Author Bio Matthew is a senior energy and materials specialist with The Motley Fool. He graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Biblical Studies and a Masters of Business Administration. You can follow him on Twitter for the latest news and analysis of the energy and materials industries: Follow @matthewdilallo 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.