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Fuel Mid-Course Correction, Value

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For NextEra Energy Resources, the amount of project development costs capitalized as of the balance sheet date. These costs include land rights and other third-party costs directly associated with the development of a new project. Upon commencement of construction, these costs either are transferred to construction work in progress or remain in other assets, depending upon the nature of the cost. Capitalized development costs are charged to OM expenses when recoverability is no longer probable.

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Where offsetting positions exist, restricted cash related to margin cash collateral that is netted against derivative assets

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Total increase in earnings in the period representing the cost of equity (based on assumed rate of return) and/or borrowed funds (based on interest rate) used to finance construction of regulated assets, which is expected to be recovered through rate adjustments.

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Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 23, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, current		$ 571		$ 730
restricted cash related to margin cash collateral that is netted against derivative liabilities		616		815
Restricted cash related to margin cash collateral that is netted against derivative assets		(214)		(194)
Supplier finance program, obligation		600		4,700
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Equity		56	$ 31
Florida Power & Light Company
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Tax credits sold		198
Florida Power & Light Company
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, current		15		15
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction		65	39
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Equity		53	30
Florida Power & Light Company \| Subsequent Event
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Natural Gas Mid-Course Correction, Value	$ 662
Fuel Mid-Course Correction, Period	8 months
NextEra Energy Resources
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
income associated with differential membership interests		348	339
Project Development Costs		97	$ 58
NextEra Energy Resources \| Differential Membership Interests
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interests associated with Differential Membership Interests		$ 8,870		$ 8,857