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NEXTERA ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 15, 2017)

Filed September 15, 2017For Securities:NEENEE-PNNEE-PSNEE-PTNEE-PWNEE-PVNEE-PU

Summary

This 8-K filing from NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) reports on the impact of Hurricane Irma on its subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL). The hurricane caused widespread power outages, affecting approximately 4.4 million of FPL's 5 million customers, primarily impacting its distribution facilities. As of September 15, 2017, FPL had restored power to 3.4 million customers and provided estimated timelines for full restoration by the end of September 2017, with potential exceptions for severely damaged areas.

Key Highlights

  • 1Hurricane Irma caused significant damage to Florida Power & Light Company's (FPL) distribution facilities in Florida.
  • 2Approximately 4.4 million out of FPL's 5 million customers experienced power outages due to the hurricane.
  • 3As of September 15, 2017, FPL had restored service to 3.4 million customers.
  • 4Full restoration to most customers on the east coast was expected by September 17, 2017.
  • 5Full restoration to most customers on the west coast was expected by September 22, 2017.
  • 6The full costs of repairs and restoration are not yet determined.
  • 7FPL is authorized under its 2016 rate agreement to recover prudently incurred storm restoration costs exceeding its storm reserve, subject to regulatory approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hurricane Irma caused substantial damage to Florida Power & Light Company's (FPL) distribution infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages for approximately 4.4 million customers.

FPL expected to restore power to essentially all customers on the east coast by September 17, 2017, and to most customers on the west coast by September 22, 2017, with potential delays in areas with severe damage like tornadoes or flooding.

FPL has a 2016 rate agreement that allows it to recover prudently incurred storm restoration costs exceeding its storm reserve, provided these costs are approved by the Florida Public Service Commission. The exact costs are still being determined.

The filing mentions that FPL is authorized to replenish its storm reserve to approximately $112 million. The current amount of the reserve or how much it was impacted is not specified in this report.