Climate-Related Lobbying and Trade Association Report
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I. About this report
The purpose of this report is to review the alignment of our major trade association memberships with our greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Information is provided on trade associations that are relevant to our decarbonization efforts and for which our annual dues exceed $25,000.
We monitor the positions and activities of every trade association listed in this report to evaluate if there are any significant discrepancies between our goals and each organization's advocacy.
II. Governance
NextEra Energy's Governance and Nominating Committee, comprised entirely of independent directors from the NextEra Energy board of directors, oversees our political engagement. This committee reviews all significant trade association dues and contributions to entities organized under Section 501(c)(4) or Section 527 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
The vice president, government affairs – federal, also annually reviews significant trade association memberships to ensure alignment with our strategy.
We may not agree with every position taken by every trade association with which we participate. We seek to have our senior leadership review any conflicts with our core strategy. NextEra Energy publicly discloses semi-annually on its website its significant trade association dues, its expenditures for federal and state lobbying and contributions from the NextEra Energy Political Action Committee.
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III. Review of NextEra Energy's trade associations
The company holds memberships in industry, trade and business associations representing the energy industry and the business community.
Below is a summary of each trade associations' climate policies (where available) or mission, for organizations that meet the criteria cited earlier in this report. Summaries of NextEra Energy's engagement with each trade association, and whether we consider our engagement with them aligned with our emissions goals, are also provided.
Advanced Power Alliance (APA)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
APA promotes the development of renewable energy and technology resources to provide reliable, affordable and infinite sources of power.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy serves on the executive committee of the board of directors of APA and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
American Clean Power Association (ACP)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
ACP represents over 800 energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America's national security, economic and climate goals with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power. In addition to supporting policies that advance America's clean energy economy, ACP also focuses on reducing its operational impact on the environment and encourages its employees to use best practices to promote sustainability in their personal lives.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals? Yes Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy serves on the executive committee and the board of directors of ACP and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
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American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
ACORE is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy serves on the executive committee and the board of directors of ACORE and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
Associated Industries of Florida
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
Associated Industries of Florida was created to foster an economic climate in Florida conducive to the growth, development, and welfare of industry and business and the people of the state. Associated Industries of Florida supports legislation that provides state funding or identifies federal grant opportunities for clean energy research and development.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Associated Industries of Florida is in alignment with NextEra Energy's priority of low bills and reliability. Other areas of their mission may differ from our policies, which is why we continue to engage with this trade association — especially in light of our large investment in Florida.
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a member of Associated Industries of Florida and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
Business Roundtable
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
Business Roundtable's climate policy states that "because the consequences of global warming for society and ecosystems are potentially serious and far-reaching, steps to address the risks of such warming are prudent even now, while the science continues to evolve. Business Roundtable supports collective actions that will lead to the coordinated efforts to address the risks of climate change."
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions
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goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a member of the Business Roundtable.
California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
The mission of CESA is to make energy storage a mainstream resource to advance a more affordable, efficient, reliable, safe and sustainable electric power system for all Californians.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a board member of CESA. Board members set the regulatory and legislative priorities for CESA and meet on a routine basis to manage CESA governance.
Clean Grid Alliance (CGA)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
CGA works to advance renewable energy in the Midwest. Its core strengths are: (i) state policy – stimulating market conditions that create a demand for renewables through policy initiatives at state legislatures; (ii) transmission – ensuring there is adequate access to the MISO electric grid for renewables, and transmission projects are completed promptly; (iii) rules and laws – engaging in regulatory and resource planning processes to support transmission and ensure renewables are included in the energy resource mix; and (iv) public education – providing ongoing public education and outreach to achieve broad support and acceptance of renewables.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a member of executive committee of the board of CGA and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
Colorado Independent Energy Association
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
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CIEA supports a fully functional, transparent and robust competitive wholesale power marketplace in Colorado. Many of the independent power projects utilize renewables and proven technologies that are cleaner than many plants currently operated by public utilities. In addition, many IPP plants are more efficient than the older public utility plants through co-generation and other high efficiency technologies. Members of CIEA are committed to constructively participating in local and regional legislative, planning and regulatory initiatives to enhance transmission capacity, encourage competitive procurement and participate in planning that will improve the economic and environmental performance of the electric power system in Colorado.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy, as a board member of the Colorado Independent Energy Association, is actively involved in various issues related to independent energy. They engage in promoting renewable energy sources, advocating for clean energy policies and supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future. Their engagement includes collaborating with stakeholders, participating in policy discussions and driving initiatives to advance the adoption of clean and independent energy solutions in Colorado.
Edison Electric Institution (EEI)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
EEI's position is that global climate change presents one of the biggest energy and environmental policy challenges this country has ever faced. EEI member companies are committed to addressing the challenge of climate change and have undertaken a wide range of initiatives over the last 30 years to reduce, avoid or sequester greenhouse gas emissions. Policies to address climate change should seek to minimize impacts on consumers and avoid harm to U.S. industry and the economy.
EEI Climate Policy EEI recently authored an op-ed that stated "EEI and the investor-owned electric companies we represent are committed to getting the energy we provide as clean as we can as fast as we can, without compromising on the affordability or reliability that our customers value … we are joining the growing call for a 100% clean energy future… With the right policies and the right technologies, a 100% clean energy future can be more than a goal. It can be a reality." EEI Climate Op-Ed
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
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Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy serves on multiple committees and in leadership positions in EEI.
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
The Florida Chamber will continue fighting for high quality and well managed water supply, wastewater and conservation projects that will enable Floridians to be even better stewards of the land. Continued investment in water infrastructure is necessary to protect Florida's unique natural resources and promote sustainable economic growth. Preserving the quality of waterbodies, fisheries and aquifers is key to supporting tourism, agriculture, quality of life and economic development in Florida. Permitting processes for new environmental projects should be science-based, cost-effective, and predictable to incentivize capital investment and diversify water sources for a growing population. Finally, Florida must evaluate and increase preparation for sea level rise with smarter planning and targeted infrastructure and resiliency investments throughout our local communities. The Florida Chamber supports: Science-based water, land use, energy and growth policies that prioritize the long-term over the short-term. Water and environmental projects to improve our natural resources, including septic-tosewer conversions, basin management action plans and the comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Streamlining permitting processes that are science-based, certain and predictable, including maintaining the state's assumption of the federal 404 permitting process. Incentivizing capital investments in alternative and wastewater infrastructure systems.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
Independent Power Producers of NY (IPPNY)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
IPPNY supports a transition to a cleaner energy future for New York. As IPPNY approaches the work of reaching New York's renewable energy and emissions reduction goals in the years ahead, it has released a document highlighting six principles IPPNY feels ensures alignment between reliability, affordability and economic efficiency.
Advancing New York State's Clean Energy Goals
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions
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goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy serves on the executive committee and the board of directors of IPPNY and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
Interwest Energy Alliance
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
Interwest is a regional trade association representing some of the largest developers and manufacturers of large-scale renewable energy in the world. Interwest's mission is to create market opportunities for utility-scale renewables across the Interior West through policy and regulatory intervention. It supports the responsible expansion of renewable energy in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a board member of Interwest. Board members set the regulatory and legislative priorities for Interwest and meet on a routine basis to manage Interwest governance.
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
The mission of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce is to advance inclusive partnerships for a Maryland where all businesses and their communities thrive. The Energy & Environment Committee has three subcommittees: Air quality, water quality and land use and natural resources. The key issues include: Renewable energy sources Storm water and waste management Pollution control Land use and judicial review
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a member of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
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New England Power Generation Association (NEPGA)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
NEPGA is the trade association representing competitive electric generating companies in New England. NEPGA's member companies represent approximately 26,000 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity in the region. NEPGA's mission is to promote sound energy policies which will further economic development, jobs and balanced environmental policy. NEPGA believes that sustainable competitive markets are the best means to provide long-term reliable and affordable supplies of electricity for consumers.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a member of NEPGA and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
Northwest and Intermountain Power Producers Coalition (NIPPC)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
NIPPC is a regional membership organization representing competitive power participants in the electricity sector in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain region. NIPPC members include owners, operators, and developers of independent power generation and storage, power marketers and affiliated companies. NIPPC supports a competitive electric power supply marketplace in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West based on the following principles: Ensure that adequacy and reliability of electric supply is supported and not compromised. Ensure that all market and transmission access, pricing and regulatory structures allow all market participants to operate under the same terms and conditions in the regional marketplace. Ensure efficient and transparent pricing signals are sent to all market participants facilitating investment in electric power supply and transmission infrastructure. Ensure cost effective environmental, safety and security best practices are put in place and maintained.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a member of NIPPC and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
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Renewable Northwest (RNW)
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
The vision of Renewable Northwest is for every home, business and vehicle in the Northwest U.S. to be powered by renewable, affordable, carbon-free electricity. Renewable Northwest's mission is to decarbonize the region by accelerating the transition to renewable electricity.
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a member of the board of Renewable Northwest and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Summary of trade association's climate policy (if available) or mission:
The Chamber's climate policy states that "the U.S. Chamber believes that there is much common ground on which all sides of this discussion could come together to address climate change with policies that are practical, flexible, predictable and durable. We believe in a policy approach that is supported by market-based solutions, developed through bipartisan legislation in Congress and acknowledges the costs of action and inaction and the competitiveness of the U.S. economy. We work with policymakers to forge climate solutions and engage in the United Nations Conference of the Parties on behalf of the business community. Combating climate change requires citizens, governments and businesses to work together. Inaction is simply not an option. American businesses play a vital role in creating innovative solutions and reducing greenhouse gases to protect our planet. A challenge of this magnitude requires collaboration, not confrontation, to advance the best ideas and policies. Together, we can forge solutions that improve our environment and grow our economy — leaving the world better for generations to come." U.S. Chamber Approach to Climate Change
Is our engagement with this trade association aligned with NextEra Energy's emissions goals?
Yes
Summary of NextEra Energy's engagement:
NextEra Energy is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and actively engages on multiple issues taken up by the membership.
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