Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 shares | |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 10-Q |
Document Quarterly Report | true |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2022 |
Document Transition Report | false |
Entity File Number | 1-36518 |
Entity Registrant Name | NEXTERA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 30-0818558 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 700 Universe Boulevard |
Entity Address, City or Town | Juno Beach |
Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33408 |
City Area Code | 561 |
Local Phone Number | 694-4000 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common units |
Trading Symbol | NEP |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
Entity Small Business | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Shell Company | false |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 86,535,284 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2022 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001603145 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | ||
OPERATING REVENUES | |||||
Renewable energy sales | $ 236 | $ 193 | $ 762 | $ 543 | |
Texas pipelines service revenues | 66 | 59 | 183 | 208 | |
Total operating revenues(a) | [1] | 302 | 252 | 945 | 751 |
OPERATING EXPENSES | |||||
Operations and maintenance(b) | [2] | 153 | 110 | 417 | 302 |
Depreciation and amortization | 107 | 71 | 315 | 207 | |
Taxes other than income taxes and other | 1 | 7 | 32 | 26 | |
Total operating expenses – net | 261 | 188 | 764 | 535 | |
GAINS (LOSSES) ON DISPOSAL OF BUSINESSES/ASSETS – NET | 8 | 0 | 35 | (4) | |
OPERATING INCOME | 49 | 64 | 216 | 212 | |
OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS) | |||||
Interest expense | 155 | (24) | 853 | 145 | |
Equity in earnings of equity method investees | 52 | 47 | 154 | 131 | |
Equity in earnings of non-economic ownership interests | 20 | 12 | 56 | 26 | |
Other – net | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Total other income – net | 228 | 36 | 1,065 | 305 | |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 277 | 100 | 1,281 | 517 | |
INCOME TAXES | 45 | 6 | 178 | 54 | |
NET INCOME | [3] | 232 | 94 | 1,103 | 463 |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | (153) | (76) | (660) | (317) | |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEXTERA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP | $ 79 | $ 18 | $ 443 | $ 146 | |
Earnings (loss) per common unit attributable to NextEra Energy Partners, LP - basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.93 | $ 0.24 | $ 5.25 | $ 1.92 | |
Earnings (loss) per common unit attributable to NextEra Energy Partners, LP - assuming dilution (in dollars per share) | $ 0.93 | $ 0.24 | $ 5.25 | $ 1.92 | |
[1]Includes related party revenues of $9 million and $5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $21 million and $44 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.[2]Includes O&M expenses related to renewable energy projects of $91 million and $52 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $247 million and $144 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Includes O&M expenses related to the Texas pipelines of $14 million and $11 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $34 million and $35 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Total O&M expenses presented include related party amounts of $70 million and $52 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $195 million and $151 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.[3]For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, NEP recognized less than $1 million and $1 million, respectively, of other comprehensive income related to equity method investees, which was primarily attributable to noncontrolling interests. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, NEP recognized $1 million of other comprehensive income related to equity method investees, which was primarily attributable to noncontrolling interests. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||
Related party revenues | $ 9 | $ 5 | $ 21 | $ 44 |
Operations and maintenance related to renewable energy projects | 91 | 52 | 247 | 144 |
Operations and maintenance related to Texas pipelines | 14 | 11 | 34 | 35 |
Operations and maintenance related party | 70 | $ 52 | 195 | 151 |
Other comprehensive income, equity method investments | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 225 | $ 147 |
Accounts receivable | 127 | 112 |
Other receivables | 41 | 24 |
Due from related parties | 217 | 1,061 |
Inventory | 46 | 41 |
Derivatives | 55 | 0 |
Other | 88 | 25 |
Total current assets | 799 | 1,410 |
Other assets: | ||
Property, plant and equipment – net | 11,443 | 11,417 |
Derivatives | 330 | 7 |
Goodwill | 891 | 891 |
Investments in equity method investees | 1,928 | 1,896 |
Deferred income taxes | 187 | 322 |
Other | 298 | 265 |
Total other assets | 17,668 | 17,566 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 18,467 | 18,976 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 179 | 982 |
Due to related parties | 80 | 104 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 37 | 33 |
Accrued interest | 17 | 26 |
Derivatives | 11 | 26 |
Accrued property taxes | 34 | 25 |
Other | 61 | 65 |
Total current liabilities | 419 | 1,261 |
Other liabilities and deferred credits: | ||
Long-term debt | 4,774 | 5,294 |
Asset retirement obligations | 269 | 243 |
Derivatives | 3 | 595 |
Due to related parties | 39 | 41 |
Other | 374 | 383 |
Total other liabilities and deferred credits | 5,459 | 6,556 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 5,878 | 7,817 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | 26 | 321 |
EQUITY | ||
Common units (86.5 and 83.9 units issued and outstanding, respectively) | 3,420 | 2,985 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (8) | (8) |
Noncontrolling interests | 9,151 | 7,861 |
TOTAL EQUITY | 12,563 | 10,838 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY | 18,467 | 18,976 |
Intangible assets – PPAs - net | ||
Other assets: | ||
Intangible assets | 2,061 | 2,175 |
Customer Relationships | ||
Other assets: | ||
Intangible assets | $ 530 | $ 593 |
Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - shares | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Common units issued (in shares) | 86,500,000 | 83,900,000 |
Common units outstanding (in shares) | 86,500,000 | 83,900,000 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
Net income | [1] | $ 1,103 | $ 463 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 315 | 207 | |
Intangible amortization – PPAs | 109 | 82 | |
Change in value of derivative contracts | (986) | (250) | |
Deferred income taxes | 177 | 51 | |
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of distributions received | (20) | (2) | |
Equity in earnings of non-economic ownership interests, net of distributions received | (52) | (19) | |
Losses (gains) on disposal of businesses/assets – net | (35) | 4 | |
Other – net | 2 | 9 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Current assets | (37) | (33) | |
Noncurrent assets | 0 | (7) | |
Current liabilities | 35 | (10) | |
Noncurrent liabilities | 0 | (3) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 611 | 492 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
Acquisition of membership interests in subsidiaries – net | (190) | (800) | |
Capital expenditures and other investments | (958) | (82) | |
Proceeds from CITCs | 0 | 75 | |
Proceeds from sale of a business | 204 | 0 | |
Payments to related parties under CSCS agreement – net | (8) | (295) | |
Distributions from equity method investee | 15 | 1 | |
Reimbursements from related parties for capital expenditures | 895 | 10 | |
Other | 4 | 22 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (38) | (1,069) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
Proceeds from issuance of common units – net | 147 | 50 | |
Issuances of long-term debt | 92 | 624 | |
Retirements of long-term debt | (616) | (98) | |
Debt issuance costs | (5) | (3) | |
Capped call transaction | 0 | (31) | |
Partner contributions | 1 | 0 | |
Partner distributions | (468) | (387) | |
Proceeds on sale of differential membership interests | 0 | 48 | |
Proceeds from differential membership investors | 136 | 74 | |
Payments to differential membership investors | (30) | (27) | |
Proceeds on sale of Class B noncontrolling interests – net | 408 | 493 | |
Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors | (144) | (63) | |
Change in amounts due to related parties | (17) | (12) | |
Payment of CITC obligation to third party | 0 | (65) | |
Other | (3) | (1) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (499) | 602 | |
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | 74 | 25 | |
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH – BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 151 | 112 | |
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH – END OF PERIOD | 225 | 137 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||
Change in noncash investments in equity method investees – net | (1) | 130 | |
Accrued property additions | $ 175 | $ 5 | |
[1]For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, NEP recognized less than $1 million and $1 million, respectively, of other comprehensive income related to equity method investees, which was primarily attributable to noncontrolling interests. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, NEP recognized $1 million of other comprehensive income related to equity method investees, which was primarily attributable to noncontrolling interests. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | [1] | Common Units, Units | Common Units, Amount | Common Units, Amount Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | [1] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Noncontrolling Interests | Noncontrolling Interests Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | [1] | Redeemable Non-controlling Interests | |
Beginning balance, units at Dec. 31, 2020 | 75,900,000 | ||||||||||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ 7,707 | $ (56) | $ 2,362 | $ (57) | $ (8) | $ 5,353 | $ 1 | ||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||
Issuance of common units (in shares) | [2] | 700,000 | |||||||||||
Issuance of common units | [2] | 56 | 56 | ||||||||||
Net income | 463 | 146 | 317 | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||
Related party note receivable | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Related party distributions | (243) | (243) | |||||||||||
Changes in non-economic ownership interests | 130 | 130 | |||||||||||
Other differential membership investment activity | 47 | 47 | |||||||||||
Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors | (63) | (63) | |||||||||||
Distributions to unitholders | [3] | (146) | (146) | ||||||||||
Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net | (493) | (493) | |||||||||||
Sale of differential membership interest | 48 | 48 | |||||||||||
Capped call transaction | (31) | (31) | 0 | ||||||||||
Other | (2) | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||
Ending balance, units at Sep. 30, 2021 | 76,600,000 | ||||||||||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021 | 8,405 | 2,329 | (8) | 6,084 | |||||||||
Beginning balance, units at Jun. 30, 2021 | 76,600,000 | ||||||||||||
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2021 | 8,455 | 2,363 | (8) | 6,100 | |||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||
Net income | 94 | 18 | 76 | ||||||||||
Related party distributions | (94) | (94) | |||||||||||
Changes in non-economic ownership interests | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
Other differential membership investment activity | 24 | 24 | |||||||||||
Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors | (28) | (28) | |||||||||||
Distributions to unitholders | [4] | (51) | (51) | ||||||||||
Other | (1) | (1) | 0 | ||||||||||
Ending balance, units at Sep. 30, 2021 | 76,600,000 | ||||||||||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021 | $ 8,405 | 2,329 | (8) | 6,084 | |||||||||
Beginning balance, units at Dec. 31, 2021 | 83,900,000 | 83,900,000 | |||||||||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 10,838 | 2,985 | (8) | 7,861 | $ 321 | ||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||
Issuance of common units (in shares) | [5],[6] | 2,600,000 | |||||||||||
Issuance of common units | [5],[6] | 179 | 179 | ||||||||||
Acquisition of subsidiaries with differential membership interests and noncontrolling ownership interest | 242 | 242 | |||||||||||
Net income | 1,094 | 443 | 651 | 9 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Related party note receivable | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Related party distributions | (282) | (282) | |||||||||||
Changes in non-economic ownership interests | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Other differential membership investment activity | 410 | 410 | (304) | ||||||||||
Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors | (144) | (144) | |||||||||||
Distributions to unitholders | [7] | (186) | (186) | ||||||||||
Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net | (407) | 1 | (408) | ||||||||||
Other | $ 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
Ending balance, units at Sep. 30, 2022 | 86,500,000 | 86,500,000 | |||||||||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022 | $ 12,563 | 3,420 | (8) | 9,151 | 26 | ||||||||
Beginning balance, units at Jun. 30, 2022 | 83,900,000 | ||||||||||||
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2022 | 11,959 | 3,228 | (8) | 8,739 | 117 | ||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||
Issuance of common units (in shares) | [8],[9] | 2,600,000 | |||||||||||
Issuance of common units | [8],[9] | 179 | 179 | ||||||||||
Acquisition of subsidiaries with differential membership interests and noncontrolling ownership interest | 242 | 242 | |||||||||||
Net income | 230 | 79 | 151 | 2 | |||||||||
Related party distributions | (115) | (115) | |||||||||||
Other differential membership investment activity | 175 | 175 | (93) | ||||||||||
Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors | (41) | (41) | |||||||||||
Distributions to unitholders | [10] | (65) | (65) | ||||||||||
Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net | $ (1) | (1) | 0 | ||||||||||
Ending balance, units at Sep. 30, 2022 | 86,500,000 | 86,500,000 | |||||||||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022 | $ 12,563 | $ 3,420 | $ (8) | $ 9,151 | $ 26 | ||||||||
[1]See Note 7 for further discussion. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $7 million.[2]See Note 8 – ATM Program for further discussion. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $6 million.[3]Distributions per common unit of $1.9150 were paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.[4]Distributions per common unit of $0.6625 were paid during the three months ended September 30, 2021.[5]Includes NEE Equity's exchange of NEP OpCo common units for NEP common units. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $14 million. See Note 8 - Common Unit Issuances.[6]See Note 8 – ATM Program for further discussion. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $18 million.[7]Distributions per common unit of $2.2025 were paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.[8]Includes NEE Equity's exchange of NEP OpCo common units for NEP common units. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $14 million. See Note 8 - Common Unit Issuances.[9]See Note 8 – ATM Program for further discussion. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $18 million.[10]Distributions per common unit of $0.7625 were paid during the three months ended September 30, 2022 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
ATM Program | ||||
Deferred tax impact | $ 6 | $ 6 | ||
Deferred tax asset | $ 18 | $ 18 | ||
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | ||||
Deferred tax impact | $ 7 | $ 7 | ||
Common Stock | ||||
Deferred tax impact | $ 14 | $ 14 | ||
Distributions per common unit (usd per share) | $ 0.7625 | $ 0.6625 | $ 2.2025 | $ 1.9150 |
Acquisitions
Acquisitions | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Acquisitions | Acquisitions In August 2021, an indirect subsidiary of NEP acquired from a third party 100% of the ownership interests (August 2021 acquisition) in a portfolio of four operating wind assets with a combined generating capacity totaling approximately 391 MW located in California and New Hampshire. In October 2021, an indirect subsidiary of NEP acquired from subsidiaries of NEER ownership interests (October 2021 acquisition) in a portfolio of wind and solar generation facilities with a combined net generating capacity totaling approximately 589 MW located in various states across the U.S. In December 2021, an indirect subsidiary of NEP acquired from subsidiaries of NEER 100% of the Class A membership interests in Star Moon Holdings, LLC (Star Moon Holdings) which represents an indirect 50% controlling ownership interest in seven wind generation facilities and six solar generation facilities located in various states across the U.S., some of which include solar storage, with a combined net generating capacity totaling approximately 1,260 MW and net storage capacity totaling 58 MW. The wind and solar generation facilities were under construction by NEER when the acquisition was announced. At closing, three projects remained under construction and NEER agreed to continue to manage the construction of such projects after the acquisition, at its own cost, and to contribute to those projects any capital necessary for the construction of such projects. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, construction of the projects was completed and the projects entered service. In December 2021, NEER sold the remaining 50% noncontrolling ownership interest in the wind and solar generation facilities to a third party, which is reflected as noncontrolling interests on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets (see Note 10 - Noncontrolling Interests). NEER operates the wind and solar generation facilities under O&M and administrative service agreements (see Note 9). In December 2021, an indirect subsidiary of NEP acquired from a third party a 102 MW wind generation facility (Coram II acquisition) located in California. In September 2022, an indirect subsidiary of NEP acquired from NEER interests in Sunlight Renewables Holdings, LLC (Sunlight Renewables Holdings) which represent an indirect 67% controlling ownership interest in a battery storage facility in California with storage capacity of 230 MW. The purchase price consisted of cash consideration of approximately $191 million, plus working capital and other adjustments of $3 million. The purchase price was allocated primarily to property, plant and equipment — net of approximately $435 million and noncontrolling interests of $242 million, including $147 million relating to differential membership interests, based on the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. NEER operates the battery storage facility under O&M and administrative service agreements (see Note 9). Supplemental Unaudited Pro forma Results of Operations NEP’s pro forma results of operations in the combined entity had the August 2021 acquisition, the October 2021 acquisition and the Coram II acquisition been completed on January 1, 2020 are as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 (millions) Unaudited pro forma results of operations: Pro forma revenues $ 276 $ 830 Pro forma operating income $ 69 $ 223 Pro forma net income $ 91 $ 451 Pro forma net income attributable to NEP $ 21 $ 153 The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations include adjustments to: • reflect the historical results of the businesses acquired beginning on January 1, 2020 assuming consistent operating performance over all periods; • reflect the estimated depreciation and amortization expense based on the estimated fair value of property, plant and equipment – net and the intangible assets – PPAs; • reflect assumed interest expense related to funding the acquisitions; and • reflect related income tax effects. The unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the transactions been made at the beginning of the periods presented or the future results of the consolidated operations. NEP incurred approximately $2 million in acquisition-related costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 which are reflected as operations and maintenance in NEP's condensed consolidated statements of income. |
Revenue
Revenue | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue | Revenue Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. NEP's operating revenues are generated primarily from various non-affiliated parties under PPAs and natural gas transportation agreements. NEP's operating revenues from contracts with customers are partly offset by the net amortization of intangible asset – PPAs and intangible liabilities – PPAs. Revenue is recognized as energy and any related renewable energy attributes are delivered, based on rates stipulated in the respective PPAs, or natural gas transportation services are performed. NEP believes that the obligation to deliver energy and provide the natural gas transportation services is satisfied over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes benefits provided by NEP. In addition, NEP believes that the obligation to deliver renewable energy attributes is satisfied at multiple points in time, with the control of the renewable energy attribute being transferred at the same time the related energy is delivered. Included in NEP’s operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022 is $232 million and $64 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 is $747 million and $181 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 is $190 million and $58 million, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 is $530 million and $176 million, of revenue from contracts with customers for renewable energy sales and natural gas transportation services, respectively. NEP's accounts receivable are primarily associated with revenues earned from contracts with customers. Receivables represent unconditional rights to consideration and reflect the differences in timing of revenue recognition and cash collections. For substantially all of NEP's receivables, regardless of the type of revenue transaction from which the receivable originated, customer and counterparty credit risk is managed in the same manner and the terms and conditions of payment are similar. NEP recognizes revenues as energy and any related renewable energy attributes are delivered or natural gas transportation services are performed, consistent with the amounts billed to customers based on rates stipulated in the respective agreements. NEP considers the amount billed to represent the value of energy delivered or services provided to the customer. NEP’s customers typically receive bills monthly with payment due within 30 days. The contracts with customers related to pipeline service revenues contain a fixed price related to firm natural gas transportation capacity with maturity dates ranging from 2022 to 2035. At September 30, 2022, NEP expects to record approximately $1.6 billion of revenues over the remaining terms of the related contracts as the capacity is provided. Revenues yet to be earned under contracts with customers to deliver energy and any related energy attributes, which have maturity dates ranging from 2025 to 2052, will vary based on the volume of energy delivered. At September 30, 2022, NEP expects to record approximately $183 million of revenues related to the fixed price components of one PPA through 2039 as the energy is delivered. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income taxes are calculated for NEP as a single taxpaying corporation for U.S. federal and state income taxes (based on NEP's election to be taxed as a corporation). NEP recognizes in income its applicable ownership share of U.S. income taxes due to the disregarded/partnership tax status of substantially all of the U.S. projects under NEP OpCo. Net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interests includes minimal U.S. taxes. The effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 were approximately 16% and 14%, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were approximately 6% and 10%, respectively. The effective tax rates are below the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily due to tax expense (benefit) attributable to noncontrolling interests of approximately $(23) million and $(126) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $(14) million and $(64) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) was signed into law which includes: (i) extensions for wind and solar tax credits on facilities that start construction before the later of 2034 or the end of the calendar year following the year in which greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. electric generation are reduced by 75% from 2022 levels; (ii) a new solar PTC and standalone battery ITC; (iii) the ability to transfer renewable energy tax credits to an unrelated transferee; and (iv) a 15% corporate profits minimum tax based on pre-tax income for years after 2022. This legislation does not require NEP to revalue its deferred income taxes given that there was no change to the corporate tax rate. |
Non-Derivative Fair Value Measu
Non-Derivative Fair Value Measurements | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Non-Derivative Fair Value Measurements | Non-Derivative Fair Value Measurements Non-derivative fair value measurements consist of NEP's cash equivalents. The fair value of these financial assets is determined using the valuation techniques and inputs as described in Note 3 – Fair Value Measurement of Derivative Instruments. The fair value of money market funds that are included in cash and cash equivalents, current other assets and noncurrent other assets on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets is estimated using a market approach based on current observable market prices. Recurring Non-Derivative Fair Value Measurements – NEP’s financial assets and liabilities and other fair value measurements made on a recurring basis by fair value hierarchy level are as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total (millions) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 6 $ — $ 6 $ 3 $ — $ 3 Total assets $ 6 $ — $ 6 $ 3 $ — $ 3 Financial Instruments Recorded at Other than Fair Value – The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of other financial instruments recorded at other than fair value are as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair (millions) Long-term debt, including current maturities (a) $ 4,811 $ 4,656 $ 5,327 $ 5,529 ____________________ (a) |
Derivative Instruments and Hedg
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity | Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity NEP uses derivative instruments (primarily interest rate swaps) to manage the interest rate cash flow risk associated with outstanding and expected future debt issuances and borrowings. NEP records all derivative instruments that are required to be marked to market as either assets or liabilities on its condensed consolidated balance sheets and measures them at fair value each reporting period. NEP does not utilize hedge accounting for its derivative instruments. All changes in the derivatives' fair value are recognized in interest expense in NEP's condensed consolidated statements of income. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the net notional amounts of the interest rate contracts were approximately $7.8 billion and $7.9 billion, respectively. Cash flows from the interest rate contracts are reported in cash flows from operating activities in NEP's condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Fair Value Measurement of Derivative Instruments – The fair value of assets and liabilities are determined using either unadjusted quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) or pricing inputs that are observable (Level 2) whenever that information is available and using unobservable inputs (Level 3) to estimate fair value only when relevant observable inputs are not available. NEP uses several different valuation techniques to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities, relying primarily on the market approach of using prices and other market information for identical and/or comparable assets and liabilities for those assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Certain financial instruments may be valued using multiple inputs including discount rates, counterparty credit ratings and credit enhancements. NEP’s assessment of the significance of any particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement of those assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy levels. Non-performance risk, including the consideration of a credit valuation adjustment, is also considered in the determination of fair value for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value. Transfers between fair value hierarchy levels occur at the beginning of the period in which the transfer occurred. NEP estimates the fair value of its derivative instruments using an income approach based on a discounted cash flows valuation technique utilizing the net amount of estimated future cash inflows and outflows related to the agreements. The primary inputs used in the fair value measurements include the contractual terms of the derivative agreements, current interest rates and credit profiles. The significant inputs for the resulting fair value measurement are market-observable inputs and the measurements are reported as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The tables below present NEP's gross derivative positions, based on the total fair value of each derivative instrument, at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, as required by disclosure rules, as well as the location of the net derivative positions, based on the expected timing of future payments, on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets. September 30, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (a) Total (millions) Assets: Interest rate contracts $ — $ 412 $ — $ (27) $ 385 Liabilities: Interest rate contracts $ — $ 41 $ — $ (27) $ 14 Net fair value by balance sheet line item: Current derivative assets $ 55 Noncurrent derivative assets 330 Total derivative assets $ 385 Current derivative liabilities $ 11 Noncurrent derivative liabilities 3 Total derivative liabilities $ 14 December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (a) Total (millions) Assets: Interest rate contracts $ — $ 17 $ — $ (10) $ 7 Liabilities: Interest rate contracts $ — $ 631 $ — $ (10) $ 621 Net fair value by balance sheet line item: Current derivative assets $ — Noncurrent derivative assets 7 Total derivative assets $ 7 Current derivative liabilities $ 26 Noncurrent derivative liabilities 595 Total derivative liabilities $ 621 ____________________ (a) Includes the effect of the contractual ability to settle contracts under master netting arrangements. Financial Statement Impact of Derivative Instruments – Gains related to NEP's interest rate contracts are recorded in NEP's condensed consolidated financial statements as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (millions) Interest rate contracts: Gains recognized in interest expense $ 201 $ 6 $ 978 $ 235 Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features – Certain of NEP's derivative instruments contain credit-related cross-default and material adverse change triggers, none of which contain requirements to maintain certain credit ratings or financial ratios. At |
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Variable Interest Entities | Variable Interest Entities NEP has identified NEP OpCo, a limited partnership with a general partner and limited partners, as a VIE. NEP has consolidated the results of NEP OpCo and its subsidiaries because of its controlling interest in the general partner of NEP OpCo. At September 30, 2022, NEP owned an approximately 46.2% limited partner interest in NEP OpCo and NEE Equity owned a noncontrolling 53.8% limited partner interest in NEP OpCo (NEE's noncontrolling interest). The assets and liabilities of NEP OpCo as well as the operations of NEP OpCo represent substantially all of NEP's assets and liabilities and its operations. In addition, at September 30, 2022, NEP OpCo consolidated 17 VIEs related to certain subsidiaries which have sold differential membership interests in entities which own and operate 32 wind generation facilities as well as seven solar projects, including related battery storage facilities, and one battery storage facility. These entities are considered VIEs because the holders of the differential membership interests do not have substantive rights over the significant activities of these entities. The assets, primarily property, plant and equipment – net, and liabilities, primarily accounts payable and accrued expenses and asset retirement obligation, of the VIEs, totaled approximately $9,419 million and $537 million, respectively, at September 30, 2022 and $9,740 million and $1,310 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021. At September 30, 2022, NEP OpCo also consolidated five VIEs related to the sales of noncontrolling Class B interests in certain NEP subsidiaries (see Note 10 – Noncontrolling Interests) which have ownership interests in and operate wind and solar facilities with a combined net generating capacity of approximately 3,576 MW as well as ownership interests in seven natural gas pipeline assets. These entities are considered VIEs because the holders of the noncontrolling Class B interests do not have substantive rights over the significant activities of the entities. The assets, primarily property, plant and equipment – net, intangible assets – PPAs and investments in equity method investees, and the liabilities, primarily accounts payable and accrued expenses, long-term debt, other long-term liabilities and asset retirement obligation, of the VIEs totaled approximately $10,749 million and $1,641 million, respectively, at September 30, 2022 and $11,810 million and $2,480 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021. Certain of these VIEs include five other VIEs related to NEP's ownership interests in Rosmar, Silver State, Meade, Pine Brooke Holdings and Star Moon Holdings (see Note 1). In addition, certain of these VIEs contain entities which have sold differential membership interests and approximately $4,165 million and $4,749 million of assets and $361 million and $1,159 million of liabilities are also included in the disclosure of the VIEs related to differential membership interests at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. At September 30, 2022, NEP OpCo has an investment in Sunlight Renewables Holdings which is a VIE (see Note 1). The assets, primarily property, plant and equipment – net, and the liabilities, primarily accounts payable and accrued expenses and asset retirement obligation, of the VIE totaled approximately $443 million and $8 million at September 30, 2022, respectively. This VIE contains entities which have sold differential membership interests and approximately $342 million of assets and $8 million of liabilities is included in the disclosure of VIEs related to differential membership interests at September 30, 2022 above. Certain subsidiaries of NEP OpCo have noncontrolling interests in entities accounted for under the equity method that are considered VIEs. NEP has an indirect equity method investment in three NEER solar projects with a total generating capacity of 277 MW and battery storage capacity of 230 MW. Through a series of transactions, a subsidiary of NEP issued 1,000,000 NEP OpCo Class B Units, Series 1 and 1,000,000 NEP OpCo Class B Units, Series 2, to NEER for approximately 50% of the ownership interests in the three solar projects (non-economic ownership interests). NEER, as holder of the NEP OpCo Class B Units, will retain 100% of the economic rights in the projects to which the respective Class B Units relate, including the right to all distributions paid by the project subsidiaries that own the projects to NEP OpCo. NEER has agreed to indemnify NEP against all risks relating to NEP’s ownership of the projects until NEER offers to sell economic interests to NEP and NEP accepts such offer, if NEP chooses to do so. NEER has also agreed to continue to manage the operation of the projects at its own cost, and to contribute to the projects any capital necessary for the operation of the projects, until NEER offers to sell economic interests to NEP and NEP accepts such offer. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, NEP's equity method investment related to the non-economic ownership interests of approximately $99 million and $47 million, respectively, is reflected as noncurrent other assets on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets. All equity in earnings of the non-economic ownership interests is allocated to net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. NEP is not the primary beneficiary and therefore does not consolidate these entities because it does not control any of the ongoing activities of these entities, was not involved in the initial design of these entities and does not have a controlling interest in these entities. |
Debt
Debt | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | Debt Significant long-term debt issuances and borrowings by subsidiaries of NEP during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were as follows: Date Issued/Borrowed Debt Issuances/Borrowings Interest Principal Maturity (millions) February 2022 NEP OpCo credit facility Variable (a) $ 86 (b) 2027 January 2022 – September 2022 Senior secured limited-recourse debt Variable (a) $ 6 (c) 2026 ———————————— (a) Variable rate is based on an underlying index plus a margin. (b) During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, approximately $585 million of the outstanding borrowings under this facility were repaid. At September 30, 2022, approximately $55 million of borrowings were outstanding and $118 million of letters of credit were issued under the NEP OpCo credit facility. Approximately $1 million of the outstanding borrowings have a maturity date in 2024. (c) At September 30, 2022, approximately $865 million of borrowings were outstanding under the existing credit agreement of the Meade purchaser and Pipeline Investment Holdings, LLC. In February 2022, the maturity date was extended from February 2026 to February 2027 for essentially all of the NEP OpCo credit facility. In May 2022, the NEP OpCo credit facility was amended to, among other things, increase the revolving credit facility size from $1.25 billion to $2.5 billion. In October 2022, the loan parties borrowed $90 million under the NEP OpCo credit facility. NEP OpCo and its subsidiaries' secured long-term debt agreements are secured by liens on certain assets and contain provisions which, under certain conditions, could restrict the payment of distributions or related party fee payments. At September 30, 2022, NEP and its subsidiaries were in compliance with all financial debt covenants under their financings. |
Equity
Equity | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Equity | Equity Distributions – On October 21, 2022, the board of directors of NEP authorized a distribution of $0.7875 per common unit payable on November 14, 2022 to its common unitholders of record on November 4, 2022. NEP anticipates that an adjustment will be made to the conversion ratio for the 2020 convertible notes under the related indenture on the ex-distribution date for such distribution, which will be computed using the last reported sale price of NEP’s units on the day before the ex-distribution date, subject to certain carryforward provisions in the indenture. Earnings Per Unit – Diluted earnings per unit is based on the weighted-average number of common units and potential common units outstanding during the period, including the dilutive effect of convertible notes. The dilutive effect of the 2021 convertible notes and the 2020 convertible notes is computed using the if-converted method. The reconciliation of NEP's basic and diluted earnings per unit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (millions, except per unit amounts) Numerator – Net income attributable to NEP $ 79 $ 18 $ 443 $ 146 Denominator: Weighted-average number of common units outstanding – basic 85.1 76.6 84.3 76.3 Dilutive effect of convertible notes 0.5 — 0.1 — Weighted-average number of common units outstanding and assumed conversions 85.6 76.6 84.4 76.3 Earnings per unit attributable to NEP: Basic $ 0.93 $ 0.24 $ 5.25 $ 1.92 Assuming dilution $ 0.93 $ 0.24 $ 5.25 $ 1.92 ATM Program – During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, NEP issued approximately 1.8 million common units under its at-the-market equity issuance program (ATM program), for net proceeds of approximately $145 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, NEP issued approximately 0.7 million common units under its ATM program for net proceeds of approximately $50 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, NEP did not issue any common units under the ATM program. Fees related to the ATM program were approximately $1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and less than $1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Common Unit Issuances – During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, NEP issued 0.8 million NEP common units upon NEE Equity's exchange of NEP OpCo common units on a one-for-one basis. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) – During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, NEP recognized less than $1 million and $1 million, respectively, of other comprehensive income related to equity method investees. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, NEP recognized approximately $1 million of other comprehensive income related to equity method investees. At September 30, 2022 and 2021, NEP's accumulated other comprehensive loss totaled approximately $17 million and $19 million, respectively, of which $9 million and $11 million, respectively, was attributable to noncontrolling interest and $8 million and $8 million, respectively, was attributable to NEP. |
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Party Transactions | Related Party Transactions Each project entered into O&M agreements and ASAs with subsidiaries of NEER whereby the projects pay a certain annual fee plus actual costs incurred in connection with certain O&M and administrative services performed under these agreements. These services are reflected as operations and maintenance in NEP's condensed consolidated statements of income. Additionally, certain NEP subsidiaries pay affiliates for transmission and retail power services which are reflected as operations and maintenance in NEP's condensed consolidated statements of income. Certain projects have also entered into various types of agreements including those related to shared facilities and transmission lines, transmission line easements, technical support and construction coordination with subsidiaries of NEER whereby certain fees or cost reimbursements are paid to, or received by, certain subsidiaries of NEER. Management Services Agreement – Under the MSA, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of NEE provides operational, management and administrative services to NEP, including managing NEP’s day-to-day affairs and providing individuals to act as NEP’s executive officers and directors, in addition to those services that are provided under the existing O&M agreements and ASAs described above between NEER subsidiaries and NEP subsidiaries. NEP OpCo pays NEE an annual management fee equal to the greater of 1% of the sum of NEP OpCo’s net income plus interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense less certain non-cash, non-recurring items for the most recently ended fiscal year and $4 million (as adjusted for inflation beginning in 2016), which is paid in quarterly installments with an additional payment each January to the extent 1% of the sum of NEP OpCo’s net income plus interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense less certain non-cash, non-recurring items for the preceding fiscal year exceeds $4 million (as adjusted for inflation beginning in 2016). NEP OpCo also makes certain payments to NEE based on the achievement by NEP OpCo of certain target quarterly distribution levels to its unitholders. NEP’s O&M expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include approximately $43 million and $122 million, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 include approximately $36 million and $102 million, respectively, related to the MSA. Cash Sweep and Credit Support Agreement – NEP OpCo is a party to the CSCS agreement with NEER under which NEER and certain of its affiliates provide credit support in the form of letters of credit and guarantees to satisfy NEP’s subsidiaries’ contractual obligations. NEP OpCo pays NEER an annual credit support fee based on the level and cost of the credit support provided, payable in quarterly installments. NEP’s O&M expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include approximately $2 million and $6 million, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 include approximately $1 million and $4 million, respectively, related to the CSCS agreement. NEER and certain of its affiliates may withdraw funds (Project Sweeps) from NEP OpCo under the CSCS agreement or NEP OpCo's subsidiaries in connection with certain long-term debt agreements and hold those funds in accounts belonging to NEER or its affiliates to the extent the funds are not required to pay project costs or otherwise required to be maintained by NEP's subsidiaries. NEER and its affiliates may keep the funds until the financing agreements permit distributions to be made, or, in the case of NEP OpCo, until such funds are required to make distributions or to pay expenses or other operating costs or NEP OpCo otherwise demands the return of such funds. If NEER or its affiliates fail to return withdrawn funds when required by NEP OpCo's subsidiaries’ financing agreements, the lenders will be entitled to draw on any credit support provided by NEER or its affiliates in the amount of such withdrawn funds. If NEER or one of its affiliates realizes any earnings on the withdrawn funds prior to the return of such funds, it will be permitted to retain those earnings. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the cash sweep amounts held in accounts belonging to NEER or its affiliates were approximately $65 million and $57 million, respectively, and are included in due from related parties on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Guarantees and Letters of Credit Entered into by Related Parties – Certain PPAs include requirements of the project entities to meet certain performance obligations. NEECH or NEER has provided letters of credit or guarantees for certain of these performance obligations and payment of any obligations from the transactions contemplated by the PPAs . In addition, certain financing agreements require cash and cash equivalents to be reserved for various purposes . In accordance with the terms of these financing agreements, guarantees from NEECH have been substituted in place of these cash and cash equivalents reserve requirements. Also, under certain financing agreements, indemnifications have been provided by NEECH. In addition, certain interconnection agreements and site certificates require letters of credit or a surety bond to secure certain payment or restoration obligations related to those agreements. NEECH also guarantees the Project Sweep amounts held in accounts belonging to NEER, as described above. In addition, NEECH and NEER provided guarantees associated with obligations, primarily incurred and future construction payables, associated with the December 2021 acquisition from NEER discussed in Note 1. At September 30, 2022, NEECH or NEER guaranteed or provided indemnifications, letters of credit or surety bonds totaling approximately $2,513 million related to these obligations. Due to Related Parties – Noncurrent amounts due to related parties on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets primarily represent amounts owed by certain of NEP's wind projects to NEER to refund NEER for certain transmission costs paid on behalf of the wind projects. Amounts will be paid to NEER as the wind projects receive payments from third parties for related notes receivable recorded in noncurrent other assets on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies | . Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies Restricted Cash – A t September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 , NEP had less than $1 million and approximately $4 million, respectively, of restricted cash included in current other assets on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Restricted cash at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is primarily related to collateral deposits from a counterparty. Restricted cash reported as current assets are recorded as such based on the anticipated use of these funds. Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment consists of the following: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (millions) Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 13,397 $ 13,124 Accumulated depreciation (1,954) (1,707) Property, plant and equipment – net $ 11,443 $ 11,417 Noncontrolling Interests – At September 30, 2022, noncontrolling interests on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets primarily reflects the Class B noncontrolling ownership interests (the Class B noncontrolling ownership interests in NEP Renewables II, NEP Pipelines, STX Midstream, Genesis Holdings, and NEP Renewables III owned by third parties), the differential membership interests, NEE Equity's approximately 53.8% noncontrolling interest in NEP OpCo, NEER's approximately 50% noncontrolling ownership interest in Silver State and 33% noncontrolling interest in Sunlight Renewables Holdings, non-affiliated parties' 10% interest in one of the Texas pipelines and 50% interest in Star Moon Holdings and the non-economic ownership interests. The impact of the net income (loss) attributable to the differential membership interests and the Class B noncontrolling ownership interests are allocated to NEE Equity's noncontrolling ownership interest and the net income attributable to NEP based on the respective ownership percentage of NEP OpCo. Details of the activity in noncontrolling interests are below: Class B Noncontrolling Ownership Interests Differential Membership Interests NEE's Indirect Noncontrolling Ownership Interests (a) Other Noncontrolling Ownership Interests Total Noncontrolling (millions) Three months ended September 30, 2022 Balances, June 30, 2022 $ 4,225 $ 3,069 $ 403 $ 1,042 $ 8,739 Acquisition of subsidiaries with differential membership interests — 147 — — 147 Acquisition of subsidiaries with noncontrolling ownership interests — — 95 — 95 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 76 (115) 154 36 151 Related party distributions — — (91) (24) (115) Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions — 82 — — 82 Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors (41) — — — (41) Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests — 93 — — 93 Other — — (1) 1 — Balances, September 30, 2022 $ 4,260 $ 3,276 $ 560 $ 1,055 $ 9,151 Nine months ended September 30, 2022 Balances, December 31, 2021 $ 3,783 $ 3,150 $ (38) $ 966 $ 7,861 Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net (b) 408 — — — 408 Acquisition of subsidiaries with differential membership interests — 147 — — 147 Acquisition of subsidiaries with noncontrolling ownership interest — — 95 — 95 Related party note receivable — — 1 — 1 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 214 (431) 756 112 651 Other comprehensive income — — 1 — 1 Related party distributions — — (251) (31) (282) Changes in non-economic ownership interests, net of distributions — — — 1 1 Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions — 106 — — 106 Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors (144) — — — (144) Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests — 304 — — 304 Other (1) — (4) 7 2 Balances, September 30, 2022 $ 4,260 $ 3,276 $ 560 $ 1,055 $ 9,151 ———————————— (a) Primarily reflects NEE Equity's noncontrolling interest in NEP OpCo and NEER's noncontrolling interests in Silver State and Sunlight Renewables Holdings. (b) Represents NEP Renewables III final funding. Class B Noncontrolling Ownership Interests Differential Membership Interests NEE's Indirect Noncontrolling Ownership Interests (a) Other Noncontrolling Ownership Interests Total Noncontrolling (millions) Three months ended September 30, 2021 Balances, June 30, 2021 $ 4,147 $ 1,675 $ 81 $ 197 $ 6,100 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 79 (66) 49 14 76 Related party distributions — — (87) (7) (94) Changes in non-economic ownership interests, net of distributions — — — 6 6 Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions — 24 — — 24 Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors (28) — — — (28) Other — — 1 (1) — Balances, September 30, 2021 $ 4,198 $ 1,633 $ 44 $ 209 $ 6,084 Nine months ended September 30, 2021 Balances, December 31, 2020 $ 3,550 $ 1,759 $ (14) $ 58 $ 5,353 Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net (b) 493 — — — 493 Related party note receivable — — 1 — 1 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 217 (220) 288 32 317 Other comprehensive income — — 1 — 1 Related party distributions — — (233) (10) (243) Changes in non-economic ownership interests, net of distributions — — — 130 130 Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions — 47 — — 47 Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors (63) — — — (63) Sale of differential membership interest — 48 — — 48 Other 1 (1) 1 (1) — Balances, September 30, 2021 $ 4,198 $ 1,633 $ 44 $ 209 $ 6,084 ———————————— (a) Primarily reflects NEE Equity's noncontrolling interest in NEP OpCo and NEER's noncontrolling interest in Silver State. (b) Represents Genesis Holdings final funding. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests – Prior to the acquisition in December 2021 from NEER (see Note 1), differential membership interests related to certain of the acquired solar facilities were sold to third party investors. If, subject to certain contingencies, certain events occurred that delayed or prevented completion of any underlying projects, NEP could have been obligated to reacquire all or a portion of the third party investors' interests in these projects for up to approximately $204 million. Additionally, if a solar PTC was not enacted by a certain date, NEP may have been obligated to return proceeds up to approximately $117 million to the third party investors in these projects. As these potential redemptions or return of proceeds were outside of NEP’s control, the balances were classified as redeemable noncontrolling interests on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021. During the three months ending March 31, 2022, the underlying projects were completed and the redeemable noncontrolling interests amount related to the completion of the projects was reclassified to noncontrolling interests. During the three months ending September 30, 2022, legislation was enacted establishing a solar PTC, which substantially resolved the contingencies related to the return of proceeds and resulted in $93 million of redeemable noncontrolling interests being reclassified to noncontrolling interests. The remaining contingencies are expected to be resolved in the fourth quarter of 2022. Prior to paying any amounts to the third party investors related to these contingencies, NEP would receive the full amount of any such payments from a subsidiary of NEER. Reference Rate Reform – In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting standards update which provides certain options to apply GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting as companies transition from the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. NEP’s contracts that reference LIBOR or other interbank offered rates mainly relate to debt and derivative instruments. The standards update was effective upon issuance and can be applied prospectively through December 31, 2022. As agreements that reference LIBOR or other interbank offered rates as an interest rate benchmark are amended, NEP evaluates whether to apply the options provided by the standards update with regard to eligible contract modifications. Disposal of Pipeline – In April 2022, subsidiaries of NEP sold (the pipeline sale) to a third party all of their ownership interests in an approximately 156-mile, 16-inch pipeline that transports natural gas in Texas for total consideration of approximately $203 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments. Approximately $70 million of the cash proceeds from the sale were distributed to the third-party owner of Class B membership interests in STX Midstream. In connection with the sale, NEP recorded a gain of approximately $20 million ($18 million after tax) in the second quarter of 2022 and $10 million ($9 million after tax) in the third quarter of 2022 upon resolution of a contingency. Disposal of Wind Project – In June 2022, NEP received notification from the offtaker of NEP's 62 MW wind project located in Barnes County, North Dakota of its intent to exercise an option to acquire the wind project for approximately $50 million. As such, the carrying amounts of the major classes of assets related to the wind project that were classified as held for sale, which are included in current other assets on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets, were approximately $50 million at September 30, 2022 and primarily represent property, plant and equipment – net. Liabilities associated with assets held for sale, which are included in current other liabilities on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets, were approximately $1 million at September 30, 2022. The sale is expected to close in January of 2023. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest | Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests – Prior to the acquisition in December 2021 from NEER (see Note 1), differential membership interests related to certain of the acquired solar facilities were sold to third party investors. If, subject to certain contingencies, certain events occurred that delayed or prevented completion of any underlying projects, NEP could have been obligated to reacquire all or a portion of the third party investors' interests in these projects for up to approximately $204 million. Additionally, if a solar PTC was not enacted by a certain date, NEP may have been obligated to return proceeds up to approximately $117 million to the third party investors in these projects. As these potential redemptions or return of proceeds were outside of NEP’s control, the balances were classified as redeemable noncontrolling interests on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021. During the three months ending March 31, 2022, the underlying projects were completed and the redeemable noncontrolling interests amount related to the completion of the projects was reclassified to noncontrolling interests. During the three months ending September 30, 2022, legislation was enacted establishing a solar PTC, which substantially resolved the contingencies related to the return of proceeds and resulted in $93 million of redeemable noncontrolling interests being reclassified to noncontrolling interests. The remaining contingencies are expected to be resolved in the fourth quarter of 2022. Prior to paying any amounts to the third party investors related to these contingencies, NEP would receive the full amount of any such payments from a subsidiary of NEER. |
Reference Rate Reform | Reference Rate Reform – In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting standards update which provides certain options to apply GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting as companies transition from the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. NEP’s contracts that reference LIBOR or other interbank offered rates mainly relate to debt and derivative instruments. The standards update was effective upon issuance and can be applied prospectively through December 31, 2022. As agreements that reference LIBOR or other interbank offered rates as an interest rate benchmark are amended, NEP evaluates whether to apply the options provided by the standards update with regard to eligible contract modifications. |
Acquisitions (Tables)
Acquisitions (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Supplemental Unaudited Pro forma Results of Operations | NEP’s pro forma results of operations in the combined entity had the August 2021 acquisition, the October 2021 acquisition and the Coram II acquisition been completed on January 1, 2020 are as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 (millions) Unaudited pro forma results of operations: Pro forma revenues $ 276 $ 830 Pro forma operating income $ 69 $ 223 Pro forma net income $ 91 $ 451 Pro forma net income attributable to NEP $ 21 $ 153 |
Non-Derivative Fair Value Mea_2
Non-Derivative Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of financial assets and liabilities and other fair value measurements on a recurring basis | NEP’s financial assets and liabilities and other fair value measurements made on a recurring basis by fair value hierarchy level are as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total (millions) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 6 $ — $ 6 $ 3 $ — $ 3 Total assets $ 6 $ — $ 6 $ 3 $ — $ 3 |
Schedule of other financial instrument, carrying amounts and estimated fair values | The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of other financial instruments recorded at other than fair value are as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair (millions) Long-term debt, including current maturities (a) $ 4,811 $ 4,656 $ 5,327 $ 5,529 ____________________ (a) |
Derivative Instruments and He_2
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of the fair values included in balance sheets | The tables below present NEP's gross derivative positions, based on the total fair value of each derivative instrument, at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, as required by disclosure rules, as well as the location of the net derivative positions, based on the expected timing of future payments, on NEP's condensed consolidated balance sheets. September 30, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (a) Total (millions) Assets: Interest rate contracts $ — $ 412 $ — $ (27) $ 385 Liabilities: Interest rate contracts $ — $ 41 $ — $ (27) $ 14 Net fair value by balance sheet line item: Current derivative assets $ 55 Noncurrent derivative assets 330 Total derivative assets $ 385 Current derivative liabilities $ 11 Noncurrent derivative liabilities 3 Total derivative liabilities $ 14 December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (a) Total (millions) Assets: Interest rate contracts $ — $ 17 $ — $ (10) $ 7 Liabilities: Interest rate contracts $ — $ 631 $ — $ (10) $ 621 Net fair value by balance sheet line item: Current derivative assets $ — Noncurrent derivative assets 7 Total derivative assets $ 7 Current derivative liabilities $ 26 Noncurrent derivative liabilities 595 Total derivative liabilities $ 621 ____________________ (a) Includes the effect of the contractual ability to settle contracts under master netting arrangements. |
Schedule of gains (losses) related to interest rate contracts | Gains related to NEP's interest rate contracts are recorded in NEP's condensed consolidated financial statements as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (millions) Interest rate contracts: Gains recognized in interest expense $ 201 $ 6 $ 978 $ 235 |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Debt | Significant long-term debt issuances and borrowings by subsidiaries of NEP during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were as follows: Date Issued/Borrowed Debt Issuances/Borrowings Interest Principal Maturity (millions) February 2022 NEP OpCo credit facility Variable (a) $ 86 (b) 2027 January 2022 – September 2022 Senior secured limited-recourse debt Variable (a) $ 6 (c) 2026 ———————————— (a) Variable rate is based on an underlying index plus a margin. (b) During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, approximately $585 million of the outstanding borrowings under this facility were repaid. At September 30, 2022, approximately $55 million of borrowings were outstanding and $118 million of letters of credit were issued under the NEP OpCo credit facility. Approximately $1 million of the outstanding borrowings have a maturity date in 2024. (c) At September 30, 2022, approximately $865 million of borrowings were outstanding under the existing credit agreement of the Meade purchaser and Pipeline Investment Holdings, LLC. |
Equity (Tables)
Equity (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted | The reconciliation of NEP's basic and diluted earnings per unit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (millions, except per unit amounts) Numerator – Net income attributable to NEP $ 79 $ 18 $ 443 $ 146 Denominator: Weighted-average number of common units outstanding – basic 85.1 76.6 84.3 76.3 Dilutive effect of convertible notes 0.5 — 0.1 — Weighted-average number of common units outstanding and assumed conversions 85.6 76.6 84.4 76.3 Earnings per unit attributable to NEP: Basic $ 0.93 $ 0.24 $ 5.25 $ 1.92 Assuming dilution $ 0.93 $ 0.24 $ 5.25 $ 1.92 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_3
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment consists of the following: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (millions) Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 13,397 $ 13,124 Accumulated depreciation (1,954) (1,707) Property, plant and equipment – net $ 11,443 $ 11,417 |
Noncontrolling Interests | |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Noncontrolling Interest | Details of the activity in noncontrolling interests are below: Class B Noncontrolling Ownership Interests Differential Membership Interests NEE's Indirect Noncontrolling Ownership Interests (a) Other Noncontrolling Ownership Interests Total Noncontrolling (millions) Three months ended September 30, 2022 Balances, June 30, 2022 $ 4,225 $ 3,069 $ 403 $ 1,042 $ 8,739 Acquisition of subsidiaries with differential membership interests — 147 — — 147 Acquisition of subsidiaries with noncontrolling ownership interests — — 95 — 95 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 76 (115) 154 36 151 Related party distributions — — (91) (24) (115) Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions — 82 — — 82 Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors (41) — — — (41) Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests — 93 — — 93 Other — — (1) 1 — Balances, September 30, 2022 $ 4,260 $ 3,276 $ 560 $ 1,055 $ 9,151 Nine months ended September 30, 2022 Balances, December 31, 2021 $ 3,783 $ 3,150 $ (38) $ 966 $ 7,861 Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net (b) 408 — — — 408 Acquisition of subsidiaries with differential membership interests — 147 — — 147 Acquisition of subsidiaries with noncontrolling ownership interest — — 95 — 95 Related party note receivable — — 1 — 1 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 214 (431) 756 112 651 Other comprehensive income — — 1 — 1 Related party distributions — — (251) (31) (282) Changes in non-economic ownership interests, net of distributions — — — 1 1 Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions — 106 — — 106 Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors (144) — — — (144) Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests — 304 — — 304 Other (1) — (4) 7 2 Balances, September 30, 2022 $ 4,260 $ 3,276 $ 560 $ 1,055 $ 9,151 ———————————— (a) Primarily reflects NEE Equity's noncontrolling interest in NEP OpCo and NEER's noncontrolling interests in Silver State and Sunlight Renewables Holdings. (b) Represents NEP Renewables III final funding. Class B Noncontrolling Ownership Interests Differential Membership Interests NEE's Indirect Noncontrolling Ownership Interests (a) Other Noncontrolling Ownership Interests Total Noncontrolling (millions) Three months ended September 30, 2021 Balances, June 30, 2021 $ 4,147 $ 1,675 $ 81 $ 197 $ 6,100 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 79 (66) 49 14 76 Related party distributions — — (87) (7) (94) Changes in non-economic ownership interests, net of distributions — — — 6 6 Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions — 24 — — 24 Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors (28) — — — (28) Other — — 1 (1) — Balances, September 30, 2021 $ 4,198 $ 1,633 $ 44 $ 209 $ 6,084 Nine months ended September 30, 2021 Balances, December 31, 2020 $ 3,550 $ 1,759 $ (14) $ 58 $ 5,353 Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net (b) 493 — — — 493 Related party note receivable — — 1 — 1 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 217 (220) 288 32 317 Other comprehensive income — — 1 — 1 Related party distributions — — (233) (10) (243) Changes in non-economic ownership interests, net of distributions — — — 130 130 Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions — 47 — — 47 Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors (63) — — — (63) Sale of differential membership interest — 48 — — 48 Other 1 (1) 1 (1) — Balances, September 30, 2021 $ 4,198 $ 1,633 $ 44 $ 209 $ 6,084 ———————————— (a) Primarily reflects NEE Equity's noncontrolling interest in NEP OpCo and NEER's noncontrolling interest in Silver State. |
Acquisitions - Narrative (Detai
Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Apr. 30, 2022 MW | Dec. 31, 2021 MW | Dec. 31, 2021 numberOfWindGenerationFacilities | Dec. 31, 2021 solar_generation_facility | Oct. 31, 2021 MW | Aug. 31, 2021 MW | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Acquisition costs | $ | $ 2 | ||||||||
Star Moon Holdings, LLC | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Noncontrolling limited partner interest percentage | 50% | 50% | |||||||
Solar Holdings Portfolio Twelve, LLC | NEER | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Ownership percentage sold | 0.50 | ||||||||
August 2021 Acquisition | Indirect Subsidiary | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Ownership interests percentage | 100% | ||||||||
Generation facility capacity (mw) | MW | 391 | ||||||||
October 2021 Acquisition | Indirect Subsidiary Of NEER | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Generation facility capacity (mw) | MW | 589 | ||||||||
Star Moon Holdings, LLC | Indirect Subsidiary Of NEER | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Generation facility capacity (mw) | MW | 1,260 | ||||||||
Number of generation facilities | 7 | 6 | |||||||
Number of generation facilities under construction | solar_generation_facility | 3 | ||||||||
Power generation capacity | MW | 58 | ||||||||
Star Moon Holdings, LLC | Star Moon Holdings, LLC | Indirect Subsidiary Of NEER | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Ownership interests percentage | 100% | ||||||||
Noncontrolling limited partner interest percentage | 50% | ||||||||
Indirect Subsidiary, Coram II Acquisition | Indirect Subsidiary | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Generation facility capacity (mw) | MW | 102 | ||||||||
September 2022 Acquisition | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Cash consideration, gross | $ | $ 191 | ||||||||
Working capital and adjustments | $ | 3 | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interest, differential interest | $ | 435 | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | $ | 242 | ||||||||
Noncontrolling Interests related to differential membership interests | $ | $ 147 | ||||||||
September 2022 Acquisition | Indirect Subsidiary Of NEER | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Power generation capacity | MW | 230 | ||||||||
September 2022 Acquisition | Battery Storage Facility | Indirect Subsidiary Of NEER | |||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Ownership interests percentage | 67% |
Acquisitions - Supplemental Una
Acquisitions - Supplemental Unaudited Pro forma Results of Operations (Details) - August 2021, October 2021, Coram II Acquisitions - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] | ||
Pro forma revenues | $ 276 | $ 830 |
Pro forma operating income | 69 | 223 |
Pro forma net income | 91 | 451 |
Pro forma net income attributable to NEP | $ 21 | $ 153 |
Revenue (Details)
Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Renewable Energy Sales [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer | $ 232 | $ 190 | $ 747 | $ 530 |
Revenues over the remaining terms of the related contacts | 183 | 183 | ||
Natural Gas Transportation Services [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer | 64 | $ 58 | 181 | $ 176 |
Revenues over the remaining terms of the related contacts | $ 1,600 | $ 1,600 |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 16% | 6% | 14% | 10% |
Taxes attributable to the noncontrolling interests | $ (23) | $ (14) | $ (126) | $ (64) |
Non-Derivative Fair Value Mea_3
Non-Derivative Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Recurring Basis [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | $ 6 | $ 3 |
Total assets | 6 | 3 |
Level 1 | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 6 | 3 |
Total assets | 6 | 3 |
Level 2 | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Total assets | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Non-Derivative Fair Value Mea_4
Non-Derivative Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Value and Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Carrying Value [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 4,811 | $ 5,327 |
Fair Value [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term debt, including current maturities | 4,656 | 5,529 |
Level 2 | Fair Value [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term debt, including current maturities | 4,636 | 5,506 |
Level 2 | Fair Value [Member] | 2020 and 2021 Convertible Notes | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 1,063 | $ 1,188 |
Derivative Instruments and He_3
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Instruments with Contingent Features Liabilities, at Fair Value | $ 39 | $ 608 |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional amount | $ 7,800 | $ 7,900 |
Derivative Instruments and He_4
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Included in Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Asset | $ 385 | $ 7 |
Derivative Liability | 14 | 621 |
Current derivative assets | 55 | 0 |
Noncurrent derivative assets | 330 | 7 |
Current derivative liabilities | 11 | 26 |
Noncurrent derivative liabilities | 3 | 595 |
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Asset, Netting | (27) | (10) |
Derivative Liability, Netting | (27) | (10) |
Derivative Asset, Total | 385 | 7 |
Derivative Liability, Total | 14 | 621 |
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Level 1 | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Asset | 0 | 0 |
Derivative Liability | 0 | 0 |
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Level 2 | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Asset | 412 | 17 |
Derivative Liability | 41 | 631 |
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Level 3 | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Asset | 0 | 0 |
Derivative Liability | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Derivative Instruments and He_5
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity - Gains (Losses) Related to Cash Flow Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument | ||||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gains recognized in interest expense | $ 201 | $ 6 | $ 978 | $ 235 |
Variable Interest Entities (Det
Variable Interest Entities (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) solar_generation_facility numberOfWindGenerationFacilities variable_interest_entity numberOfBatteryStorageFacilities MW equity_investment shares | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Assets | $ 18,467 | $ 18,976 |
Liabilities | 5,878 | 7,817 |
Non-current assets | $ 17,668 | 17,566 |
NEP OpCo [Member] | Subsidiaries [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Generation facility capacity (mw) | MW | 277 | |
Number of investments | equity_investment | 3 | |
Power storage capacity | MW | 230 | |
Economic rights percentage | 100% | |
Differential Membership Interests | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Number of entities consolidated | variable_interest_entity | 17 | |
Number of wind facilities | numberOfWindGenerationFacilities | 32 | |
Number of solar facilities | solar_generation_facility | 7 | |
Number of battery storage facilities | numberOfBatteryStorageFacilities | 1 | |
Differential Membership Interests | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Assets | $ 9,419 | 9,740 |
Liabilities | 537 | 1,310 |
Non-Economic Ownership Interest | NEP OpCo [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Non-current assets | $ 99 | 47 |
NEP Subsidiaries [Member] | Noncontrolling Class B interests [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Number of entities consolidated | variable_interest_entity | 5 | |
Assets | $ 10,749 | 11,810 |
Liabilities | $ 1,641 | 2,480 |
Generation facility capacity (mw) | MW | 3,576 | |
Number of natural gas pipelines | solar_generation_facility | 7 | |
Rosmar, Silver State and Meade [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Number of entities consolidated | variable_interest_entity | 5 | |
Other Acquisitions [Member] | Differential Membership And Noncontrolling Class B Interests [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Assets | $ 4,165 | 4,749 |
Liabilities | 361 | $ 1,159 |
Sunlight Renewable Holdings | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 443 | |
Liabilities | 8 | |
Sunlight Renewable Holdings | Differential Membership Interests | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 342 | |
Liabilities | $ 8 | |
NEP OpCo [Member] | NEP OpCo [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Ownership interests percentage | 50% | |
NEP OpCo [Member] | Class B Units, Series 1 [Member] | NextEra Energy Partners, LP [Member] | NEP OpCo [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Number of units issued (in units) | shares | 1,000,000 | |
NEP OpCo [Member] | Class B Units, Series 2 [Member] | NextEra Energy Partners, LP [Member] | NEP OpCo [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Number of units issued (in units) | shares | 1,000,000 | |
NEP OpCo [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Limited partner interest percentage | 46.20% | |
Noncontrolling limited partner interest percentage | 53.80% |
Debt - Schedule of Long Term De
Debt - Schedule of Long Term Debt (Details) - NEP OpCo [Member] | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | |
Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt issuances/borrowings | $ 86,000,000 |
Repayments of long-term debt | 585,000,000 |
Outstanding borrowings | 55,000,000 |
Secured Debt [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt issuances/borrowings | 6,000,000 |
Outstanding borrowings | 865,000,000 |
Letter of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Total amount of letters of credit | 118,000,000 |
Letter of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Due 2024 [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Outstanding borrowings | $ 1,000,000 |
Debt - Additional Information (
Debt - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Oct. 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Apr. 30, 2022 | Jan. 01, 2021 |
Secured Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Principal amount | $ 600 | |||
Convertible notes | $ 64 | |||
NEP OpCo [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 2,500 | $ 1,250 | ||
NEP OpCo [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Line of credit facility, fair value of amount outstanding | $ 90 |
Equity (Details)
Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||
Oct. 21, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common units | $ 179 | [1],[2] | $ 179 | [3],[4] | $ 56 | [5] | ||||||
Conversion of stock, shares converted (in shares) | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | $ 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, equity method investments | $ 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
Stockholders' equity, including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest | 12,563 | $ 8,405 | 12,563 | $ 8,405 | $ 11,959 | $ 10,838 | $ 8,455 | $ 7,707 | ||||
Noncontrolling interests | $ 9,151 | $ 9,151 | $ 7,861 | |||||||||
ATM Program | ||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common units (in shares) | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | ||||||||
Issuance of common units | $ 145 | $ 50 | $ 145 | $ 50 | ||||||||
Stock issuance costs | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
Subsequent Event | ||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Distribution made to limited partner, distributions declared, per unit (in dollars per share) | $ 0.7875 | |||||||||||
Total | ||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Stockholders' equity, including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest | (17) | (19) | (17) | (19) | ||||||||
Total Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | (9) | (11) | (9) | (11) | ||||||||
Total Attributable to Parent [Member] | ||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent | $ (8) | $ (8) | $ (8) | $ (8) | ||||||||
[1]Includes NEE Equity's exchange of NEP OpCo common units for NEP common units. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $14 million. See Note 8 - Common Unit Issuances.[2]See Note 8 – ATM Program for further discussion. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $18 million.[3]Includes NEE Equity's exchange of NEP OpCo common units for NEP common units. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $14 million. See Note 8 - Common Unit Issuances.[4]See Note 8 – ATM Program for further discussion. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $18 million.[5]See Note 8 – ATM Program for further discussion. Includes deferred tax impact of approximately $6 million. |
Equity - Basic and Diluted Earn
Equity - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Unit (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Numerator: | ||||
Numerator – Net income attributable to NEP | $ 79 | $ 18 | $ 443 | $ 146 |
Denominator: | ||||
Weighted-average number of common units outstanding – basic (in shares) | 85.1 | 76.6 | 84.3 | 76.3 |
Convertible notes and preferred units (in shares) | 0.5 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
Weighted-average number of common units outstanding – assuming dilution (in shares) | 85.6 | 76.6 | 84.4 | 76.3 |
Earnings per unit attributable to NEP: | ||||
Basic (in shares) | $ 0.93 | $ 0.24 | $ 5.25 | $ 1.92 |
Assuming dilution (in shares) | $ 0.93 | $ 0.24 | $ 5.25 | $ 1.92 |
Related Party Transactions (Det
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Due from related parties | $ 217 | $ 217 | $ 1,061 | ||
Revenue from related parties | 9 | $ 5 | 21 | $ 44 | |
Transportation and Fuel Management Agreement [Member] | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Revenue from related parties | 3 | 4 | 6 | 39 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. [Member] | Management Services Agreement [Member] | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Expenses from transactions with related party | (43) | (36) | (122) | (102) | |
NEER | Cash Sweep and Credit Support Agreement [Member] | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Expenses from transactions with related party | (2) | $ (1) | (6) | $ (4) | |
Due from related parties | 65 | $ 65 | $ 57 | ||
NEP OpCo [Member] | NextEra Energy, Inc. [Member] | Management Services Agreement [Member] | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Management fee, percent of EBITDA | 1% | ||||
Annual management fee | $ 4 | ||||
Related Party Transaction, Additional Management Fee, Threshold, Prior Year EBITDA | 4 | ||||
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings [Member] | Guarantees and Letters of Credit [Member] | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Total amount of letters of credit | $ 2,513 | $ 2,513 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_4
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Apr. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) MW | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) pipeline MW | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Restricted cash, current | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 4 | ||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, contingent obligation, reaquisition amount (up to) | 204 | ||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, contingent obligation, returns | $ 117 | ||||
Reclassified redeemable noncontrolling interest | (93) | ||||
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | The Pipeline Sale | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Disposal consideration | $ 203 | ||||
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets | 10 | $ 20 | |||
Gain on sale of pipeline, net of tax | 9 | $ 18 | |||
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Wind Project | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Disposal consideration | $ 50 | $ 50 | |||
Wind project capacity | MW | 62 | 62 | |||
Assets held for sale, disposal | $ 50 | $ 50 | |||
Liabilities, disposal | $ 1 | $ 1 | |||
Non Affiliated Party | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Number of pipelines | pipeline | 1 | ||||
Third-Party Owner Of Class B Membership Interests | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | The Pipeline Sale | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Proceeds from sale of pipeline | $ 70 | ||||
NEP OpCo [Member] | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Noncontrolling ownership interest | 53.80% | 53.80% | |||
NEP OpCo [Member] | Non Affiliated Party | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Noncontrolling ownership interest | 10% | 10% | |||
Silver State [Member] | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Noncontrolling ownership interest | 50% | 50% | |||
Star Moon Holdings, LLC | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Noncontrolling ownership interest | 50% | 50% | |||
NEER | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Noncontrolling ownership interest | 33% | 33% |
Summary of Significant Accoun_5
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 13,397 | $ 13,124 |
Accumulated depreciation | (1,954) | (1,707) |
Property, plant and equipment - net | $ 11,443 | $ 11,417 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_6
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies - Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balances, beginning of period | $ 7,861 | |||
Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net | $ 1 | 407 | $ 493 | |
Related party note receivable | 1 | 1 | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (153) | $ (76) | (660) | (317) |
Related party distributions | (115) | (94) | (282) | (243) |
Changes in non-economic ownership interests | 6 | 1 | 130 | |
Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors | (41) | (28) | (144) | (63) |
Sale of differential membership interest | 48 | |||
Other | (1) | 2 | (2) | |
Balances, end of period | $ 9,151 | $ 9,151 | ||
NEER | ||||
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] | ||||
Noncontrolling limited partner interest percentage | 33% | 33% | ||
Class B Noncontrolling Ownership Interests | ||||
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balances, beginning of period | $ 4,225 | 4,147 | $ 3,783 | 3,550 |
Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net | 408 | 493 | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 76 | 79 | 214 | 217 |
Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors | (41) | (28) | (144) | (63) |
Other | (1) | 1 | ||
Balances, end of period | 4,260 | 4,198 | 4,260 | 4,198 |
Differential Membership Interests | ||||
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balances, beginning of period | 3,069 | 1,675 | 3,150 | 1,759 |
Acquisition of subsidiaries with differential membership interests | 147 | 147 | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (115) | (66) | (431) | (220) |
Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions | 82 | 24 | 106 | 47 |
Sale of differential membership interest | 48 | |||
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests | 93 | 304 | ||
Other | 0 | 0 | (1) | |
Balances, end of period | 3,276 | 1,633 | 3,276 | 1,633 |
NEE's Indirect Noncontrolling Ownership Interests | ||||
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balances, beginning of period | 403 | 81 | (38) | (14) |
Related party note receivable | 1 | 1 | ||
Acquisition of subsidiary with noncontrolling ownership interests | 95 | 95 | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 154 | 49 | 756 | 288 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 1 | 1 | ||
Related party distributions | (91) | (87) | (251) | (233) |
Other | (1) | 1 | (4) | 1 |
Balances, end of period | 560 | 44 | 560 | 44 |
Other Noncontrolling Ownership Interests | ||||
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balances, beginning of period | 1,042 | 197 | 966 | 58 |
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 36 | 14 | 112 | 32 |
Related party distributions | (24) | (7) | (31) | (10) |
Changes in non-economic ownership interests | 6 | 1 | 130 | |
Other | 1 | (1) | 7 | (1) |
Balances, end of period | 1,055 | 209 | 1,055 | 209 |
Noncontrolling Interests | ||||
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balances, beginning of period | 8,739 | 6,100 | 7,861 | 5,353 |
Sale of Class B noncontrolling interest – net | 408 | 493 | ||
Related party note receivable | 1 | 1 | ||
Acquisition of subsidiaries with differential membership interests | 147 | 147 | ||
Acquisition of subsidiary with noncontrolling ownership interests | 95 | 95 | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 151 | 76 | 651 | 317 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 1 | 1 | ||
Related party distributions | (115) | (94) | (282) | (243) |
Changes in non-economic ownership interests | 6 | 1 | 130 | |
Differential membership investment contributions, net of distributions | 82 | 24 | 106 | 47 |
Payments to Class B noncontrolling interest investors | (41) | (28) | (144) | (63) |
Sale of differential membership interest | 48 | |||
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests | 93 | 304 | ||
Other | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Balances, end of period | $ 9,151 | $ 6,084 | $ 9,151 | $ 6,084 |