
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Both the NEE and NEP performance-based stock awards have one-year performance hurdles that must be achieved annually for the award to vest. We use one-year performance measurements for these long-term equity awards to emphasize the importance of the immediate responsibilities of our executives in attaining one-year goals that can act as a steppingstone towards long-term financial success. Per the NextEra Energy Stock Retention policy, once vested, all Section 16 officers are required to hold the stock for two additional years.
Measuring performance annually but requiring executives to hold their awards for two years after vesting strikes a balance between immediate performance and sustainable value creation. It encourages behaviors that contribute to short-term goals and yet encourages a mindset geared towards the long-term success and sustainability of NextEra Energy. The table below illustrates the timeline of vesting versus when shares are available:

Vesting
Period
Post-Vest
Holding
Period
Shares
Available
(after grant)
First (1/3)1 year2 years3 years
Second (1/3)2 years2 years4 years
Third (1/3)3 years2 years5 years
A few shareholders commented that similar metrics exist in the short- and long-term incentive plans
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While a financial matrix of adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS is utilized in both the short-term incentive and long-term incentive plans, the plans measure adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS over different time periods (1-year vs 3-year) and assign different weightings to the financial matrix. These metrics were selected due to their importance in aligning each program with shareholder interests. Since annual growth of adjusted EPS and consistently strong adjusted ROE are essential to supporting long-term financial growth, the Compensation Committee believes including these metrics in both plans supports the Company’s delivery of its long-term financial goals for our shareholders and our customers.
We heard shareholders wanted compensation to reflect the shareholder experience in 2023
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For 2024, we kept all target compensation, including base salaries, flat for all of the NEOs, notwithstanding record results on adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS.
Shareholders generally disfavor single trigger change in control provisions
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Beginning in 2021, our executive change in control agreements were modernized with double trigger change in control (CIC) provisions. We committed to not provide single trigger CIC provisions to any newly hired or promoted executive officer, and only legacy agreements for certain current NEOs contain such provisions which provide vesting in connection with a CIC.
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Our commitment to best practices
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WHAT WE DO NOT DO
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Tie pay to performance and a substantial majority of NEO pay is not guaranteed; 93%performance; 92% of the CEO’s actual direct 20212023 compensation was performance-based

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No CEO employment agreement

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Use industry benchmarks when setting operational goals and when reviewing actual performance and generally target top-decile or top-quartile performance as compared to our industry on operational measures where benchmark data is available rather than performance against arbitrary goals

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No tax gross-ups of NEO perquisites

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Take steps to mitigate undue risk related to compensation, including using a clawback policy, stock ownership and retention requirements and multiple performance metrics. Themetrics; the Compensation Committee believesconducts an annual comprehensive risk assessment of incentive compensation plans in an effort to confirm that none of the Company’s compensation programs creates risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse impact on the Company which the Compensation Committee validates through a comprehensive risk assessment of incentive compensation plans each year

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No excise tax gross-up provisions in change in control agreements entered into since 2009

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Have robust stock ownership guidelines which all NEOs exceed

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No repricing of underwater stock options

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Require executive officers to hold both NEE and NEP performance-based restricted stock for two years after vesting

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No share recycling under equity compensation plan

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Have a minimum full vesting period for stock options and performance-based restricted stock, generally three years

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No hedging of company securities by NEOs or directors permitted under securities trading policy

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Utilize

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Use an independent compensation consultant

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No pledging of company securities

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Engage in shareholder outreach and regularly assess the executive compensation program against shareholder input, emerging trends and other factors

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No guaranteed annual or multi-year bonuses

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Require NEOs to enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans with minimum waiting periods to transact trades in company securities

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No CEO employment agreement
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No tax gross-ups of NEO perquisites
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No excise tax gross-up provisions in change in control agreements entered into since 2009
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No repricing of underwater stock options
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No share recycling under equity compensation plans
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No hedging or pledging of company securities by NEOs or directors permitted under securities trading policy
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No counting of unvested equity toward meeting stock ownership guidelines
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No guaranteed annual or multi-year bonuses

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2021 Named

Executive Officer Compensation

CEO Succession

How the Company’s annual incentive plan and Executive Transitions

Effective March 1, 2022, the Company implemented its CEO successionlong-term incentives contribute to sustainability

In addition to those metrics in our annual incentive plan pursuantand our performance shares that emphasize our commitment to sustainability, our executive compensation program also includes goals tied to customer value, employee safety and compliance with environmental regulations, a variety of which James L. Robo, the Chairman, President and CEO of NextEra Energy, transitionedhave been included as compensation metrics since 2001.
Compensation metrics tied to Executive Chairman of the Company and John W. Ketchum, the President and CEO of NextEra Energy Resources, succeeded Mr. Robo as President and CEO of the Company. Eric E. Silagy, President and CEO of FPL, was also appointed Chairman of FPL. Rebecca J. Kujawa succeeded Mr. Ketchum as President and CEO of NextEra Energy Resources. Terrell Kirk Crews II succeeded Mrs. Kujawa as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Named Executive Officers

The table below provides our NEOs during 2021 whose compensation is described in this Compensation

Discussion & Analysis.

improved sustainability include:
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CUSTOMER VALUE
PROPOSITION
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OPERATIONAL
PERFORMANCE
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SAFETY

  Executive

To emphasize the delivery of a sustainable, outstanding customer value proposition, compensation metrics include:
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O&M costs per retail MWh,
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capital expenditures,
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service reliability, and
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customer satisfaction scores.
These metrics are intended to drive the sustainable delivery of:
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low bills,
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high reliability,
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clean energy solutions, and
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outstanding customer service.

     Title as

Intended to support continued efficient and reliable delivery of 12/31/2021

clean energy to our customers.
These metrics include:
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availability metrics across the generation fleets, and
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reliability metrics for the transmission and distribution grid.
Safety is a Company priority because people are our most important asset, and safety is a leading indicator of our operational performance.
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The number of OSHA recordable incidents is included to emphasize the Company’s focus on a zero-injury workplace and incentivize senior executive leadership on safety issues.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS

  James L. Robo1

To support our commitment to the environment, metrics include:
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achieving zero significant environmental violations across all of our businesses.

Chairman, President & CEO

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II.
Design of our executive compensation program
Compensation elements designed to align with our strategy
Our executive compensation program is designed to attract, retain, motivate, reward and develop high-quality, high-performing executive leadership whose talent and expertise should increase the prospects of NextEra Energythe Company to create and Chairman of FPL

sustain long-term and superior shareholder value relative to our peers.
As discussed in more detail below, NEO direct compensation has three principal elements: base salary, annual incentive awards and equity compensation.
ELEMENTHOW IT IS PAIDDESCRIPTION
FIXED
Short-
Term
BASE SALARYCashFixed amount reflects the responsibilities and day-to-day contributions of the NEOs.

  Rebecca J. Kujawa1

“AT-RISK” REWARDS

Executive Vice President, Finance

ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARDSCash
Financial metrics
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The financial measures are the Company’s one-year adjusted EPS growth and CFOadjusted ROE compared to the ten-year average of NextEra Energythe companies in the S&P 500 Utilities Index.
Reward participants for achievement of a set of key financial and FPL

operational performance measures, the majority of which are based on industry benchmarks and for which payouts depend on Company performance relative to those benchmarks.
Operational metrics
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The operational measures are focused on operational performance relative to industry performance.

  John W. Ketchum1

Long-
Term

President

EQUITY COMPENSATIONPerformance share awards
Granted for three-year performance periods to drive intermediate and CEOlong-term results. Payouts of NextEra Energy Resources

performance share awards are based on two distinct measurements:
1.
three-year adjusted EPS growth and adjusted ROE relative to the ten-year average of the companies in the S&P 500 Utilities Index, and
2.
the average of annual performance on core operational performance measures relative to industry peers for each of three consecutive years.
These award payouts are modified by ± 20% based on our three-year TSR relative to the top ten power companies by market cap (a subset of the S&P 500 Utilities Index).
Performance-based restricted stock awardsVest ratably over three years only if the Company achieves a specified annual adjusted earnings goal each year.

  Eric E. Silagy1

Performance-based restricted NEP common units

President and CEO of FPL

Vest ratably over three years only if NEP achieves a specified annual adjusted EBITDA goal each year.

  Charles E. Sieving

Nonqualified stock option awards

Executive Vice President

Granted subject to a three-year ratable vesting period, having a ten-year term and General Counseldelivering value to executives only if the Company’s stock price at exercise exceeds the stock price on the grant date of NextEra Energy and Executive Vice President of FPL

the award.

(1)

As discussed above, effective March 1, 2022, James L. Robo was appointed Executive Chairman and John W. Ketchum succeeded Mr. Robo as President & CEO. Also effective March 1, 2022, Rebecca J. Kujawa was appointed President and CEO of NextEra Energy Resources, succeeding John W. Ketchum. Effective March 1, 2022, Eric E. Silagy was appointed Chairman of FPL, in addition to President and CEO.

Our Target Pay Mix is Heavily Weighted Toward Performance

The Compensation Committee believes that a significant portionthese core elements align with the fundamental objective of each NEO’s total directour compensation opportunity should be performance-based, reflecting both upsideprogram to create superior shareholder value.
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Key principles and downside potential. practices of our compensation program align executive and shareholder interests. Selected highlights of our 2023 program are:
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We set target total direct compensation opportunity and pay mix to support the goals of shareholder value creation and executive retention
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We link NEO financial success to shareholder value creation.
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Each NEO’s 2023 target compensation opportunity was set with reference to two benchmarking groups: energy services and general industry. These groups represent the broad, competitive labor market from which we recruit and compete for executive talent. This target opportunity is allocated over several forms of compensation, the mix of which supports shareholder value creation and executive retention.
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All NEOs’ 2023 compensation included a significant element of equity compensation, supported by:

robust stock ownership guidelines,

performance hurdles,

vesting schedules, and

the potential for clawback.
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We value and review our performance relative to our competitors and peers whenever possible, rather than relative to arbitrary goals.
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We select compensation metrics linked to our long-term success; our principal financial metrics in 2023 were adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS growth.
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The basic principle underlying the linkage between our financial and operational performance and executive compensation is superior relative performance will result in above-target compensation, while inferior relative performance will generally result in below-target compensation. Wherever comparable information was available, our 2023 financial and operational performance was measured relative to industry performance.
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Our 2023 plan measures adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS growth compared to the S&P 500 Utilities Index over a ten-year period. The Compensation Committee believes these financial metrics:

are objective,

require superior performance,

are aligned with creating shareholder value, and

encourage stretch goals.
The Compensation Committee believes a ten-year period is appropriate due to the historically longer-term economic cycles inherent in the power industry and the sporadic volatility the power industry experiences from time-to-time. The Compensation Committee accordingly believes a ten-year period reduces the likelihood, in any given year, that inappropriate metrics will be established as a result of short-term industry anomalies.
Our target pay mix is heavily weighted toward performance
The Compensation Committee believes a significant portion of each NEO’s total direct compensation opportunity should be performance-based, reflecting both upside and downside potential.
When determining the proportion of total compensation of each compensation element in 2021,2023, the Compensation Committee reviewed current market practices and industry trends, taking into consideration the Company’s preference for emphasizing performance-based compensation and de-emphasizing fixed compensation.

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In determining performance-based compensation for 2021,2023, the Compensation Committee sought to focus the efforts of the NEOs on a balance of short-term, intermediate-term and long-term goals. In addition, the Compensation Committee considered the NEOs’ perception of the relative values of the various elements of compensation and sought input from the CEO and the Compensation Consultant.

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2021 Base Salary

CEO:

Approximately 89% of our CEO’s target pay is performance-based, which creates strong alignment with the interests of our shareholders and reinforces our pay for performance culture.
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TOTAL DIRECT COMPENSATIONTARGET PAY MIX
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Our Incentive Plans Utilize Rigorous Targets
The Compensation Committee endeavors to set rigorous targets for our annual and long-term incentive plans in the context of company expectations for the year, relevant industry benchmarks, stage of our development cycles, and other relevant factors. Given year-over-year variability in our operating environment, certain targets may be set higher, at, or lower than prior year performance, and comparing such metrics year-over-year does not reflect the full scope of factors that may influence performance and ultimate difficulty in achieving these targets. The Compensation committee follows a thorough process to set targets including industry benchmarks and internal historical Company performance.
III. How we make compensation decisions
Compensation Committee role and processes; Role of external consultant
The Compensation Committee plans its agendas to ensure a thorough and thoughtful decision process. Typically, information regarding strategic decisions with respect to the NEOs is presented at one meeting to the Compensation Committee, which makes its decision at a subsequent meeting. This allows time for follow-up questions from Compensation Committee members in advance of the final decision. The Compensation Committee may not delegate its authority.
The Compensation Committee had an executive session at the end of each of its 2023 meetings, during which no executive officers were present. During the appropriate executive sessions, the Compensation Committee:
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evaluated the performance of the chairman and CEO,
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discussed and approved the compensation of the chairman and CEO,
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met with the Compensation Consultant, and
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discussed and considered such other matters as it deemed appropriate including succession planning for key executive positions.
During 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc. (“FW Cook”), an independent executive compensation consulting firm which performed no other services for NextEra Energy or its affiliates, to provide advice and counsel to the Compensation Committee from time-to-time. FW Cook is sometimes referred to as the “Compensation Consultant.”
In 2023, the Compensation Consultant participated in all Compensation Committee meetings. In accordance with its engagement letter, during the 2023 executive compensation cycle, FW Cook provided the Compensation Committee and the Company with analyses and advice on topics such as pay competitiveness and executive compensation program
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plan design. FW Cook also benchmarked and discussed with the Compensation Committee its recommendation with respect to non-employee director compensation. The Compensation Consultant also monitored current and emerging market trends and reported to the Compensation Committee on such trends and their impact on the Company’s compensation practices. In 2023, the Compensation Committee also assessed the independence of FW Cook in accordance with SEC rules and concluded FW Cook’s work for the Compensation Committee did not raise any conflicts of interest.
Compensation resources
The Compensation Committee used its business judgment to set each NEO’s target total direct compensation opportunity for 2023 and each compensation element. The Compensation Committee based its determination on its integrated assessment of a series of factors, including:
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competitive alternatives,
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individual and team contribution and performance,
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corporate performance,
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complexity and importance of the role and responsibilities,
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experience,
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leadership and growth potential, and
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the relationship of the NEO’s pay to the pay of NextEra Energy’s other executive officers.
There are no material differences among NEOs with respect to the application of NextEra Energy’s compensation policies or the way in which total compensation opportunity is determined.
The Compensation Committee primarily used the following resources to aid in its determination of the 2023 target total direct compensation opportunity for each NEO.
MARKET COMPARISONS/PEER GROUP
When establishing each NEO’s target total direct compensation opportunity for 2023, the Compensation Committee considered the competitive market for comparable executives and compensation opportunities provided by similar companies. Competition for executive talent primarily affects the aggregate level of the target total direct compensation opportunity available to the NEOs.
The Compensation Committee believes it is critical to the Company’s long-term performance to offer its executive officers compensation opportunities broadly commensurate with their competitive alternatives.
The Company obtained market comparison information for all NEOs from publicly-available peer group information and market survey data. The Company’s peer group is composed of a set of companies from the energy services industry and a set of companies from the general industry. These companies were selected by the Compensation Committee with input from executive officers (including the CEO) and the Compensation Consultant. The Compensation Committee believes the use of companies from both the energy services industry and the general industry was appropriate because the Company’s executive officers come from both within and outside the Company’s industry. The Compensation Committee believes their opportunities for alternative employment are not limited to other energy or utility companies.
For 2021, Mr. Robo’s2023, the Compensation Committee conducted a review of the then-existing 2022 peer group based on the following criteria:
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SELECTION CRITERIA
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ENERGY SERVICES INDUSTRY
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Publicly traded company with a strong United States domestic presence
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Classified with a Standard Industrial Classification (“SIC”) code similar to the Company’s SIC code
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Annual revenue greater than $5 billion
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A potential source of executive talent
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Included in an executive compensation survey database provided by a third party
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Publicly traded company with a strong United States domestic presence
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Member of the S&P 500
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Considered highly reputable and highly regarded for operational excellence, product/service leadership or customer experience
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Sustained revenues typically between 50% and 250% of the Company’s revenues
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Consistently high performing
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Heavily industrialized, highly regulated or a producer of consumer staples
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Operates in an industry which may be potential sources of executive talent
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No unusual executive pay arrangements
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Included in an executive compensation survey database provided by a third party
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Contribute to diversity of industry representation in this segment of the peer group
Based on its review, the Compensation Committee approved for 2023 the same peer group that was approved for 2022, since all energy services industry and general industry companies continued to meet the selection criteria. The Compensation Committee believes the peer group is appropriately aligned with industries in which the Company competes for talent and the Company’s business in terms of market capitalization and scope. The 2023 comparator groups are as follows:
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ENERGY SERVICES
INDUSTRY (N=13)
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American Electric Power Company, Inc.
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3M Company
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General Dynamics Corporation
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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
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Halliburton Company
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Dominion Energy, Inc.
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Caterpillar Inc.
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Honeywell International, Inc.
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Duke Energy Corporation
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CIGNA Corporation
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Illinois Tool Works Inc.
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Edison International
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Danaher Corporation
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
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Entergy Corporation
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Deere & Company
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Northrop Grumman Corporation
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Exelon Corporation
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Devon Energy Corporation
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Schlumberger Limited
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FirstEnergy Corp.
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DuPont De Nemours, Inc.
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Texas Instruments Incorporated
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PPL Corporation
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Eaton Corporation
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Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
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Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated
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Emerson Electric Co.
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Union Pacific Corporation
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Sempra Energy
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The Southern Company
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Xcel Energy Inc.
Although the Compensation Committee did not target specific total compensation levels relative to industry peers (a so-called “percentile” approach), it generally reviewed peer company data at the 50th percentile for the general industry companies and the 75th percentile for the energy services industry companies. The Compensation Committee believes these levels were appropriate because:
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the Company’s 2022 market capitalization and assets were above the 90th percentile of its general industry peer companies and its energy services industry peer companies;
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the Company’s 2022 market capitalization was more than two times that of the 2nd largest energy services industry peer company’s market capitalization;
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the Company’s practice is to make a relatively high portion of each NEO’s compensation performance-based as compared to its peers; and
»
the Company’s operations are more complex, more diverse and of a greater size than those of substantially all of its energy services industry peer companies.
Other resources
WHAT WE USEHOW WE USE IT
“Tally sheets” and “walk-away charts”
»
Provides a check to ensure the Compensation Committee sees the full value of all elements of the NEOs’ annual compensation, both as opportunity and as actually realized, and sees the actual results of its compensation decisions in the various situations under which employment may terminate
Reviews by the CEO
»
Prior to the beginning of the year, the Compensation Committee solicits performance reviews of the other NEOs and executive officers from the CEO for use as an additional input to the Compensation Committee’s determination of target total direct compensation opportunity and, after the end of the year, whether or not to use their discretion to adjust annual incentive compensation amounts determined using the formula discussed on page 58
IV. 2023 named executive officer compensation
2023 base salary was increased by 4% to $1,560,000, primarily reflecting the Company’s superior operating results in 2020, the nature and responsibilities of Mr. Robo’s position, his expertise and performance, the competitiveness of his current pay in relation to his corresponding peer groups and the business judgment of the Compensation Committee.

Other NEOs: Mrs. Kujawa’s salary in 2021 of $875,000 represented a 27% increase, Mr. Ketchum’s base salary of $1,400,000 represented a 19% increase, Mr. Silagy’s base salary of $1,400,000 represented a 7% increase, and Mr. Sieving’s base salary of $1,082,600 remained the same and his increase was applied entirely to performance-based elements of pay to align with the Company’s pay-for-performance philosophy.

Salary increases were based on market considerations, the nature and responsibilities of each NEO’s respective position, expertise and performance, the competitiveness of each NEO’s current pay in relation to their corresponding peer group and the recommendations of the CEO.

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For 2023, the CEO received a 5% base salary increase related to progression in his role and position relative to peer group. Other NEOs received increases ranging from 7% to 15%. Mr. Crews’ base salary increase was related to consideration of market and competitive data for similarly positioned roles and Mrs. Kujawa’s increase was related to the increasing complexity and scope of her non-traditional utility role, which has wind facilities in 23 US states and four Canadian providences, solar facilities in 31 US states, battery storage in 17 US states and two nuclear plants in two states. Base salary adjustments are typically effective as of January 1 each year.


2021 Annual Performance-Based IncentiveCHANGE IN NEO BASE SALARY

NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER2022 BASE SALARY
($)
2023 BASE SALARY
($)
Percentage Increase
%
John W. Ketchum1,500,0001,575,0005%
Terrell Kirk Crews II635,000730,30015%
Rebecca J. Kujawa1,000,0001,100,00010%
Armando Pimentel, Jr.(1)1,000,000
Charles E. Sieving1,190,9001,274,0007%
(1)
Mr. Pimentel was not a named executive officer in 2022.
2024 base salary
Despite strong operational and financial performance in 2023, none of the NEOs received salary increases for 2024. The Compensation

Committee kept all target compensation, including base salaries, flat for 2024. This action acknowledges feedback from a limited number of shareholders indicating the desire for compensation to reflect the shareholder experience in 2023.

2023 annual performance-based compensation
Annual Incentive Plan goals are established to incentivize superior performance relative to industry peers. A majority of these goals are based on industry benchmarks and payouts under the Annual Incentive Plan are generally based on Company performance in the relevant period.

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Prior to 2021,2023, the Compensation Committee established financial and operational performance goals under the Annual Incentive Plan in the following categories:

TYPE OF 2023
PERFORMANCE GOALS
HOW WE ESTABLISHED AND USED THE 2023 PERFORMANCE GOALS

Type of 2021 Performance Goals

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FINANCIAL

How We Established and Used the 2021 Performance Goals

Financial

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Based on enduring standards indicative of sustained performance—performanceadjusted EPS growth and adjusted ROE—ROEas compared to the financial performance over the ten-year period ended on December 31, 20212023 of the companies included in the S&P 500 Utilities Index.

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Higher ratings indicate corporate financial performance superior to industry median and lower ratings indicate corporate financial performance which lags industry median.

Operational

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OPERATIONAL

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Goals and payout scales are established in advance of the year using available industry benchmarks insofar as possible.

»
If an industry benchmark is not available, the applicable goal generally is set at a level representing an improvement or a stretch as compared to prior performance.

»
As a general principle, the Compensation Committee seeks to set operational performance goals at levels that represent excellent performance, superior to the results of typical companies in our industry, and that require significant effort on the part of the executive team to achieve.

»
Performance on certain compliance-related goals is scored as either “met” or “not met,” while performance against other goals is judged on a sliding scale in comparison to top-decile, top-quartile, median and sub-median performance as compared to the industry.

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2023 financial performance matrix


2021 Financial Performance Matrix

The financial performance matrix approved by the Compensation Committee for 2021,2023, which is illustrated below, compares the Company’s 20212023 adjusted EPS growth and adjusted ROE to the average of the actual annual adjusted EPS growth and adjusted ROE of the companies included in the S&P 500 Utilities Index during the ten-year period from January 1, 20122014 to December 31, 20212023 (estimated for 20212023 using actual results for the first three quarters and analysts’ estimates for the fourth quarter).*

The Compensation Committee believes that these financial metrics are “enduring standards,” because they they:
»
are objective,
»
require the Company to demonstrate improvement,
»
are aligned with how shareholder value is created, and
»
encourage management to include stretch goals as part of the annual budget-setting process.
The financial performance matrix is designed to provide relatively greater rewards if the Company outperforms others in its industry on the indexed measures and relatively lower rewards if it does not.

The Compensation Committee selected adjusted earnings because it provides a more meaningful representation of the Company’s fundamental earning power than net income calculated in accordance with GAAP and therefore better aligns the NEOs’ motivations with the Company’s strategy and with shareholders’ long-term interests. In addition, the Compensation Committee believes that the use of adjusted earnings for this purpose is consistent with the way in which the Company communicates its earnings to analysts and investors. Adjusted ROE is a long-term value creation metric that aligns the interest of management with those of our shareholders by measuring and rewarding profitability relative to shareholders’ investment. The Compensation Committee selected adjusted ROE because it is a gauge of our profitability and how efficiently we generate profits.

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ADJUSTED EARNINGS
PER SHARE GROWTH
The Compensation Committee selected adjusted EPS growth because it provides a more meaningful representation of the Company’s fundamental earning power than net income calculated in accordance with GAAP and therefore better aligns the NEOs’ motivations with the Company’s strategy and with shareholders’ long-term interests. In addition, the Compensation Committee believes the use of adjusted EPS growth for this purpose is consistent with the way in which the Company communicates its earnings to analysts and investors.
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ADJUSTED ROE
Adjusted ROE is a long-term value creation metric that aligns the interest of management with those of our shareholders by measuring and rewarding profitability relative to shareholders’ investment. The Compensation Committee selected adjusted ROE because it is a gauge of our profitability and how efficiently we generate profits.
The numbers in the following matrix set forth the range of possible ratings for corporate financial performance. A rating of “1” indicates overall corporate financial performance at the industry median, while higher ratings indicate corporate
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financial performance superior to the industry median, and lower ratings indicate corporate financial performance which lags the industry median.

It is important to recognize that the adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS growth amounts set forth in the illustration below reflect actual industry performance on these measures for the ten-year period ended December 31, 2021,2023, and that the Company’s executive compensation is based, with respect to adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS growth, on the performance delivered by the Company relative to industry performance.

LOGO

*

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*
Adjusted EPS growth and adjusted ROE which is used, among other reasons, to provide industry comparability, are not financial measurements calculated in accordance with GAAP and their definitions may differ among companies. Adjusted earnings, as defined by NextEra Energy for purposes of the Annual Incentive Plan, are the Company’s consolidated net income, as reported in the audited annual financial statements as determined in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of: (1) changes in the mark-to-market value of non-qualifying hedges; (2) other than temporary impairments on investments; (3) extraordinary items; (4) non-recurring charges or gains (e.g., restructuring charges and material litigation losses); (5) discontinued operations; (6) regulatory and/or legislative changes and/or changes in accounting principles; (7) labor union disruptions; and (8) acts of God such as hurricanes, which is used, among other reasons, to provide industry

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comparability. Adjusted ROE, as defined by NextEra Energy, is equal to the Company’s adjusted earnings divided by average common shareholders’ equity, adjusted to provide industry comparability, expressed as a percentage. Adjusted EPS, as defined by NextEra Energy, is equal to the Company’s adjusted earnings divided by weighted average diluted shares outstanding.

2021 Operational Goals

The Compensation Committee’s philosophy with respectGAAP and their definitions may differ among companies. Adjusted EPS growth, as defined by NextEra Energy for purposes of the annual Incentive Plan, is equal to the Company’s adjusted earnings dividend by weighted average diluted shares outstanding. Adjusted earnings, as defined by NextEra Energy for purposes of the Annual Incentive Plan, is the Company’s consolidated net income, as reported in the audited annual financial statements as determined in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of:

(i)
changes in the mark-to-market value of non-qualifying hedges;
(ii)
other than temporary impairments on investments;
(iii)
extraordinary items;
(iv)
non-recurring charges or gains (e.g., restructuring charges and material litigation losses);
(v)
discontinued operations;
(vi)
regulatory and/or legislative changes and/or changes in accounting principles;
(vii)
labor union disruptions; and
(viii)
acts of God such as hurricanes.
Adjusted ROE, as defined by NextEra Energy, is equal to the Company’s adjusted earnings divided by average common shareholders’ equity, adjusted to provide industry comparability, expressed as a percentage.
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2023 operational goals is that the goals be set and the actual award payouts be earned based on quantifiable performance relative to our industry. Therefore, operational
Operational goals and payout scales are primarily established based on industry benchmarks and Company performance. As noted previously, management’s ability to deliver performance superior to our industry will generally result in above-target compensation, while performance that is inferior to our industry will generally result in below-target compensation.

In that context, FPL’s typical performance goals based on industry benchmarks are generally equal to or better than the top-quartile performers in its industry and NextEra Energy ResourcesResources’ performance goals based on earnings growth and profitability are well above utility industry norms (in both cases based on internal reviews of publicly-available information and information provided by consultants and industry associations).

Our executive compensation program includes goals tied to ESG, a variety of which have been included as compensation metrics since 2001. For example, a portion of executive compensation is tied to completing the development and construction of our wind, solar and battery storage projects on schedule and on budget, as well as adding significant new wind, solar and battery storage opportunities to our backlog to support future growth. Implementing our renewables development strategy has led to significant emissions reductions benefiting our customers and the environment.

Other compensation metrics tied to ESG include: (1) customer value proposition – to emphasize the delivery of a sustainable, outstanding customer value proposition, compensation metrics include O&M costs per retail MWh, capital expenditures, service reliability and customer satisfaction scores; these metrics are intended to drive the delivery of low bills, high reliability, clean energy solutions and outstanding customer service; (2) operational performance – intended to support continued efficient and reliable delivery of clean energy to our customers, these metrics include availability metrics across the generation fleets and reliability metrics for the transmission and distribution grid; (3) safety – safety is a Company priority; the number of OSHA recordable incidents is included to emphasize the Company’s focus on a zero accident workplace; and (4) environmental events – to support our commitment to the environment, metrics include achieving zero significant environmental violations across all of our businesses.

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The following tables set forth the 20212023 operational performance goals and the actual performance achieved against those goals.

FPL:

    

 

Indicator

 

 

 

Goal

 

 

 

Actual

 

 

 

Weight  

 

 
    

 

O&M costs (plan-adjusted)(1)

 

 

 

$1,311 million(1)

 

 

 

$1,338 million(1)

 

  34%  

 

Capital expenditures (plan-adjusted)(1)

 

 

 

$6,615 million(1)

 

 

 

$7,064 million(1)

 

    

 

Fossil generation availability(2)

 

 

top decile performance

 

 

 

exceeded top decile performance

 

  22%  

 

Nuclear industry composite performance index(3)

 

 

 

aggressive goal

 

 

 

missed goal

 

 

Service reliability—service unavailability (minutes)

 

 

 

better than top decile

(53.0 minutes)

 

 

 

best ever (48.8 minutes)

 

 

Service reliability—average frequency of customer interruptions

 

 

 

0.65 interruptions per customer per year (average)

 

 

 

0.57—best ever

 

 

Service reliability—average number of momentary interruptions per customer

 

 

 

4.7 momentary interruptions per customer per year

 

 

 

3.9—best-ever performance and top decile performance

 

    

 

Employee safety—OSHA recordables(4) per 200,000 hours

 

 

 

0.39—top decile

 

 

 

0.30—beat goal and exceeded top decile performance

 

  19%  

 

Significant environmental violations

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

Customer satisfaction—residential value surveys

 

 

 

aggressive goal

 

 

 

beat goal

 

 

Customer satisfaction—business value surveys

 

 

 

aggressive goal

 

 

 

beat goal

 

 

Performance under FERC and NERC reliability standards(5)

 

 

 

no significant violations

 

 

 

no significant violations

 

    

 

Successful completion of the base rate proceeding

 

 

 

fair outcome for customers and shareholders

 

 

 

fair outcome for customers and shareholders

 

  25%   

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FPL
INDICATORGOALACTUALINDICATOR
WEIGHT
TOTAL
SECTION
WEIGHT
Cus­tomer
Value
O&M costs (plan-adjusted)(1)
$1,325 million(1)
$1,323 million(1)
exceeded top decile
35%
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Capital expenditures (plan-adjusted)(1)$8,837 million(1)$9,528 million(1)15%
Reli­a­bility
Fossil generation availability(2)
top decile performanceexceeded top decile performance6%
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Nuclear industry composite performance index(3)aggressive goalbeat goal and approximated top decile performance6%
Service reliability — service unavailability (minutes)better than top decile (49.0 minutes)exceeded top decile performance (46.7 minutes)7%
Service reliability — average frequency of customer interruptions0.62 interruptions per customer per year (average)0.55exceeded top decile performance7%
Service reliability — average number of momentary interruptions per customer4.2 momentary interruptions per customer per year
3.3best ever performance and exceeded top decile performance
4%
Oper­a­tional
Employee safety — OSHA recordables(4) per 200,000 hours
0.33top decile
0.28exceeded top decile performance
8%
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Significant environmental violations002%
Customer satisfaction — residential value surveysaggressive goalmissed goal4%
Customer satisfaction — business value surveysaggressive goalmissed goal4%
Performance under FERC and NERC reliability standards(5)no significant violationsdid not meet goal2%

(1)
Certain of the financial performance indicators used in the Annual Incentive Plan are calculated in a manner consistent with NextEra Energy’s planning and budgeting process and how management reviews its performance relative to that plan, and are not, or do not relate directly to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
For information about the Company’s results of operations for 2023, as presented in accordance with GAAP, investors should review the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and should not rely on any adjusted amounts or non-GAAP financial measures set forth above. The following explains how the plan-adjusted amounts are calculated from NextEra Energy’s audited consolidated financial statements:
(a)
FPL O&M costs (plan-adjusted) is a measure that includes most but not all O&M expenses and includes certain expenses that are not classified as O&M expenses under GAAP but are reported for state regulatory purposes as O&M expenses;
(b)
FPL capital expenditures (plan-adjusted) are presented on an accrual basis, and exclude nuclear fuel payments and certain costs that are not classified as capital expenditures under GAAP in the consolidated statements of cash flows but that are reported for state regulatory purposes as capital expenditures; and
(c)
NextEra Energy Resources:

    

 

Indicator

 

 

 

Goal

 

 

 

Actual

 

 

 

Weight  

 

 
    

 

Earnings (plan-adjusted)(1)

 

 

 

$2,188 million(1)

 

 

 

$2,206 million(1)

 

  52%  

 

ROE

 

 

 

14.7%

 

 

 

15.1%

 

 

Meet budgeted cost goals

 

 

 

$2,082 million

 

 

 

$2,078 million

 

 

NEP Cash Available for Distribution

 

 

 

$640 million

 

 

 

beat goal

 

    

 

Employee safety—OSHA recordables(4) per 200,000 hours

 

 

 

0.39—top decile

 

 

 

0.26—beat goal and exceeded top decile performance

 

  18%  

Significant environmental violations

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

Nuclear industry composite performance index(3)

 

 

 

aggressive goal

 

 

 

beat goal and exceeded top decile performance

 

Equivalent forced outage rate(6)

 

 

 

aggressive goal

 

 

 

beat goal and exceeded top decile

    

 

Execute approved North American new and repowered wind projects on schedule and on budget

 

 

 

2,175 MW

 

 

 

beat goal

 

  30%  

 

Execute approved North American solar and storage projects on schedule and on budget

 

 

 

2,296 MW

 

 

 

missed goal

 

New development or acquisition opportunities within NextEra Energy Resources that receive approval

 

 

 

aggressive goal

 

 

 

beat goal

 

 

Pre-tax income contribution from all asset optimization, marketing and trading activities, full requirements and retail

 

 

 

aggressive goal

 

 

 

missed goal

 

Resources’ earnings (plan-adjusted) exclude:
(i)
the mark-to-market effect of non-qualifying hedges;
(ii)
other than temporary impairments on investments;
(iii)
extraordinary items;
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INDICATORGOALACTUALINDICATOR
WEIGHT
TOTAL
SECTION
WEIGHT
FINAN­CIAL
Earnings (plan-adjusted)(1)
$2,763 million(1)
$2,757 million(1)
25%
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ROE14.9%14.7%10%
Meet budgeted cost goals$2,690 million$2,747 million7%
NEP cash available for distribution$815 millionmissed goal10%
OPER­A­TIONAL
Employee safety — OSHA recordables(4) per 200,000 hours
0.33top decile
0.18beat goal and exceeded top decile performance
3%
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Significant environmental violations002%
Nuclear industry composite performance index(3)aggressive goalbeat goal and exceeded top decile performance5%
Equivalent forced outage rate(6)
aggressive goalbeat goal and
exceeded top decile performance
8%
GROWTHExecute approved North American new and repowered wind projects on schedule and on budget1,700 MWbeat goal10%
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Execute approved North American solar and storage projects on schedule and on budget3,800 MWbeat goal5%
New development or acquisition opportunities within NextEra Energy Resources that receive approvalaggressive goalbeat goal10%
Pre-tax income contribution from all asset optimization, marketing and trading activities, full requirements and retailaggressive goalbeat goal5%
(iv)
non-recurring charges or gains (e.g., restructuring charges and material litigation losses);
(v)
discontinued operations;
(vi)
regulatory and/or legislative changes and/or changes in accounting principles;
(vii)
labor union disruptions; and
(viii)
acts of God such as hurricanes.
(2)
“Fossil generation availability” measures the amount of time during a given period that a power generating unit is available to produce power.
(3)
The “nuclear industry composite performance index” referenced is the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, or INPO, index. INPO promotes the highest levels of safety and reliability in the operation of commercial nuclear power plants by establishing performance objectives, criteria and guidelines for the nuclear power industry and conducting regular detailed evaluations of all nuclear power plants in North America. The INPO index is an 18-month rolling average of a nuclear plant’s, and a company’s nuclear fleet’s, performance against operating performance measures.
(4)
“OSHA” is the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration. An OSHA recordable injury is an occupational injury or illness that requires medical treatment more than simple first aid and must be reported under OSHA regulations.
(5)
“FERC” is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and “NERC” is the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. The determination of a violation is based on the year in which the penalty is paid, rather than the year in which the violation occurred. Settlement occurred in 2023. No violations in 2023.
(6)
EFOR is the “equivalent forced outage rate” and is computed as the hours of unit failure (unplanned outage hours and equivalent unplanned de-rated hours) given as a percentage of the total hours of the availability of an electricity generating unit.
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(1)

Certain

Operational
Performance
Metrics
Description/RationaleFPL
Metric
NEER
Metric
Cus­tomer ValueOperations & maintenance costs (plan-adjusted)Operations and maintenance costs play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient, reliable, and safe operation of our infrastructure while minimizing costs, ensuring customer satisfaction, and meeting regulatory requirements. Our best-in-class operations and maintenance costs ensure lower bills for our customers.x-
Capital expenditures (plan-adjusted)By making strategic capital expenditures, we can deliver sustainable, reliable, efficient service while reducing long-term costs, staying competitive, and meeting regulatory requirementsx-
Reli­a­bility/​Oper­a­tionalFossil generation availability(2)High availability rates evidence efficient operations, good management, and effective maintenance practices. We set our goal as exceeding the financialtop decile of performance indicators used inwithin the Annual Incentive Plan are calculated in a manner consistent with NextEra Energy’s planning and budgeting process and how management reviews its performance relative to that plan, and are not, or2022 NERC survey; we do not relate directlydisclose the specific goal as we are unable to financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. For information aboutshare the Company’s results of operations for 2021,underlying data as presented in accordance with GAAP, investors should review the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021it was acquired through a purchased survey subject to confidentiality and should not rely on any adjusted amounts or non-GAAP financial measures set forth above. The following explains how the plan-adjusted amounts are calculated from NextEra Energy’s audited consolidated financial statements: (a) FPL O&M costs (plan-adjusted) is a measure that includes most but not all O&M expenses and includes certain expenses that are not classified as O&M expenses under GAAP but are reported for state regulatory purposes as O&M expenses; (b) FPL capital expenditures (plan-adjusted) are presented on an accrual basis, and exclude nuclear fuel payments and certain costs that are not classified as capital expenditures under GAAP in the consolidated statements of cash flows but that are reported for state regulatory purposes as capital expenditures; and (c) NextEra Energy Resources’ earnings (plan-adjusted) exclude: (i) the mark-to-market effect of non-qualifying hedges; (ii) other than temporary impairments on investments; (iii) extraordinary items; (iv) non-recurring charges or gains (e.g., restructuring charges and material litigation losses); (v) discontinued operations; (vi) regulatory and/or legislative changes and/or changes in accounting principles; (vii) labor union disruptions; and (viii) acts of God such as hurricanes.

proprietary restrictions.
x-

(2)

“Fossil generation availability” measures the amount of time during a given period that a power generating unit is available to produce power.

Nuclear industry composite performance index(3)

The “nuclear industry composite performance index” referenced is the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, or INPO, index. INPO indicates that it promotes the highest levels of safety and reliability in the operation of commercial nuclear power plants by establishing performance objectives, criteria and guidelines for the nuclear power industry and conducting regular detailed evaluations of all nuclear power plants in North America. The INPO index is an 18-month rolling average of a nuclear plant’s, and a company’s nuclear fleet’s, performance against operating performance measures.

We do not disclose the specific goal as we are unable to share the underlying data as it was acquired through purchased survey subject to confidentiality and proprietary restrictions.
xx
Service reliabilityservice unavailability (minutes)The amount of downtime where power or other utility service was not provided due to outages or interruptions. We strive to minimize the number of minutes of service unavailability, as high availability rates are critical for customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Our aggressive goal was set as exceeding the top decile performance level, as established by the 2022 Edison Electric Institute (EEI) survey results.x-
Service reliabilityaverage frequency of customer interruptionsRepresents how often, on average, a customer experiences an interruption in service during the year. By including this metric, we incentivize management to understand and track the causes of these interruptions, as well as develop strategies to minimize their occurrence, thus improving overall service reliability and customer satisfaction. Our aggressive goal was set as exceeding the top decile performance level, as established by the 2022 Edison Electric Institute (EEI) survey results.x-
Service reliabilityaverage number of momentary interruptions per customerThe average number of momentary interruptions (brief outages of a few seconds to a few minutes) per customer is another measure of service reliability.x-

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“OSHA”

Operational
Performance
Metrics
Description/RationaleFPL
Metric
NEER
Metric
Reli­a­bility/​Oper­a­tionalEmployee safetyOSHA recordables per 200,000 hours(4)OSHA recordables per 200,000 hours is a standardized safety evaluation metric where a lower rate indicates fewer recordable incidents in the United States Occupationalworkplace, and as a result, a safer work environment. Safety is a leading indicator of our overall operational processes, and Health Administration. An OSHA recordable injurythis metric is a key performance indicator of our safety practices. Good safety practices can contribute to better operational efficiency and resource utilization. Our aggressive goal was set as exceeding the top decile performance level, as established by the 2022 Edison Electric Institute (EEI) survey results.xx
Significant environmental violationsWe focus on eliminating significant environmental violations by setting the annual goal at zero such incidentsthis demonstrates our commitment to sustainability, minimizing risks and preventing potential fines.xx
Customer satisfactionresidential value surveysIncluding these metrics in executive compensation allows for a clear assessment of individual and overall organizational performance in meeting customer needs and expectations. Residential customer satisfaction is important to us, as reliable and affordable electricity is paramount for the overall well-being of our residential customers.x-
Customer satisfactionbusiness value surveysIncluding business customer satisfaction as a metric in our compensation program encourages a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, which is important for us to support and contribute to the success and competitiveness of Florida’s business community.x-
Performance under FERC and NERC reliability standards(5)We devote significant attention to consistently meeting these regulations which ensure grid reliability and well-functioning power markets.x-
Equivalent forced outage rate (EFOR)(6)EFOR is an occupational injuryimportant metric for the Company as it helps in evaluating the reliability and availability of power generation assets.-x
Finan­cialEarnings (plan-adjusted, in MM)(1)Strong earnings are essential for NEER as they reflect financial performance, contribute to investor confidence, support dividend payments, provide resources for growth and investment and facilitate debt servicing. Strong and sustainable earnings are critical for the success and long-term growth of the Company.-x
Return on equityROE measures our ability to generate profits from shareholders’ equity, making it a good measure of how efficiently management is using equity to generate profits and grow the company. High and sustainable ROE indicates effective long-term strategic planning and execution.-x
Meet budgeted cost goals (MM)Meeting cost goals is essential as it drives profitability, enhances competitiveness, improves ROI, strengthens the customer value proposition, mitigates financial risks, drives operational efficiency, and supports sustainability efforts. It is a critical aspect of NEER’s overall business strategy and long-term success in the renewable energy sector.-x
NEP CAFDCash Available for Distribution, or illness that requires medical treatment more than simple first aidCAFD, represents the amount of cash available for distribution to unitholders after deducting operating expenses, debt service, maintenance capital expenditures, and must be reported under OSHA regulations.

other expenses related to the operation and maintenance of renewable energy assets. This metric provides insight into the financial performance and cash flow generation of renewable energy projects or portfolios.
-x

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(5)

“FERC” is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and “NERC” is the

Operational
Performance
Metrics
Description/RationaleFPL
Metric
NEER
Metric
GrowthExecute approved North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

new and repowered wind projects on schedule and on budget
Executing on the construction and fulfillment of previously approved wind projects supports growth, including EPS growth.-x

(6)

The “equivalent forced outage rate”Execute approved North American solar and storage projects on schedule and on budget

Executing on the construction and fulfillment of previously approved solar projects supports growth, including EPS growth.-x
New development or acquisition opportunities within NEER that receive approvalGrowth of project backlogs gives visibility to future growth projects through focused capital investment for new, on-strategy growth opportunities.-x
PMI Growth: Pre-tax income contribution from all asset optimization, proprietary trading, origination, gas marketing and trading, full requirements net of G&A and GexaNextEra Energy Marketing is computed asresponsible for electricity and fuel management for all of NextEra Energy Resources' generation fleet, which includes the hourslargest renewable energy portfolio in North America. As our portfolio of unit failure (unplanned outage hours and equivalent unplanned de-rated hours) given asgeneration assets grows, optimizing our existing generation fleet will become a percentagelarger opportunity set, which enables us to lead the decarbonization of the total hours of the availability of an electricity generating unit.

U.S. economy.
-x

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After the end of 2021,2023, the Executive Compensation Review Board (“review board”), whose members were Messrs. Ketchum, RoboCrews and Silagy,Pimentel, Mrs. Kujawa, Mrs. Daggs and the executive vice president, human resources and corporate services,Ms. Caplan, assessed:

(1)
whether the operational performance goals had been achieved, exceeded or missed and, to the extent exceeded or missed, by what margin such goals had been exceeded or missed (as set forth in the tables above);
(2)
the degree of difficulty of achieving each goal; and
(3)
the Company’s performance with respect to each goal as compared to the pre-established payout scale based on top-decile, top-quartile, median and sub-median performance on the same measure (industry-based, where benchmark data was available) and arrived at an aggregate determination for the Company’s 20212023 performance as compared to the goals.
This assessment determined that the Company had achieved superior performance in 2021.2023. The determination of the review board was then presented to the Compensation Committee, which had ultimate authority to accept or modify all or any part of the determination. For 2021,2023, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed the review board’s recommendations and the conclusions on which they were based and determined to accept those recommendations.

2021 Annual Incentive Awards

2023 annual incentive awards for the NEOs

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Each NEO’s 20212023 annual incentive payout was determined based on a rating (“NextEra Energy performance rating”) derived by combining the Company’s financial performance as measured by the financial performance matrix (weighted 50%) and the Company’s operational performance as compared to the operational performance goals (weighted 50%). The NextEra Energy performance rating for 2021, determined in this manner,2023 was 1.87.

1.84.

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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
(50%)
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
(50%)
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
RATING
2023 Adjusted EPS Growth: 9.3%
2023 Adjusted ROE: 15.0%
2.001.681.84
The NextEra Energy performance rating may be adjusted for each NEO by the Compensation Committee based on individual performance under circumstances in which the Compensation Committee determines that the formulaic
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calculation of the performance rating without adjustment would otherwise result in the payment of an inappropriate incentive. The Compensation Committee generally uses this aspect of the executive compensation program on a conservative basis, as it believes that the formula for calculating the NextEra Energy performance rating ordinarily should result in appropriate incentive payments. The individual performance adjustment, when used, historically has most often ranged between ±10%.

The Compensation Committee determined the

No individual performance factors in 2021 based on recommendations fromwere used to modify the CEO (for all2023 annual incentive award payouts for any of the NEOs other than himself). For each NEO other than the CEO, the 2021 individual performance factor was based primarily upon the Company’s exceptional performance as described in the Executive Summary, above, as well as (for each NEO other than the CEO) the NEO’s performance relative to a set of objectives agreed upon with the CEO at the beginning of the year. For the CEO, the Compensation Committee determined the individual performance factor. The Compensation Committee determined Mr. Robo’s 2021 individual performance factor based on the Compensation Committee’s assessment of his performance and the Company’s overall 2021 performance as described in the Executive Summary.

NEOs.

The following illustrates the determination of the 20212023 annual incentive for each NEO:

Annual Incentive = (NextEra Energy Performance Rating x Individual Performance Factor) x Target Annual Incentive

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In years where the Company’s performance is above or substantially above the performance of its peers as evidenced byon industry benchmarks, as it was in 2021, the Company expects that annual incentive awards will be paid to the NEOs at a rate exceedingabove target. This was the target rate. For 2021,case in 2023, and the NEOs’ annual incentive awards were as follows:

 

Named Executive Officer

 

 

 

2021 Target Annual
Incentive

 

  

 

2021 Annual Incentive
Award

 

 
   

James L. Robo

  $2,496,000   $4,992,000 
   

Rebecca J. Kujawa

  $   612,500   $1,225,000 
   

John W. Ketchum

  $   980,000   $1,960,000 
   

Eric E. Silagy

  $   980,000   $1,960,000 
   

Charles E. Sieving

  $   649,560   $1,299,100 

2021 Long-Term Performance-Based Equity Compensation

Equity Compensation Mix

NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2023 Annual Incentive
Target (as a % of Base
Salary
2023 TARGET ANNUAL
INCENTIVE
($)
2023 ANNUAL INCENTIVE
AWARD
($)
John W. Ketchum160%2,520,0004,636,800
Terrell Kirk Crews II70%511,200940,600
Rebecca J. Kujawa100%1,100,0002,024,000
Armando Pimentel, Jr.(1)100%1,000,0001,840,000
Charles E. Sieving70%892,0001,641,300
(1)
Mr. Pimentel was rehired on January 25, 2023. His 2023 annual incentive was not prorated as part of the overall compensation package as an inducement for him to accept the position.
2023 long-term performance-based equity compensation
EQUITY COMPENSATION MIX
WHAT WE GRANTEDWHY WE GRANTED IT

What We Granted

Why We Granted It

Performance shares

»
Directly focus NEOs on the multi-year sustained achievement of challenging TSR, financial and operational goals, because the number of shares ultimately earned depends upon the Company’s and the NEO’s performance over a three-year performance period.

period

Performance-based restricted stock

»
Includes a performance goal; affectedgoal
»
Affected by all stock price changes, so value to NEOs affected by both increases and decreases in the Company’s stock price.

price
»
Require two-year post-vest hold

Performance-based restricted NEP common units

»
Includes a performance goal; affectedgoal
»
Affected by all common unit price changes, so value to NEOs affected by both increases and decreases in NEP’s common unit price.

price
»
Require two-year post-vest hold

Stock options

»
Reward the NEOs only if the Company’s stock price increases and remains above the stock price on the date of grant.

grant

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In determining the appropriate mix of equity compensation components, the Compensation Committee primarily considers the following factors:

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the mix of these components at competitor and peer companies and emerging market trends
»
the retention value of each element and other values important to the Company, including, for example, the tax and accounting consequences of each type of award
»
the advice of the Compensation Consultant
»
the perceived value to the NEO of each element

the mix of these components at competitor and peer companies and emerging market trends;

the retention value of each element and other values important to the Company, including, for example, the tax and accounting consequences of each type of award;

the advice of the Compensation Consultant; and

the perceived value to the NEO of each element.

As shown below, theThe Compensation Committee continued its practice of granting NEOs equity-based compensation, the majority of which is composed of a substantially greater percentage of performance share awards, since

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awards. This practice aligns with feedback from our shareholders, who have indicated during our shareholder outreach that they favoredfavor the longer-term performance features of performance shares. After the Compensation Committee determined the appropriate mix of equity compensation components, theThe target award level for each equity-based element was expressed as a percentage of each NEO’s target total direct compensation opportunity. The target dollar value for each component was converted to a number of shares of equivalent value (estimated present value for stock options and performance shares).

2021 Mix of Equity Compensation Awards for the NEOs

2023 MIX OF EQUITY COMPENSATION AWARDS FOR THE NEOS
In 2021,2023, the Compensation Committee granted the following mix of equity-based compensation to the

NEOs:

Named Executive Officer

 

 

Mix of Equity Compensation Awards(1)

 

Performance

Shares

 

Options

 

Performance-
Based Restricted
Stock

 

 

Performance-
Based Restricted
NEP Common
Units

 

     

James L. Robo

 65%  25%  3%  7% 
     

Rebecca J. Kujawa

 60%  20%  13%  7% 
     

John W. Ketchum

 60%  20%  13%  7% 
     

Eric E. Silagy

 60%  20%  20%   
     

Charles E. Sieving

 60%  20%  13%  7% 

(1)

Excludes executive transition awards of performance-based restricted stock units.
MIX OF EQUITY COMPENSATION AWARDS(1)
NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
PERFORMANCE
SHARES
OPTIONSPERFORMANCE-BASED
RESTRICTED STOCK
PERFORMANCE-BASED
RESTRICTED NEP
COMMON UNITS
John W. Ketchum65%25%3%7%
Terrell Kirk Crews II60%20%13%7%
Rebecca J. Kujawa60%20%13%7%
Armando Pimentel, Jr.60%20%20%
Charles E. Sieving60%20%13%7%

(1)
Calculation of percentage mix based on the grant date present value of each grant as a percentage of each NEO’s total equity-based compensation.

Performance Share Awards Granted in 2021 for the Performance Period Ending Decembertarget value of each grant as a percentage of each NEO’s total equity-based compensation.

PERFORMANCE SHARE AWARDS GRANTED IN 2023 FOR THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD ENDING
DECEMBER
31, 2023

For the2025

The performance share awards granted in 2021 for the2023 have a performance period beginning January 1, 20212023 and ending December 31, 2023, the2025. The Compensation Committee continued to use the performance measures adopted in 2018 to ensure alignment in award design with TSR plan design trends and enable strong pay for performance alignment. The 20212023 performance share awards have 3-year adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS growth and operational measures as performance measures. Consistent with prior years, the awards also have an individual performance factor ranging from ±20%, to enable the Compensation Committee to adjust payouts based on their assessment of the NEO’s individual performance. The goals used to measure long-term performance for purposes of the NEOs’ performance share awards are different

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both in terms of the objectives and time-frames thanfrom the goals used to measure short-term performance under the Company’s Annual Incentive Plan. The measures and their relative weights are set forth below:

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREWEIGHTTARGET
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Financial measures:

Performance Measure

                Weight                 

                Target                 

3-year TSR relative to top ten power companies by market capitalization, which is a subset of the S&P 500 Utilities Index

±20% modifier to
award payout

Midpoint of the TSR at the 75th
75th and 25th25th percentiles

3-year adjusted ROE and adjusted EPS growth (determineddetermined using athe financial matrix similar to the one set forth on page 48)

below:
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80%
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ROE: 8.6%
EPS: 4.0%
EPS: 4.0%

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Operational measures:

5% each

Target Performance
3-year average employee safety—safetyOSHA recordables/200,000 hours

5% each
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0.97

Nuclear industry composite performance index (combined for FPL and NextEra Energy Resources nuclear facilities)

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93.8

3-year average equivalent forced outage rate (fossil and renewable generation)

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6.5%

FPL 3-year average service reliability—reliabilityservice unavailability (minutes)

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114.0

During the performance period, performance shares are not issued, theissued. The NEO may not sell or transfer the NEO’s contingent right to receive performance shares and dividends are not paid.

Payout

PAYOUT OF PERFORMANCE SHARE AWARDS GRANTED IN 2021 FOR THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
Each NEO, other than Mr. Pimentel who was not employed at the time of Performance Share Awards Granted in 2019 for the Performance Period Ended December 31, 2021

Each NEO grant, was granted a target number of performance shares in 20192021 for a three-year performance period beginning January 1, 20192021 and ending on December 31, 2021.2023. The Compensation Committee views the payout of this grant after the end of the performance period as part of each NEO’s 20192021 compensation, while the performance shares granted in 20212023 for the performance period ending on December 31, 20232025 are considered to be part of each NEO’s 20212023 compensation, even though the shares will not be issued, if at all, until February 2024.

At2026.

In February 2024, payouts were made under the 2021-2023 performance share grants. The 2021-2023 performance grants were based on a financial performance matrix of adjusted EPS growth and adjusted ROE (weighted 80%), operational measures (weighted 20%), and TSR relative to the top ten power companies by market capitalization (+/- 20% modifier). The awards also have an individual performance factor ranging from ±20%, to enable the Compensation Committee to adjust payouts based on their assessment of the NEO’s individual performance.
For the performance period from January 1, 2021 through the end of 2023, NextEra Energy’s relative TSR was -13.25% and ranked eighth among the top ten power companies by market capitalization, resulting in a relative TSR modifier of -20%. The TSR calculation requires a 20-trading day average to determine the beginning average and ending average price for the common stock of NextEra Energy and each member of the peer group.
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Relative TSR Percentile
Ranking for 3-Year
Performance Period
TSR Results for Three
Year Performance Period
Modifier Result
NextEra Energy
-13.25%
0.80
Top Ten Power Companies by
Market Capitalization
(a subset of the S&P 500
Utilities Index)
75th Percentile
27.37%120%
Midpoint13.99%Interpolated
25th Percentile
-13.25%80%
Based on our performance during the performance period, for the 2021 performance share awards granted in 2019,award received an overall rating of 1.60, determined as shown below, other than for Mr. Crews.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE(1)
WEIGHTRESULTPAYOUT AS A % OF
TARGET
Adjusted EPS growth and adjusted ROE80%2.00200%
Operational measures20%1.98198%
Overall rating2.00
200%
Relative TSR modifier±20%0.8080%
Overall rating (after applying relative TSR modifier and individual performance
factors)
(1)
1.60160%
(1)
Each NEO’s individual performance factor ranges from ±20% and can only modify the overall rating was 2.00, as shown below.

    

 

Performance Measure(1)

 

 

Weight

 

 

Result

 

 

Payout as a %

of Target

 

    

Adjusted EPS Growth and Adjusted ROE

 80%  2.00  200% 
    

Operational Measures

 20%  1.88  188% 
    

Overall Rating

 1.98  198% 
    

Relative TSR Modifier

±20%  1.20  120% 
    

Overall Rating (after applying relative TSR modifier and individual performance factors)(1)

 2.00  200% 

(1)

Each NEO’s individual performance factor ranges from ±20%. After applying each NEO’s individual performance factor, the NEOs received an overall rating of 2.00.

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prior to applying the TSR modifier. After applying each NEO’s individual performance factor, which had no impact on the overall rating, the NEOs, except for Mr. Crews, received an overall rating of 1.60.


Applying the overall rating results to the target performance shares resulted in the following performance share award payouts for each of the NEOs:

 

Named Executive Officer

 

 

 

Target Performance Shares
for Performance Period

1/1/19-12/31/21

 

 

Performance Shares Earned

 

   

James L. Robo

 176,528 353,056
   

Rebecca J. Kujawa

   20,228   40,456
   

John W. Ketchum

   38,368   76,736
   

Eric E. Silagy

   49,580   99,160
   

Charles E. Sieving

   24,184   48,368

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Granted

NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERTARGET PERFORMANCE
SHARES FOR PERFORMANCE
PERIOD 1/1/21-12/31/23
PAYOUT
FACTOR
PERFORMANCE SHARES
EARNED
John W. Ketchum37,4331.6059,892
Terrell Kirk Crews II(1)1,1501.912,196
Rebecca J. Kujawa22,9201.6036,672
Armando Pimentel, Jr.(2)
Charles E. Sieving16,4781.6026,364
(1)
Mr. Crews’ 2021 performance share award payout was determined by multiplying his target number of shares by his three-year average performance rating determined under the Annual Incentive Plan for each of 2021, 2022 and 2023; this is because he was not a senior officer at the time of the 2021 grant and therefore not included in the awards that included TSR as a metric.
(2)
Mr. Pimentel did not receive a 2021

performance share award as he was not employed by the Company at that time.

PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK GRANTED IN 2023
The performance objective for performance-based restricted stock is adjusted earnings of $2.2$2.5 billion. The shares of performance-based restricted stock granted in 20212023 will not vest unless and until the Compensation Committee certifies that NextEra Energy’s adjusted earnings for each of 2021, 20222023, 2024 and 2023,2025, respectively, equal or exceed $2.2$2.5 billion.

Because the Compensation Committee intends for the grant date present value of performance-based restricted stock awards to equal the fair market value of an equivalent number of shares of the Company’s common stock absent the performance and vesting conditions, dividends are paid on performance-based restricted stock awards as and when dividends are paid on the common stock. However, any dividends paid on performance-based restricted stock awards that do not vest must be repaid within 30 days following forfeiture of the award.

Performance-Based Restricted To ensure alignment between our senior executives and our shareholders, grants of performance-based restricted stock require a two-year post-vest hold.

PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED NEP Common Units Granted in 2021

COMMON UNITS GRANTED IN 2023

In February 2021, as part of the compensation planning process, the Compensation Committee expressed its preference that a portion of the long-term performance-based incentive compensation to be awarded to the2023, NEOs who are also are officers of NEP bewere granted in the form of NEP performance-based restricted common units (“NEP Awards”). The Compensation Committee concluded thatbelieves the proposed NEP Awards would further align the incentive compensation
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of these NEOs to activities that promote the growth of long-term value for shareholders of the Company.our shareholders. After considering this and other factors, the Board of Directors of NEP (the “NEP Board”) in February 20212023 approved grants of NEP Awards to those Company NEOs who also are officers of NEP, as well as to other officers and employees of the Company or its affiliates who are responsible for significant NEP activities.

The NEP Awards received by the NEOs did not increase the NEOs’ overall incentive compensation opportunity, but instead replaced on a dollar-for-dollar basis approximately 7% of the aggregate grant date value of the portion of their long-term performance-based awards in 20212023 that otherwise would have been issued in the form of performance-based restricted stock of the Company. The performance objective for the NEP Awards is adjusted EBITDA of $400 million. Adjusted EBITDA is NEP’s consolidated net income, as reported in its audited financial statements as determined in accordance with GAAP, plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization less certain non-cash, non-recurring items. Therefore, the NEP Awards granted in 20212023 will not vest unless and until the NEP Board certifies that NEP’s adjusted EBITDA for 2021, 20222023, 2024 and 2023,2025, respectively, equals or exceeds $400 million.

million (this was increased to $900 million for awards granted in 2024).

The NEP Awards were made pursuant to the NextEra Energy Partners, LP 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (“NEP 2014 LTIP”). NEP will be reimbursed by the Company for the grant date fair value of all NEP Awards granted to employees and officers of the Company or its affiliates.

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To ensure alignment between our senior executives and our shareholders, grants of performance-based restricted units require a two-year post-vest hold.


Non-Qualified Stock Option Awards in 2021

NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARDS IN 2023

The Compensation Committee grants non-qualifiednonqualified stock options, rather than incentive stock options, primarily because the tax treatment of non-qualifiednonqualified stock options is more favorable to the Company than the treatment of incentive stock options. The 2011stock options vest and become exercisable in three substantially equal annual installments. The 2021 LTIP prohibits repricing of awarded options without shareholder approval.

Executive Transition Awards of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units in 2021

In consultation with its independent Compensation Consultant, the Compensation Committee granted a one-time executive transition equity award to each of the NEOs, other than the CEO, in February 2021. The Compensation Committee awarded performance-based restricted stock units to Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Silagy and Sieving as part of a strategy designed to preserve long-term business continuity among our leadership team during the CEO transition and beyond as discussed under CEO Succession and Executive Transitions. These transition awards provided 59,559 performance-based restricted stock units to each NEO above and will vest, subject to their continuous employment, over a 10-year period for Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum and Sieving, with 50% of the award vesting on February 15, 2026 and 50% of the award vesting on February 15, 2031, and over a 7-year period for Mr. Silagy, with 50% of the award vesting on February 15, 2025 and 50% of the award vesting on February 15, 2028.

The executive transition awards have no value to the NEO unless the Company meets a defined annual performance goal of $2.2 billion in adjusted earnings and he or she remains employed with the Company through the above vesting dates. The awards do not provide for pro rata vesting in connection with the NEOs’ retirement. In determining the award amounts, the Compensation Committee considered several factors including the competitive labor market for top talent and the Company’s desire to continue accomplishing its long-term continuous business growth strategy. The Compensation Committee believes that these executive transition awards are in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders and will further align the interests of these NEOs with those of shareholders over the next decade.

Equity Grant Practices

EQUITY GRANT PRACTICES
Equity awards are granted by the Compensation Committee to the NEOs each year in mid-February, which is a date that is normally set two years in advance. The Compensation Committee believes that granting equity in this way is appropriate because the Company typically releases year-end earnings in late January, so all relevant information should be available to the market on the grant date. Equity awards may also be made to new executive officers upon hire or promotion, generally coincident with the date of hire or promotion or the Compensation Committee meeting next following the date of hire or promotion. The Compensation Committee does not seek to time equity grants to take advantage of information, either positive or negative, about the Company which has not been publicly disseminated. The exercise price of options granted is equal to the closing market price of NextEra Energy’s common stock on the effective date of grant.

How We Make Compensation Decisions

Compensation Committee Role

V. Other practices and Processes; Role of External Consultant

The Compensation Committee plans its agendaspolicies related to ensure a thoroughcompensation

Stock ownership and thoughtful decision process. Typically, information regarding strategic decisions with respect to the NEOs is presented at one meeting to the Compensation Committee, which makes its decision at a subsequent meeting. This allows time for follow-up questions from Compensation Committee members in advance of the final decision. The Compensation Committee may not delegate its authority.

The Compensation Committee had an executive session at the end of each of its 2021 meetings, during which no executive officers were present. During the appropriate executive sessions, the Compensation Committee evaluated the performance of the chairman and CEO, discussed and approved the

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retention policies


compensation of the chairman and CEO, met with the Compensation Consultant and discussed and considered such other matters as it deemed appropriate including succession planning for key executive positions.

During 2021, the Compensation Committee engaged Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc. (“FW Cook”), an independent executive compensation consulting firm which performed no other services for NextEra Energy or its affiliates, to provide advice and counsel to the Compensation Committee from time-to-time. FW Cook is sometimes referred to as the “Compensation Consultant.”

In 2021, the Compensation Consultant participated in all Compensation Committee meetings. In accordance with its engagement letter, during the 2021 executive compensation cycle, FW Cook provided the Compensation Committee and the Company with analyses and advice on topics such as pay competitiveness and executive compensation program plan design, including with respect to the executive transition awards. FW Cook also benchmarked and discussed with the Compensation Committee its recommendation with respect to non-employee director compensation. The Compensation Consultant also monitored current and emerging market trends and reported to the Compensation Committee on such trends and their impact on the Company’s compensation practices. In 2021, the Compensation Committee also assessed the independence of FW Cook in accordance with SEC rules and concluded that FW Cook’s work for the Compensation Committee did not raise any conflicts of interest.

Compensation Resources

The Compensation Committee used its business judgment to set each NEO’s target total direct compensation opportunity for 2021 and each compensation element. The Compensation Committee based its determination on its integrated assessment of a series of factors, including competitive alternatives, individual and team contribution and performance, corporate performance, complexity and importance of the role and responsibilities, experience, leadership and growth potential and the relationship of the NEO’s pay to the pay of NextEra Energy’s other executive officers. There are no material differences among NEOs with respect to the application of NextEra Energy’s compensation policies or the way in which total compensation opportunity is determined.

The Compensation Committee primarily used the following resources to aid in its determination of the 2021 target total direct compensation opportunity for each NEO.

Market Comparisons/Peer Group

When establishing each NEO’s target total direct compensation opportunity for 2021, the Compensation Committee considered the competitive market for comparable executives and compensation opportunities provided by comparable companies. Competition for executive talent primarily affects the aggregate level of the target total direct compensation opportunity available to the NEOs.

The Compensation Committee believes that it is critical to the Company’s long-term performance to offer its executive officers compensation opportunities broadly commensurate with their competitive alternatives. The Company obtained market comparison information for all NEOs from publicly-available peer group information. The Company’s peer group is composed of a set of companies from the energy services industry and a set of companies from general industry. These companies were selected by the Compensation Committee with input from executive officers (including the CEO) and the Compensation Consultant. The Compensation Committee believes that the use of companies from both the energy services industry and general industry was appropriate because the Company’s executive officers come from both within and outside the Company’s industry. NEOs were recruited from within and outside the Company’s industry and the Compensation Committee believes that their opportunities for alternative employment are not limited to other energy or utility companies.

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For 2021, the Compensation Committee conducted a review of the then-existing 2020 peer group based on the following criteria:

Selection Criteria

The Company believes it is important for executive officers to accumulate a significant amount of NextEra Energy Services Industry

General Industry

  Publicly traded companycommon stock to align officers’ interests with a strong United States domestic presence

  Classified with a Standard Industrial Classification (“SIC”) code similar to the Company’s SIC code

  Annual revenue greater than $5 billion

  A potential source of executive talent

  Included in an executive compensation survey database provided by a third party

  Publicly traded company with a strong United States domestic presence

  Member of the S&P 500

  Considered highly reputable and highly regarded for operational excellence, product/service leadership or customer experience

  Sustained revenues typically between 50% and 250%those of the Company’s revenues

  Consistently high performing

  Heavily industrialized, highly regulated or a producer of consumer staples

  Operates in an industry which may be potential sources of executive talent

  No unusual executive pay arrangements

  Included in an executive compensation survey database provided by a third party

  Contribute to diversity of industry representation in this segment of the peer group

shareholders.

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Based on its review, the Compensation Committee approved the removal of PG&E Corporation from the energy services peer group and the removal of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (acquired) from, and the replacement of DowDuPont with DuPont De Nemours, Inc. (following the spin-off into three separate companies) in, the general industry peer group. The Compensation Committee believes the peer group is appropriately aligned with industries in which the Company competes for talent and the Company’s business in terms of market capitalization and scope. Thus, the executive compensation programs of the following companies were reviewed as market comparators for 2021:

Energy Services Industry (n=13)

General Industry (n=20)

American Electric Power Company, Inc.

3M Company

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Dominion Energy, Inc.

Caterpillar Inc.

Duke Energy Corporation

CIGNA Corporation

Edison International

Danaher Corporation

Entergy Corporation

Deere & Company

Exelon Corporation

Devon Energy Corporation

FirstEnergy Corp.

DuPont De Nemours, Inc.

PPL Corporation

Eaton Corporation

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated

Emerson Electric Co.

Sempra Energy

General Dynamics Corporation

The Southern Company

Halliburton Company

Xcel Energy Inc.

Honeywell International, Inc.

Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Schlumberger Limited
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Union Pacific Corporation

Although the Compensation Committee did not target specific total compensation levels relative to industry peers (a so-called “percentile” approach), it generally reviewed peer company data at the 50th percentile for the general industry companies and the 75th percentile for the energy services industry companies. The Compensation Committee believes these levels were appropriate because:

the Company’s 2020 market capitalization and assets were above the 75th percentile of its general industry peer companies and its energy services industry peer companies;

the Company’s 2020 market capitalization was over 115% greater than the 2nd largest energy services industry peer company’s market capitalization;

the Company’s practice is to make a relatively high portion of each NEO’s compensation performance- based as compared to its peers; and

the Company’s operations are more complex, more diverse and of a greater size than those of substantially all of its energy services industry peer companies.

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Other Resources

What We Use

How We Use It

“Tally sheets” and “walk-away charts”

Provides a check to ensure that the Compensation Committee sees the full value of all elements of the NEOs’ annual compensation, both as opportunity and as actually realized, and sees the actual results of its compensation decisions in the various situations under which employment may terminate

Reviews by the CEO

Prior to the beginning of the year, the Compensation Committee solicits performance reviews of the other NEOs and executive officers from the CEO for use as an additional input to the Compensation Committee’s determination of target total direct compensation opportunity and, after the end of the year, whether or not to use their discretion to adjust annual incentive compensation amounts determined using the formula discussed above

Other Practices and Policies Related to Compensation

Stock Ownership and Retention Policies

The Company believes it is important for executive officers to accumulate a significant amount of NextEra Energy common stock to align officers’ interests with those of the Company’s shareholders. NextEra Energy’s NEOs (and all other officers) are subject to a stock ownership policy and a stock retention policy. The Company believes these policies strongly reinforce NextEra Energy’s executive compensation philosophy and objectives. At the same time, the Company recognizes that the accumulation of a large, undiversified position in NextEra Energy common stock can at some point create undesired incentives, and it permits its officers some degree of diversification once the target level of holdings is reached.

Under the stock ownership policy, officers are expected, within threefive years after appointment to office, to own NextEra Energy common stock with a value equal to a multiple of their base salaries. Shares of NextEra Energy common stock and share units held in NextEra Energy’s employee benefit plans and deferred compensation plan are credited toward meeting this requirement. Unvested shares of performance-based restricted stock, count, while shares subject to unpaid performance share awards and unexercised options do not count toward the calculation of required holdings. The current multiples are as follows:

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POSITIONSTOCK OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT,
AS A MULTIPLE OF BASE SALARY RATE
COMPLIANCE
PERIOD
COMPLIANCE STATUS
CEO
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7xWithin five years after appointment to officeAs of December 31, 2023, all NEOs owned common stock in excess of their requirements

CEO

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Senior Executive Officers

Other officers
3x base salary rate

Other Officers

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1x base salary rate

As of December 31, 2021, all NEOs owned common stock in excess of their requirements.

Under the stock retention policy, until such time as the requirements of the stock ownership policy are met, NextEra Energy expects executive officers to retain (and not sell) a number of shares equal to at least two-thirds of shares acquired through equity compensation awards (cumulatively, from the date of appointment as an executive officer). In addition, senior executive officers must retain all shares of performance-based restricted stock for a minimum of 24 months after vesting (net of shares withheld for, or used to pay, taxes).

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Officers who fail to comply with the retention policy may not be eligible for future equity-based compensation awards for a two-year period. The CEO may approve the modification or reduction of the minimum retention requirements (other than for himself) to address the special needs of a particular officer, although to date there have been no such modifications or reductions.

Clawback Provisions

provisions

The Company has an incentive compensation recoupment, or “clawback,” policy which provides for recoupment of incentive compensationIncentive Compensation from current and former executive officers in the event of a Triggering Event (the “Clawback Policy”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the occurrencesame respective meanings given to them in the Clawback Policy.
“Incentive Compensation” means any compensation, including but not limited to annual cash incentives under the Executive Annual Incentive Plan (or any successors thereto), and long-term equity incentives under the Amended and Restated 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan and the 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan, that was granted, earned or vested based in whole or in part upon the attainment of eitherone or more Financial Reporting Measures; provided however, for the avoidance of doubt, “Incentive Compensation” does not include any long-term incentives under the NextEra Energy Partners, LP 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan or under any other incentive plan of NextEra Energy Partners, LP in effect from time to time.
“Triggering Event” means a decision by the Audit Committee of the following triggering events:

(1)

a decision by the Audit Committee that recoupment is appropriate in connection with an accounting restatement of the Company’s previously-published financial statements caused by what the Audit Committee deems to be material non-compliance by the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the federal securities laws (“Financial Statement Triggering Event”); or

(2)

a decision by the Compensation Committee that one or more performance metrics used for determining previously paid incentive compensation was incorrectly calculated and, if calculated correctly, would have resulted in a lower payment to one or more executive officers (“Performance Triggering Event”).

Board that an accounting restatement Company’s previously published financial statements is required due to material non-compliance by the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the federal securities laws, or that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period or, if earlier, the date such a decision should have been made.

If a triggering eventTriggering Event occurs, the Company willshall (to the extent permitted by applicable law) promptly recoup from any current or former executive officer any incentive compensation paid or grantedIncentive Compensation received during the three-yearRecoupment Period by any individual who served as an Executive Officer at any time during the performance period preceding the triggering eventapplicable to such Incentive Compensation that was in excess of the amount that which such Executive Officer would have been paid or grantedreceived after giving effect, as applicable, to the accounting restatement that resulted fromassociated with the Financial Statement Triggering Event or to what would have been the correct calculation of the performance metric(s) used in determining that a Performance Triggering Event had occurred.Event. The incentive compensation to be recouped will be in an amount and form determined in the judgment of the Board. In addition,Board following recommendation by the NextEra Energy, Inc. 2021 Long TermCompensation Committee (which recommendation shall not be binding), in accordance with the applicable listing standards or policies of the national stock exchange upon which the Company’s shares are listed.
The Company shall not be permitted to insure or indemnify any Executive Officer against (i) the loss of any Incentive Plan (the “2021 LTIP”) providesCompensation that is recouped in accordance with the Clawback Policy, or (ii) any award grantedclaims relating to the Company’s enforcement of its rights under the 2021 LTIP will be subject to mandatory repayment by the grantee to the extent that events occur that require such mandatory repayment under (a) any Company “clawback” or recoupmentClawback Policy.
Anti-hedging policy that is adopted to comply with the requirements of any applicable law, rule or regulation, or otherwise (such as the policy described above) or (b) any law, rule or regulation which imposes mandatory recoupment upon the occurrence of such events.

Anti-Hedging Policy

The Company’s Trading Policy, which applies to all directors, officers and employees of the Company (collectively, referred to as “insiders” in the Trading Policy) of the Company,, prohibits hedging transactions with respect to securities of the Company. The Company considers it improper and inappropriate for any Company insider to engage in short-term or speculative transactions in the Company’s securities. Transactions in options, puts, calls or other derivative securities are prohibited. Additionally, certain forms of hedging transactions with respect to the Company’s securities, such as prepaid variable forwards, equity swaps and collars, are prohibited. These transactions allow an insider to continue to own covered securities without the full risks and rewards of ownership and the insider may no longer have the same objectives as the Company’s other shareholders. Therefore, these transactions are prohibited under the Trading Policy.

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Anti-pledging policy
The Company’s Trading Policy prohibits pledging transactions with respect to securities of the Company. Because a margin sale or foreclosure sale may occur at a time when the pledgor is aware of material nonpublic information or otherwise is not permitted to trade in Company securities, insiders are prohibited from holding Company securities in a margin account or pledging Company securities as collateral for a loan.
Risk Oversight

oversight

The Compensation Committee oversees compensation-related risks, including annually reviewing management’s assessment of risks related to employee compensation programs. In February 2022,2023 and 2024, the Compensation Committee reviewed management’s analysis of the Company’s compensation program risks and mitigation of those risks, as well as the Company’s ongoing compensation risk management process. The Compensation Committee reviewed, among other matters, the Board’s overall role in the oversight of the Company’s risk,risks, the Compensation Committee’s role in the oversight of compensation-related risks, the relationship of certain risks to the Company’s compensation programs and policies and the compensation risk-related risk mitigation practices and controls which the Company has in place.

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Additional 2021 Compensation Elements

Benefits

2023 compensation elements

BENEFITS
NextEra Energy provides its executive officers with a comprehensive benefits program which includes health and welfare, life insurance and other personal benefits. For programs to which employees contribute premiums, executive officers pay the same premiums as other similarly situated exempt employees. Retirement and other post-employment benefits are discussed under Post-Employment Compensation. These benefits are an integral part of the total compensation package for NEOs, and the aggregate value is included in the information reviewed by the Compensation Committee annually to ensure the reasonableness and appropriateness of total rewards. In addition, NextEra Energy believes that the intrinsic value placed on personal benefits by the NEOs is generally greater than the incremental cost of those benefits to the Company.

Personal Benefits

PERSONAL BENEFITS
NextEra Energy provides its executive officers with personal benefits which, in many cases, improve efficiency by allowing the executive officers to focus on their critical job responsibilities and/or increasing the hours they can devote to work. Some of these benefits also serve to better secure the safety of the executive officers and their families. The Compensation Committee and its Compensation Consultant periodically review the personal benefits offered by the Company to ensure that the program is competitive and producing the desired results. The Compensation Committee believes that the benefits the Company derives from these personal benefits more than offset their incremental cost to the Company.

See footnote 2 to Table 1b: 20212023 Supplemental All Other Compensation for a description of the personal benefits provided to the NEOs for 2021.

Use of Company-Owned Aircraft

2023.

USE OF COMPANY-OWNED AIRCRAFT
Company aircraft are available to the NEOs, as well as other employees and directors, for business travel, which includes, in the judgment of the Governance & Nominating Committee, travel by NEOs to Company- approvedCompany-approved outside board meetings and travel in connection with physical examinations. Among other advantages, business use of the aircraft by executives maximizes time efficiencies, provides a confidential environment for business discussions and enhances security.

NextEra Energy permits limited non-business use of Company aircraft by NEOs when that use does not interfere with the use of Company aircraft for business purposes. Non-business use is generally discouraged, however, and must be approved in advance by the CEO. NEOs must pay the Company for their non-business use based on the rate prescribed by the IRS for valuing non-commercial flights. A NEO traveling on Company aircraft for business purposes may, with the approval of the CEO, be accompanied by the NEO’s guests, spouse and/or other family members. In this circumstance, there is essentially no incremental cost to the Company associated with transporting the additional passengers. Unless the travel is important to carrying out the business responsibilities of the NEO, however, the Company generally requires payment by the NEO for these passengers based on the rates described above. All non-business use of Company aircraft is reported to and reviewed by the Governance & Nominating Committee annually. In 2021,2023, the NEOs’ use of
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Company aircraft for non-business purposes represented approximately 17044 passenger flight hours and for travel to Company-approved outside board meetings and annual physical examinations represented an additional approximately 169 passenger flight hours. Company aircraft were used for a total of approximately 1,2983,645 passenger flight hours in the aggregate in 2021.

Policy on Tax Reimbursements on Executive Perquisites

2023.

POLICY ON TAX REIMBURSEMENTS ON EXECUTIVE PERQUISITES
In accordance with the NextEra Energy, Inc. Policy on Tax Reimbursements on Executive Perquisites, the Company does not provide tax reimbursements on perquisites to the NEOs. In circumstances where the Compensation Committee deems such an action appropriate, the Company may provide tax

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reimbursements to executives as part of a plan, policy or arrangement applicable to a broad base of management employees of the Company, such as a relocation or expatriate tax equalization policy.

Post-Employment Compensation

VI. Post-employment compensation
NextEra Energy expects continued and consistent high levels of individual performance from all executive officers as a condition of continued employment. The Company has in the past terminated the employment of executive officers who were unable to sustain the expected levels of performance, and it is prepared to do so in the future should that become necessary. All of the NEOs, including the CEO, are “employees at will.”

Set forth below is a description of the agreements and programs that may provide for compensation should a NEO’s employment with the Company terminate under specified circumstances.

Severance Plan

The NextEra Energy, Inc. Executive Severance Benefit Plan (the “Severance Plan”) provides for the payment of severance benefits to the NEOs and to certain other senior executives if their employment with the Company is involuntarily terminated in specified circumstances. The purpose of the Severance Plan is to retain the covered senior executives and encourage dedication to their duties by ensuring the equitable treatment of those who may experience an involuntary termination, as defined in the Severance Plan. The Severance Plan provides severance benefits following involuntary termination in exchange for entry by the executive into a release of claims against the Company and an agreement to adhere to certain non-competition and related covenants protective of the Company and its affiliates. Following a covered involuntary termination and the execution of the release and other agreement, the executive would receive a cash payment equal to two times the executive’s annual base salary plus two times the executive’s target annual incentive compensation for the year of termination, payable in two equal annual installments. In addition, the executive’s outstanding equity and equity-based awards would vest pro rata, and become payable at the end of any applicable performance periods, subject to the attainment by the Company of the specified performance objectives. The executive also would receive certain ancillary benefits, including outplacement assistance or payment in an amount equal to the value of the outplacement assistance. Amounts payable under the Severance Plan are subject to a cap specified in the Severance Plan.

The Company may amend or terminate the Severance Plan, in full or in part, at any time, but if an amendment or termination would affect the rights of an executive, the executive must agree in writing to the amendment or termination. The Severance Plan does not provide for the payment of severance benefits upon terminations governed by the terms of the executive retention employment agreement (“Retention Agreement”) described below.

Change in Control

control

Each of the NEOs is a party to a Retention Agreement with the Company. The Compensation Committee has concluded that the Retention Agreements are desirable in order to align NEO and shareholder interests under some unusual conditions, as well as useful and, in some cases, necessary to attract and retain senior executive talent.

In connection with a change in control of the Company, it can be important to secure the dedicated attention of executive officers whose personal positions are at risk and who have other opportunities readily available to them. By establishing compensation and benefits payable under various merger and acquisition scenarios, change in control agreements enable the NEOs to set aside personal financial and career objectives and focus on maximizing shareholder value. These agreements also help the officer to maintain an objective and neutral perspective in analyzing opportunities that may arise. Furthermore, they ensure continuity of the leadership team at a time when business continuity is of paramount concern. Without the Retention Agreements, the Company would have a greater risk of losing key executives in times of uncertainty.

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Retention Agreements entered into since 2009 do not include excise tax gross-ups. Retention Agreements entered into since 2021 require double-trigger equity vesting upon a change of control; i.e., there must be both a change of control and

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qualifying termination for accelerated vesting to occur. The material terms of the Retention Agreements are described under Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control beginning on page 82.

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Retirement Programs

Employee Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan

programs

EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN AND 401(K) PLAN
NextEra Energy maintains two retirement plans which qualify for favorable tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”): a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan and a defined contribution 401(k) plan. These plans are available to substantially all NextEra Energy employees. Each of the NEOs participates in both plans. The pension plan is more fully described following Table 5: Pension Benefits.

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (“SERP”)

Current tax laws place various limits on the benefits payable under tax-qualified retirement plans, such as NextEra Energy’s defined benefit pension plan and 401(k) plan, including a limit on the amount of annual compensation that can be taken into account when applying the plans’ benefit formulas. Therefore, the retirement incomes provided to the NEOs by the qualified plans generally constitute a smaller percentage of final pay than is typically the case for other Company employees. In order to make up for this and maintain the market-competitiveness of NextEra Energy’s executive retirement benefits, NextEra Energy maintains an unfunded, non-qualifiednonqualified SERP for its executive officers, including the NEOs. For the NEOs, compensation included under the SERP is annual base salary plus the actual annual cash incentive award, as opposed to the compensation included under the qualified plans, which is annual base salary only. NextEra Energy believes it is appropriate to include annual cash incentive awards for purposes of determining retirement plan benefits (both defined benefit pension and 401(k)) for the NEOs in order to ensure that the NEOs can replace in retirement a proportion of total compensation similar to that replaced by other employees participating in the Company’s defined benefit pension and 401(k) plans, bearing in mind that base salary alone constitutes a relatively smaller percentage of a NEO’s total compensation.

For additional information about the defined benefit plan benefit formulas under the SERP, see Table 5: Pension Benefits and accompanying descriptions.

Deferred Compensation Plan

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
NextEra Energy sponsors a non-qualified,nonqualified, unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows eligible highly compensated employees, including the NEOs, voluntarily and at their own risk, to elect to defer certain forms of compensation prior to the compensation being earned and vested. NextEra Energy makes this opportunity available to its highly compensated employees as a financial planning tool and an additional method to save for retirement. Deferrals by executive officers generally result in the Company deferring its obligation to make cash payments or issue shares of its common stock to those executive officers.

The Compensation Committee does not view the Deferred Compensation Plan as providing executives with additional compensation. Participants in the Deferred Compensation Plan are general creditors of the Company and the deferral of the payment obligation provides a financial advantage to the Company. For additional information about the Deferred Compensation Plan, see Table 6: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation and accompanying descriptions.

VII. Tax Considerations

considerations

The Compensation Committee carefully considers the tax impact of the Company’s compensation programs on NextEra Energy as well as on the NEOs. However, the Compensation Committee believes that decisions regarding executive compensation should be primarily based on whether they result in positive long-term value for the Company’s shareholders and other important stakeholders. While the Compensation Committee believes that shareholder interests are best served if it retains discretion and

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flexibility in awarding compensation, even though some compensation awards may result in non-deductible compensation expenses, the Compensation Committee intends to maintain strong pay-for-performance alignment of executive compensation arrangements notwithstanding loss of deductibility due to repeal of the exemption for performance-based compensation.

Compensation Committee Report

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion & Analysis required by applicable SEC rules which precedes this Report and, based on its review and that discussion, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion & Analysis set forth above be
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included in the Company’s proxy statement for the 20222024 annual meeting of shareholders and incorporated by reference into the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

2023.

Respectfully submitted,

Kirk S. Hachigian, Chair

Sherry S. Barrat

James L. Camaren

Amy B. Lane

Darryl L. Wilson

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Kirk S. Hachigian, Chair
Sherry S. BarratJames L. CamarenDev StahlkopfDarryl L. Wilson

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TABLE OF CONTENTSCompensation Tables

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION TABLES
When reviewing the narrative, tables and footnotes which follow, note that, in order to meet the goals and objectives of NextEra Energy’s executive compensation program as described in the Compensation Discussion & Analysis, the Compensation Committee primarily focuses on, and values, each NEO’s total compensation opportunity at the beginning of the relevant performance periods. Since many elements of total compensation are variable, based on performance and are not paid to the NEO for one, two or three years (and in some instances longer) after the compensation opportunity is first determined, the amounts reported in some of the tables in this proxy statement may reflect compensation decisions made prior to 20212023 and in some cases reflect amounts different from the amounts that may ultimately be paid.

Table 1a: 2021 Summary Compensation Table

2023 summary compensation table

The following table provides certain information about the compensation paid to, or accrued on behalf of, the NEOs in 2021.2023. It is important to keep in mind the following when reviewing the table:

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The amounts shown in the “Stock Awards” and the “Option Awards” columns are based on the aggregate grant date fair value of awards computed under applicable accounting rules for all equity compensation awards.

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The “Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings” column reflects the change in the present value of the pension benefit payable to each NEO in the applicable year. These changes in present value are not related to any compensation decision on the part of the Compensation Committee.

TABLE 1A: 2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I)(J)
NAME AND PRINCIPAL
POSITION
(1)
YEAR
SALARY
(3)
($)
BONUS
($)
STOCK
AWARDS
(4)(5)(6)
($)
OPTION
AWARDS
(4)
($)
NON-EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN
COMPENSATION
(7)
($)
CHANGE IN
PENSION VALUE
AND
NONQUALIFIED
DEFERRED
COMPENSATION
EARNINGS
(8)(9)
($)
ALL OTHER
COMPENSATION
(8)(10)
($)
TOTAL
($)
John W. Ketchum(2),
Chairman, President and CEO
of NextEra Energy and
Chairman of FPL
20231,575,000010,568,9092,599,9934,636,800811,026399,39620,591,124
20221,483,33308,436,4312,187,5004,500,000475,209331,85617,414,329
20211,400,000010,517,014983,9991,960,000421,019225,12115,507,153
Terrell Kirk Crews II,
Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of NextEra Energy and FPL
2023730,30002,048,115391,691940,600204,299103,5524,418,556
2022630,40001,317,395264,094889,000103,64491,6623,296,195
Rebecca J. Kujawa,
President and Chief Executive Officer of NextEra Energy Resources
20231,100,00007,111,0771,359,9932,024,000407,530173,87612,176,476
2022979,16705,487,2651,099,9952,000,000288,824146,58510,001,836
2021875,00008,378,012602,4921,225,000250,351113,32311,444,178
Armando Pimentel, Jr.,
President and Chief Executive Officer of FPL
2023896,15406,274,5111,199,9971,840,000117,429235,31610,563,407
Charles E. Sieving,
Executive Vice President, Chief
Legal, Environmental and
Federal Regulatory Affairs
Officer of NextEra Energy and
Executive Vice President of FPL
20231,274,30002,665,736509,8941,641,300423,332207,6156,772,178
20221,190,90002,376,928476,4951,429,080380,269174,8896,028,560
20211,082,60007,428,609433,1981,299,100357,356161,28210,762,145
(1)
Mr . Ketchum was appointed Chairman of FPL on February 15, 2023. Mr. Pimentel rejoined the Company on January 25, 2023 and was appointed CEO of FPL on February 15, 2023.
(2)
In accordance with SEC rules, for 2023, NextEra Energy’s last completed fiscal year, the ratio of the annual total compensation of Mr. Ketchum, the principal executive officer (“PEO”), to NextEra Energy’s median employee’s annual compensation was 110 to 1. The median employee’s annual total compensation was $186,960. The total annual compensation of the PEO for purposes of calculating the pay ratio was $20,591,194. The median employee was the same one identified for 2022; we did not identify a new median employee for 2023. We identified our median employee from our employee population as of December 31, 2023. On that date, NextEra Energy had 16,774
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U.S.-based active employees. NextEra Energy had 82 employees in Canada that were excluded in accordance with SEC rules from the median employee determination as they represented less than 5% of the Company’s workforce. The compensation measure used to identify the median employee was total cash compensation, and no employee’s compensation was annualized. Total cash compensation is the predominant form of employee remuneration. All of the elements of the employee’s 2023 compensation were combined in accordance with the applicable SEC rules.
(3)
Amounts in the salary column are composed of executive salaries earned for the year shown. Mr. Pimentel rejoined the Company on January 25, 2023 with an annual salary of $1,000,000; the amount shown reflects the prorated amount paid in 2023.
(4)
The amounts shown represent the aggregate grant date fair value of equity-based compensation awards granted during the relevant year, valued in accordance with applicable accounting rules, without reduction for estimated forfeitures. See Note 11 EquityStock-Based Compensation to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 for the assumptions used in this valuation.
(5)
Includes performance-based restricted stock and performance share awards valued based on the probable outcome of the performance conditions as of the grant date, and for Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Crews, and Sieving, performance-based restricted NEP common units. The grant date fair value of performance-based restricted NEP common units is measured based upon the closing market price of NEP common units as of the date of grant, February 22, 2022. With respect to the performance shares granted in 2023, 2022 and 2021 to all NEOs, a performance rating assumption of 1.40 (i.e., target shares multiplied by 1.40) was used (in accordance with applicable accounting guidance) to value such performance share awards and grant date fair value for all NEOs was determined on the grant date using the Monte-Carlo simulation process with the following variables:
DESCRIPTIONMARKETVOLATILITYYIELDINTEREST RATEEXPECTED LIFEFAIR VALUE
For the 2/16/2023 grant$75.6927.17%2.45%4.34%2.87yr.$70.42
For the 2/17/2022 grant$75.3829.85%2.42%1.67%2.87 yr.$66.39
For the 2/11/2021 grant$83.9527.91%2.30%0.18%2.88 yr.$86.50
(6)
The maximum payout of performance shares granted in 2023 is 2.00 times target. Therefore, the maximum aggregate grant date fair value of the awards granted in 2023 is: for Mr. Ketchum, 193,308 shares, or $13,612,749; Mr. Crews, 33,604 shares, or $2,366,394; for Mrs. Kujawa, 116,670 shares, or $8,215,901; for Mr. Pimentel, 102,944 shares, or $7,249,316; for Mr. Sieving, 43,736 shares, or $3,079,889.
(7)
Includes the amount earned by each NEO, as applicable, payable in February of the following year, with respect to 2023, 2022 and 2021 under the Annual Incentive Plan.
(8)
NextEra Energy maintains both defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans (as described in Compensation Discussion & AnalysisPost-Employment CompensationRetirement Programs). Company contributions to defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans (both qualified and nonqualified) are allocated between columns (H) and (I), respectively.
(9)
All amounts in this column reflect the one-year change in the present value of each NEO’s accumulated benefit under the tax-qualified defined benefit employee pension plan and the SERP. The Deferred Compensation Plan does not permit above-market interest to be credited and, therefore, no above-market interest was credited in 2023, 2022 and 2021.
(10)
Additional information about the amounts for 2023 set forth in the “All Other Compensation” column may be found in Table 1a: 2021 Summary1b: 2023 Supplemental All Other Compensation, which immediately follows.
Table

          

Name and Principal

Position(a)(1)

Year

(b)

Salary

($)(c)

Bonus

($)(d)

Stock
Awards(3)(4)(5)
($)(e)
Option
Awards(3)
($)(f)
Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compen-
sation(6)
($)(g)

Change in
Pension

Value

and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings

(7)(8)

($)(h)

All Other
Compen-
sation(7)(9)
($)(i)

Total

($)(j)

 

James L. Robo

 

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

$1,560,000

 

 

 

 

$0

 

 

 

 

$14,166,104

 

 

 

 

$3,225,000

 

 

 

 

$4,992,000

 

 

 

 

$1,023,668

 

 

 

 

$369,164

 

 

 

 

$25,335,936

 

Chairman, President and CEO
of NextEra Energy and
Chairman of FPL(2)

 2020 1,500,000 0 13,076,826 3,024,983 4,800,000 951,970 366,928 23,720,707
 2019 1,450,000 0 11,744,534 2,825,000 4,570,400 906,719 380,944 21,877,597
     

Rebecca J. Kujawa

 2021 875,000 0 8,378,012 602,492 1,225,000 250,351 113,323 11,444,178

Executive Vice President,
Finance and CFO of NextEra
Energy and FPL

 

 2020 687,700 0 2,015,368 364,783 962,800 180,723 93,332 4,304,706
 2019 529,000 0 1,496,724 280,600 729,500 110,820 66,153 3,212,797
     

John W. Ketchum

 2021 1,400,000 0 10,517,014 983,999 1,960,000 421,019 225,121 15,507,153

President and CEO of NextEra
Energy Resources

 2020 1,180,600 0 3,528,702 638,576 1,652,800 342,563 175,541 7,518,782
 2019 983,800 0 2,839,220 532,200 1,356,700 278,554 160,341 6,150,815

Eric E. Silagy

 2021 1,400,000 0 10,517,092 983,999 1,960,000 472,129 220,744 15,553,964

President and CEO of FPL

 2020 1,304,100 0 4,293,948 777,091 1,825,700 413,289 187,776 8,801,904
 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

1,154,100

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 3,668,772 687,700 1,591,500 368,555 175,873 7,646,500

 

Charles E. Sieving

 2021 1,082,600 0 7,428,609 433,198 1,299,100 357,356 161,282 10,762,145

Executive Vice President and
General Counsel of NextEra
Energy and Executive Vice
President of FPL

 2020 1,082,600 0 2,001,924 362,285 1,266,600 330,644 150,315 5,194,368
 2019 1,002,400 0 1,789,598 335,500 1,172,800 295,814 138,999 4,735,111
     
     

(1)

Effective March 1, 2022, James L. Robo was appointed Executive Chairman and John W. Ketchum succeeded Mr. Robo as President & CEO. Also effective March 1, 2022, Rebecca J. Kujawa was appointed President and CEO of NextEra Energy Resources succeeding John W. Ketchum. Effective March 1, 2022, Eric E. Silagy was appointed Chairman of FPL, in addition to President and CEO.

(2)

In accordance with SEC rules, for 2021, NextEra Energy’s last completed fiscal year, the ratio of the total compensation of Mr. Robo, the principal executive officer (“PEO”), to NextEra Energy’s median employee’s annual compensation was 191 to 1. The median employee’s annual total compensation was $132,798. The total annual compensation of the PEO for purposes of calculating the pay ratio was $25,335,936. Per SEC rules, after using the same median employee for the prior three years, we identified a new median employee for 2021. We identified our median employee for 2021 from our employee population as of December 31, 2021. On that date, NextEra Energy had 14,987 U.S.-based active employees. NextEra Energy had 68 employees in Canada that were excluded in accordance with SEC rules from the median employee determination as they represented less than

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5% of the Company’s workforce. The compensation measure used to identify the median employee was total cash compensation, and no employee’s compensation was annualized. Total cash compensation is the predominant form of employee remuneration. All of the elements of the employee’s 2021 compensation were combined in accordance with the applicable SEC rules.

(3)

The amounts shown represent the aggregate grant date fair value of equity-based compensation awards granted during the relevant year, valued in accordance with applicable accounting rules, without reduction for estimated forfeitures. See Note 11 Equity—Stock-Based Compensation to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and Note 10 Equity—Stock-Based Compensation to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, for the assumptions used in this valuation.

(4)

Includes performance-based restricted stock and performance share awards valued based on the probable outcome of the performance conditions as of the grant date, and for Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Robo, Ketchum, and Sieving, performance-based restricted NEP common units. The grant date fair value of performance-based restricted NEP common units is measured based upon the closing market price of NEP common units as of the date of grant, February 16, 2021. With respect to the performance shares granted in 2021, 2020 and 2019 to all NEOs, a performance rating assumption of 1.40 (i.e. target shares multiplied by 1.40) was used (in accordance with applicable accounting guidance) to value such performance share awards and grant date fair value for all NEOs was determined on the grant date using the Monte-Carlo simulation process with the following variables:

       
DescriptionMarketVolatilityYieldInterest RateExpected LifeFair Value
       

For the 2/11/2021 grant:

$83.95 27.91% 2.30% 0.18% 2.88 yr. $86.50
       

For the 2/13/2020 grant:

$68.8675 14.48% 2.50% 1.42% 2.88 yr. $69.345
       

For the 2/14/2019 grant:

$45.65 15.76% 2.93% 2.47% 2.88 yr. $42.95

(5)

The maximum payout of performance shares granted in 2021 is 2.00 times target. Therefore, the maximum aggregate grant date fair value of the awards granted in 2021 is: for Mr. Robo, 212,654 shares, or $18,394,571; for Mrs. Kujawa, 45,840 shares, or $3,965,160; Mr. Ketchum, 74,866 shares, or $6,475,909; for Mr. Silagy, 74,866 shares, or $6,475,909; and for Mr. Sieving, 32,956 shares, or $2,850,694.

(6)

Includes the amount earned by each NEO, as applicable, payable in February of the following year, with respect to 2021, 2020 and 2019 under the Annual Incentive Plan.

(7)

NextEra Energy maintains both defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans (as described in Compensation Discussion & Analysis—Post-Employment Compensation—Retirement Programs). Company contributions to defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans (both qualified and nonqualified) are allocated between columns (h) and (i), respectively.

(8)

All amounts in this column reflect the one-year change in the present value of each NEO’s accumulated benefit under the tax- qualified defined benefit employee pension plan and the SERP. The Deferred Compensation Plan does not permit above-market interest to be credited and, therefore, no above-market interest was credited in 2021, 2020 and 2019.

(9)

Additional information about the amounts for 2021 set forth in the “All Other Compensation” column may be found in Table 1b: 2021 Supplemental All Other Compensation, which immediately follows.

The following table (Table 1b) provides additional information for 20212023 regarding column (i)(J) of Table 1a: 20212023 Summary Compensation Table.

TABLE 1B: 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL ALL OTHER COMPENSATION
NAMETOTAL FROM SUMMARY
COMPENSATION TABLE
($)
CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEFINED
CONTRIBUTION PLANS(1)
($)
PERQUISITES AND OTHER
PERSONAL BENEFITS(2)
($)
John W. Ketchum399,396288,425110,971
Terrell Kirk Crews II103,55276,74326,809
Rebecca J. Kujawa173,876147,06726,809
Armando Pimentel, Jr.235,31640,155195,160
Charles E. Sieving207,615128,25879,357
(1)
NextEra Energy maintains both defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans. Amounts attributable to the defined benefit plans are reported in Table 1b: 2021 Supplemental All1a: 2023 Summary Compensation Table under column (H), “Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings.”
Amounts attributable to the defined contribution plans are reported under column (I), “All Other Compensation,

    
Name

Total From
Summary
Compensation
Table

($)

Contributions
to Defined
Contribution
Plans(1)

($)

Perquisites
and Other
Personal
Benefits(2)
($)
    

James L. Robo

 $369,164 $302,001 $67,163
    

Rebecca J. Kujawa

 113,323 86,988 26,335
    

John W. Ketchum

 225,121 144,647 80,474
    

Eric E. Silagy

 220,744 153,063 67,681
    

Charles E. Sieving

 161,282 111,587 49,695

(1)

NextEra Energy maintains both defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans. Amounts attributable to the defined benefit plans are reported in Table 1a: 2021 Summary Compensation Table under column (h), “Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings.” Amounts attributable to the defined contribution plans are reported under column (i), “All Other Compensation,” and are further described below under Additional Disclosure Related to Pension Benefits Table. This column includes employer matching contributions to the Company’s qualified 401(k) plan of $13,775 for each NEO, plus the Company’s contributions to the nonqualified defined contribution portion of the SERP.

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(2)

This column includes the aggregate incremental cost to NextEra Energy of providing personal benefits to the NEOs. For each NEO, the personal benefits reported for 2021 in this column include: annual premiums for $5 million in umbrella coverage under a group personal excess liability insurance policy; reimbursement for professional financial planning and legal services; for all NEOs other than Mr. Robo and Mrs. Kujawa, the cost of the officer’s participation in an executive vehicle program, which includes use of a Company-leased passenger vehicle, fuel and other ancillary costs (the incremental cost incurred for which was $29,527 for Mr. Ketchum, $36,324 for Mr. Silagy and $27,126 for Mr. Sieving); for Mr. Robo, a vehicle allowance; for Mrs. Kujawa, a perquisite allowance of $25,000; and for Messrs. Robo, Silagy and Sieving, costs for maintenance of a residential home security system and central station monitoring. For all NEOs, the personal benefits reported in this column also include premiums for a life insurance benefit in an amount equal to 2.5 times salary. For all NEOs, the personal benefits reported in this column also include the incremental cost to the Company for personal use of Company-owned aircraft, which is the variable operating costs of such use, net of payments to the Company by or on behalf of the NEOs, as is generally required by Company policy for such personal use. Variable operating costs include fuel, trip-related maintenance, crew travel expenses, on-board catering, landing fees, trip-related hangar/parking costs, excise taxes and other miscellaneous variable costs. The total annual variable costs are divided by the annual number of statute miles the Company aircraft flew to derive an average variable cost per mile. The incremental cost incurred was $30,139 for Mr. Ketchum.

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qualified 401(k) plan of $15,675 for Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Crews and Sieving and $13,263 for Mr. Pimentel, plus the Company’s contributions to the nonqualified defined contribution portion of the SERP.
(2)
This column includes the aggregate incremental cost to NextEra Energy of providing personal benefits to the NEOs. For each NEO, the personal benefits reported for 2023 in this column include:
»
annual premiums for $5 million in umbrella coverage under a group personal excess liability insurance policy;
»
reimbursement for professional financial planning and legal services, with the exception of Messrs. Crews and Pimentel;
»
for all NEOs other than Messrs. Pimentel and Crews and Mrs. Kujawa, the cost of the officer’s participation in an executive vehicle program, which includes use of a Company-leased passenger vehicle, fuel and other ancillary costs (the incremental cost incurred for which was $31,805 for Mr. Ketchum, and $32,001 for Mr. Sieving);
»
for Messrs. Ketchum and Pimentel, costs of executive physical examinations;
»
for Messrs. Crews and Pimentel and Mrs. Kujawa, a cash perquisite allowance of $25,000 in lieu of executive vehicle program; and
»
for Messrs. Ketchum, Pimentel and Sieving, costs for maintenance of a residential home security system and central station monitoring.
Executive perquisites are a part of a holistic compensation strategy, designed to attract, retain, and motivate exceptional leadership. Our perquisites serve several purposes including:
1)
Improving retention by providing benefits designed to maintain our competitiveness for top talent.
2)
Ensuring the safety and security of our executives through perquisites such as home security systems or personal use of a corporate aircraft, which is in the best interest of the Company.
3)
Supporting overall health and well-being by covering the cost of executive physical examinations.
The Compensation Committee regularly reviews the executive perquisite program to ensure its continued alignment with our strategic goals and shareholders’ interests.
For all NEOs, except for Messrs. Crews and Pimentel and Mrs. Kujawa, the personal benefits reported in this column also include premiums for a life insurance benefit in an amount equal to 2.5 times salary. For all NEOs, the personal benefits reported in this column also include the incremental cost to the Company for personal use of Company-owned aircraft, which is the variable operating costs of such use, net of payments to the Company by or on behalf of the NEOs. Variable operating costs include fuel, trip-related maintenance, crew travel expenses, on-board catering, landing fees, trip-related hangar/parking costs, excise taxes and other miscellaneous variable costs. The total annual variable costs are divided by the annual number of statute miles the Company aircraft flew to derive an average variable cost per mile. The incremental cost incurred was $53,355 for Mr. Ketchum and $121,042 for Mr. Pimentel.
Table 2: 2021 Grants2023 grants of Plan-Based Awards

plan-based awards

The following table provides information about the cash and equity incentive compensation awarded to the NEOs in 2021.2023. It is important to keep in mind the following when reviewing the table:

»
Columns (c)(C), (d)(D) and (e)(E) below set forth the range of possible payouts established under the Annual Incentive Plan for 20212023 and are not amounts actually paid to the NEOs. The actual amounts paid with respect to 20212023 under the Annual Incentive Plan, which is a Non-Equity Incentive Plan, as that term is used in the heading for columns (c)(C), (d)(D) and (e)(E) of this table, are set forth in Table 1a: 20212023 Summary Compensation Table in column (g)(G), entitled “Non-Equity“Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.”

»
The number of shares listed under “Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards” (columns (g)​(columns (G) and (h)(H)) represent 20212023 grants of performance shares, performance-based restricted stock performance-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted NEP common units, the material terms of which are described below this table.

»
The number of shares listed under “All Other Option Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Options” (column (j)​(column (J)) and the exercise price set forth under “Exercise or Base Price of Option Awards” (column (k)​(column (K)) represent the number and exercise price of 20212023 grants of non-qualified stock options, the material terms of which are described below this table.

»
In the column headed “Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and Option Awards” (column (l)​(column (L)), the top number is the grant date fair value of the performance share award, the next number is the grant date fair value of the performance-based restricted stock award, the third number is the grant date fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units granted as an executive transition award, the fourth number is the grant date fair value of the stock options granted and the fifthfourth number is the grant date fair value of NEP performance-based restricted common units, as applicable.

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TABLE 2: 2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I)(J)(K)(L)
NAMEGRANT DATE
ESTIMATED FUTURE PAYOUTS UNDER
NON-EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS(1)
ESTIMATED FUTURE PAYOUTS UNDER
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS(2)
ALL OTHER
STOCK
AWARDS:
NUMBER OF
SHARES OF
STOCK OR
UNITS
(#)
ALL OTHER
OPTION
AWARDS:
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
OPTIONS(3)
(#)
EXERCISE
OR BASE
PRICE OF
OPTION
AWARDS
($/SH)
Grant Date
Fair Value
of Stock
and Option
Awards
(4)
($)
THRESHOLD
($)
TARGET
($)
MAXIMUM
($)
THRESHOLD
(#)
TARGET
(#)
MAXIMUM
(#)
John W.
Ketchum
02,520,0005,040,000
2/16/2023096,654193,3089,528,925
2/16/202304,1224,122311,994
2/16/2023172,75775.692,599,993
2/22/2023010,54610,546727,990
Terrell Kirk
Crews II
0511,2001,022,400
2/16/2023016,80233,6041,656,476
2/16/202303,3633,363254,545
2/16/202326,02675.69391,691
2/22/202301,9861,986137,094
Rebecca J.
Kujawa
01,100,0002,200,000
2/16/2023058,335116,6705,751,131
2/16/2023011,67911,679883,984
2/16/202390,36575.691,359,993
2/22/202306,8956,895475,962
Armando
Pimentel, Jr.
01,000,0002,000,000
2/16/2023051,472102,9445,074,522
2/16/2023015,85415,8541,199,989
2/16/202379,73475.691,199,997
Charles E.
Sieving
0892,0001,784,000
2/16/2023021,86843,7362,155,922
2/16/202304,3784,378331,371
2/16/202333,88075.69509,894
2/22/20232,5852,585178,443
(1)
Non-Equity Incentive Plan awards are paid under the Annual Incentive Plan, the material terms of which are described in Compensation Discussion & Analysis. For 2023, amounts payable were paid in cash in February 2024. See column (G) of Table 2: 2021 Grants of Plan-Based Awards

Name(a)Grant
Date (b)

Estimated Future Payouts

Under Non-Equity

Incentive Plan Awards(1)

Estimated Future Payouts

Under Equity

Incentive Plan Awards(2)

All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number of
Shares of
Stock or
Units

(#) (i)

All Other
Option
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options(3)
(#) (j)

Exercise
or

Base Price
of Option
Awards
($/Sh)

(k)

Grant Date

Fair Value

of

Stock
and Option
Awards($)(4)

(l)

Thre-
shold
($)

(c)

Target

($)

(d)

Maximum

($)

(e)

Thre-
shold

(#)

(f)

Target

(#)

(g)

Maximum

(#)

(h)

            

James L. Robo

 

$

0

$

2,496,000

$

4,992,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

106,327

 

212,654

$

12,876,200

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

4,609

 

4,609

 

386,926

 

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

326,417

$

83.95

 

3,225,000

 

            

 

2/16/2021

 

0

 

11,283

 

11,283

 

902,978

 

            

Rebecca J. Kujawa

 

 

0

 

612,500

 

1,225,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

22,920

 

45,840

 

2,775,612

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

4,664

 

4,664

 

391,543

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

59,559

 

59,559

 

4,999,978

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

60,981

 

83.95

 

602,492

 

            

 

2/16/2021

 

0

 

2,635

 

2,635

 

210,879

 

            

John W. Ketchum

 

 

0

 

980,000

 

1,960,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

37,433

 

74,866

 

4,533,136

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

7,618

 

7,618

 

639,531

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

59,559

 

59,559

 

4,999,978

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

99,595

 

83.95

 

983,999

 

            

 

2/16/2021

 

0

 

4,303

 

4,303

 

344,369

 

            

Eric E. Silagy

 

 

0

 

980,000

 

1,960,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

37,433

 

74,866

 

4,533,136

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

11,721

 

11,721

 

983,978

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

59,559

 

59,559

 

4,999,978

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

99,595

 

83.95

 

983,999

 

            

Charles E. Sieving

 

 

0

 

649,560

 

1,299,120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

16,478

 

32,956

 

1,995,486

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

3,354

 

3,354

 

281,568

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

0

 

59,559

 

59,559

 

4,999,978

 

            

 

2/11/2021

 

43,846

 

83.95

 

433,198

 

            

 

2/16/2021

 

0

 

1,894

 

1,894

 

151,577

 

(1)

Non-Equity Incentive Plan awards are paid under the Annual Incentive Plan, the material terms of which are described in Compensation Discussion & Analysis. For 2021, amounts payable were paid in cash in February 2022. See column (g) of Table 1a: 2021 Summary Compensation Table for actual amounts paid with respect to 2021 under the Annual Incentive Plan. No discretionary bonuses were paid to NEOs in 2021.

(2)

In 2021, each NEO was granted awards of performance shares and performance-based restricted stock under the 2011 LTIP and, for Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Robo, Ketchum and Sieving, performance-based restricted NEP common units under the NEP 2014 LTIP. Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Silagy and Sieving were granted performance-based restricted stock units under the 2011 LTIP. Performance shares were granted in 2021 for a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2023. The number of shares which will ultimately be paid to each NEO at the end of the performance period will be determined by multiplying the NEO’s target number of performance shares by a percentage determined by the Compensation Committee based on the Company’s performance over the three-year performance period (as more fully described in Compensation Discussion & Analysis), which may not exceed 200% of the target award. See footnotes (5) through (9) to Table 3: 2021 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End for further information about the vesting of performance-based restricted stock, performance-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted NEP common units.

(3)

Non-qualified stock options were granted under the 2011 LTIP in 2021. The stock options generally vest and become exercisable at the rate of one-third per year beginning approximately one year from date of grant and are fully exercisable after three years. See footnote (1) to Table 3: 2021 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End for further information about the vesting of stock options. All stock options were granted at an exercise price of 100% of the closing price of NextEra Energy common stock on the date of grant.

(4)

The amounts shown are the value of the equity-based compensation grants as of the 2021 grant date under applicable accounting rules.

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Additional Disclosure Related to 20211a: 2023 Summary Compensation Table and 2021 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table

Material Terms of Performance Shares Granted for actual amounts paid with respect to 2023 under the Annual Incentive Plan. No discretionary bonuses were paid to NEOs in 2023.

(2)
In 2023, each NEO was granted awards of performance shares and performance-based restricted stock under the 2021

LTIP and, for Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Crews and Sieving, performance-based restricted NEP common units under the NEP 2014 LTIP. Performance shares were granted in 2023 for a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2025. The number of shares which will ultimately be paid to each NEO at the end of the performance period will be determined by multiplying the NEO’s target number of performance shares by a percentage determined by the Compensation Committee based on the Company’s performance over the three-year performance period (as more fully described in Compensation Discussion & Analysis), which may not exceed 200% of the target award. See footnotes (4) through (10) to Table 3: 2023 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End for further information about the vesting of performance-based restricted stock and performance-based restricted NEP common units.

(3)
Non-qualified stock options were granted under the 2021 LTIP in 2023. The stock options generally vest and become exercisable at the rate of one-third per year beginning approximately one year from date of grant and are fully exercisable after three years. See footnote (1) to Table 3: 2023 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End for further information about the vesting of stock options. All stock options were granted at an exercise price of 100% of the closing price of NextEra Energy common stock on the date of grant.
(4)
The amounts shown are the value of the equity-based compensation grants as of the 2023 grant date under applicable accounting rules.
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Additional disclosure related to 2023 summary compensation table and 2023 grants of plan-based awards table
MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE SHARES GRANTED TO NEOS IN 2023
»
three-year performance period;

»
paid in shares of NextEra Energy common stock, based primarily on Company performance for the three-year performance period as compared to specified financial and operational objectives with a ±20±20% relative TSR modifier based on performance of the top ten power companies by market capitalization at the end of a 3-yearthree-year period, capped at 200% of target;

»
dividends are not paid or accrued during the performance period;

»
may vest in full or in part upon the occurrence of certain events, such as a change in control, death, disability or some retirements;

»
forfeited if employment terminates prior to the end of the performance period in all other instances (subject to the terms of Retention Agreements and the Severance Plan); and

»
award agreement includes non-solicitation and non-competition provisions.

Material Terms of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Granted to NEOs in 2021

MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK GRANTED TO NEOS IN 2023

»
if corporate performance objective of adjusted earnings of $2.2$2.5 billion is met as of the end of the preceding year, performance-based restricted stock vests one-third per year for three years for each year the corporate performance objective is met, beginning approximately one year from date of grant;

»
if corporate performance objective of adjusted earnings of $2.2$2.5 billion is not met in any year, performance-based restricted stock scheduled to vest in that year is forfeited;

»
dividends are paid on performance-based restricted stock as and when declared by the Company, but are subject to repayment by the NEO if awards are forfeited prior to vesting;

»
NEOs have the right to vote their shares of performance-based restricted stock;

»
may vest in full or in part prior to or on normal vesting date and, in some circumstances, without regard to satisfaction of performance objective, upon the occurrence of certain events, such as a change in control, death, disability or some retirements;

»
forfeited if employment terminates prior to vesting in all other instances (subject to terms of Retention Agreements and the Severance Plan); and

»
award agreement includes non-solicitation and non-competition provisions.

Material Terms of Performance-Based Restricted

MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED NEP Common Units Granted to NEOs in 2021

COMMON UNITS GRANTED TO NEOS IN 2023

»
if the NEP performance objective of adjusted EBITDA of $400 million is met as of the end of the preceding year, performance-based restricted NEP common units vest one-third per year for three years for each year the NEP performance objective is met, beginning approximately one year from date of grant;

»
if the NEP performance objective of adjusted EBTIDAEBITDA of $400 million is not met in any year, performance-based restricted NEP common units scheduled to vest in that year are forfeited;

»
distributions are paid on performance-based restricted NEP common units as and when declared by NEP, but are subject to repayment by the NEO if awards are forfeited prior to vesting;

»
NEOs have the right to vote their performance-based restricted NEP common units;

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»

may vest in full or in part prior to or on normal vesting date and, in some circumstances, without regard to satisfaction of performance objective, upon the occurrence of certain events, such as a change in control, death, disability or some retirements;

»

forfeited if employment terminates prior to vesting in all other instances (subject to terms of Retention Agreements and the Severance Plan); and

»
award agreement includes non-solicitation and non-competition provisions.

Material Terms of Stock Options Granted to NEOs in 2021

NEXTERA ENERGY2024 PROXY STATEMENT73

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
MATERIAL TERMS OF STOCK OPTIONS GRANTED TO NEOS IN 2023
»
vest and become exercisable one-third per year for three years, beginning approximately one year from date of grant;

»
exercise price equal to closing price of NextEra Energy common stock on date of grant (February 11, 2021)16, 2023);

»
generally expire ten years from date of grant;

»
may vest in full or in part prior to normal vesting date upon the occurrence of some events, such as a change in control, death, disability or some retirements;

»
forfeited if employment terminated prior to vesting in all other instances (subject to terms of Retention Agreements and the Severance Plan); and

»
award agreement includes non-solicitation and non-competition provisions.

Executive Retention Material Terms of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units Granted to NEOs as Executive Transition Awards in 2021

if corporate performance objective of adjusted earnings of $2.2 billion is met as of the end of each year within the vesting period, performance-based restricted stock units vest in accordance with the vesting schedule applicable to each NEO as described in the Compensation Discussion & Analysis.

DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT PAYABLE UNDER ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN TO NEOS

if corporate performance objective of adjusted earnings of $2.2 billion is not met in any year ending within a vesting period, performance-based restricted stock units scheduled to vest in that vesting period are forfeited;

dividends are reinvested as additional performance-based restricted stock units as and when declared by the Company, but are subject to forfeiture if awards are forfeited prior to vesting;

NEOs do not have the right to vote their shares of performance-based restricted stock units;

may vest in full or in part prior to or on normal vesting date and, in some circumstances, without regard to satisfaction of performance objective, upon the occurrence of certain events, such as change in control, followed by a qualified termination, death, or disability (none of the units vest upon retirement);

forfeited if employment terminates prior to vesting in all other instances; and

award agreement includes non-solicitation and non-competition provisions.

Determination of Amount Payable Under Annual Incentive Plan to NEOs

See Compensation Discussion & Analysis for a description of the criteria used to determine the amount payable to each NEO under the Annual Incentive Plan (Non-Equity(Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation).

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Table 3: 2021 Outstanding Equity Awards2023 outstanding equity awards at Fiscal Year End

fiscal year end

The following table provides information about equity incentive awards granted to the NEOs in 20212023 and in prior years. It is important to keep in mind the following when reviewing the table:

»
The number of shares listed in column (i)(I), “Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested,” includes both performance shares, at maximum payout level (in accordance with applicable SEC rules), prior to the expiration of the performance period, and performance-based restricted stock, performance-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted NEP common units prior to the satisfaction of the performance and time criteria required for vesting. The number of shares listed in column (g), “Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested,” includes a deferred retirement award issued to Mr. Robo in 2012 in connection with his initial appointment as CEO.

»
As required by SEC rules, the amounts listed in column (j)(J), “Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested,” represent the value of performance-based restricted stock, performance-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted NEP common units and performance share awards at maximum payout levels. These amounts were not realized by the NEOs during 2021,2023, and the value of awards which vest at a later date is likely to be different from the amount listed, based on, among other factors, the performance of the Company and the price of the Company’s common stock.

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74NEXTERA ENERGY 2024 PROXY STATEMENT

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
TABLE 3: 2023 OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR END
(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I)(J)
NAMEOPTION AWARDSSTOCK AWARDS
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
UNEXERCISED
OPTIONS
EXERCISABLE(1)
(#)
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
UNEXERCISED
OPTIONS
UNEXERCISABLE(1)(2)
(#)
EQUITY
INCENTIVE
PLAN
AWARDS:
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
UNEXERCISED
UNEARNED
OPTIONS
(#)
OPTION
EXERCISE
PRICE
($)
OPTION
EXPIRATION
DATE
NUMBER
OF
SHARES
OR UNITS
OF STOCK
THAT
HAVE NOT
VESTED
(#)
MARKET VALUE
OF SHARES OR
UNITS OF
STOCK THAT
HAVE NOT
VESTED(3)
($)
EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN
AWARDS:
NUMBER OF
UNEARNED
SHARES, UNITS
OR OTHER
RIGHTS THAT
HAVE NOT
VESTED(4)
(#)
EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN
AWARDS:
MARKET OR
PAYOUT VALUE
OF UNEARNED
SHARES, UNITS
OR OTHER
RIGHTS THAT
HAVE NOT
VESTED(3)
($)
John W.
Ketchum
75,0680027.922/12/2026
98,1400031.722/17/2027
90,7680038.612/15/2028
106,4400045.652/14/2029
89,9720068.872/13/2030
66,39733,198(2)083.952/11/2031
69,710139,420(3)075.382/17/2032
0172,757(4)075.692/16/2033
356,016(5)21,624,412(5)
8,983(6)545,627(6)
63,660(7)3,866,683(7)
17,720(8)538,865(8)
Terrell Kirk
Crews II
5,6120031.722/17/2027
4,7200038.612/15/2028
9,3400045.652/14/2029
7,7480068.872/13/2030
4,0822,041(2)083.952/11/2031
8,41616,832(3)075.382/17/2032
026,026(0)075.692/16/2033
56,270(5)3,417,840(5)
5,397(6)327,814(6)
2,940(8)89,405(8)
Rebecca J.
Kujawa
56,1200045.652/14/2029
51,3960068.872/13/2030
40,65420,327083.952/11/2031
35,05470,108075.382/17/2032
090,365075.692/17/2033
211,076(5)12,820,756(5)
19,558(6)1,187,953(6)
63,660(7)3,866,683(7)
11,381(8)346,096(8)
Armando
Pimentel, Jr.
99,4120025.912/13/2025
145,1400027.922/12/2026
157,4640031.722/17/2027
129,4600038.612/15/2028
20,8400045.652/14/2029
079,734075.692/16/2033
102,944(5)6,252,819(5)
15,854(6)962,972(6)
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I)(J)
NAMEOPTION AWARDSSTOCK AWARDS
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
UNEXERCISED
OPTIONS
EXERCISABLE(1)
(#)
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
UNEXERCISED
OPTIONS
UNEXERCISABLE(1)(2)
(#)
EQUITY
INCENTIVE
PLAN
AWARDS:
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
UNEXERCISED
UNEARNED
OPTIONS
(#)
OPTION
EXERCISE
PRICE
($)
OPTION
EXPIRATION
DATE
NUMBER
OF
SHARES
OR UNITS
OF STOCK
THAT
HAVE NOT
VESTED
(#)
MARKET VALUE
OF SHARES OR
UNITS OF
STOCK THAT
HAVE NOT
VESTED(3)
($)
EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN
AWARDS:
NUMBER OF
UNEARNED
SHARES, UNITS
OR OTHER
RIGHTS THAT
HAVE NOT
VESTED(4)
(#)
EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN
AWARDS:
MARKET OR
PAYOUT VALUE
OF UNEARNED
SHARES, UNITS
OR OTHER
RIGHTS THAT
HAVE NOT
VESTED(3)
($)
Charles E.
Sieving
67,5880038.612/15/2028
67,1000045.652/14/2029
51,0440068.872/13/2030
29,23114,615083.952/11/2031
15,18430,370075.382/17/2032
033,880075.692/16/2033
84,630(5)5,140,426(5)
8,234(6)500,133(6)
63,660(7)3,866,683(7)
4,780(8)145,360(8)
(1)
All stock options are non-qualified. All options listed as exercisable at December 31, 2023 were fully vested at that date.
(2)
Stock options vest one third per year on the anniversary of the grant date until they become fully vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.
(3)
Market value of the performance shares, performance-based restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock units is based on the closing price of NextEra Energy common stock on December 31, 2023 of $60.74. Market value of the unvested performance-based restricted NEP common units is based on the closing price of NEP common units on December 31, 2023 of $30.41.
(4)
Performance shares generally vest on the last day of the applicable performance period, with payouts determined by the Compensation Committee at its first regular meeting after the end of the year. Because the end of the performance period for the performance shares granted to each of the NEOs in 2020 was December 31, 2023, these performance shares are not included in Table 3: 20212023 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

   Option Awards  Stock Awards 
          

Name

(a)

 Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options(#)
Exercisable(1)
(b)
  

Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options(#)
Unexer-
cisable(1)

(c)

  

Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying

Unexercised
Unearned
Options(#)

(d)

  

Option
Exercise
Price($)

(e)

  

Option
Expiration
Date

(f)

  

Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested(2)
(#)

(g)

  

Market Value
of Shares or
Units of Stock
That

Have Not
Vested($)(3)

(h)

  

Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested(#)(4)

(i)

  

Equity

Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout

Value of
Unearned
Shares,

Units or
Other Rights
That Have

Not
Vested($)(3)

(j)

 
          

James L. Robo

 

 

235,688

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

23.32

 

 

 

2/14/2024

 

     
          
  

 

314,976

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

25.91

 

 

 

2/13/2025

 

     
          
  

 

407,392

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

27.92

 

 

 

2/12/2026

 

     
          
  

 

735,848

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

31.72

 

 

 

2/17/2027

 

     
          
  

 

581,716

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

38.61

 

 

 

2/15/2028

 

     
          
  

 

376,668

 

 

 

188,332

 

 

 

0      

 

 

45.65

 

 

 

2/14/2029

 

     
          
  

 

142,068

 

 

 

284,136

 

 

 

0      

 

 

68.87

 

 

 

2/13/2030

 

     
          
  

 

0

 

 

 

326,417

 

 

 

0      

 

 

 

83.95

 

 

 

2/11/2031

 

     
          
                      

 

99,900

 

 

$

9,326,664

 

 

 

494,419

(5) 

 

$

45,919,761

(5) 

          

Rebecca J. Kujawa

 

 

37,412

 

 

 

18,708

 

 

 

0      

 

 

45.65

 

 

 

2/14/2029

 

     
          
  

 

17,132

 

 

 

34,264

 

 

 

0      

 

 

 

68.87

 

 

 

2/13/2030

 

     
          
  

 

0

 

 

 

60,981

 

 

 

0      

 

 

 

83.95

 

 

 

2/11/2031

 

     
          
                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,636

(6) 

 

$

14,300,538

(6) 

          

John W. Ketchum

 

 

75,068

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

27.92

 

 

 

2/12/2026

 

     
          
  

 

98,140

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

31.72

 

 

 

2/17/2027

 

     
          
  

 

90,768

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

38.61

 

 

 

2/15/2028

 

     
          
  

 

70,960

 

 

 

35,480

 

 

 

0      

 

 

45.65

 

 

 

2/14/2029

 

     
          
  

 

29,988

 

 

 

59,984

 

 

 

0      

 

 

68.87

 

 

 

2/13/2030

 

     
          
  

 

0

 

 

 

99,595

 

 

 

0      

 

 

 

83.95

 

 

 

2/11/2031

 

     
          
                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

217,466

(7) 

 

$

20,229,226

(7) 

          

Eric E. Silagy

 

 

62,480

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

18.13

 

 

 

2/15/2023

 

     
          
  

 

46,536

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

23.32

 

 

 

2/14/2024

 

     
          
  

 

61,760

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

25.91

 

 

 

2/13/2025

 

     
          
  

 

106,792

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

27.92

 

 

 

2/12/2026

 

     
          
  

 

134,428

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

31.72

 

 

 

2/17/2027

 

     
          
  

 

120,396

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

38.61

 

 

 

2/15/2028

 

     
          
  

 

91,692

 

 

 

45,848

 

 

 

0      

 

 

45.65

 

 

 

2/14/2029

 

     
          
  

 

36,496

 

 

 

72,992

 

 

 

0      

 

 

68.87

 

 

 

2/13/2030

 

     
          
  

 

0

 

 

 

99,595

 

 

 

0      

 

 

 

83.95

 

 

 

2/11/2031

 

     
          
                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

232,286

(8) 

 

$

21,686,248

(8) 

          

Charles E. Sieving

 

 

67,588

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0      

 

 

38.61

 

 

 

2/15/2028

 

     
          
  

 

44,732

 

 

 

22,368

 

 

 

0      

 

 

45.65

 

 

 

2/14/2029

 

     
          
  

 

17,012

 

 

 

34,032

 

 

 

0      

 

 

68.87

 

 

 

2/13/2030

 

     
          
  

 

0

 

 

 

43,846

 

 

 

0      

 

 

 

83.95

 

 

 

2/11/2031

 

     
          
                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

138,861

(9) 

 

$

12,926,529

(9) 

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and are included in Table 4: 2023 Option Exercises and Stock Vested under columns (D) and (E), “Stock AwardsNumber of Shares Acquired on Vesting” and “Stock AwardsValue Realized on Vesting,” and discussed in footnote (1) to that table.


(1)

All stock options are non-qualified. All options listed as exercisable at December 31, 2021 were fully vested at that date. Options listed as unexercisable at December 31, 2021 vest as follows:

NameGrant DateVest DateNo. Options

James L. Robo

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

108,805    

2/15/2023  

108,806    

2/15/2024  

108,806    

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

142,068    

2/15/2023  

142,068    

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

188,332    

Rebecca J. Kujawa

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

20,327    

2/15/2023  

20,327    

2/15/2024  

20,327    

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

17,132    

2/15/2023  

17,132    

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

18,708    

John W. Ketchum

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

33,199    

2/15/2023  

33,198    

2/15/2024  

33,198    

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

29,992    

2/15/2023  

29,992    

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

35,480    

Eric E. Silagy

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

33,199    

2/15/2023  

33,198    

2/15/2024  

33,198    

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

36,496    

2/15/2023  

36,496    

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

45,848    

Charles E. Sieving

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

14,616    

2/15/2023  

14,615    

2/15/2024  

14,615    

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

17,016    

2/15/2023  

17,016    

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

22,368    

(2)

Mr. Robo was granted 191,572 shares in 2006 as a deferred retirement award. Of such grants, 50% of Mr. Robo’s shares (112,724 shares, including reinvested dividends) vested on 3/15/2011, and the remainder vested on 3/15/2016. Mr. Robo was also granted 152,924 shares in 2012 as a deferred retirement award. Of those shares, 50% (90,040 shares, including reinvested dividends) vested on 7/1/2017 and the remainder will vest on 7/1/2022. Receipt of the shares will continue to be deferred following vesting in most circumstances. Shares representing the Company’s obligation to Mr. Robo related to the award granted in 2006 are held in a grantor (rabbi) trust. Dividends are reinvested. In 2021, the trustee of the grantor trust acquired 5,828 shares (100% of which are vested) in respect of Mr. Robo’s 2006 award. In addition, in 2021, 3,765 deferred shares were added with respect to Mr. Robo’s 2012 award upon the reinvestment of dividend equivalents.

(3)

Market value of the unvested deferred retirement awards, performance shares, performance-based restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock units is based on the closing price of NextEra Energy common stock on December 31, 2021 of $93.36. Market value of the unvested performance-based restricted NEP common units is based on the closing price of NEP common units on December 31, 2021 of $84.40.

(4)

Performance shares generally vest on the last day of the applicable performance period, with payouts determined by the Compensation Committee at its first regular meeting after the end of the year. Because the end of the performance period for the performance shares granted to each of the NEOs in 2019 was December 31, 2021, these performance shares are not included in Table 3: 2021 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End and are included in Table 4: 2021 Option Exercises and Stock Vested under columns (d) and (e), “Stock Awards—Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting” and “Stock Awards—Value Realized on Vesting,” and discussed in footnote (1) to that table.

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(5)

Mr. Robo’s outstanding performance shares at maximum payout level totaled 457,126 shares with a market value on December 31, 2021 of $42,677,283. Of such shares, 122,236 performance shares at target were granted on February 13, 2020 (performance period beginning 1/1/2020 and ending 12/31/2022) and 106,327 performance shares were granted on February 11, 2021 (performance period beginning 1/1/2021 and ending 12/31/2023). The amount shown also includes 10,597 shares of performance-based restricted stock with a market value of $989,336 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted stock

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

1,537    

2/15/2023  

1,536    

2/15/2024  

1,536    

performance-based restricted stock

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

1,756    

2/15/2023  

1,756    

performance-based restricted stock

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

2,476    

(5)

The amount shown also includes 26,696 performance-based restricted NEP common units with a market valuerepresents performance shares of $2,253,142NextEra Energy stock counted at the maximum payout of 200%. For Mr. Ketchum, the original number of shares granted was 81,354 and 96,654, which vest subject toon 12/31/2024 and 12/31/2025, respectively. For Mr. Crews, the satisfactionoriginal number of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/16/2021    

2/15/2022  

3,761    

2/15/2023  

3,761    

2/15/2024  

3,761    

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/18/2020    

2/15/2022  

4,611    

2/15/2023  4,611    

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/19/2019    

2/15/2022  

6,191    

(6)

Mrs. Kujawa’s outstanding performance shares at maximum payout level totaled 79,848 shares with a market value on December 31, 2021 of $7,454,609. Of such shares, 17,004 performance shares at target were granted on February 13, 2020 (performance period beginning 1/1/2020 and ending 12/31/2022) and 22,920 performance shares were granted on February 11, 2021 (performance period beginning 1/1/2021 and ending 12/31/2023). The amount shown also includes 8,292 shares of performance-based restricted stock with a market value of $774,141 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant DateVest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted stock

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

1,554    

2/15/2023  

1,555    

2/15/2024  

1,555    

performance-based restricted stock

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

1,148    

2/15/2023  

1,148    

performance-based restricted stock

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

1,332    

shares granted was 11,333 and 16,802, which vest on 12/31/2024 and 12/31/2025, respectively. For Mrs. Kujawa, the original number of shares granted was 47,203 and 58,335, which vest on 12/31/2024 and 12/31/2025, respectively. For Mr. Pimentel, the original number of shares granted was 51,472, which vest on 12/31/2025. For Mr. Sieving, the original number of shares granted was 20,447 and 21,868, which vest on 12/31/2024 and 12/31/2025, respectively.

(6)
The amount shown also includes 60,703represents performance-based restricted stock of NextEra Energy. For Mr. Ketchum, the number of shares (1,144vesting is as follows: 5,074 on 2/15/2024, 2,535 on 2/15/2025 and 1,374 on 2/15/2026. For Mr. Crews, the number of shares vesting is as follows: 2,396 on 2/15/2024, 1,880 on 2/15/2025 and 1,121 on 2/15/2026. For Mrs. Kujawa, the number of shares vesting is as follows: 8,610 on 2/15/2024, 7,055 on 2/15/2025 and 3,893 on 2/15/2026. For Mr. Pimentel, the number of shares vesting is as follows: 5,284 on 2/15/2024, 5,285 on 2/15/2025 and 5,285 on 2/15/2026. For Mr. Sieving, the number of shares vesting is as follows: 3,946 on 2/15/2024, 2,828 on 2/15/2025 and 1,460 on 2/15/2026.
(7)
The amount shown represents shares of performance-based restricted NextEra Energy stock units (including shares added to the award upon the reinvestment of dividend equivalents) of performance-based restricted NextEra Energy stock units,, granted 2/11/2021 pursuant to a one-time executive transition award, with a market valueaward. For Messrs. Ketchum and Sieving, and Mrs. Kujawa, the number of $5,667,259 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted stock units

2/11/2021    

2/15/2026  

30,351    

2/15/2031  

30,352    

76

shares vesting is 31,829 on 2/15/2026 and 31,830 on 2/15/2031.


(8)
The amount shown also includes 4,793represents performance-based restricted NEP common units. For Mr. Ketchum, the number of units with a market value of $404,529 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria,vesting is as follows:

Award TypeGrant DateVest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/16/2021    

2/15/2022  

879    

2/15/2023  

878    

2/15/2024  878    

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/18/2020    

2/15/2022  

695    

2/15/2023  

695    

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/19/2019    

2/15/2022  

768    

(7)

Mr. Ketchum’s outstanding performance shares at maximum payout level totaled 134,410 shares with a market value on December 31, 2021 of $12,548,518. Of such shares, 29,772 performance shares at target were granted on February 13, 2020 (performance period beginning 1/1/2020 and ending 12/31/2022) and 37,433 performance shares were granted on February 11, 2021 (performance period beginning 1/1/2021 and ending 12/31/2023). The amount shown also includes 14,158 shares of performance-based restricted stock with a market value of $1,321,791 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted stock

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

2,540    

2/15/2023  

2,539    

2/15/2024  

2,539    

performance-based restricted stock

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

2,008    

2/15/2023  

2,008    

performance-based restricted stock

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

2,524    

The amount shown also includes 60,703 shares (1,144 shares added to 7,819 on 2/15/2024, 6,385 on 2/15/2025, and 3,516 on 2/15/2026. For Mr. Crews, the award uponnumber of units vesting is as follows: 1,183 on 2/15/2024, 1,095 on 2/15/2025, and 662 on 2/15/2026. For Mrs. Kujawa, the reinvestmentnumber of dividend equivalents)units vesting is as follows: 4,980 on 2/15/2024, 4,102 on 2/15/2025, and 2,299 on 2/15/2026. For Mr. Sieving, the number of performance-based restricted NextEra Energy stock units granted pursuant to a one-time executive transition award, with a market value of $5,667,259 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria,vesting is as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted stock units

2/11/2021    

2/15/2026  

30,351    

2/15/2031  

30,352    

The amount shown also includes 8,195 performance-based restricted NEP common units with a market value of $691,658 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/16/2021    

2/15/2022  

1,435    

2/15/2023  

1,434    

2/15/2024  

1,434    

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/18/2020    

2/15/2022  

1,217    

2/15/2023  

1,217    

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/19/2019    

2/15/2022  

1,458    

77

2,274 on 2/15/2024, 1,644 on 2/15/2025, and 862 on 2/15/2026.


(8)

Mr. Silagy’s outstanding performance shares at maximum payout level totaled 147,322 shares with a market value on December 31, 2021 of $13,753,982. Of such shares, 36,228 performance shares at target were granted on February 13, 2020 (performance period beginning 1/1/2020 and ending 12/31/2022) and 37,433 performance shares were granted on February 11, 2021 (performance period beginning 1/1/2021 and ending 12/31/2023). The amount shown also includes 24,261 shares of performance-based restricted stock with a market value of $2,265,007 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted stock

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

3,907    

2/15/2023  

3,907    

2/15/2024  

3,907    

performance-based restricted stock

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

3,760    

2/15/2023  

3,760    

performance-based restricted stock

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

5,020    

The amount shown also includes 60,703 shares (1,144 shares added to the award upon the reinvestment of dividend equivalents) of performance-based restricted NextEra Energy stock units, granted pursuant to a one-time executive transition award, with a market value of $5,667,259 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted stock units

2/11/2021    

2/15/2025  

30,352    

2/15/2028  

30,351    

(9)

Mr. Sieving’s outstanding performance shares at maximum payout level totaled 66,740 shares with a market value on December 31, 2021 of $6,230,846. Of such shares, 16,892 performance shares at target were granted on February 13, 2020 (performance period beginning 1/1/2020 and ending 12/31/2022) and 16,478 performance shares were granted on February 11, 2021 (performance period beginning 1/1/2021 and ending 12/31/2023). The amount shown also includes 7,226 shares of performance-based restricted stock with a market value of $674,619 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted stock

2/11/2021    

2/15/2022  

1,118    

2/15/2023  

1,118    

2/15/2024  

1,118    

performance-based restricted stock

2/13/2020    

2/15/2022  

1,140    

2/15/2023  

1,140    

performance-based restricted stock

2/14/2019    

2/15/2022  

1,592    

The amount shown also includes 60,703 shares (1,144 shares added to the award upon the reinvestment of dividend equivalents) of performance-based restricted NextEra Energy stock units, granted pursuant to a one-time executive transition award, with a market value of $5,667,259 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted stock units

2/11/2021    

2/15/2026  

30,351    

2/15/2031  

30,352    

The amount shown also includes 4,192 performance-based restricted NEP common units with a market value of $353,805 which vest, subject to the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria, as follows:

Award TypeGrant Date  Vest DateNo. Shares

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/16/2021    

2/15/2022  

632    

2/15/2023  

631    

2/15/2024  

631    

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/18/2020    

2/15/2022  

690    

2/15/2023  

690    

performance-based restricted NEP common units

2/19/2019    

2/15/2022  

918    

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Table 4: 2021 Option Exercises2023 option exercises and Stock Vested

stock vested

The following table provides information about the NEOs’ stock awards which vested in 2021.2023. It is important to keep in mind the following when reviewing the table:

»
The “Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting” (column (d)​(column (D)) represents performance shares granted in 20192021 for the performance period which ended in 2021,2023, as well as performance-based restricted stock vesting in 20212023 from grants made in prior years. The Compensation Committee looks at the value of these grants as of the date of grant, rather than as of the date of vesting, when making compensation determinations.

»
The “Value Realized on Vesting” (column (e)​(column (E)) represents the aggregate payout value of the vested performance shares and vested performance-based restricted stock.

   Option Awards Stock Awards 
     
   Name(a) 

Number of Shares
Acquired on
Exercise (#)

(b)

  Value Realized
on Exercise ($)
(c)
 

Number of Shares
Acquired on
Vesting(1)(#)

(d)

  

Value Realized
on Vesting(1)($)

(e)

 
     

James L. Robo

 

0

  

0

 

 

376,920

 

 

 

$28,544,748

 

     

Rebecca J. Kujawa

 

0

  

0

 

 

51,853

 

 

 

3,992,055

 

     

John W. Ketchum

 

0

  

0

 

 

87,430

 

 

 

6,661,368

 

     

Eric E. Silagy

 

0

  

0

 

 

112,632

 

 

 

8,594,608

 

     

Charles E. Sieving

 

0

  

0

 

 

55,304

 

 

 

4,214,832

 

(1)

Includes: for Mr. Robo, 23,864 shares of performance-based restricted stock ($1,931,387) and 353,056 performance shares ($26,613,361); for Mrs. Kujawa, 11,397 shares of performance-based restricted stock ($942,482) and 40,456 performance shares ($3,049,573); Mr. Ketchum, 10,694 shares of performance-based restricted stock ($877,008) and 76,736 performance shares ($5,784,360); for Mr. Silagy, 13,472 shares of performance-based restricted stock ($1,119,927) and 99,160 performance shares ($7,474,681); for Mr. Sieving, 6,936 shares of performance-based restricted stock ($568,852) and 48,368 performance shares ($3,645,980).

TABLE 4: 2023 OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED
(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
NAMEOPTION AWARDSSTOCK AWARDS
NUMBER OF SHARES
ACQUIRED ON EXERCISE
(#)
VALUE REALIZED ON
EXERCISE
($)
NUMBER OF SHARES
ACQUIRED ON VESTING(1)
(#)
VALUE REALIZED ON
VESTING(1)
($)
John W. Ketchum0071,1204,243,092
Terrell Kirk Crews II004,669308,777
Rebecca J. Kujawa0045,9132,777,166
Armando Pimentel, Jr.91,1603,664,86000
Charles E. Sieving0032,0941,929,571
(1)
Includes:
NAMENUMBER OF
PERFORMANCE-
BASED
RESTRICTED
NEE STOCK
#
VALUE
$
NUMBER OF
PERFORMANCE-
BASED
RESTRICTED NEP
COMMON UNITS
#
VALUE
$
NUMBER
OF
PERFORMANCE
SHARES
(#)
VALUE
($)
John W. Ketchum5,707431,9635,521381,11559,8923,430,015
Terrell Kirk Crews II1,847139,79962643,2132,196125,765
Rebecca J. Kujawa5,864443,8463,377233,11436,6722,100,205
Armando Pimentel, Jr.000000
Charles E. Sieving3,628274,6032,102145,10126,3641,509,866
Table 5: Pension Benefits

benefits

The table and description below provide information about the NEOs’ pension benefits. It is important to keep in mind that the “Present Value of Accumulated Benefit” (column (d)​(column (D)) listed for the SERP includes the present value of such benefits in the defined benefit portion of the SERP only, and that disclosure of information related to the defined contribution portion of the SERP can be found in the next table, Table 6: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation.

     

Name

(a)

 

Plan Name

(b)

  

Number of
Years Credited
Service (#)

(c)

  

Present Value
of Accumulated
Benefit ($)

(d)

  Payments
During Last
Fiscal Year ($)
(e)
 

James L. Robo(2)

 

 

NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan

 

 

 

20        

 

    $

393,173

 

 

 

$0        

  

 

SERP(1)

 

 

 

20        

 

 

7,976,895

 

 

 

0        

Rebecca J. Kujawa(2)

  NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan   15          249,937   0        
  

 

SERP(1)

 

 

 

15        

 

 

518,554

 

 

 

0        

John W. Ketchum(2)

  NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan   19          357,532   0        
  

 

SERP(1)

 

 

 

19        

 

 

1,585,959

 

 

 

0        

Eric E. Silagy(2)

  NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan   19          364,056   0        
  

 

SERP(1)

 

 

 

19        

 

 

2,496,321

 

 

 

0        

Charles E. Sieving(2)

  NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan   13          231,500   0        
  

 

SERP(1)

 

 

 

13        

 

 

2,230,739

 

 

 

0        

79


(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
NAMEPLAN NAMENUMBER OF YEARS
CREDITED SERVICE
(#)
PRESENT VALUE OF
ACCUMULATED BENEFIT
($)
PAYMENTS DURING
LAST FISCAL
YEAR($)
John W. Ketchum(1)
NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan21423,1530
SERP(3)
212,806,5730
Terrell Kirk Crews II(1)
NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan8120,3080
SERP(3)
8388,3500
Rebecca J. Kujawa(1)
NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan17306,6010
SERP(3)
171,158,2430
(1)

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
NAMEPLAN NAMENUMBER OF YEARS
CREDITED SERVICE
(#)
PRESENT VALUE OF
ACCUMULATED BENEFIT
($)
PAYMENTS DURING
LAST FISCAL
YEAR($)
Armando Pimentel, Jr.(1)
NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan6251,9170
SERP(2)(3)689,3540
Charles E. Sieving(1)
NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Pension Plan15286,8360
SERP(3)
152,979,0040
(1)
For Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Crews, Pimentel and Sieving, the amounts shown are their respective accrued pension benefits as of December 31, 2023, which are equal to their respective cash balance account values in the tax qualified employee pension plan and in the SERP at December 31, 2023. Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Crews, Pimentel and Sieving are fully vested in both plans. Each NEO is entitled to his or her fully vested accrued account balances upon termination of employment.
(2)
Mr. Pimentel’s years of credited service include the years of prior service prior to rejoining the Company; he did not receive a SERP enhancement.
(3)
NextEra Energy’s nonqualified SERP provides both defined benefit and defined contribution benefits. See Additional Disclosure Related to Pension Benefits Table, below. The defined benefit portion of the SERP is shown in this table, while amounts attributable to the defined contribution portion of the SERP are included in Table 1a: 2021 Summary Compensation Table under column (i), “All Other Compensation” (amounts for which are detailed in Table 1b: 2021 Supplemental All Other Compensation), and also are reported in Table 6: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation under columns (c), (d) and (f).

(2)

For Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Robo, Ketchum, Silagy and Sieving, the amounts shown are their respective accrued pension benefits as of December 31, 2021, which are equal to their respective cash balance account values in the tax qualified employee pension plan and in the SERP at December 31, 2021. Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Robo, Ketchum, Silagy and Sieving are fully vested in both plans. Each NEO is entitled to his or her fully vested accrued account balances upon termination of employment.

Additional Disclosure Related to Pension Benefits Table,

below. The defined benefit portion of the SERP is shown in this table, while amounts attributable to the defined contribution portion of the SERP are included in Table 1a: 2023 Summary Compensation Table under column (I), “All Other Compensation” (amounts for which are detailed in Table 1b: 2023 Supplemental All Other Compensation), and also are reported in Table 6: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation under columns (C), (D) and (F).

Additional disclosure related to pension benefits table
NextEra Energy maintains two non-contributory defined benefit retirement plans: a tax-qualified employee pension plan and a non-qualified SERP.

Employee Pension Plan

EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN
NextEra Energy’s tax-qualified employee pension plan is a cash balance plan in which credits to each active, full-time employee’s account are determined as a percentage of his or her monthly covered earnings, with “basic crediting” of 4.5% until the fifth anniversary of employment and 6% thereafter. Covered earnings for each NEO are limited to base salary and do not include annual incentive compensation, long-term incentive compensation or any other compensation included in Table 1a: 20212023 Summary Compensation Table.Table. Each employee’s cash balance account is also credited quarterly with interest at an annual rate that is equal to the average rates of interest paid on one-year Treasury Constant Maturities for the month of August of the preceding calendar year. The interest crediting rate is subject to a 3% minimum for account balances earned after 2014 and a 4% minimum for account balances earned prior to 2015 and to a 14% maximum. For 2021,2023, the interest crediting rate was 4% for account balances earned prior to 2015 and 3%3.28% for account balances earned after 2014. Benefits under the cash balance formula are not reduced for employer contributions to Social Security or other offset amounts.

Under the tax-qualified employee pension plan, benefits are cliff-vested after three full years of service and employees may become fully vested if they are participants in the qualified plan at a time when the

Company decides to transfer a portion of pension plan assets to fund retiree medical benefits. All NEOs are fully vested. All vested participants are eligible for lump sum payment of benefits following termination of employment, and certain annuity forms of payment also are available to all employees, including the NEOs.

SERP

For the reasons described in Compensation Discussion & Analysis, NextEra Energy maintains an unfunded SERP for its executive officers, including the NEOs. The SERP’s defined benefit formula for NEOs provides two times the normal cash balance crediting rate of the tax-qualified employee pension plan (“double basic credits”). Also for the SERP, the double basic credits are applied to base salary plus bonus paid during the year (versus base salary only). The normal cash balance crediting rate is 4.5% of base salary prior to five years of service and 6% of base salary thereafter. Double the basic crediting rate is therefore 9% and 12% of base salary plus bonus paid during the year for the SERP. Benefits for all NEOs are calculated in this manner.

SERP benefits are cliff-vested after five full years of service and all NEOs were fully vested as of December 31, 2021.2023. All vested participants are eligible for lump sum payment of benefits following termination of employment (subject to timing restrictions imposed by section 409A of the Code) or may elect certain annuity forms of payment.

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Table 6: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

deferred compensation

The table and description below provide information about the NEOs’ nonqualified deferred compensation. It is important to keep in mind the following when reviewing the table:

»
The amounts shown under the heading “Aggregate Earnings in Last FY” (column (d)​(column (D)) represent earnings in the Deferred Compensation Plan, in the defined contribution portion of the SERP and, for Mr. Robo, on the vested portion of deferred retirement awards under the LTIP.

SERP.

»
The amounts shown under the heading “Aggregate Balance at Last FYE” (column (f)​(column (F)) represent balances in the Deferred Compensation Plan and in the defined contribution portion of the SERP.
TABLE 6: NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION
(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)
NAME
EXECUTIVE
CONTRIBUTIONS IN
LAST FY(1)
($)
REGISTRANT
CONTRIBUTIONS IN
LAST FY(2)
($)
AGGREGATE EARNINGS
IN LAST FY(3)
($)
AGGREGATE
WITHDRAWALS/
DISTRIBUTIONS
($)
AGGREGATE BALANCE
AT LAST FYE(4)
($)
John W. Ketchum0272,750(424,387)01,406,833
Terrell Kirk Crews II061,068(79,993)0270,164
Rebecca J. Kujawa0131,392(116,513)0415,540
Armando Pimentel, Jr.026,892(3,235)023,657
Charles E. Sieving0112,583(608,110)02,025,614
(1)
The Deferred Compensation Plan permits deferral (up to 100%) of salary, annual incentive and performance shares.
(2)
The SERP includes a defined contribution component which provides a match on NEOs’ base and annual incentive earnings above the IRS limit, which was $330,000 for 2023. The 4.75% match is the same as the match opportunity provided to participants in the Company’s 401(k) plan. As with the 401(k) plan, crediting of matching contributions under the defined contribution component of the SERP is in the form of phantom NextEra Energy common stock. All amounts shown in this column also are included in Table 1a: 2023 Summary Compensation Table in column (I), “All Other Compensation” ​(amounts for which are detailed in Table 1b: 2023 Supplemental All Other Compensation).
(3)
Earnings include the sum of each participant’s annual earnings (which includes, among other things, stock price appreciation on stock-based deferred compensation) in the Deferred Compensation Plan and in the defined contribution portion of the SERP. Earnings include Deferred Compensation Plan earnings of $15,676 for Mr. Robo,Sieving. Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Crews and Pimentel have not deferred any compensation under this plan. Earnings for the defined contribution component of the SERP were as follows: Mr. Ketchum ($424,387), Mr. Crews ($79,993), Mrs. Kujawa ($116,513), Mr. Pimentel ($3,235) and Mr. Sieving ($623,786). None of these amounts are included in Table 1a: 2023 Summary Compensation Table since no above-market interest was credited in 2023.
(4)
Deferred Compensation Plan accounts include fully vested and earned compensation plus earnings. The Company views deferred compensation as a vehicle for retirement planning rather than as a means of providing additional compensation. Mr. Sieving had a Deferred Compensation Plan balance of deferred retirement awards.

      
Name(a)

Executive
Contributions
in Last
FY(1)($)

(b)

Registrant
Contributions
in Last
FY(2)($)

(c)

Aggregate
Earnings in
Last
FY(3)($)

(d)

Aggregate
Withdrawals/
Distributions($)
(e)
Aggregate
Balance at
Last FYE(4)($)
(f)
      

James L. Robo

$

0

$

288,226

$

9,577,087

$

0

$

136,704,966

      

Rebecca J. Kujawa

 

0

 

73,213

 

57,398

 

0

 

344,097

      

John W. Ketchum

 

0

 

130,872

 

277,390

 

0

 

1,549,556

      

Eric E. Silagy

 

0

 

139,288

 

512,831

 

0

 

2,812,460

      

Charles E. Sieving

 

0

 

97,812

 

476,888

 

0

 

2,660,153

(1)

The Deferred Compensation Plan permits deferral of salary (up to 100%), annual incentive (up to 100%) and performance shares (up to 100%).

(2)

The SERP includes a defined contribution component which provides a match on NEOs’ base and annual incentive earnings above the IRS limit, which was $290,000 for 2021. The 4.75% match is the same as the match opportunity provided to participants in the Company’s 401(k) plan. As with the 401(k) plan, crediting of matching contributions under the defined contribution component of the SERP is in the form of phantom NextEra Energy common stock. All amounts shown in this column also are included in Table 1a: 2021 Summary Compensation Table in column (i), “All Other Compensation” (amounts for which are detailed in Table 1b: 2021 Supplemental All Other Compensation).

(3)

Earnings include the sum of each participant’s annual earnings (which includes, among other things, stock price appreciation on stock-based deferred compensation) in the Deferred Compensation Plan and in the defined contribution portion of the SERP and, for Mr. Robo, on deferred retirement awards. For Mr. Sieving, earnings include Deferred Compensation Plan earnings of $9,007. Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Robo, Ketchum and Silagy have not deferred any compensation under this plan. Earnings for the defined contribution component of the SERP were as follows: Mr. Robo $2,350,567, Mrs. Kujawa $57,398, Mr. Ketchum $277,390, Mr. Silagy $512,831 and Mr. Sieving $467,881. Earnings for the deferred retirement awards for Mr. Robo were $7,226,520, comprised of reinvested dividends and the increase in value of the underlying stock. None of these amounts are included in Table 1a: 2021 Summary Compensation Table since no above-market interest was credited in 2021.

(4)

Deferred Compensation Plan accounts include fully vested and earned compensation plus earnings. The Company views deferred compensation as a vehicle for retirement planning rather than as a means of providing additional compensation. As of December 31, 2021, Mr. Robo had a Deferred Compensation Plan balance of $85,796,497 (of which $15,858,686 was previously reported as compensation in prior Summary Compensation Tables for years prior to 2021); Mr. Sieving had a Deferred Compensation Plan balance of $109,007. Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum and Silagy$106,681. Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Crews and Pimentel have not deferred any cash compensation or performance shares and therefore have no balances in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Balances for the defined contribution component of the SERP were as follows: Mr. Robo $12,713,399 (of which $2,380,642 was previously reported as compensation in prior Summary Compensation Tables for years prior to 2021), Mrs. Kujawa $344,097 (of which $81,053 was previously reported as compensation in prior Summary Compensation Tables for the years prior to 2021), Mr. Ketchum $1,549,556 (of which $355,615 was previously reported as compensation in prior Summary Compensation Tables for years prior to 2021), Mr. Silagy $2,812,460 (of which $536,646 was previously reported as compensation in prior Summary Compensation Tables for years prior to 2021) and Mr. Sieving $2,551,146 (of which $177,054 was previously reported in prior Summary Compensation Tables for years prior to 2021). The balances of the vested portion of the deferred retirement awards for Mr. Robo were $38,195,070.

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Additional Disclosure Related to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table

Plan. Balances for the defined contribution component of the SERP were as follows: Mr. Ketchum $1,406,833 (of which $635,418 was previously reported as compensation in prior Summary Compensation Tables for years prior to 2023), Mr. Crews $270,164 (of which $37,230 was previously reported as compensation in prior Summary Compensation Tables for years prior to 2023), Mr. Pimentel $23,657, Mrs. Kujawa $415,540 (of which $244,302 was previously reported as compensation in prior Summary Compensation Tables for the years prior to 2023), Mr. Sieving $2,025,614 (of which $378,456 was previously reported in prior Summary Compensation Tables for years prior to 2023).

Additional disclosure related to nonqualified deferred compensation table
Cash deferral elections under the Deferred Compensation Plan must be made prior to the period in which the cash is earned and can range, in whole percentages, from 1% to 100% of a participant’s base salary and/or annual incentive award. Equity deferral elections must be made by December 31 of the year preceding the beginning of the applicable performance period, and participants electing to defer performance shares may defer all or a portion of the payout amount. Deferred Compensation Plan earnings are not guaranteed by the Company.

The Company’s contributions to the SERP for each NEO also are considered deferred compensation. The contributions and earnings in Table 6: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation include those from the nonqualified defined contribution portion of the SERP. Distributions are in the form of lump sum payments, which may be subject to a six-month delay following termination of employment in compliance with Code Section 409A.

Earnings in 20212023 from previous deferrals of cash compensation came from phantom investments in the investment vehicles, which mirror the funds available to participants in the Company’s 401(k) plan and include mutual funds, index
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funds and similar investment alternatives offered to participants under the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Company does not provide a guaranteed rate of return on these funds.

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL

For the reasons discussed in Compensation Discussion & Analysis, NextEra Energy has entered into the Retention Agreements, which commit the Company to make payments to NEOs under special circumstances. Generally, these are changes in corporate control of the Company and termination of the NEO’s employment.

In accordance with SEC instructions, these quantitative disclosures assume that a change in control took place on December 31, 2021.2023. In fact, no change in control of the Company occurred on that date and no NEO’s employment terminated on that date. If such an event were to occur in the future, actual payments would likely be different from those presented here based on various factors, including the NextEra Energy common stock price at such time.

Consistent with SEC instructions, the amounts shown in the tables that follow exclude obligations due from the Company to the NEO following a triggering event for:
(1)
any earned but unpaid base salary, annual incentive compensation and long-term incentive compensation through the date of termination;
(2)
vested benefits under the Company’s employee pension and 401(k) plans and all other benefit plans in accordance with their terms and conditions;
(3)
accrued vacation pay;
(4)
reimbursement of reasonable business expenses incurred prior to the date of termination; and
(5)
any other compensation or benefits to which the NEO may be entitled under and in accordance with the Company’s generally applicable non-discriminatory plans or employee benefit programs, including the retiree medical plan.
Furthermore, all

payments shown in the tables exclude the obligations of the Company to the NEO for vested benefits under the SERP and the Deferred Compensation Plan and the vested portions of Mr. Robo’s deferred retirement awards.Plan. See Table 5: Pension Benefits and Table 6: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation for the values of accumulated SERP and Deferred Compensation Plan benefits and Mr. Robo’s vested deferred retirement awards, at December 31, 2021.

2023.

Potential Payments Under Retention Agreements

payments under retention agreements

Each NEO is a party to a Retention Agreement with the Company. These agreements are all substantially equivalent and generally provide for certain protections and benefits to the NEO in the event of a change in control of the Company in exchange for the NEO’s continued full-time commitment to the interests of the Company during a transition period of three years following a change in control. The NEOs also undertake confidentiality commitments requiring them to hold in a fiduciary capacity all secret or confidential

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information relating to the Company and, under most circumstances, not to divulge any such information either during or after the period of employment.

Each Retention Agreement provides for a mutual commitment to the NEO’s continued employment for a period of three years following a change in control of the Company. If a change in control occurs, absent a termination of employment, the NEONEOs, other than Mr. Crews and Mr. Pimentel, generally will receive an accelerated payout or vesting of previously granted equity-based awards that the NEO would otherwise have received in the normal course of business had the change in control not occurred and had the NEO’s employment continued over the remaining vesting periods. This immediate paymentMr. Crews and Mr. Pimentel will receive an accelerated payout or vesting of equitypreviously granted equity-based awards is not limited to the NEOs, but generally will also occur for all officersfollowing a change in control and employees who hold such equity awards.

termination of employment.

Tables 7a and 7b and the accompanying discussion of the Retention Agreements set forth the details of the estimated payments that would have been made to the NEOs (on December 31, 20212023 and December 31, 2022,2024, respectively) had a change in control actually occurred at the close of business on December 31, 2021,2023, assuming each of the NEOs continued in employment throughout 2021.

2023.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
TABLE 7A: POTENTIAL COMPENSATION TO NAMED EXECUTIVES UPON CHANGE IN CONTROL
PAYMENT TYPEJOHN W.
KETCHUM
($)
TERRELL KIRK
CREWS II(5)
($)
REBECCA J.
KUJAWA
($)
ARMANDO
PIMENTEL, JR.(5)
($)
CHARLES E.
SIEVING
($)
Long-Term Incentive Awards:
1st 50% of Performance Share Awards(1)
10,812,20606,346,39502,570,274
Restricted Stock and NEP Common Unit Awards(2)(3)
1,084,49301,534,0490645,493
Stock Option Awards(4)
00000
Total11,896,69907,880,44403,215,767
(1)
Upon a change in control, 50% of all outstanding performance share awards vest and are payable at the greater of target or the average of the actual performance factors used to determine payout of performance share awards which vested over the three years prior to the year in which the change in control occurred, except for Mr. Crews’ and Mr. Pimentel’s awards. Amounts shown are based on a closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2023 of $60.74 and performance factors are calculated based on actual performance for the three completed three-year performance periods preceding the year in which the change in control is assumed to have occurred. Amounts shown include the value of the acceleration of 50% of the performance shares awarded for the three-year performance periods ending December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025. At the assumed change in control date, no performance shares had been awarded for the performance period ending December 31, 2026.
(2)
Upon a change in control, all outstanding performance-based restricted stock and NEP common unit awards vest, except for Mr. Crews’ and Mr. Pimentel’s awards. Amounts shown are based on a closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2023 of $60.74 and a NEP common unit price on December 31, 2023 of $30.41.
(3)
The award agreement pursuant to which Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum and Sieving were each awarded an executive transition award of performance-based restricted stock units contains change in control provisions which supersede the provisions of the Retention Agreement for that award only. Upon a change in control, absent termination of employment, the executive transition award does not vest on an accelerated basis.
(4)
Upon a change in control, all outstanding stock option awards vest, except for Mr. Crews’ and Mr. Pimentel’s awards. Amounts shown reflect the in-the-money values of accelerated stock options based on the difference between the option exercise price and the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2023 of $60.74.
(5)
Per the terms of Mr. Crews’ and Mr. Pimentel’s Retention Agreements, their long-term incentive awards do not vest upon a change in control absent termination of employment.
TABLE 7B: POTENTIAL COMPENSATION TO NAMED EXECUTIVES AT ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CHANGE IN CONTROL(1)
PAYMENT TYPEJOHN W.
KETCHUM
($)
TERRELL KIRK
CREWS II
($)
REBECCA J.
KUJAWA
($)
ARMANDO
PIMENTEL, JR.
($)
CHARLES E.
SIEVING
($)
Long-Term Incentive Awards:
2nd 50% of Performance Share Awards(2)
10,812,20606,346,15402,570,152
(1)
All amounts in the table assume the same $60.74 stock price on the one-year anniversary of the assumed change in control.
(2)
Each NEO, except for Mr. Crews and Mr. Pimentel, is entitled to receive the remaining 50% of their outstanding performance share awards on the first anniversary of the change in control if the NEO has remained employed by the Company or an affiliate through such date, or upon an earlier termination of employment by the Company (except for death, disability or cause (which generally means repeated willful violations of the NEO’s duties under their Retention Agreement or a felony conviction involving an act at the Company’s expense)) or by the NEO for “good reason” ​(which generally includes the assignment of duties and responsibilities that are materially inconsistent with those in effect during the 90-day period immediately preceding the change in control, material decreases in compensation or benefits after the change in control, or change in job location of more than 20 miles). Amounts shown are based on performance factors calculated based on actual performance for the three completed three-year performance periods preceding the year in which the change in control occurred. Amounts shown include the value of the acceleration of 50% of the performance shares awarded for the three-year performance periods ending December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025. At the assumed change in control date, no performance shares had been awarded for the performance period ending December 31, 2026. Amounts shown in the table are due to the NEO under such circumstances in addition to the amounts shown in Table 7a: Potential Compensation to Named Executives Upon Change in Control

      
   James L.
Robo
  Rebecca J.
Kujawa
  John W.
Ketchum
  

Eric E.

Silagy

  Charles E.
Sieving
 
      

Long-Term Incentive Awards:

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

      

1st 50% of Performance Share Awards(1)

  $21,338,740   $3,410,480   $6,274,350   $6,877,080   $3,115,420 
      

Restricted Stock and NEP Common Unit Awards(2)(3)

  3,242,480   1,178,670   2,013,450   2,265,010   1,180,620 
      

Stock Option Awards(4)

  19,015,390   2,305,520   4,098,950   4,912,170   2,313,210 
      

Total:

  $43,596,610   $6,894,670   $12,386,750   $14,054,260   $6,609,250 

(1)

Upon a change in control, 50% of all outstanding performance share awards vest and are payable at the greater of target or the average of the actual performance factors used to determine payout of performance share awards which vested over the three years prior to the year in which the change in control occurred. Amounts shown are based on a closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36 and performance factors are calculated based on actual performance for the three completed three-year performance periods preceding the year in which the change in control is assumed to have occurred. Amounts shown include the value of the acceleration of 50% of the performance shares awarded for the three-year performance periods ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023. At the assumed change in control date, no performance shares had been awarded for the performance period ending December 31, 2024.

(2)

Upon a change in control, all outstanding performance-based restricted stock and NEP common unit awards vest. Amounts shown are based on a closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36 and a NEP common unit price on December 31, 2021 of $84.40. The award agreement pursuant to which Mr. Robo was awarded a deferred retirement award contains change in control provisions which supersede the provisions of the Retention Agreement for that award only. Upon a change in control, absent termination of employment, the deferred retirement award does not vest.

(3)

The award agreement pursuant to which Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Silagy and Sieving were each awarded an executive transition award of performance-based restricted stock units contains change in control provisions which supersede the provisions of the Retention Agreement for that award only. Upon a change in control, absent termination of employment, the executive transition award does not vest on an accelerated basis.

(4)

Upon a change in control, all outstanding stock option awards vest. Amounts shown reflect the in-the-money values of accelerated stock options based on the difference between the option exercise price and the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36.

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Table 7b: Potential Compensation to Named Executives at One-Year Anniversary of Change in

Control(1)

      
   James L.
Robo
  Rebecca J.
Kujawa
  John W.
Ketchum
  Eric E.
Silagy
  Charles E.
Sieving
 
      

2nd 50% of Performance Share Awards(2)

  $21,338,550   $3,410,480   $6,274,170   $6,876,900   $3,115,420 

(1)

All amounts in the table assume the same $93.36 stock price on the one-year anniversary of the assumed change in control.

(2)

Each NEO is entitled to receive the remaining 50% of their outstanding performance share awards on the first anniversary of the change in control if the NEO has remained employed by the Company or an affiliate through such date, or upon an earlier termination of employment by the Company (except for death, disability or cause (which generally means repeated willful violations of the NEO’s duties under their Retention Agreement or a felony conviction involving an act at the Company’s expense)) or by the NEO for “good reason” (which generally includes the assignment of duties and responsibilities that are materially inconsistent with those in effect during the 90-day period immediately preceding the change in control, material decreases in compensation or benefits after the change in control, or change in job location of more than 20 miles). Amounts shown are based on performance factors calculated based on actual performance for the three completed three-year performance periods preceding the year in which the change in control occurred. Amounts shown include the value of the acceleration of 50% of the performance shares awarded for the three-year performance periods ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023. At the assumed change in control date, no performance shares had been awarded for the performance period ending December 31, 2024. Amounts shown in the table are due to the NEO under such circumstances in addition to the amounts shown in Table 7a: Potential Compensation to Named Executives Upon Change in Control.

The amounts shown in Tables 7a and 7b represent the accelerated payment of compensation that the NEOs would otherwise have received over time absent a change in control, assuming continued employment. The employment protection amounts represent additional payments and are intended both to compensate the NEO for the lost opportunity of continued employment and to encourage the new leadership of the post-change-in-control entity to evaluate carefully the desirability of terminating the NEO’s employment as opposed to seeking an appropriate role for the NEO in the new entity.

The Retention Agreements are designed to provide the NEOs with economic value in the event of termination equivalent to three years’ worth of foregone base salary, annual incentive compensation and incremental retirement contributions.
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In addition, if termination by the Company for reasons other than death, disability or cause, or by the NEO for good reason, were to occur prior to the first anniversary of the change in control, the acceleration of the then-outstanding performance shares, as shown in Table 7b, would also occur. Because of this intent, the Retention AgreementsAgreement in effect as of December 31, 20212023 for Messrs. Robo andMr. Sieving provideprovides for the additional payment by the Company of any excise tax imposed by section 4999 of the Code. However, if the total value of all payments due (calculated as required under section 280G of the Code) does not exceed 110% of the “safe harbor amount” under section 280G, or 2.99 times the NEO’sMr. Sieving’s five-year average W-2 earnings, then no gross-up payment will be made to the NEOMr. Sieving and the amounts payable under the Retention Agreement will be reduced to the “safe harbor amount.” In accordance with the Company’s Excise Tax Gross-Up Policy, which generally precludes the inclusion of excise tax gross-up provisions in Retention Agreements entered into, or materially modified, after December 2009, Mrs. Kujawa’s and Messrs. Ketchum’s, Crews’ and Silagy’sPimentel’s Retention Agreements do not include excise tax gross-up provisions. The NEO remains responsible for normal federal, state and local tax liability on the underlying economic value transferred.

If a change in control had occurred on December 31, 20212023 and if any or all of the NEOs had been terminated on that date, the Company estimates that the amounts shown in Table 8 would have become payable,payable.
TABLE 8: POTENTIAL POST-EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TO NAMED EXECUTIVES UPON TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE
OR FOR GOOD REASON FOLLOWING CHANGE IN CONTROL
(1)
PAYMENT TYPEJOHN W.
KETCHUM
($)
TERRELL KIRK
CREWS II
($)
REBECCA J.
KUJAWA
($)
ARMANDO
PIMENTEL, JR.
($)
CHARLES E.
SIEVING
($)
Cash Severance(2)13,844,2504,316,0738,580,0006,000,0008,372,151
Long-Term Incentive Awards(3)22,708,9043,595,81014,226,5987,215,7915,785,919
Executive Transition Awards(4)1,546,6231,546,6231,546,623
Incremental Increase in Nonqualified SERP(5)3,018,96001,760,57302,109,060
Continued Participation in Active Employee Welfare Benefits(6)293,66290,646149,04692,918174,959
Continued Participation in Certain Perquisite Programs(7)155,29075,000152,40079,490161,040
Certain Limited Outplacement and Relocation Allowances(8)48,75023,75048,75023,75048,750
Code Section 280G Gross-up (Cutback)(9)00000
Total41,646,4408,101,27926,463,99013,411,94918,198,502
(1)
All amounts in additionthe table assume the same $60.74 stock price on the one-year anniversary of the assumed change in control.
(2)
The amount shown represents the value of a cash lump sum payment due within 45 days of termination (subject to the paymentsrequirements of section 409A of the Code) equal to three times the sum of the NEO’s annual base salary plus his or her annual incentive. The annual incentive is equal to the higher of target annual incentive in the year of termination or the average percentage of the NEO’s annual incentive divided by his or her base salary for each of the three years prior to the year in which the change in control occurred. Since all annual incentive compensation for 2023 was earned on December 31, 2023, no prorated amounts of 2023 annual incentive compensation are included.
(3)
Includes 100% vesting of outstanding NEE performance-based restricted stock awards, NEP performance-based restricted common units and stock option awards granted in 2021, 2022 and 2023. For Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum and Sieving, includes 100% of outstanding 2022 and 2023 performance share grants, with 50% payable upon a change in control and the remaining 50% would be payable on the one-year anniversary. For Mr. Crews and Mr. Pimentel, 100% of outstanding 2022 and 2023 performance shares would be payable upon a change in control. Outstanding performance share awards vest and are payable at the greater of target or the average of the actual performance factors used to determine payout of performance share awards which vested over the three years prior to the year in which the change in control occurred.
(4)
Under Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum’s and Sieving’s executive transition award agreements, if discharged without cause or resigned for good reason upon or after a change in control, then a portion of the outstanding unvested executive transition award (including reinvested dividends) would vest according to the schedule contained in the award agreement. If such termination had occurred on December 31, 2023 under these circumstances, the vesting percentage would have been 40% of the total award granted in 2021 for Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum and Sieving. Amounts shown are based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2023 of $60.74.
(5)
For Mrs. Kujawa, Mr. Ketchum, and Mr. Sieving, the amount shown represents the value of a cash lump sum payment due within 45 days of termination (subject to the requirements of Code section 409A) equal to the incremental increase in value of the NEO’s nonqualified SERP benefits under the defined benefit and defined contribution formulas if the NEO had continued employment for three years from the date of termination, and assuming the NEO received the annual compensation increases required under the Retention Agreement for the three-year or two-year employment period. For Messrs. Crews and Pimentel, their Retention Agreements do not include this incremental increase.
(6)
The Retention Agreements provide for continued coverage under all employee benefit plans for three years. Plans include the broad-based employee medical plan, the broad-based employee dental plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance and the broad-based employee life insurance plan. Amounts shown represent three-year employer costs based on December 31, 2023 rates (plus, for employee medical and dental coverage, projected average annual cost increase of 6.0% and increase of 1.5%, respectively). For long-term disability,
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the estimated total actuarial liability is equal to the approximate cost of insuring the liability for the severance period. These amounts assume no offsets for benefits provided by a subsequent employer. The amount set forth aboveon this line is also payable to the NEO or his or her beneficiaries if the NEO dies or becomes disabled during the employment period following a change in control.
(7)
The Retention Agreements provide for continued participation in certain other benefits and perquisites for three years. Amounts shown include: participation in the executive vehicle program (or, for Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Crews and Pimentel, annual perquisite allowance in lieu of executive vehicle program); personal financial planning, accounting and legal services; personal communication and computer equipment; home security, including monitoring and maintenance; and personal excess liability insurance. The Retention Agreements do not provide for use of Company-owned aircraft. The amount shown for each NEO represents the Company’s approximate three-year costs for providing such perquisites to the NEO, based on 2023 and prior years’ actual costs.
(8)
Includes an aggregate cost per NEO of $23,750 for outplacement services, fees for legal or accounting advice related to tax treatment of certain payments under the Retention Agreements and reimbursement for miscellaneous relocation expenses incurred by the NEO in pursuing other business opportunities which are not reimbursed by another employer. Such reimbursements are required under the Retention Agreements.
(9)
For Mr. Sieving, the aggregate payment due (calculated as required under section 280G of the Code) does not exceed 110% of the “safe harbor amount” under section 280G, or 2.99 times his five-year average W-2 earnings and, therefore, no gross-up payment will be made and the amount payable under the Retention Agreement will be reduced to the “safe harbor amount.” Mrs. Kujawa’s Messrs. Ketchum’s, Crews’ and Pimentel’s Retention Agreements do not provide for excise tax gross-ups. The aggregate payment due to each of Mrs. Kujawa and Mr. Ketchum does not exceed such NEO’s “safe harbor amount.” With the exception of a portion of accelerated stock option awards, the aggregate change in control-related compensation and benefit amount in excess of the NEO’s “base amount” is considered an “excess parachute payment” and is subject to an excise tax under section 4999 of the Code. In circumstances where the NEO is entitled to receive from the Company a lump sum cash gross-up payment, the payment would be in an amount such that the net gross-up payment (after federal, state and local income and excise taxes and any penalties and interest are paid) is equal to the Code section 4999 excise tax. The 2023 annual incentive award and the performance share award for the performance period ended December 31, 2023 (payout values for which are included in Table 7a: Potential1a: 2023 Summary Compensation to Named Executives Upon Change in ControlTable and in Table 7b: Potential Compensation to Named Executives at One-Year Anniversary4: 2023 Option Exercises and Stock Vested, respectively) were fully earned as of Changethe assumed change in Control.

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Table 8: Potential Post-Employment Compensation to Named Executives Upon Termination

Without Causecontrol date and are therefore not part of the “excess parachute payment” amount or for Good Reason Following Change in Control(1)

      
   James L.
Robo
  Rebecca J.
Kujawa
  John W.
Ketchum
  

Eric E.

Silagy

  Charles E.
Sieving
 
      

Cash Severance(2)

 $19,562,400  $5,853,750  $9,954,000   $10,038,000  $7,015,250 
      

Deferred Retirement Awards(3)

  9,326,660   0   0   0   0 
      

Executive Transition Awards(4)

  0   1,133,390   1,133,390   1,133,390   1,133,390 
      

Incremental Increase in Nonqualified SERP(5)

  7,046,700   1,301,630   2,349,090   2,601,670   1,699,980 
      

Continued Participation in Active Employee Welfare Benefits(6)

  192,420   108,580   198,940   205,830   134,810 
      

Continued Participation in Certain Perquisites Programs(7)

  156,120   152,400   165,900   198,480   162,840 
      

Certain Limited Outplacement and Relocation Allowances(8)

  48,750   48,750   48,750   48,750   48,750 
      

Code Section 280G Gross-up (Cutback)(9)

  0   0   0   0   0 
      

Total:

 $36,333,050  $8,598,500  $13,850,070   $14,226,120  $10,195,020 

(1)

Amounts shown in the table are due to the NEO under such circumstances in addition to the amounts shown in Table 7a: Potential Compensation to Named Executives Upon Change in Control and Table 7b: Potential Compensation to Named Executives at One-Year Anniversary of Change in Control. Cause and good reason are defined in footnote 2 to Table 7b.

(2)

The amount shown represents the value of a cash lump sum payment due within 45 days of termination (subject to the requirements of section 409A of the Code) equal to three times the sum of the NEO’s annual base salary plus his annual incentive. The annual incentive is equal to the higher of target annual incentive in the year of termination or the average percentage of the NEO’s annual incentive divided by his base salary for each of the three years prior to the year in which the change in control occurred. Since all annual incentive compensation for 2021 was earned on December 31, 2021, no prorated amounts of 2021 annual incentive compensation are included.

(3)

Under Mr. Robo’s deferred retirement award, if Mr. Robo was discharged without cause or resigned for good reason upon or after a change in control, then a portion of his outstanding unvested deferred retirement award (including reinvested dividends) would vest according to the schedule contained in the award agreement. If such termination had occurred on December 31, 2021 under these circumstances, the vesting percentage would have been 100% of the total deferred retirement award granted to Mr. Robo in 2012. Amounts shown are based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36.

(4)

Under Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum’s, Silagy’s and Sieving’s executive transitionaward agreements, if discharged without cause or resigned for good reason upon or after a change in control, then a portion of the outstanding unvested executive transition award (including reinvested dividends) would vest according to the schedule contained in the award agreement. If such termination had occurred on December 31, 2021 under these circumstances, the vesting percentage would have been 20% of the total award granted in 2021. Amounts shown are based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36.

(5)

The amount shown represents the value of a cash lump sum payment due within 45 days of termination (subject to the requirements of Code section 409A) equal to the incremental increase in value of the NEO’s nonqualified SERP benefits under the defined benefit and defined contribution formulas if the NEO had continued employment for three years from the date of termination, and assuming the NEO received the annual compensation increases required under the Retention Agreement for the three-year or two-year employment period.

(6)

The Retention Agreements provide for continued coverage under all employee benefit plans for three years. Plans include the broad-based employee medical plan, the broad-based employee dental plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance and the broad-based employee life insurance plan. Amounts shown represent three-year employer costs based on December 31, 2021 rates (plus, for employee medical and dental coverage, projected average annual cost increase of 4.0% and increase of 0.05%, respectively). For long-term disability, the estimated total actuarial liability is equal to the approximate cost of insuring the liability for the severance period. These amounts assume no offsets for benefits provided by a subsequent employer. The amount set forth on this line is also payable to the NEO or his beneficiaries if the NEO dies or becomes disabled during the employment period following a change in control.

(7)

The Retention Agreements provide for continued participation in certain other benefits and perquisites for three years. Amounts shown include: social club memberships; participation in the executive vehicle program (or, for Mrs. Kujawa, annual perquisite allowance in lieu of executive vehicle program); personal financial planning, accounting and legal services; personal communication and computer equipment; home security, including monitoring and maintenance; and personal excess liability insurance. The Retention Agreements do not provide for use of Company-owned aircraft. The amount shown for each NEO represents the Company’s approximate three-year costs for providing such perquisites to the NEO, based on 2021 and prior years’ actual costs.

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the estimated gross-up amount.


(8)

Includes an aggregate cost per NEO of $23,750 for outplacement services, fees for legal or accounting advice related to tax treatment of certain payments under the Retention Agreements and reimbursement for miscellaneous relocation expenses incurred by the NEO in pursuing other business opportunities which are not reimbursed by another employer. Such reimbursements are required under the Retention Agreements.

(9)

For Messrs. Robo and Sieving, the aggregate payment due (calculated as required under section 280G of the Code) does not exceed 110% of the “safe harbor amount” under section 280G, or 2.99 times their five-year average W-2 earnings and, therefore, no gross-up payment will be made to either and the amounts payable under the Retention Agreement will be reduced to the “safe harbor amount.” Mrs. Kujawa’s and Messrs. Ketchum’s and Silagy’s Retention Agreements do not provide for excise tax gross-ups. The aggregate payment due to each of Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum and Silagy does not exceed such NEO’s “safe harbor amount.” With the exception of a portion of accelerated stock option awards, the aggregate change in control-related compensation and benefit amount in excess of the NEO’s “base amount” is considered an “excess parachute payment” and is subject to an excise tax under section 4999 of the Code. In circumstances where the NEO is entitled to receive from the Company a lump sum cash gross-up payment, the payment would be in an amount such that the net gross-up payment (after federal, state and local income and excise taxes and any penalties and interest are paid) is equal to the Code section 4999 excise tax. The 2021 annual incentive award and the performance share award for the performance period ended December 31, 2021 (payout values for which are included in Table 1a: 2021 Summary Compensation Table and in Table 4: 2021 Option Exercises and Stock Vested, respectively) were fully earned as of the assumed change in control date and are therefore not part of the “excess parachute payment” amount or the estimated gross-up amount.

Each Retention Agreement provides that a change in control occurs upon any of the following events:

(1)

the acquisition by any individual, entity or group of 20% or more of either NextEra Energy’s common stock or the combined voting power of NextEra Energy, other than directly from NextEra Energy or pursuant to a merger or other business combination which does not itself constitute a change in control;

(2)

the incumbent directors of NextEra Energy ceasing, for any reason, to constitute a majority of the Board, unless each director who was not an incumbent director was elected, or nominated for election, by a majority of the incumbent directors and directors subsequently so elected or appointed (excluding those elected as a result of an actual or threatened election contest or other solicitation of proxies);

(3)

there is consummated a merger, sale of assets, reorganization or other business combination of NextEra Energy or any subsidiary with respect to which (a) the voting securities of NextEra Energy outstanding immediately prior to the transaction do not, immediately following the transaction, represent more than 55% (60% for Mr. Robo) of the common stock and the voting power of all voting securities of the resulting ultimate parent entity or (b) members of the Board constitute less than a majority of the members of the board of directors of the resulting ultimate parent entity; or

(4)

the shareholders approve the liquidation or dissolution of NextEra Energy.

(1)
the acquisition by any individual, entity or group of 20% or more of either NextEra Energy’s common stock or the combined voting power of NextEra Energy, other than directly from NextEra Energy or pursuant to a merger or other business combination which does not itself constitute a change in control;
(2)
the incumbent directors of NextEra Energy ceasing, for any reason, to constitute a majority of the Board, unless each director who was not an incumbent director was elected, or nominated for election, by a majority of the incumbent directors and directors subsequently so elected or appointed (excluding those elected as a result of an actual or threatened election contest or other solicitation of proxies);
(3)
there is consummated a merger, sale of assets, reorganization or other business combination of NextEra Energy or any subsidiary with respect to which (a) the voting securities of NextEra Energy outstanding immediately prior to the transaction do not, immediately following the transaction, represent more than 55% of the common stock and the voting power of all voting securities of the resulting ultimate parent entity or (b) members of the Board constitute less than a majority of the members of the board of directors of the resulting ultimate parent entity; or
(4)
the shareholders approve the liquidation or dissolution of NextEra Energy.
In addition, the Retention Agreements extend the NEOs’ protection to certain potential change in control situations, which are:

(1)

the announcement of an intention to take or consider taking actions which, if consummated or approved by shareholders, would constitute a change in control; or

(2)

the acquisition by any individual, entity or group of 15% or more of either NextEra Energy’s common stock or the combined voting power of NextEra Energy, other than directly from NextEra Energy or pursuant to a merger or other business combination which does not itself constitute a change in control.

(1)
the announcement of an intention to take or consider taking actions which, if consummated or approved by shareholders, would constitute a change in control; or
(2)
the acquisition by any individual, entity or group of 15% or more of either NextEra Energy’s common stock or the combined voting power of NextEra Energy, other than directly from NextEra Energy or pursuant to a merger or other business combination which does not itself constitute a change in control.
No accelerated or incremental payments are triggered by a potential change in control, but the NEO is protected for a three-year employment period. In addition, if an agreement is entered into providing for the merger, sale of assets, reorganization or other business combination of NextEra Energy as set forth above, and such merger, sale of assets, reorganization or other business combination is approved by the shareholders of NextEra Energy but thereafter does not become effective, Mr. Robo will be entitled to a cash retention payment in an amount equal to one-half of the sum of his then-current annual base salary plus his annual incentive compensation
Potential payments under the Annual Incentive Plan, payable within 30 days after termination of the transaction.

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Potential Payments Under the Severance Plan

The Severance Plan provides for the payment of severance benefits to the NEOs and to certain other senior executives if their employment is involuntarily terminated other than for Cause, defined below (and other than in a termination governed by the terms of the Retention Agreements). See Compensation Discussion & Analysis for a discussion of the purpose of the Severance Plan.

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The Severance Plan provides severance benefits following involuntary termination other than for Cause in exchange for entry into a release of claims against the Company and an agreement (the “Non-Competition“Non-Competition Agreement”) to adhere to certain non-competition and related covenants protective of the Company. Following a covered involuntary termination and the execution of the release and the Non-Competition Agreement, the NEO would receive a cash payment equal to two times his or her annual base salary plus two times his or her target annual incentive compensation for the year of termination, payable in two equal annual installments. In addition, the NEO’s outstanding equity and equity-based awards would vest pro rata and become payable at the end of any applicable performance periods, subject to the attainment by the Company of the specified performance objectives. The NEO also would receive certain ancillary benefits, including outplacement assistance or payment in an amount equal to the value of the outplacement assistance. Amounts payable under the Severance Plan are subject to a cap equal to six times the average of the NEO’s last three years’ base salary plus annual incentive.

If the employment of Mrs. Kujawa or Messrs. Robo, Ketchum, SilagyCrews, Pimentel or Sieving, or any of them, had been involuntarily terminated on December 31, 20212023 in circumstances triggering the Company’s obligations under the Severance Plan, the Company estimates that the amounts shown in Table 9 below would have become payable.

Table

TABLE 9: Potential Post-Employment Compensation POTENTIAL POST-EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION UPON TERMINATION QUALIFYING FOR PAYMENTS UNDER THE SEVERANCE PLAN
PAYMENT TYPEJOHN W.
KETCHUM
($)
TERRELL KIRK
CREWS II
($)
REBECCA J.
KUJAWA
($)
ARMANDO
PIMENTEL, JR.
($)
CHARLES E.
SIEVING
($)
Cash Severance(1)8,190,0002,483,0004,400,0004,000,0004,332,600
Long-Term Incentive Awards:
Performance Share Awards(2)
5,241,250797,4553,086,5601,039,2601,268,310
Restricted Stock Awards(3)
738,630265,749990,260513,370433,420
Stock Option Awards(4)
00000
Executive Transition Awards(5)
1,169,1961,169,1961,169,196
Certain Limited Outplacement and Other Perquisites(6)
35,00035,00035,00035,00035,000
Cutback Under Plan Benefit Cap(7)
00000
Total15,874,0763,581,20510,181,0165,587,6307,738,526
(1)
The amount shown represents the value of a cash lump sum payment equal to two times the sum of the NEO’s annual base salary plus his or her target annual incentive in effect on December 31, 2023.
(2)
Upon Termination Qualifyinga qualifying involuntary termination, a pro rata portion of outstanding performance share awards would continue to vest and would be paid based on the Company’s actual level of achievement of the performance objectives at the conclusion of the performance period. Amounts shown include the value of the performance shares awarded for Payments

Under the Severance Plan

  

 

 James L.
Robo
  Rebecca J.
Kujawa
  John W.
Ketchum
  

Eric E.

Silagy

  Charles E.
Sieving
 
      

Cash Severance(1)

 $8,112,000  $2,975,000  $4,760,000  $4,760,000  $3,464,320 
      

Long-Term Incentive Awards:

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

      

Performance Share Awards(2)

  10,910,700   1,770,290   3,015,710   3,417,540   1,563,130 
      

Restricted Stock Awards(3)

  2,323,980   798,620   1,371,800   1,584,410   726,660 
      

Stock Option Awards(4)

  15,694,080   1,818,660   3,272,460   3,995,310   1,895,040 
      

Deferred Retirement Awards(5)

  9,326,660   0   0   0   0 
      

Executive Transition Awards(6)

  0   1,133,390   1,133,390   1,133,390   1,133,390 
      

Certain Limited Outplacement and Other Perquisites(7)

  35,000   35,000   35,000   35,000   35,000 
      

Cutback Under Plan Benefit Cap(8)

  10,001,620   1,314,360   0   0   0 
      

Total:

 $36,400,800  $7,216,600  $13,588,360  $14,925,650  $8,817,540 

(1)

The amount shown represents the value of a cash lump sum payment equal to two times the sum of the NEO’s annual base salary plus his target annual incentive in effect on December 31, 2021.

(2)

Upon a qualifying involuntary termination, a pro rata portion of outstanding performance share awards would continue to vest and would be paid based on the Company’s actual level of achievement of the performance objectives at the conclusion of the performance period. Amounts shown include the value of the performance shares awarded for the three-year performance periods ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023, respectively, based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36. As the actual level of achievement of the performance objectives at the conclusion of the performance periods ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023, respectively, would not have been known upon a hypothetical qualifying involuntary termination on December 31, 2021, amounts shown assume target, or 100%, performance. Actual payouts would be between 0% and 200% of target.

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three-year performance periods ending December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively, based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2023 of $60.74. As the actual level of achievement of the performance objectives at the conclusion of the performance periods ending December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively, would not have been known upon a hypothetical qualifying involuntary termination on December 31, 2023, amounts shown assume target, or 100%, performance. Actual payouts would be between 0% and 200% of target.


(3)

Upon a qualifying involuntary termination, a pro rata portion of outstanding performance-based restricted stock and common unit awards would continue to vest, subject to the attainment of the applicable performance objective. Amounts shown assume the attainment of the performance objective and are based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36 and NEP common unit price on December 31, 2021 of $84.40.

(4)

Upon a qualifying involuntary termination, outstanding stock option awards would vest on a pro rata basis. Amounts shown reflect the in-the-money values of the stock options that would vest based on the difference between the option exercise price and the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36.

(5)

Upon a qualifying involuntary termination, the outstanding unvested deferred retirement award granted to Mr. Robo would vest on a pro rata basis. Amounts shown are based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36.

(6)

Upon a qualifying involuntary termination, the outstanding unvested executive transition awards granted to Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Silagy and Sieving would vest on a pro rata basis. Amounts shown are based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2021 of $93.36.

(7)

Includes a maximum cost per NEO of $25,000 for providing outplacement services, plus the cost of financial planning, legal or accounting services.

(8)

The total value of severance paid to each NEO is subject to a cap equal to six times the average of such NEO’s last three years’ base salary plus annual incentive. Based on a qualifying involuntary termination on December 31, 2021, the estimated total severance that would have been payable to Mr. Robo and Mrs. Kujawa would be reduced to the amounts indicated, which is the maximum capped amount.

(3)
Upon a qualifying involuntary termination, a pro rata portion of outstanding performance-based restricted stock and common unit awards would continue to vest, subject to the attainment of the applicable performance objective. Amounts shown assume the attainment of the performance objective and are based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2023 of $60.74 and NEP common unit price on December 31, 2023 of $30.41.
(4)
Upon a qualifying involuntary termination, outstanding stock option awards would vest on a pro rata basis. Amounts shown reflect the in-the-money values of the stock options that would vest based on the difference between the option exercise price and the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2023 of $60.74.
(5)
Upon a qualifying involuntary termination, the outstanding unvested executive transition awards granted to Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum and Sieving would vest on a pro rata basis. Amounts shown are based on the closing NextEra Energy common stock price on December 31, 2023 of $60.74.
(6)
Includes a maximum cost per NEO of $25,000 for providing outplacement services, plus the cost of financial planning, legal or accounting services.
(7)
The total value of severance paid to each NEO is subject to a cap equal to six times the average of such NEO’s last three years’ base salary plus annual incentive.
Under the Severance Plan, an involuntary termination is defined as any of the following:

(1)

the participant’s termination by the Company or an affiliate without Cause (as described further below) and other than as a result of death or disability; or

(2)

the participant’s resignation after the occurrence of one or more of the following without the participant’s consent:

(i)

the Company’s material breach of a material provision of the Severance Plan or the Company’s or an affiliate’s material breach of a material provision of any other agreement between the participant and the Company or such affiliate;

(ii)

a relocation of participant’s principal place of employment by more than 90 miles; or

(iii)

a material, adverse change in the participant’s title, authority, duties or responsibilities with the Company or an affiliate, or any reduction in the participant’s annual base salary or annual target cash incentive opportunity.

(1)
the participant’s termination by the Company or an affiliate without Cause (as described further below) and other than as a result of death or disability; or
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(2)
the participant’s resignation after the occurrence of one or more of the following without the participant’s consent:
(i)
the Company’s material breach of a material provision of the Severance Plan or the Company’s or an affiliate’s material breach of a material provision of any other agreement between the participant and the Company or such affiliate;
(ii)
a relocation of participant’s principal place of employment by more than 90 miles; or
(iii)
a material, adverse change in the participant’s title, authority, duties or responsibilities with the Company or an affiliate, or any reduction in the participant’s annual base salary or annual target cash incentive opportunity.
Cause is generally defined under the Severance Plan as any of the following:

(1)

repeated violations by the participant of the participant’s obligations to the Company or an affiliate that are willful and deliberate, which are committed in bad faith or without reasonable belief that the violations are in the Company’s or an affiliate’s best interests and that are not remedied within a reasonable period of time after the participant’s receipt of written notice; or

(2)

the participant’s conviction of a felony.

(1)
repeated violations by the participant of the participant’s obligations to the Company or an affiliate that are willful and deliberate, which are committed in bad faith or without reasonable belief that the violations are in the Company’s or an affiliate’s best interests and that are not remedied within a reasonable period of time after the participant’s receipt of written notice; or
(2)
the participant’s conviction of a felony.
The NEOs are required to comply with certain protective covenants, including two-year non-compete and non-solicitation provisions, in order to receive payments under the Severance Plan. Any severance payments would be subject to repayment and/or forfeiture if any of the protective covenants are violated.

Other

Potential Post-Employment Payments to NEOs

Potential Payments Underpayments under Equity Award Agreements

The award agreements for each long term equity incentive award outstanding during 2023 (except Mr. Robo’s deferred retirement award and the executive transition awards for Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum Silagy and Sieving, the terms of which are described below) outstanding during 2021 contain provisions which govern treatment of the award in the event of the NEO’s termination of employment due to death, disability, retirement at or after

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age 55 (“normal retirement”), or retirement after age 50 meeting terms and conditions set by, and acceptable to, the Compensation Committee (an “approved early retirement”). Under the terms of the equity award agreements (other than the deferred retirement awards and the executive transition awards), each outstanding unvested equity award vests on a pro rata basis for service through the date of death or disability or normal retirement (for performance share, stock option, performance-based restricted stock and performance-based restricted NEP common unit awards based on days of service completed during the vesting period). The pro rata portion of each stock option, performance-based restricted stock and performance-based restricted NEP common unit award is vested upon death or disability. In the case of normal retirement, stock option awards vest upon retirement and performance-based restricted stock and NEP common units generally vest upon their normal vesting date following satisfaction of applicable performance criteria. The pro rata portion of each performance share award is paid after the end of the performance period, subject to satisfaction of applicable performance criteria. See Table 3: 20212023 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End for information for each NEO as of December 31, 20212023 about outstanding unvested equity awards which would vest as determined in the manner set forth above upon death, disability or normal retirement.

If aan NEO was eligible for, and retired in accordance with, an approved early retirement, all outstanding and unvested equity awards (except the deferred retirement awards and executive transition awards, as described below) would vest in full, and would be paid out either on the vesting schedule set forth in each award agreement or upon retirement, generally subject to satisfaction of applicable performance criteria.

The value of the prorated outstanding long-term incentive awards at December 31, 20212023 for each of the NEOs would have been approximately: Mr. Robo, $35,160,420;Ketchum, $5,979,880; Mr. Crews, $1,063,205; Mrs. Kujawa, $5,355,270;$4,076,820; Mr. Ketchum, $9,298,910; Mr. Silagy, $10,910,950;Pimentel, $1,552,630; and Mr. Sieving, $5,065,590.$1,701,730. As of December 31, 2021,2023, each of Messrs. Robo, Ketchum, Pimentel and SilagySieving were of an age which would have made them eligible for consideration by the Compensation Committee for an approved early retirement. If the Compensation Committee had approved an early retirement for any of Messrs. Robo, Ketchum, Pimentel or SilagySieving on that date (which the Compensation Committee did not do), the value on December 31, 20212023 of the outstanding long-term incentive awards that would have continued to vest on their original terms (performance shares and performance-based restricted stock and NEP common units)units as applicable) or vested (options) would have been approximately: Mr. Robo, $43,596,750;Ketchum, $11,896,699; Mr. Ketchum, $12,386,720Pimentel, $4,089,381; and Mr. Silagy, $14,054,240.

Sieving, $3,215,706.

The award agreementagreements governing Mr. Robo’s deferred retirement award providesthe executive transition awards of Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum and Sieving provide for partial accelerated vesting of the stock and accrued dividends upon death or disability, according to a schedule contained in the award agreement, but the award agreement does not provide for accelerated vesting upon retirement. If Mr. Robo had terminated employment on December 31, 2021 due to death or disability, 100% of his total deferred retirement award granted in 2012 would have vested.agreement. The value of the unvested shares vesting solely due to death or disability would have been approximately $9,326,660. This amount is based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 31, 2021 of $93.36. The award agreement governing Mrs. Kujawa and Messrs. Ketchum, Silagy and Sieving’s executive transition award provides for partial accelerated vesting of the stock and accrued dividends upon death or disability, according to a schedule contained in the award agreement, but the award agreement does not provide for accelerated vesting upon retirement. If Mrs. Kujawa or Messrs. Ketchum Silagy or Sieving had terminated employment on December 31, 20212023 due to death or disability, 20%40% of their total executive transition award granted in 2021 would have vested. The value of the unvested shares
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vesting solely due to death or disability would have been approximately $1,133,390. This amount is based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 31, 2021 of $93.36.$1,546,623. All equity award agreements (including the agreements governing deferred retirement awards andthe executive transition awards) include non-solicitation and non-competition provisions (effective during employment and for a two-year period after termination), as well as non-disparagement provisions. The terms of these protective covenants survive the termination of the award agreement and termination of employment.

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Pay Versus Performance (PVP)

Provided below is the Company’s “Pay Versus Performance” disclosure as required pursuant to Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K. As required by Item 402(v), we have included:
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A tabular list of the most important measures our Compensation Committee used in 2023 to link pay calculated in accordance with Item 402(v) (referred to as “Compensation Actually Paid”, or CAP) to Company performance;
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A table that compares the total compensation of our Named Executive Officers as presented in the Summary Compensation Table (“SCT”) for each year to CAP and specified performance measures; and
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A discussion of:

the relationship between our cumulative TSR and the TSR of the S&P 500 Utilities Index (“Peer Group TSR”);

the relationship between CAP and our TSR;

the relationship between CAP and our Net Income; and

the relationship between CAP and the Company’s Adjusted EPS for each year, which is our Company Selected Measure (“CSM”). The CSM represents, in our assessment, the most important financial performance measure used to link CAP to Company performance.
This disclosure has been prepared in accordance with Item 402(v) and does not necessarily reflect value actually realized by our NEOs or how the Compensation Committee evaluates compensation decisions in light of Company or individual performance. In particular, the Compensation Committee does not use CAP as a basis for making compensation decisions. Please refer to our Compensation Discussion & Analysis on pages 38 to 67 for a discussion of our executive compensation program objectives and the ways in which we design our program to align executive compensation with Company performance.
Tabular list of most important measures to determine 2023 compensation actually paid
The list below represents the financial performance measures that the Company considers to have been the most important in linking CAP to our PEO and non-PEO NEOs for 2023 to Company performance. The measures are not ranked. Descriptions of these measures, and the manner in which these measures determine the amounts of incentive compensation paid to our NEOs, is described in our Compensation Discussion & Analysis within the sections titled “2023 Annual Performance-Based Incentive Compensation” and “2023 Long-Term Performance-Based Equity Compensation.”
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Adjusted EPS
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Adjusted ROE
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Adjusted Earnings
Pay Versus Performance table
Year(1)
Summary
Compensation
Table Total
for
First PEO
($)
Summary
Compensation
Table Total
for
Second
PEO
($)
Compensation
Actually
Paid to First
PEO(2)
($)
Compensation
Actually
Paid to Second
PEO(2)
($)
Average
Summary
Compensation
Table Total
for non
-PEO
NEOs
($)
Average
Compensation
Actually Paid
to non
-PEO
NEOs(2)
($)
Value of Initial Fixed
$100 Investment Based
On
:
Net
Income
($MMs)(4)
Adjusted
EPS(5)
($)
Total
Shareholder
Return
($)
Peer
Group
Total
Shareholder
Return(3)
($)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(c)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
202320,591,124N/A7,211,720N/A8,470,1543,917,791109.62107.786,2823.17
202240,406,01817,414,32934,410,14918,918,0207,394,8937,426,310146.74118.173,2462.90
202125,335,936N/A55,348,220N/A13,316,86019,729,777160.51118.242,8272.55
202023,720,707N/A63,079,713N/A6,454,94012,715,279130.08100.492,3692.31
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(1)
During 2023, our PEO was Mr. Ketchum. During 2022, our PEOs were Mr. Robo (first PEO) and Mr. Ketchum (second PEO). During 2021 and 2020, our PEO was Mr. Robo. During 2023, our non-PEO NEOs consisted of Mr. Crews, Mrs. Kujawa, Mr. Pimentel and Mr. Sieving. During 2022, our non-PEO NEOs consisted of Mr. Crews, Mrs. Kujawa, Mr. Silagy, Mr. Sieving and Ms. Caplan. During 2021 and 2020, our non-PEO NEOs consisted of Messrs. Ketchum, Silagy and Sieving and Mrs. Kujawa.
(2)
The following table sets forth the adjustments made during each year represented in the PVP Table to arrive at “compensation actually paid” during each year:
PEO and average non-PEO NEOs summary compensation table total to compensation actually paid reconciliation
Year
Executive(s)
Summary
Compensation
Table Total
($)
Deduct
Option and
Stock
Awards
Granted in
Fiscal Year
($)
Add Fair
Value at
Fiscal
Year-End
of
Unvested
Option and
Stock
Awards
Granted in
Fiscal Year
($)
Add
Change in
FAIR Value of
Unvested
Option
and
Stock
Awards
Granted
in
Prior
Fiscal Year
($)
Add
Change
in
FAIR Value
of
Option
and
Stock
Awards
Vested in
Fiscal Year
($)
Deduct
Fair Value
of
Option
and
Stock
Awards
Forfeited
in
Fiscal
Year
($)
Deduct
Change
in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
Column
of the
SCT
($)
Add
Pension
Service
Cost
($)
Add
Dividends
Paid on
Unvested
Shares
in
Fiscal
Year
($)
Compensation
Actually Paid
($)(i)
2023PEO20,591,124(13,168,902)9,993,852(7,479,727)(2,338,619)(811,026)352,47172,5477,211,720
Other NEOs8,470,154(5,804,360)4,172,741(2,166,093)(625,020)(288,148)120,55437,9623,917,791
2022First PEO40,406,018(13,094,677)18,259,934(1,507,964)(9,326,246)(1,000,479)597,19476,36834,410,149
Second PEO17,414,329(10,623,931)15,168,274(1,053,175)(1,857,707)(475,209)292,69952,74018,918,020
Other NEOs7,394,893(4,332,201)6,010,715(554,750)(1,002,574)(305,362)185,91829,6707,426,310
2021First PEO25,335,936(17,391,104)23,190,23314,918,5209,630,919(1,023,668)598,19389,19155,348,220
Other NEOs13,316,860(9,961,104)12,160,7882,529,1431,788,740(375,214)238,76631,79919,729,777
2020First PEO23,720,707(16,101,809)22,483,17020,062,58713,222,028(951,970)554,57090,43163,079,713
Other NEOs6,454,940(3,495,669)4,783,8023,164,0511,901,154(316,805)193,51830,28912,715,279
(i)
Reflects the value of equity calculated in accordance with the SEC methodology for determining compensation actually paid, dividends paid in cash, and pension service cost for each year shown. The fair value of performance share awards was determined using the Monte-Carlo simulation process and the fair value of stock options was determined using the Black-Scholes pricing model. Compensation actually paid does not represent annual compensation realized.
(3)
TSR is determined based on the value of an initial fixed investment of $100 and reflects reinvestment of dividends. The TSR peer group consists of the S&P 500 Utilities Index.
(4)
Net income excludes net income attributable to non-controlling interests.
(5)
See Appendix A for a reconciliation of adjusted EPS to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
Over the last four years, our Company had robust financial and operational performance. Our TSR exceeded the TSR of the S&P 500 Utilities Index; an initial investment of $100 in NextEra Energy stock at the beginning of 2020 would have grown to $109.62 at the end of 2023 while the same investment in the S&P 500 Utilities Index would have yielded $107.78. Our financial performance was strong with FY2021 net income growth of 19.3% FY2022 net income growth of 14.8% and FY2023 net income growth of 93.5%. Adjusted EPS growth was 10.4% in FY2021, 13.7% in FY2022 and 9.3% in 2023.
Our Company maintains a pay for performance philosophy and the majority of compensation is performance-based as further described in our Compensation Discussion & Analysis.
The higher values for compensation actually paid in 2020 and 2021 for our PEOs and non-PEO NEOs aligns with strong TSR, net income and adjusted EPS results over the same period. In 2022 and 2023, we continued to deliver outstanding net income and adjusted EPS performance, but the stock price declines in 2022 and 2023 caused our compensation actually paid to decrease notably compared to 2021 and 2020.
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Director Compensation

2021

2023 COMPENSATION OF NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)
NAME(1)(2)
FEES EARNED
OR PAID IN
CASH(3)
($)
STOCK
AWARDS(4)(5)
($)
OPTION
AWARDS
($)
NON-EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN
COMPENSATION
($)
CHANGE IN PENSION
VALUE AND
NONQUALIFIED
DEFERRED
COMPENSATION
EARNINGS
($)
ALL OTHER
COMPENSATION(6)
($)
TOTAL
($)
Nicole S. Arnaboldi145,000185,4410000330,441
Sherry S. Barrat185,000185,4410000370,441
James L. Camaren145,000185,4410000330,441
Kenneth B. Dunn145,000185,44100010,000340,441
Naren K. Gursahaney170,000185,4410000355,441
Kirk S. Hachigian165,000185,4410000350,441
Maria G. Henry36,25052,470000088,720
Amy B. Lane165,000185,4410000350,441
David L. Porges155,000185,4410000340,441
Rudy E. Schupp82,500185,4410000267,941
John L. Skolds85,000185,4410000270,441
Dev Stahlkopf72,500116,4050000188,905
John A. Stall157,500185,4410000342,941
Darryl L. Wilson145,000185,44100010,000340,441
(1)
Ms. Henry was appointed to the Board on September 25, 2023 and Ms. Stahlkopf on May 18, 2023.
(2)
Messrs. Schupp and Skolds did not stand for reelection at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 18, 2023.
(3)
Ms. Arnaboldi elected to defer 100% of her annual cash retainer.
(4)
Ms. Arnaboldi and Mr. Gursahaney elected to defer 100% of their equity retainer and Ms. Lane elected to defer 75% of her equity retainer.
(5)
Non-employee directors of NextEra Energy received shares of NextEra Energy common stock in an amount determined by dividing $185,000 by the closing price of the common stock on the date of grant, rounded up to the nearest ten shares. On February 16, 2023, each non-employee director then in office received 2,450 shares of stock valued at $75.69 per share. Ms. Henry received a prorated grant on October 12, 2023 of 990 shares valued at $53.00 per share and Ms. Stahlkopf received a prorated grant on May 18, 2023 of 1,550 shares valued at $75.10 per share. Dividends are paid on the shares in cash. Dividends on deferred shares are credited to the participant’s account under the Deferred Compensation Plan. The amounts in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of Non-Employee Directors

        

Name

(a)

Fees Earned
or Paid

in Cash(3)
($)

(b)

Stock
Awards(4)
($)

(c)

Option
Awards
($)

(d)

Non-Equity
Incentive Plan

Compensation

($)

(e)

Change in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred

Compensation

Earnings

($)

(f)

All Other
Compensation (5)

($)

(g)

Total

($)

(h)

        

Sherry S. Barrat

 $161,000 $180,493 $0 $0 $0 $0 $341,493
        

James L. Camaren

 131,000 180,493 0 0 0 0 311,493
        

Kenneth B. Dunn

 151,000 180,493 0 0 0 10,000 341,493
        

Naren K. Gursahaney

 154,385 180,493 0 0 0 0 334,878
        

Kirk S. Hachigian

 151,000 180,493 0 0 0 0 331,493
        

Toni Jennings(1)

 64,500 180,493 0 0 0 5,000 249,993
        

Amy B. Lane

 158,000 180,493 0 0 0 0 338,493
        

David L. Porges

 139,000 180,493 0 0 0 0 319,493
        

Rudy E. Schupp

 154,000 180,493 0 0 0 0 334,493
        

John L. Skolds

 161,000 180,493 0 0 0 0 341,493
        

William H. Swanson(1)

 79,000 180,493 0 0 0 10,000 269,493
        

Lynn M. Utter(2)

 145,000 180,493 0 0 0 0 325,493
        

Darryl L. Wilson

 141,000 180,493 0 0 0 0 321,493

(1)

Ms. Jennings and Mr. Swanson retired as directors immediately prior to the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2021.

(2)

Ms. Utter was appointed to the Board on February 11, 2021.

(3)

In 2021, Ms. Jennings elected to defer $20,000 each quarter of her annual retainer and Mr. Porges and Ms. Utter elected to defer 100% of their annual retainer.

(4)

Non-employee directors of NextEra Energy received shares of NextEra Energy common stock in an amount determined by dividing $180,000 by the closing price of the common stock on the date of grant, rounded up to the nearest ten shares. On February 11, 2021, each non-employee director then in office received a split-adjusted grant of 2,150 shares of stock valued at $83.95 per share, which Ms. Utter and Mr. Porges elected to defer. Dividends are paid on the shares in cash. Dividends on deferred shares are credited to the participant’s account under the Deferred Compensation Plan. The amounts in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of equity-based compensation awards granted during 2021 to each non-employee director valued in accordance with applicable SEC and accounting rules. For the February 2021 equity compensation award, the grant date fair value was $180,493 per director.

(5)

In accordance with applicable SEC rules, perquisites and personal benefits with an aggregate value of less than $10,000 are omitted. Includes matching contributions to educational institutions on behalf of Ms. Jennings and Messrs. Dunn and Swanson made under the NextEra Energy Foundation’s matching gift program, which is available to all employees and directors.

equity-based compensation awards granted during 2023 to each non-employee director valued in accordance with applicable SEC and accounting rules. For the February 2023 equity compensation award, the grant date fair value was $185,441 per director.

(6)
In accordance with applicable SEC rules, perquisites and personal benefits with an aggregate value of less than $10,000 are omitted. Includes matching contributions to educational institutions on behalf of Messrs. Dunn and Wilson made under the NextEra Energy Foundation’s matching gift program, which is available to all employees and directors.
Additional Information About Director Compensation

information about director compensation

NextEra Energy directors who are salaried employees of NextEra Energy or any of its subsidiaries do not receive any additional compensation for serving as a director or committee member. Mr. Robo and Mr. Ketchum areis the only such directorsdirector currently serving on the Board. Director compensation was not increased from 2023 levels. Effective January 1, 2022, 2024, non-employee directors of NextEra Energy received an annual cash retainer of $110,000$145,000 plus a number of shares of NextEra Energy common stock determined by dividing $185,000 by the closing price of NextEra Energy common stock on the grant date, rounded up to the nearest ten shares. The grant date for

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the annual retainers paid for 20222023 was February 17, 2022,15, 2024, at which time the non-employee directors of NextEra Energy were each granted 2,4603,240 shares of NextEra Energy common stock. These shares are generally not transferable until the director meets the Company’s stock ownership guidelines. When joining the Board, newly-elected non-employee directors are awarded a grant of NextEra Energy common stock that is approximately equal to the annual common stock retainer awarded to existing non-employee directors, prorated

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based on the new director’s date of election to the Board. These shares are not transferable until the director meets the Company’s stock ownership guidelines.

ANNUAL NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
(EFFECTIVE 1/1/2024)
ADDITIONAL CASH RETAINERS
($)
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Lead Director40,000
Committee Chairs:
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Audit
25,000
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Nuclear
25,000
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Other committees
20,000
Non-employee Board committee chairpersons receive an additional annual retainer of $25,000 for chairing the Audit Committee or the Nuclear Committee and $20,000 for chairing the other committees. The Lead Director receives an annual retainer of $30,000,$40,000, except that a Lead Director who also serves as a Chair of any Board committee is only entitled to receive a single annual retainer in an amount equal to the Lead Director annual retainer. ABeginning in 2023, non-employee directors no longer receive a fee of $2,000 is paid to non-employee directors for each Board and committee meeting attended, whether in person or by telephone.attended. Directors may defer all or a portion of their cash compensation and all or a portion of their equity compensation in the Deferred Compensation Plan and may participate in the Company’s matching gift program, which matches gifts to educational institutions up to a maximum of $10,000 per donor per year. Board members may travel on Company aircraft while on Company business and in limited circumstances for non-business reasons if the Company would incur little, if any, incremental cost, space is available and the aircraft is in use for another authorized purpose. Board members may be accompanied by their immediate family members if space is available. Travel expenses to attend Board or committee meetings or while on Board business are reimbursed.

Director Stock Ownership Policy

stock ownership policy

Pursuant to the Governance Guidelines, to more closely align the interests of directors and shareholders, directors are required to own NextEra Energy common stock in an amount equal to seven times the annual cash retainer within fivesix years after their initial election to the Board. All directors other than Ms. Utter, whoArnaboldi and Mr. Stall, both of whom joined the Board in February 2021,2022, and Ms. Henry and Ms. Stahlkopf, both of whom joined the Board in 2023, currently meet this stock ownership guideline. See Common Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management for information about director ownership of NextEra Energy common stock as of March 24, 2022.

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Questions and Answers About the Annual Meeting

MEETING INFORMATION
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TIME AND DATE
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PLACE
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RECORD DATE
8:00 a.m., Mountain time
May 23, 2024
145 Town Center Ave., Big Sky,
Montana 59716
March 26, 2024
Why did I only receive a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials directing me to the internet instead of the proxy statement and annual report?

Under SEC rules, NextEra Energy is furnishing proxy materials to many of its shareholders on the internet, rather than mailing paper copies of the materials to each shareholder.

On or about April 1, 2022,2024, NextEra Energy mailed to many of its shareholders of record a Notice (the “Notice”) containing instructions on how to access and review the proxy materials, including the proxy statement and annual report to shareholders, on the internet. The Notice also instructs shareholders on how to access their proxy card to be able to submit their proxies on the internet. Brokerage firms and other nominees who hold NextEra Energy shares on behalf of beneficial owners will be sending their own similar notice. Other shareholders, in accordance with their prior requests, have received an e-mail notification of how to access the proxy materials and submit their proxies on the internet. On or about April 1, 2022,2024, NextEra Energy also began mailing a full set of proxy materials to certain shareholders, including shareholders who have previously requested a paper copy of the proxy materials.

Internet distribution of the proxy materials is designed to expedite receipt by shareholders, lower the cost of the annual meeting and conserve natural resources. However, if

If you would prefer to receive printed proxy materials, please follow the instructions included in the Notice. If you have previously elected to receive NextEra Energy’s proxy materials electronically, you will continue to receive the materials via e-mail unless you elect otherwise.

How do I access the proxy materials if I received a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials?

The Notice provides instructions regarding how to view NextEra Energy’s proxy materials for the 20222024 annual meeting on the internet. As explained in greater detail in the Notice, to view the proxy materials and submit your proxy, you will need to follow the instructions in your Notice and have available your 16-digit control number(s) contained in your Notice.

How do I request paper copies of the proxy materials?

Whether you hold NextEra Energy shares through a brokerage firm, bank or other nominee (in “street name”), or hold NextEra Energy shares directly in your name, as a shareholder of record, through NextEra Energy’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”), you may request paper copies of the 20222024 annual meeting proxy materials by following the instructions listed at www.proxyvote.com, by telephoning 800-579-1639 or by sending an e-mail to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com.

What is the purpose of the annual meeting?

At the annual meeting, shareholders will act upon the matters identified in the accompanying notice of annual meeting of shareholders. These matters include include:
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the election as directors of the nominees specified in this proxy statement;
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ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2022; 2024;
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approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of NextEra Energy’s compensation of its NEOs as disclosed in this proxy statement; and
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if properly presented at the meeting, consideration of two shareholder proposals.

Who may attend the annual meeting?

Subject to space availability, all shareholders as of the record date, or their duly appointed proxies, may attend the annual meeting. Since seating is limited, admission to the meeting will be on a first-come, first- servedfirst-served basis. Registration and seating will begin at 7:30 a.m., CentralMountain time. If you plan to attend, please note that you will be required to present valid picture identification, such as a driver’s license or passport.

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Invited representatives of the media and financial community may also attend the annual meeting. You will need proof of ownership of NextEra Energy common stock on the record date to attend the annual meeting:

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REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS
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BENEFICIAL OWNERS
If you hold shares directly in your name as a shareholder of
record, or if you are a participant in NextEra Energy’s Employee
Retirements Savings Plan:
If your shares are held in “street name”:
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If you received the Notice and you plan to attend the annual meeting, you may request an admission ticket by calling NextEra Energy Shareholder Services at 800-222-4511.
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If you received the proxy materials by mail, an admission ticket is attached to your proxy/confidential voting instruction card. If you plan to attend the annual meeting, please submit your proxy but keep the admission ticket and bring it with you to the annual meeting.
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You will need to bring proof you were the beneficial owner of those “street name” shares of NextEra Energy common stock as of the record date, such as a legal proxy or a copy of a bank or brokerage statement, and check in at the registration desk at the annual meeting.

If you hold shares directly in your name as a shareholder of record or if you are a participant in NextEra Energy’s Employee Retirement Savings Plan:

If you received the Notice and you plan to attend the annual meeting, you may request an admission ticket by calling NextEra Energy Shareholder Services at 800-222-4511.

If you received the proxy materials by mail, an admission ticket is attached to your proxy/confidential voting instruction card. If you plan to attend the annual meeting, please submit your proxy but keep the admission ticket and bring it with you to the annual meeting.

If your shares are held in “street name,” you will need to bring proof that you were the beneficial owner of those “street name” shares of NextEra Energy common stock as of the record date, such as a legal proxy or a copy of a bank or brokerage statement, and check in at the registration desk at the annual meeting.

For the safety of attendees, all boxes, handbags and briefcases are subject to inspection. Cameras, cell phones, recording devices and other electronic devices are not permitted at the annual meeting.

Will the annual meeting be webcast?

The annual meeting will be webcast (audio, listen only) on May 19, 2022.23, 2024. If you do not attend the annual meeting, you are invited to visit www.nexteraenergy.com at 8:00 a.m., CentralMountain time, on Thursday, May 19, 202223, 2024 to access the webcast of the annual meeting. You will not be able to vote your shares via the webcast. A replay of the webcast also will be available on NextEra Energy’s website for 90 days after the annual meeting.

Who is entitled to vote at the annual meeting?

Only NextEra Energy shareholders at the close of business on March 24, 2022,26, 2024, the record date for the annual meeting, are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the annual meeting. If you were a shareholder on that date, you will be entitled to vote all of the NextEra Energy shares that you held on that date at the annual meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the annual meeting.

What are the voting rights of the holders of the Company’s common stock?

Each outstanding share of NextEra Energy common stock will be entitled to one vote on each matter properly brought before the annual meeting.

As of March 26, 2024, 2,054,481,502 shares of common stock were outstanding.

What constitutes a quorum?

The presence at the annual meeting, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the shares outstanding as of the record date will constitute a quorum, permitting the business of the meeting to be conducted.

In determining the presence of a quorum at the annual meeting, (a) abstentions in person, (b) proxies received but marked as abstentions as to any or all matters to be voted on that permit abstentions and (c) proxies received with broker non-votes on some but not all matters to be voted on will be counted as present.

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What is a broker “non-vote”“non-vote”?

A broker “non-vote”“non-vote” occurs when a broker, bank or other holder of record that holds shares for a beneficial owner (“broker”) does not vote on a particular proposal because the broker has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner and does not have discretionary voting power for that particular proposal. Brokers may vote on ratification of the appointment of NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm even if they have not received voting instructions from the beneficial owners whose shares they hold. However, brokers may not vote on any of the other matters submitted to shareholders at

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the 20222024 annual meeting, including the election of directors, advisory vote on approval of executive compensation, or the shareholder proposals, unless they have received voting instructions from the beneficial owner.

What is the difference between holding shares as a shareholder of record and as a beneficial owner?

If your shares are registered directly in your name with NextEra Energy’s transfer agent, Computershare, you are considered, with respect to those shares, the “shareholder of record.” The Notice or, for some shareholders of record, a full set of the proxy materials has been sent directly to you by or on behalf of NextEra Energy.

If your shares are held in “street name,” you are considered the “beneficial owner” of the shares. The Notice or, for some beneficial owners, a full set of the proxy materials has been forwarded to you by or on behalf of your broker, who is considered, with respect to those shares, the shareholder of record.

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REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS
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BENEFICIAL OWNERS
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If your shares are registered directly in your name with NextEra Energy’s transfer agent, Computershare, you are considered, with respect to those shares, the “shareholder of record.”
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The Notice or, for some shareholders of record, a full set of the proxy materials has been sent directly to you by or on behalf of NextEra Energy.
»
If your shares are held in “street name,” you are considered the “beneficial owner” of the shares.
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The Notice or, for some beneficial owners, a full set of the proxy materials has been forwarded to you by or on behalf of your broker, who is considered, with respect to those shares, the shareholder of record.
How do I submit my proxy or voting instructions?

On the internet or by telephone or, if you received the proxy materials by mail, also by mail

ON THE INTERNET OR BY TELEPHONE OR, IF YOU RECEIVED THE PROXY MATERIALS BY MAIL, ALSO BY MAIL
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On the Internet

ON THE
INTERNET
You may submit your proxy or voting instructions on the internet 24 hours a day and up until 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on Wednesday, May 18, 202222, 2024 by going to www.proxyvote.com and following the instructions on your screen. Please have your Notice or proxy/confidential voting instruction card available when you access the web page.
If you hold your shares in “street name,” your broker, bank, trustee or other nominee may provide additional instructions to you regarding how to submit your proxy or voting instructions on the internet.

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By Telephone

BY
TELEPHONE
You may submit your proxy or voting instructions by telephone by calling the toll-free telephone number (800-690-6903) found on your proxy/confidential voting instruction card or in your internet instructions, 24 hours a day and up until 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on Wednesday, May 18, 202222, 2024 and following the prerecorded instructions. Please have your proxy/confidential voting instruction card or Notice and instructions provided on the internet available when you call.
If you hold your shares in “street name,” your broker, bank, trustee or other nominee may provide additional instructions to you regarding how to submit your proxy or voting instructions by telephone.

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By Mail

BY MAIL
If you received the proxy materials by mail, you may submit your proxy by mail by marking the enclosed proxy/confidential voting instruction card and dating, signing and returning it in the postage-paid envelope provided to to:
NextEra Energy, Inc. Vote Processing
c/o Broadridge
51 Mercedes Way
Edgewood, NY 11717. 11717
Your proxy/confidential voting instruction card must be received no later than Wednesday, May 18, 2022. 22, 2024.
If you hold your shares in “street name,” your broker, bank, trustee or other nominee may provide additional instructions to you regarding voting your shares by mail.

Please see the Notice, your proxy/confidential voting instruction card or the information your broker provided to you for more information on your options. NextEra Energy’s proxy tabulator, Broadridge Investor Communications Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), must receive any proxy/confidential voting instruction card that will not be delivered in person at the annual meeting, or any vote on the internet or by telephone, no later than 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

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If you are a shareholder of record and you return your signed proxy/confidential voting instruction card or submit your proxy on the internet or by telephone, but do not indicate your voting preferences, the persons named as proxies in the proxy/confidential voting instruction card will vote the shares represented by that proxy as recommended by the Board on all proposals.

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In person at the annual meeting

All shareholders may vote in person at the annual meeting. However, if you are a beneficial owner of shares, you must obtain a legal proxy from your broker and present it to the inspector of election with your ballot to be able to vote in person at the annual meeting. See the response to “Who may attend the annual meeting?” for additional information on how to attend the annual meeting.

IN PERSON AT THE ANNUAL MEETING

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IN
PERSON
All shareholders may vote in person at the annual meeting.
However, if you are a beneficial owner of shares, you must obtain a legal proxy from your broker and present it to the inspector of election with your ballot to be able to vote in person at the annual meeting.
See the response to “Who may attend the annual meeting?” for additional information on how to attend the annual meeting.
May I change my vote after I submit my proxy or voting instructions on the internet or by telephone or after I return my proxy/confidential voting instruction card or voting instructions?

Yes. If you are a shareholder of record, you may revoke your proxy before it is exercised by:

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providing written notice of the revocation to the Corporate Secretary of the Company at the Company’s offices at at:
P.O. Box 14000
700 Universe Blvd.,
Juno Beach, Florida 33408-0420;

33408-0420

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making timely delivery of later-dated voting instructions on the internet or by telephone or, if you received the proxy materials by mail, also by making timely delivery of a valid, later-dated proxy/ confidential voting instruction card; or

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voting by ballot at the annual meeting, although please note that attendance at the meeting will not by itself revoke a previously granted proxy.

You may change your proxy by using any one of these methods regardless of the method you previously used to submit your proxy. If you are a beneficial owner of shares, you may submit new voting instructions by contacting your broker. You may also vote in person at the annual meeting if you obtain a legal proxy as described in the answer to the previous question. All shares for which proxies have been properly submitted and not revoked will be voted at the annual meeting.

How do I vote my Employee Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) shares?

If you participate in the NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Retirement Savings Plan (the “plan”), you may give voting instructions to Fidelity Management Trust Company, as trustee of the plan (“Trustee”). If you are a non-bargaining NextEra Energy employee, or a bargaining unit employee outside the state of Florida, you may give your voting instructions to the Trustee by following the instructions you received in an e-mail from NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. [id@ProxyVote.com]id@ProxyVote.com sent to your work e-mail address (unless you opted to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials). If you are a FPL bargaining unit employee in Florida, a participant in the plan who is not a current employee of NextEra Energy or its subsidiaries or if you opted out of e-mail delivery, you may give your voting instructions to the Trustee on the internet or by telephone by following the instructions on your proxy/confidential voting instruction card, or you may give your voting instructions to the Trustee by mail by completing and returning the proxy/confidential voting instruction card accompanying this proxy statement.

Your instructions will tell the Trustee how to vote the number of shares of NextEra Energy common stock in the plan reflecting your proportionate interest in the NextEra Energy Stock Fund and the NextEra Energy Leveraged ESOP Fund. You have this right because the plan deems you to be a “named fiduciary” of the shares of common stock allocated to your account for voting purposes. Your instructions will also determine the vote of a proportionate number of shares of common stock in the NextEra Energy Leveraged ESOP Fund which are not yet allocated to participants. If you do not give the Trustee voting instructions, the number of shares reflecting your proportionate interest in the NextEra Energy Stock Fund and the NextEra Energy Leveraged ESOP Fund will be voted by the Trustee in the same manner as it votes proportionate interests for which it receives voting instructions and your proportionate share of the unallocated NextEra Energy Leveraged ESOP Fund shares will be voted by the Trustee in the same manner as it votes unallocated shares for which instructions are received. The Trustee will vote your shares in accordance with your duly executed instructions received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on Monday, May 16, 2022.

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Questions and Answers About the Annual Meeting
You may also revoke previously given voting instructions by 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on Monday, May 16, 2022,20, 2024, by filing written notice of revocation with the Trustee or by giving new voting instructions in any of the ways described above. The Trustee will follow the last timely voting instructions which it receives from you. Your voting instructions will be kept confidential by the Trustee.

What is “householding” and how does it affect me?

NextEra Energy has adopted a procedure approved by the SEC called “householding.” Under this procedure, shareholders of record who have the same address and last name and do not participate in electronic delivery of proxy materials will receive only one package containing individual copies of the Notice or proxy materials in paper form for each shareholder of record at the address. This procedure will reduce the volume of duplicate materials shareholders receive, conserve natural resources and reduce NextEra Energy’s postage costs. Shareholders who participate in householding and to whom a full set of proxy materials has been mailed will continue to receive separate proxy cards.

If you are a shareholder of record and are eligible for householding, but you and other shareholders of record with whom you share an address currently receive multiple packages containing copies of the Notice or proxy materials in paper form, or if you hold shares in more than one account, and in either case you wish to receive only a single package for your household in the future, please contact Computershare in writing at at:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.,
P.O. Box 43078
Providence, RI 02940-3078
or by calling 888-218-4392. You may contact Computershare at the same mailing address or telephone number if you wish to revoke your consent to future householding mailings.

If your household receives only a single package containing a copy of the Notice or the proxy materials, and you wish to receive a separate copy for each shareholder of record, please contact Broadridge toll-free at 866-540-7095, or write to to:
Broadridge
Householding Department
51 Mercedes Way
Edgewood, NY 11717
and separate copies will be provided promptly.

Beneficial owners may request information about householding from their banks, brokers or other holders of record.

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Questions and Answers About the Annual Meeting
What vote is required to approve the matters proposed?

A nominee for director will be elected to the Board if the votes cast for such nominee’s election by shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the matter exceed the votes cast by such shareholders against such nominee’s election. See the Director Resignation Policy described in Proposal 1 for information about NextEra Energy’s policy if a nominee for director fails to receive the required vote. All other voting items will be approved if the votes cast by shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the matter favoring the action exceed the votes cast by such shareholders opposing the action. Discretionary voting by brokers is only permitted for the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.2024. Broker non-votes and abstentions will not affect the outcome or be counted as a vote cast in favor or against any of the other voting items presented.

Unless you give other instructions, the persons named as proxies will vote in accordance with the recommendations of the Board. The Board’s recommendations are set forth together with the description of each proposal in this proxy statement.

PROPOSALBOARD VOTE
RECOMMENDATION
VOTE REQUIREDEFFECT OF ABSTENTIONS
AND BROKER NON-VOTES
1.Election of directors
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FOR each nominee
Majority of the votes castNo effect
2.Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as NextEra Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024
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FORMajority of the votes cast
No broker non-votes
No effect of
abstentions
3.Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, to approve NextEra Energy’s compensation of its named executive officers
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FORMajority of the votes castNo effect
4.Shareholder Proposal – Board Matrix
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AGAINSTMajority of the votes castNo effect
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AGAINSTMajority of the votes castNo effect
Who pays for the solicitation of proxies?

NextEra Energy is soliciting proxies and it will bear the expense of solicitation. Proxies will be solicited principally by mail and by electronic media, although directors, officers and employees of NextEra Energy or its subsidiaries may solicit proxies personally, by telephone or by electronic means, but without compensation other than their regular compensation. NextEra Energy has retained D.F. King & Co., Inc. to assist it in the solicitation of proxies, for which D.F. King & Co., Inc. will be paid a fee of $12,500$15,000 plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. NextEra Energy will reimburse custodians, nominees and other persons for their out-of-pocket expenses in sending the Notice and/or proxy materials to beneficial owners.

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Could other matters be decided at the annual meeting?

At the date of printing of this proxy statement, the Board did not know of any matters to be submitted for action at the annual meeting other than those referred to in this proxy statement and does not intend to bring before the meeting any matter other than the proposals described in this proxy statement. If, however, other matters are properly brought before the annual meeting, or any adjourned or postponed meeting, your proxies include discretionary authority on the part of the individuals appointed to vote your shares or act on those matters according to their discretion, including voting to adjourn or postpone the annual meeting one or more times to solicit additional proxies with respect to any proposal or for any other reason.

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No Incorporation by Reference
How can I submit a shareholder proposal for the 20232025 annual meeting of shareholders?

Proposals on matters appropriate for shareholder consideration consistent with Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act submitted by shareholders for inclusion in the proxy statement and form of proxy for the 20232024 annual meeting of shareholders must be received by the Corporate Secretary at the Company’s principal executive offices below not later than December 2, 2022.2024. The submission of such proposals by shareholders is subject to regulation by the SEC pursuant to Rule 14a-8.

Under the Bylaws, a shareholder proposal submitted for consideration at the 20232025 annual meeting of shareholders, but not for inclusion in NextEra Energy’s proxy statement and form of proxy, must be received by the Corporate Secretary no earlier than January 19, 202323, 2025 and no later than February 18, 2023.22, 2025. Proposals received before January 19, 202323, 2025 or after February 18, 202322, 2025 will be considered untimely and not properly presented. Notice of such proposals must contain the information specified in the Bylaws, available at www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/corporate-governance.corporate-governance. These advance notice, informational and other provisions are in addition to, and separate from, the requirements that a shareholder must meet in order to have a proposal included in NextEra Energy’s proxy statement and form of proxy under SEC regulations.

In addition to satisfying the foregoing advanced notice requirements under the Bylaws, to comply with the universal proxy rules under the Exchange Act, shareholders who intend to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Company’s nominees must provide notice that sets forth the information required by Rule 14a–1914a-19 under the Exchange Act no later than March 20, 2023.

24, 2025.

Shareholder proposals must be sent to the attention of the Corporate Secretary by mail (U.S. certified mail in the case of proposals required to comply with the advance notice provisions of the Bylaws) or by personal delivery to NextEra Energy, Inc., attention: Corporate Secretary, P.O. Box 14000, 700 Universe Boulevard, Juno Beach, Florida 33408-0420.

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No Incorporation by Reference

In the Company’s filings with the SEC, information is sometimes “incorporated by reference.” This means that the Company is referring you to information that has previously been filed with the SEC and the information should be considered as part of the particular filing. As provided under SEC rules, the “Audit Committee Report” and the “Compensation Committee Report” contained in this proxy statement will not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or “filed” with the SEC, except to the extent that the Company specifically requests that the information be treated as soliciting material or the Company specifically incorporates such information by reference into a document filed with the SEC. In addition, this proxy statement includes several website addresses.addresses and QR codes. These website addresses and QR codes are intended to provide inactive, textual references only. The information on, or accessible through, these websites is not part of this proxy statement.

This proxy statement also refers to the Company’s 2023 Sustainability Report and CDP response. The information within these reports is not incorporated by reference.
Shareholder Account Maintenance

NextEra Energy’s transfer agent is Computershare. All communications concerning accounts of NextEra Energy shareholders of record, including address changes, name changes, inquiries as to requirements to transfer shares of common stock and similar issues, can be handled by calling Computershare at 888-218-4392 or by calling NextEra Energy Shareholder Services at 800-222-4511. For other information about NextEra Energy, shareholders can visit NextEra Energy’s website at www.nexteraenergy.com.

Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that your shares be represented at the annual meeting. www.nexteraenergy.com.

REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU OWN, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR SHARES BE REPRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.Accordingly, the Company requests that you review the proxy materials and submit your proxy or voting instructions on the internet or by telephone at your earliest convenience by following the instructions on your Noticenotice of Internet Availabilityinternet availability of Proxy Materials.proxy materials. Alternatively, if you received your annual meeting proxy materials by mail, you may submit your proxy or voting instructions on the internet, by telephone or by marking, dating, signing and returning the accompanying proxy/confidential voting instruction card.

By order of the Board of Directors,

W. Scott Seeley

Vice President, Compliance & Corporate Secretary

April 1, 2022

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By order of the Board of Directors,
W. SCOTT SEELEY
Vice President, Compliance & Corporate Secretary
Juno Beach, Florida
April 1, 2024

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Appendix A

A: Reconciliations of Non-GAAP
to GAAP Financial Measures

The tables below present reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable GAAP financial measure for the years ended December 31, 20212023 and December 31, 2020.2022. See page 3637 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212023 for the reasons the Company uses adjusted earnings.

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to NextEra Energy to Adjusted Earnings

   
 20202021
  
 (millions)
   

Net Income Attributable to NextEra Energy

 $2,919 $3,573
   

Adjustments:

   

Net losses associated with non-qualifying hedges

 877 2,042
   

Change in unrealized gains on equity securities held in NextEra Energy Resources’ nuclear decommissioning funds and OTTI-net

 (180) (276)
   

Differential membership interests-related

 117 130
   

NEP investment gains-net

 123 (42)
   

Gain on disposal of a business

 (273) 
   

Impairment charge related to investment in Mountain Valley Pipeline

 1,524 
   

Less related income tax benefit

 

 

(555

 

)

 

 

 

(406

 

)

 

   

Adjusted Earnings

 

 

$4,552

 

 

 

 

$5,021

 

 

Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share Attributable to NextEra Energy to Adjusted Earnings Per Share

   
 20202021
  
 (millions)
   

Earnings Per Share Attributable to NextEra Energy (assuming dilution)

 $1.48 $1.81
   

Adjustments:

   

Net losses associated with non-qualifying hedges

 0.45 1.04
   

Change in unrealized gains on equity securities held in NextEra Energy Resources’ nuclear decommissioning funds and OTTI-net

 (0.09) (0.14)
   

Differential membership interests-related

 0.06 0.07
   

NEP investment gains-net

 0.06 (0.02)
   

Gain on disposal of a business

 (0.14) 
   

Impairment charge related to investment in Mountain Valley Pipeline

 0.77 
   

Less related income tax benefit

 

 

(0.28

 

)

 

 

 

(0.21

 

)

 

   

Adjusted Earnings Per Share (assuming dilution)

 

 

$2.31

 

 

 

 

$2.55

 

 

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THE BOARDTO ADJUSTED EARNINGS

FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
20232022
($ IN MILLIONS)
Net Income$6,282$3,246
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests1,028901
Net Income Attributable to NextEra Energy7,3104,147
Adjustments:
Net losses (gains) associated with non-qualifying hedges(1,949)890
Change in unrealized losses (gains) on equity securities held in NextEra Energy Resources’ nuclear decommissioning funds and OTTI-net(165)453
Differential membership interests-related65116
NEP investment gains-net(1,294)(243)
Gain on disposal of a business(406)
Impairment charge related to investment in Mountain Valley Pipeline58867
Less related income tax benefit(234)(488)
Adjusted Earnings$6,441$5,742
RECONCILIATION OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” ALL THE NOMINEES LISTED:
1. Election as Directors of the nominees specified in the proxy statement
Nominees:
For Against Abstain
1a. Sherry S. Barrat
1b. James L. Camaren
1c. Kenneth B. Dunn
1d. Naren K. Gursahaney
1e. Kirk S. Hachigian
1f. John W. Ketchum
1g. Amy B. Lane
1h. David L. Porges
1i. James L. Robo
1j. Rudy E. Schupp
1k. John L. Skolds
For Against Abstain
1l. John Arthur Stall
1m. Darryl L. Wilson
THE BOARDEARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEXTERA ENERGY TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
20232022
Earnings Per Share Attributable to NextEra Energy (assuming dilution)$3.60$2.10
Adjustments:
Net losses (gains) associated with non-qualifying hedges(0.96)0.45
Change in unrealized losses (gains) on equity securities held in NextEra Energy Resources’ nuclear decommissioning funds and OTTI-net(0.8)0.23
Differential membership interests-related0.030.06
NEP investment gains-net0.64(0.12)
Gain on disposal of a business(0.20)
Impairment charges related to investment in Mountain Valley Pipeline0.030.44
Less related income tax expense (benefit)(0.11)(0.26)
Adjusted Earnings Per Share (assuming dilution)$3.17$2.90
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PROXYINC.PROXY AND CONFIDENTIAL VOTING INSTRUCTION AnnualINSTRUCTIONAnnual Meeting of Shareholders-May 19, 2022
This23, 2024This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors. The shareholder(s) signing on the reverse side hereby appoint(s) W. Scott Seeley and Charles E. Sieving, and each of them, proxies, with full power of substitution, and hereby authorize(s) them to represent and to vote all shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of NextEra Energy, Inc. (“("Common Stock”Stock") that such shareholder(s) would be entitled to vote at the AnnualtheAnnual Meeting of Shareholders of NextEra Energy, Inc. to be held May 19, 2022,23, 2024, and any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof, upon the matters referred to on this proxy and, in their discretion, upon any other business that may properly be brought before the meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof.
Thisthereof.This confidential voting instruction card is solicited on behalf of the Trustee (as hereinafter defined) of the Plan (as hereinafter defined). The participant or beneficiary in the NextEra Energy, Inc. Employee Retirement Savings Plan (“Plan”("Plan") signing on the reverse side, acting as a named fiduciary, hereby provides the voting instructions specified to the trustee of the Plan (the “Trustee”"Trustee"), which instructions shall be kept confidential and shall be taken into account by the Trustee in voting, in person, by limited or general power of attorney, or by proxy, the shares and fractional shares of Common Stock that are held by the Trustee, in its capacity as Trustee of the Plan, as of March 24, 2022,26, 2024, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of NextEra Energy, Inc. to be held on May 19, 2022,23, 2024, and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof. As a named fiduciary, the participant has the right to direct the Trustee how to vote the shares allocated to the participant in the NextEra Energy Stock Fund and NextEra Energy Leveraged ESOP Fund. The Trustee must follow the participant’sparticipant's directions, except in limited circumstances. As a named fiduciary, the participant, and not the Trustee, will be responsible for the consequences of the voting directions given. As to the proposals listed on the reverse side, which are more particularly described in the Proxy Statement, the voting instructions on this confidential voting instruction card will instruct the Trustee how to vote the number of shares of Common Stock reflecting the participant’sparticipant's proportionate interest in the NextEra Energy Stock Fund and the NextEra Energy Leveraged ESOP Fund. The instructions will also determine the vote on a proportionate number of shares of Common Stock in the NextEra Energy Leveraged ESOP Fund which are not yet allocated to participants. If the participant does not give the Trustee voting instructions, the number of shares reflecting the participant’sparticipant's proportionate interest in the NextEra Energy Stock Fund and NextEra Energy Leveraged ESOP Fund will be voted by the Trustee in the same manner as it votes proportionate interests for which it receives voting instructions and a proportionate share of the unallocated NextEra Energy Leveraged ESOP Fund shares will be voted by the Trustee in the same manner as it votes unallocated shares for which instructions are received.

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