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Fair Value Measurements (Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Gain (loss) on assets previously held for sale $ 0nee_Gainlossonassetspreviouslyheldforsale $ 21nee_Gainlossonassetspreviouslyheldforsale
Maine fossil [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Gain (loss) on assets previously held for sale   21nee_Gainlossonassetspreviouslyheldforsale
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis
= nee_MaineFossilMember
After-tax gain (loss) on assets previously held for sale   $ 12nee_Aftertaxgainlossonassetspreviouslyheldforsale
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis
= nee_MaineFossilMember