What is the primary reason for the decrease in net income for the second quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004?

The primary reason for the decrease in net income is the significant increase in unrealized mark-to-market after-tax losses at FPL Energy, totaling $52 million in the second quarter of 2005. These losses are related to non-qualifying hedge activity and are primarily driven by increased forward power and natural gas prices.

How did customer growth and weather impact FPL's performance?

FPL experienced strong customer growth, which positively contributed to revenues. However, milder weather conditions led to decreased energy usage per retail customer, partially offsetting the revenue gains. For the six-month period, customer growth was the primary driver of revenue, though milder weather also played a role in usage.

What is the status of FPL's rate case filing?

FPL filed a petition in March 2005 with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) requesting an annual revenue increase of approximately $430 million, expected to begin in January 2006. Hearings are scheduled to begin in late August 2005, with a ruling expected in November 2005.

What significant capital expenditures are planned for the coming years?

FPL Group has significant planned capital expenditures through 2009. For FPL, these include investments in new generation capacity, transmission and distribution infrastructure, and nuclear fuel, totaling approximately $7.7 billion. FPL Energy's planned expenditures focus on wind projects, gas generation, and nuclear fuel, amounting to approximately $1.2 billion.

NEXTERA ENERGY INC 10-Q Quarterly Report Q2 FY2005

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NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2005. For the quarter, net income decreased to $203 million from $257 million in the prior year, impacting earnings per share to $0.53 from $0.72. For the six-month period, net income was $340 million, down from $395 million in the same period of 2004. The company's results were affected by several factors, including a significant increase in unrealized mark-to-market losses on non-qualifying hedges at FPL Energy, primarily due to rising forward power and natural gas prices. Additionally, FPL experienced milder weather conditions which reduced energy usage and revenue. Despite these headwinds, FPL saw strong customer growth which partially offset the decline in net income. FPL Energy's performance was impacted by a $52 million after-tax loss from non-qualifying hedges in the second quarter and $83 million for the six-month period. These unrealized losses are expected to reverse in future periods as underlying transactions are realized. The company continues to invest in new generation capacity, particularly wind projects, and is awaiting regulatory approval for a significant rate case that could impact future revenues.

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1Net income for Q2 2005 was $203 million, a decrease from $257 million in Q2 2004.
2Six-month net income for 2005 was $340 million, down from $395 million in the prior year.
3FPL Energy reported significant unrealized mark-to-market losses of $52 million (after-tax) in Q2 2005 due to non-qualifying hedges and rising commodity prices.
4FPL experienced milder weather conditions, impacting usage and revenue, though offset by strong customer growth.
5The company continues to invest in capital expenditures, with significant planned investments in generation, transmission, and distribution.
6FPL filed a rate case in March 2005 seeking an annual revenue increase of approximately $430 million starting in 2006.
7The company acquired Gexa, a retail electric provider in Texas, in June 2005 for approximately $81 million.

NEXTERA ENERGY INC Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2005

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