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NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) got off to a fast start in 2021. The leading utility generated $1.33 billion of adjusted earnings, or $0.67 on a per-share basis, in the first quarter. That's up nearly 14% from the year-ago period, keeping the company on track to achieve its full-year and long-term forecast.
Here's a closer look at the quarter and what's ahead for the leading renewable energy producer.