NextEra Energy was named number one overall among electric and gas utilities on Fortune magazine’s 2013 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” The company, whose principal subsidiaries are Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, was named tops in its industry for an unprecedented seventh straight year.
In addition to being named number one overall in its sector in today’s Fortune rankings, NextEra Energy also ranked first in its sector for innovation and number one in its sector for social responsibility.
In 2012, NextEra Energy was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of leading companies in North America for corporate sustainability for the fourth straight year, and for the ninth year in a row FPL received the ServiceOne Award that recognizes exceptional customer service.
“Attaining and sustaining the level of performance required to achieve this recognition for seven straight years is a testament to the engagement and productivity of our 15,000 talented employees. They’re delivering excellence every day to our customers and other stakeholders, and I’m proud to be heading up such a terrific team,” said NextEra Energy president and chief executive officer Jim Robo.
In 2012, NextEra Energy Canada completed the construction of the Conestogo Energy Centre, a 10-turbine wind power project in Mapleton.
