CLAIM #45568 · Nextera Energy Inc (NEE) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 23, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
“Initially, we expect every gigawatt of large load under FPL's approved tariff to be equivalent to roughly $2 billion of CapEx and to earn the same return on equity as other FPL investments.”
John Ketchum · CEO
How to check this claim
Look at: CapEx associated with large load customers signed under FPL's approved tariff, per gigawatt of contracted capacity
It came true if: CapEx per gigawatt of signed large load capacity approximately $2 billion (within roughly 1.5-2.5 billion range)
Where: Company disclosures / management commentary on quarterly earnings calls (FPL large load tariff updates)
In context
“ar rate settlement agreement that went into effect in January, we proactively developed a large load tariff to provide the necessary certainty for both customers and regulators, balancing consumer protections with a competitive rate. Again, both things are possible with the right structure and a smart approach. FPL's speed-to-market advantages, combined with its best-in-class service is creating significant large load interest. So far, we have about 21 gigawatts of large load interest at FPL. Of that, we are in advanced discussions on about 12 gigawatts, a portion of which we believe we could begin serving as soon as 2028. We are making good progress on this front, and we continue to expect at least one large load customer to sign up for capacity under FPL's tariff by the end of the year. Initially, we expect every gigawatt of large load under FPL's approved tariff to be equivalent to roughly $2 billion of CapEx and to earn the same return on equity as other FPL investments. Energy Resources continues to grow its regulated electric and gas transmission portfolio. It can't be stressed enough. -- linear infrastructure is absolutely vital to meeting America's electricity demand. Pipelines fuel power plants and transmission lines deliver electricity into communities. NextEra Energy Transmission is one of America's leading independent electric transmission companies. Our scale and experience position us well as we execute on new transmission opportunities across America. In fact, just this week, one of NextEra Energy transmission subsidiaries, Lone Star Transmission received ERCOT approval to build portions of 2 new transmission lines in North Central Texas to improve reliability in the region. Lonestar's investment share of approximately $300 million represents a”
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SEC filings for NEE ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.