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Oil plants[edit]

Is the information about oil power plants still up to date? Some sources don't mention them. --Nemo 15:43, 16 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Criticism section lacks neutral point of view[edit]

Greetings Wikipedians! In my humble opinion, the titles of the sub-sections are not neutral, using language that would be more at home in an advertisement or a speech: "Fighting hydropower", "Fighting rooftop solar panels", "Electoral fraud" (particularly egregious) and "Environmental harm." I'm not saying they're wrong, but they don't meet the test of avoiding advocacy. Wikipedia articles are supposed to be written from a neutral point of view , one of our fundamental principles (see Five Pillars). I'm going re-phrase these titles to make them more neutral. I'm not employed by NextEra, although I did work there long ago. Cordially, BuzzWeiser196 (talk) 17:03, 11 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Infobox changes request[edit]

Hi Wikipedia, I'm Matt and I work for NextEra Energy. I'm hoping to do a pretty big overhaul of the article (I made a draft and a diff for an easy comparison) but I know I can't make those changes myself due to my COI. I'll make requests here on the Talk page.

To kick things off, I was hoping to make some updates to the article's infobox. Those changes include:

  • Adding the former name of the company
  • Adding the HQ address
  • Updating Armando Pimentel's name to include "Jr.", as that is his name
  • Updating the financial information to the numbers in the most recent 10-K
  • Updating and streamlining employee figures to most recent numbers
  • Changing "Divisions" to "Subsidiaries" and removing NextEra Energy Partners and NextEra Energy Services to more accurately reflect how the business units are arranged

The full infobox is in the box below.

Extended content
NextEra Energy, Inc.
FormerlyFPL Group
Company typePublic
Industry
Founded1984; 40 years ago (1984) as FPL Group
Headquarters700 Universe Boulevard,
Juno Beach, Florida
,
U.S.
Area served
United States and Canada
Key people
Services
RevenueIncrease$20.9 billion (2022)
Increase$4.08 billion (2022)
Increase $3.24 billion (2022)
Total assetsIncrease $13.49 billion (2022)
Total equityIncrease $48.33 billion (2022)
Number of employees
15,300 (2022)
Subsidiaries
Websitenexteraenergy.com
Footnotes / references
[1]

References

  1. ^ "SEC Form 10-K". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2023.

Please let me know what you think! Happy to answer any questions. NextEraMatt (talk) 15:33, 30 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Encoded Talk to me! 07:51, 23 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Update Request - History[edit]

Hi editors, while my infobox update request is being considered, I thought I'd also make two small requests of the article body.

I request that we change the Corporate history heading to simply History as the latter seems to me to be more concise.

I also request that we change the first sentence of History from:

To

  • NextEra Energy traces its origins to 1925 with the formation of Florida Power & Light and the formation of FPL Group in 1984.[2]

References

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference annual was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "SEC Form 10-K". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 2018. pp. 4–5. Retrieved August 23, 2023.

Because

  • This is a more complete and accurate summation of the origins of the company.

Please let me know what you think! Happy to answer any questions. - NextEraMatt (talk) 16:06, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Encoded Talk to me! 07:50, 23 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Encoded: Thanks so much for your help! NextEraMatt (talk) 18:08, 27 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

History update request 2[edit]

Hi editors, for my next request I propose to expand the History section with some more information to flesh out the section.

First, I propose moving the sentence starting with "FPL Group changed its name" to new paragraph.

Second, I propose adding the content below after the sentence ending with "FPL Group in 1984":

The company purchased Colonial Penn in 1985[1] and sold it in 1991.[2] In 1998, FPL Group created FPL Energy, a subsidiary to manage FPL Group efforts outside of FPL's service area.[1] The same year, the company moved to acquire 37 power stations in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.[3] After a federal ruling would have limited the company's access to the New England power grid, FPL Group attempted to break off its purchase agreement in Maine,[4] but ultimately completed the purchase in March 1999.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Salisbury, Susan (March 21, 2010). "Juno-based FPL Group to become NextEra Energy". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  2. ^ Kolody, Tracy (April 6, 1991). "FPL Group finds buyer for insurer Colonial Penn, brings in $150 million". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on January 29, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Langley, Monica; Johannes, Laura (January 7, 1998). "FPL Acquires Electric-Power Plants To Gain Presence in the Northeast". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  4. ^ Hillman, Leslie (March 11, 1999). "FPL in court today". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Norris, John (March 15, 1999). "FPL Energy Closes on Maine Power Plants". Natural Gas Intelligence. Retrieved June 8, 2023.

This helps flesh out the section more with information from the early years of FPL group using reliable sources. Please let me know what you think! If editors are interested, I made a draft and a diff showing what I hope to achieve with this article. Thanks in advance for reviewing. NextEraMatt (talk) 18:08, 27 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Encoded Talk to me! 21:54, 27 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Encoded: Thanks for doing that! NextEraMatt (talk) 17:34, 1 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

History update request 3[edit]

Hi editors, for my next request I'll stay in the History section with an eye for further expansion.

My next request is to add the following in a new paragraph after the sentence ending "March 1999":

Through the early 2000s, FPL Group was the subject of multiple merger discussions, including with Iberdrola,[1][2] Entergy,[3] and Constellation Energy.[4]

References

  1. ^ Deogun, Nikhil; Vitzthum, Carlta; Smith, Rebecca (March 27, 2000). "Spain's Iberdrola Is in Discussions To Acquire Florida Utility Parent". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  2. ^ Deogun, Nikhil; Vitzthum, Carlta (April 19, 2000). "Effort by Iberdrola to Buy FPL in U.S. Runs Afoul of Board of Spanish Firm". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  3. ^ Sidel, Robin (April 3, 2001). "FPL, Entergy Blame Each Other As They Call Off $8 Billion Merger". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  4. ^ Humer, Caroline (January 18, 2007). "FPL, Constellation scrap $12.5 billion merger". Reuters. Retrieved June 8, 2023.

Functionally what this does is summarize some of the sentences in the Mergers and acquisitions section and move that content to History. Please let me know what you think. NextEraMatt (talk) 17:34, 1 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Encoded Talk to me! 09:01, 3 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Encoded: Thanks so much! NextEraMatt (talk) 14:24, 5 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Merger content removal[edit]

Hi editors, with the last change made by Encoded, there's some content in the Mergers and acquisitions section that is now redundant, as it has been summarized in the Corporate history section.

Because of that, I propose removing the first, second, third, and fifth paragraphs of the Mergers section. Please let me know what you think. NextEraMatt (talk) 14:24, 5 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done HouseBlaster (talk · he/him) 19:33, 5 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@HouseBlaster: Thank you! NextEraMatt (talk) 17:24, 8 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

History request 4[edit]

Hi editors, for my next request, I propose adding the following sentences immediately after the sentence ending "and Constellation Energy".

The Environmental Protection Agency recognized FPL Group for achieving its goal to reduce its emissions by 21 percent per kilowatt hour in 2008.[1] The FPL Group Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, donated $1 million to the Salvation Army in 2009 to help customers in danger of having service turned off pay their power bills.[2]

References

  1. ^ Dorschner, John (October 10, 2008). "FPL Group lauded for lowering greenhouse emissions". Miami Herald.
  2. ^ Mundy, Michelle (January 26, 2009). "Program helps families facing power shutoff". Port St. Lucie News.

Please let me know what you think! NextEraMatt (talk) 17:24, 8 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Encoded   Talk 💬 15:40, 14 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Encoded: Thanks! NextEraMatt (talk) 12:01, 15 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

History request 5[edit]

Hi editors, continuing with my requests for the History section, I propose revising the current second-to-last sentence in the section related to the company's name change, which at present is unsourced. I propose changing it to the following and adding some additional information about where it was operating at the time, something like this:

  • The following year, FPL Group rebranded as NextEra Energy. At the time, it provided power in 28 states and Canada.[1]

Immediately after that sentence, I also propose adding the following sentences, which slightly rework the sentence in the Politics section and the first sentence of the Litigation section, rendering both redundant.

All together, it looks like this:

Extended content

The following year, FPL Group rebranded as NextEra Energy. At the time, it provided power in 28 states and Canada.[1]

NextEra Energy subsidiary New Hampshire Transmission (NHT) reached a $6.8 million settlement with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 2016 after charging customers for the development of an electric power transmission project that was not approved.[5][6] During the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries, NextEra Energy donated $1 million to a super PAC supporting Jeb Bush's candidacy.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference PBP1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "New Hampshire Transmission to Refund New England Ratepayers $6.8 Million". Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General. May 26, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  3. ^ Martinez, Joel (May 26, 2016). "Electric customers wrongfully charged can expect refunds". WWLP. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Million-Dollar Donors in the 2016 Presidential Race". The New York Times. February 9, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "New Hampshire Transmission to Refund New England Ratepayers $6.8 Million". Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General. May 26, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  6. ^ Martinez, Joel (May 26, 2016). "Electric customers wrongfully charged can expect refunds". WWLP. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  • Of note, the missing ref is the Palm Beach Post article by Susan Salisbury already cited in the article.

I think this rework more accurately reflects the information available in reliable sources and removes an unnecessary subhead that is only there for a single sentence.

Please let me know what you think! NextEraMatt (talk) 12:01, 15 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Encoded   Talk 💬 19:30, 15 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Encoded: Thanks so much! NextEraMatt (talk) 13:33, 19 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

NHT and Politics removal[edit]

Hi editors, with the recent edits made by Encoded, there's some content that's been made redundant. I propose the removing the following:

  • The Politics section in its entirety
  • The first sentence of Litigation

Please let me know what you think. NextEraMatt (talk) 13:33, 19 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done - I'm satisfied that both are included in the History section already. Encoded   Talk 💬 09:37, 21 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Encoded: Thanks for doing that! NextEraMatt (talk) 17:55, 21 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Source error and slight reorganization[edit]

Hi editors, I noticed that the article has a sourcing error and one of the sentences is out of place chronologically in the History section. I propose moving the second-to-last sentence in History to the end of the fourth paragraph and modifying the reference name to "PBP12", which should fix the issue.

All together, it would look like this:

Extended content

The Environmental Protection Agency recognized FPL Group for achieving its goal to reduce its emissions by 21 percent per kilowatt hour in 2008.[1] The FPL Group Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, donated $1 million to the Salvation Army in 2009 to help customers in danger of having service turned off pay their power bills.[2]The following year, FPL Group rebranded as NextEra Energy. At the time, it provided power in 28 states and Canada.[3]

References

  1. ^ Dorschner, John (October 10, 2008). "FPL Group lauded for lowering greenhouse emissions". Miami Herald.
  2. ^ Mundy, Michelle (January 26, 2009). "Program helps families facing power shutoff". Port St. Lucie News.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference PBP12 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

Please let me know if that makes sense. NextEraMatt (talk) 17:55, 21 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Go ahead: I have reviewed these proposed changes and suggest that you go ahead and make the proposed changes to the page. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 12:18, 23 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Zippybonzo: Thanks for taking the time to review. If possible, I'd really prefer not to make the edit myself just to keep things clean and totally clear. Would you consider making that change on my behalf? NextEraMatt (talk) 14:56, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
NextEraMatt thanks for your reply, I'm currently abroad without my main editing device, I'll be able to make the edit on the weekend, but another editor may make the edit sooner. Cheers Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 15:01, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Zippybonzo: Thank you! Cheers! NextEraMatt (talk) 17:47, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@NextEraMatt could you provide the changes in a change x to y format to help me find where to add them. Cheers! Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 14:30, 31 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Zippybonzo: Happy to!
Change the fourth paragraph from:
Extended content

The Environmental Protection Agency recognized FPL Group for achieving its goal to reduce its emissions by 21 percent per kilowatt hour in 2008.[1] The FPL Group Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, donated $1 million to the Salvation Army in 2009 to help customers in danger of having service turned off pay their power bills.[2]

To (bolded for clarity):

The Environmental Protection Agency recognized FPL Group for achieving its goal to reduce its emissions by 21 percent per kilowatt hour in 2008.[1] The FPL Group Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, donated $1 million to the Salvation Army in 2009 to help customers in danger of having service turned off pay their power bills.[2] The following year, FPL Group rebranded as NextEra Energy. At the time, it provided power in 28 states and Canada.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Dorschner, John (October 10, 2008). "FPL Group lauded for lowering greenhouse emissions". Miami Herald.
  2. ^ a b Mundy, Michelle (January 26, 2009). "Program helps families facing power shutoff". Port St. Lucie News.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference PBP12 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  • Remove the second-to-last paragraph, which begins with "The following year" (it is now redundant and out of place chronologically)
The readable text isn't changing, just changing its position. The only text change is to the named reference. Let me know if that works for you! NextEraMatt (talk) 15:22, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Zippybonzo: I saw your message on your Talk page, this is just a friendly ping here in case you get a chance to take a look at this again! NextEraMatt (talk) 18:52, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Cool, will do tonight (within 2-3 hours) and I set a reminder this time :p been busy lately with other stuff in real life. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 16:59, 17 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Hey @NextEraMatt, do you mind fixing the Citation number 3 just so it's easier to implement, thanks. :) Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 18:50, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Zippybonzo: Sure thing! NextEraMatt (talk) 16:16, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@NextEraMatt  Done, is there anything else that needs doing? Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 07:13, 20 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Extended content

The Environmental Protection Agency recognized FPL Group for achieving its goal to reduce its emissions by 21 percent per kilowatt hour in 2008.[1] The FPL Group Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, donated $1 million to the Salvation Army in 2009 to help customers in danger of having service turned off pay their power bills.[2] The following year, FPL Group rebranded as NextEra Energy. At the time, it provided power in 28 states and Canada.[3]

References

  1. ^ Dorschner, John (October 10, 2008). "FPL Group lauded for lowering greenhouse emissions". Miami Herald.
  2. ^ Mundy, Michelle (January 26, 2009). "Program helps families facing power shutoff". Port St. Lucie News.
  3. ^ Salisbury, Susan (March 21, 2010). "Juno-based FPL Group to become NextEra Energy". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
@Zippybonzo: Thanks so much! I actually have a whole new draft of the article in my user space that details all the changes I am hoping to get implemented, with a diff made based on the article as of Jan. 18 and notes on the changes on the draft Talk page. I recognize it is a huge ask to review a whole draft like that and am happy to keep making smaller requests, but that should hopefully give you an idea of what I'm hoping to accomplish.
In the short term, the second-to-last sentence in the Corporate history section, with the "verification needed" tag, is now redundant.
My colleague FPL Daniel has also been trying to request some changes on the Florida Power & Light article and has a pretty basic request to update the infobox if you were at all interested in taking a look! I really appreciate all the help here. NextEraMatt (talk) 18:16, 22 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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