NextEra Energy Solving America s Energy Challenges. James Auld, NextEra Energy

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1 NextEra Energy Solving America s Energy Challenges James Auld, NextEra Energy

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3 NextEra Energy is a premier U.S. power company primarily comprised of two strong businesses Fortune 200 company 42,179 MW in operation $64 billion in total assets One of the largest U.S. electric utilities Vertically integrated, retail rate-regulated 4.6 million customer accounts 24,626 MW in operation Successful wholesale generator U.S. leader in renewable generation Assets in 26 states and Canada 17,771 MW in operation A growing, diversified, and financially strong company 3

4 4 For the 7 th consecutive year, NextEra Energy, Inc. is ranked No. 1 on Fortune s list of Most Admired Companies among gas and electric utilities

5 5 Our Nuclear Fleet

6 The Challenge We need to Find and Successfully Train: Operators licensed and non licensed I & C Technicians Electrical Technicians Mechanical Technicians Radiation Protection Technicians Chemistry Technicians And we need a new cadre of : Engineers and future Plant Managers 6

7 NextEra Energy Resources is the largest wind and solar energy provider in North America NextEra Energy Resources Facilities 17,771 MW (1) located across 24 states and Canada 7 1) As of March 1, 2013

8 The Power Generation Division is a leading operator of fossil, wind and solar assets Power Generation Portfolio (non-nuclear)* (28.2%) 11,500 MW Wind (3.4%) 1,400 MW Solar (68.4%) 27,900 MW Fossil About one-third of PGD s portfolio mix consists of renewable energy 8 *Approximately 40,800 Gross MW in operation (December 2014) rounded to nearest 100 MW; including NEP s ~990 MW assets (i.e. 700 MW wind MW solar) and ~1,220 MW at sold Calhoun and RISE sites where NEE currently provides O&M services.

9 Collaboration with targeted technical schools ensures a robust talent pipeline of wind technicians Objectives for Strategic Talent Pipelines Build relationships with targeted community/technical colleges with exemplary wind technology programs Robust talent pipeline of well-educated and highly skilled energy professionals Collaborative marketing/recruiting with targeted community/technical colleges Engage with established hiking and climbing clubs with proven emphasis on safety (Taking Recruiting to New Heights) Raise awareness of career opportunities in wind Attract diverse candidates Collaborate with targeted colleges to attract talent 9

10 To develop a robust pipeline of well-educated and highly skilled wind technicians, NEE is facilitating internships and hiring from targeted community/technical colleges Objectives for Strategic Talent Pipelines (cont.) Credentialing - Program certification resulting in industry recognized competencies and outcomes (e.g., Global Wind Organization (GWO), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), etc.) Stackable credentials (e.g., OSHA 30, CPR, Fall Protection, etc.) Cycle time reduction from hire to optimal productivity Collaboration with community/technical colleges local to wind farms Improve retention and engagement of new hires Recruiting cost avoidance Grow our own talent pool 10

11 Assessment of college programs includes engagement with faculty, students, administrators and industry personnel Programs Benchmarked College High Plains Technology Center Walla Walla Community College: Wind Energy Technology Kalamazoo Valley College: Wind Academy Iowa Lakes Community College: Wind Energy & Turbine Technology Texas Tech State College, Wind Energy Technology Mesalands Community College: Wind Energy Technology Bismarck State College: Renewable Generation Technology Frank Phillips College, Electrical & Instrumentation & Controls Delta Community College: Wind Technology Columbia Gorge Community College, Renewable Energy Technology Location Woodward, OK Walla Walla, WA Kalamazoo, MI Estherville, IA Sweetwater, TX Tucumcari NM Bismarck, ND Borger, TX Bay City, MI The Dalles, OR 11

12 Generation Repair and Service (GRS) efforts and Training collaboration with HPTC results in expedited wind technician training Optimize New Wind Technician Training Training at the sites results in equipment and personnel being removed from production Solutions include two central training locations that allow for 70% of the fleet to be within a days drive of the training facility GRS Iowa HPTC Oklahoma Cycle time reduced Travel costs avoided As of mid June, 83 new wind techs completed basic hydraulic and 61 completed basic electric at HPTC 12

13 Experienced technicians operate and maintain our 100+ wind sites in the United States and Canada. Experienced technicians on site On-going training and mentoring programs Supported by 24/7 fleet monitoring and diagnostic center 13

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15 15 Technicians Tamella Carey (left) and Crystal Matthews work on the 188 wind turbines at the Minco Wind Energy Center in Oklahoma.

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17 Blade replacement Some Assembly Required 17

18 Due to the size of the portfolio, NEER has a unique opportunity for several cost saving initiatives Cranes and Bundling of Major Component Work Self-owned cranes and Liftra up-tower cranes to eliminate high third party crane costs Internal MCTF laborers at one-third typical costs Schedule work in bundles to significant reduce crane transport and set-up cost 18

19 Wind power from energy capture to your home 1 Turbine powers about 300 homes 19

20 Job opportunities with NextEra can be found at 20

21 21 Questions?