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On a hot August morning in Florida, hundreds of construction workers are finishing the biggest solar photovoltaic power plant in the world, helping FPL turn the Sunshine State into the second-largest producer of clean energy in the United States. The newly installed photovoltaic solar panels this fall will turn the strong rays of the sun falling on FPL’s DeSoto Next Generation Clean Energy Center, near the West Florida town of Arcadia, into 25 megawatts of clean electricity.

Meanwhile, work crews 90 miles away are building the 75-MW Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center, FPL’s hybrid solar facility at the company’s Martin Plant site near Indiantown. Just 108 miles to the north, construction is under way on the 10-MW Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

These new solar facilities could help establish a “clean-tech corridor” that will serve as a hub for the development of cutting-edge technology and clean-energy jobs.

Clean-tech corridorFPL is leading the development of clean and renewable solar energy in the nation even as these solar facilities are positioning Florida as a leader in clean-energy generation. The benefits that solar power bring to DeSoto, Martin and Brevard counties can be duplicated with a corridor of clean-energy centers across Florida.

“We believe a clean-tech corridor will establish the state as a true pioneer and leader in renewable and clean energy,” said FPL Vice President and Chief Development Officer Eric Silagy. “As it grows, the clean-tech corridor will add new solar arrays and other renewable-energy projects. The end goal is to make Florida a magnet for renewable manufacturers, for research dollars at our universities, and for good-paying jobs in a dynamic growth industry.”

Many of these jobs could be in areas where they are most needed.

Building the ‘clean-energy economy’

2 Leadership Perspective: Nuclear Fleet is a model for excellence

3 Self-assessments drive excellence / Forecast calls for safety first / Six Sigma efficiencies save big money

4 WIG program heightens focus / FPL Group Connection

5 FPL’s smart investments benefit customers / How It Works: West County Energy Center / voice system ranked No. 1

6-8 Your survey comments are at work / New timing accelerates survey results and actions / Benefits spotlight / Mike Tracz helps save a life / Regular checkups not just for children / System helps eliminate injuries / Recognizing ZERO Today! / ZERO Today! safety tips

9 Gift program doubles contribution value / NextEra Energy Resources funds Forney scholarships / Maine’s healing waters

10 Bellingham increases reliability / Bill Hanson keeps watch on Maine’s rare bald eagles

11 Service Anniversaries / Remembrances

12 The Big Picture: Evaluating baby American crocs

Vol. 1 No. 7A publication for and about FPL Group employees

Inside This Issue

A team of almost 400 construction workers completed work on these solar photovoltaic panels at FPL’s DeSoto Next Generation Clean Energy Center in August. The Pv panels at the West Florida solar facility this fall will turn the strong rays of the sun into clean electricity.

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Leadership Perspective

Nuclear Fleet is a model for excellence In 2008, FPL Group began changing the way it operates its fleet of nuclear power plants. To understand these changes, Energy Now spoke with Chief Nuclear Officer Mano Nazar.

Q. You’ve implemented what you call the Nuclear Excellence Model across the FPL Group nuclear fleet. Why did you do it, and what successes have we had as a result of putting it into place?

A. Our nuclear fleet has grown tremendously over the past several years, and today, we’re the third-largest fleet in the country. When I joined FPL in the midst of that growth, there was inconsistent performance across the organization. In large part, our new plants were in a “silo” mode, continuing to operate with their own culture and standards. So, in 2008, we began changing the way we operate by introducing a proven nuclear excellence model to get our sites working together to achieve excellence all across our fleet. I used this model at previous nuclear sites, and have seen the remarkable progress that can be achieved in a relatively short time when dedicated people – just like the members of our FPL Nuclear team – got behind the plan and started using the support tools.

We are already beginning to see tremendous results. Earlier this year, INPO, the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations, recognized our Seabrook plant with its fifth excellence rating – a decade of excellence that is a remarkable accomplishment in our industry. Just last month, our Point Beach plant achieved “exemplary” status and was removed as a plant requiring special focus by INPO. While there is much more to do, each member of our fleet team should be proud of what we have accomplished so far.

Q. How can the rest of the company benefit from applying the same or similar principles?

A. While our Nuclear Excellence Model was developed to standardize and improve performance across the nuclear fleet, a number of the common elements can be applied to other FPL business units. One operational value that I believe can benefit every business unit in our company is what we call “Prevention, Detection, Correction.” In Nuclear, our goal is to operate in prevention and detection modes more than 80 percent of the time, thereby minimizing the time we spend in correction mode, or as we call it, fighting fires. When used successfully, this approach can improve work-life balance and morale, and reduce the number of unanticipated crisis events. Time invested up front anticipating or predicting problems, and always asking “what if ” questions, will limit the amount of effort required to correct problems in crisis mode.

Q. What are your key near- and long-term objectives for the company’s nuclear fleet, and how can team members help?

A. Our near-term objective is to follow our Nuclear Excellence Model and continue making the operational improvements that will lead to Nuclear Fleet excellence. At the same time, we are also building the kind of culture that will enable us to sustain excellence over the long term. It is a big job, one that cannot be done with only leadership or creative communications. In fact, the most gratifying part of a move to organizational excellence is the dedication of all the members of our fleet team. Many of the most creative ideas and solutions to our problems come directly from individuals and teams throughout our organization. When our team members feel personal ownership and responsibility in what I call “the pit of their stomachs,” we are doing the right things to achieve a level of performance that will make FPL Group Nuclear Fleet the best in the nation.

Q. How will you measure Nuclear Fleet success at the end of the year?

A. In Nuclear, nearly everything is measurable, which makes the answer to this question a little easier. By the end of 2009, we expect to: • Achievetop-quartileperformancewithrespecttoour

industry peers• Trulyoperateasafleet• Establishacommonunderstandingandownershipofthe

Nuclear Excellence Model at every level of the organization• Buildastrongfoundationforachievementoffleetexcellence

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Beginning in October, we have three major refueling outages that will really test our fleet muscle as our sites help each other to be successful during these vital evolutions.

Q. What do you want employees to know about the Nuclear Excellence Model?

A. I think that the most important thing for our colleagues to remember is that you don’t need to be in nuclear to understand our excellence model or the values and tools that support what we are doing. Following the principles of prevention and detection, looking ahead to anticipate problems and creating a self-improving culture and learning organization are universal and can be applied across any business unit. Success is achievable by establishing a strong model for excellence, setting high standards, and sticking to plan. The real challenge is to constantly measure performance, adjust your approaches and do what is necessary to ensure that success is repeatable and can be maintained over the long term. We are proud of what we have accomplished and are always happy to share our experiences with our colleagues throughout the company.

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FPL Group Chief Nuclear Officer Mano Nazar

Forecast calls for safety first Wind turbines that are nearly 300 feet tall can be prone to lightning strikes, and that is why NextEra Energy Resources has implemented several measures to keep employees safe.

“Lightning monitoring is part of our day-to-day, sometimes hour-to-hour, protocol,” said Dustin Carlson, plant leader for Gray County Wind Energy Center in Kansas. “By working with technology that is engineered to detect and monitor lightning, we can provide our crews with additional safety.”

The company has integrated a monitoring system that provides reliable weather forecasting. This includes real-time lightning information to ensure a safe working environment for work crews.

When lightning or threatening weather is detected, crews are alerted via cell phone to safely evacuate the turbines. These safety practices have contributed to Gray County’s becoming the first U.S. wind project to earn Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s top safety award, the Voluntary Protection Program Star Status.

“Safety is the cornerstone of our culture,” said Dustin, “and lightning protection is part of our focus in ensuring that employees work safely out in the field.”


NextEra Energy Resources quality employees (front row, l-r) Anurag Gupta, Doug Coenson, (middle row) Alex Most, Lisa Sullivan, (top row) Craig Stepien and Tolly Allen use Six Sigma to work toward continuous improvement.

Gray County Wind Energy Center Turbine Tech 1 Jeff McIntyre monitors real-time lightning information. This system helps ensure a safe working environment for crews.

Six Sigma efficiencies save big money NextEra Energy Resources works toward continuous improvement in its business operations. Using Six Sigma, the company’s 46 certified Green Belts, five Black Belts and three Master Black Belts have completed projects with annual savings of $11.3 million during the first half of 2009. This compares to savings of $2.8 million for all of 2008.

With more than 100 people trained or in training, and 54 current Six Sigma projects, Manager of Quality Tolly Allen believes the program is gaining momentum. “The Six Sigma team members are working with business unit teams,” said Tolly, “and this teamwork is paying off in terms of getting better, more impactful, projects, for the company and for the employees.”

As focus on Six Sigma has increased, so have ideas to improve business functions. “With a process-oriented, fully-tooled Six Sigma team to assist, ideas can be brought to fruition and provide tremendous value to the company,” said Tolly.

For example, NextEra Energy Resources Attorney Derek Palanchian completed a Green Belt project involving non-disclosure agreements. The project reduced attorney time from 280 hours to less than 28 hours annually. The new process includes a standard electronic template, making it easier for users to complete and providing a central repository for the agreements.

“We’re seeing great results through Six Sigma,” said Tolly, “and we’re excited about expanding our success going forward.”

Self-assessments drive excellenceDaily job requirements at the Duane Arnold Energy Center Training Center keep Technical Training Supervisor Chris Moser very busy. Still, with a strong commitment to the Nuclear Excellence Model to deliver consistent and excellent performance, and a focus on preventing and detecting site events, she makes time to help employees of the NextEra Energy Resources nuclear power plant near Palo, Iowa, reflect on their current performances and overall performance goals.

“Benchmarking and self-assessments are great tools for evaluating our station programs against our internal and external standards,” said Chris. “Setting aside time to really look at your processes can help point your team in a positive direction.”

Chris leads by example. She recently conducted a self-assessment of the power plant’s operation training program with colleagues and industry peers. Team members provided suggestions for program metrics and training materials, and ideas for enhancing overall training scheduling.

She also led a team helping to refine practices at the site by looking at the effectiveness of the Duane Arnold chemical control program.

“Maintaining the status quo might be easier, but it isn’t a healthy position for any organization,” said Chris. “These assessments have provided us new ideas to improve our performance.”

FPL Group ConnectionDuane Arnold – Saturday, Aug. 8, marked 1.2 million hours, the equivalent of working an entire year, without an Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordable injury for Duane Arnold Energy Center employees. Looking back at station records, this is the first time plant employees reached such an impressive milestone. The closest the plant came was 270 days in 2007. This means that nearly 550 Duane Arnold employees are working together every day to embody Nuclear Fleet Safety Guiding Principles and the FPL Group vision of ZERO Today! “Every plant employee has the responsibility to work in an environment that emphasizes safety and avoids accidents and injuries,” said Plant General Manager Dean Curtland, “and this record is just one indication of our dedication to making this station a model workplace when it comes to safety.”

FPL Transmission and Substation – In ceremonies at the Marriott Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on July 31 and Aug. 1, Ken Veronee, Transmission manager of substation engineering, was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Okla. Ken began officiating high school wrestling while living in Miami in 1981. He continued to referee after his department moved to the Juno Beach office in 1986 and has been the head referee in Palm Beach County since 1992. Ken has instructed fellow referees as clinician at several Florida High School Athletic Association state field clinics, and in 2000, was named “Official of the Year” by the National Federation of Official Associations. Ken was recognized in 2006 by the Florida High School Athletic Association for his 25 years of service and also was inducted into the Palm Beach County Wrestling Hall of Fame as an inaugural member. This year, Ken also was inducted into the Broward County Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Point Beach – Russel “Rusty” Walesh, a principal nuclear quality assurance assessor at Point Beach Nuclear Plant near Two Rivers, Wis., his brother Blaine and about 30 friends and family members last month began a 45-mile walk as part of the 2009 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Manitowoc County. Blaine, who lost his left leg to cancer in 1983, walked 23 miles from Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers, before he unexpectedly spent the night in a hospital for observation. To show their support for raising cancer awareness, Rusty and 10 others continued and completed the second day of the walk. Blaine was released from the hospital and participated in the survivors’ lap. “He’s never really let his handicap be a handicap,” said Rusty. “He’s played softball, is an avid golfer, and has helped me from the ground when I roofed my house.” For more information on this event and those in your area, visit www.cancer.org.

Point Beach – For at least 10 years, Point Beach Nuclear Plant has gathered school supplies or cash each August for economically disadvantaged children in Manitowoc County. The supplies are donated to “(Kids and Necessities) Cool for School,” a nonprofit organization. Plant employees provide additional donations to the county’s Domestic Violence Center so children who may arrive unexpectedly at a new school during the year have school supplies. “Point Beach employees believe in helping those less fortunate in our community,” said Ruth Ann Meier, Point Beach Energy Center tour guide and coordinator of the power plant’s school supply drive.

Seabrook Station – About 40 employees from NextEra Energy Seabrook Station in New Hampshire participated in the state’s largest road race to help support community health care. The race fee for each runner in the 17th Annual Cigna Corporate Challenge was donated to Elliot Health System, the largest provider of comprehensive health-care services in southern New Hampshire. The organization provides health-care services, regardless of insurance or the ability to pay. “This was an opportunity for our employees to build teamwork while supporting a good and healthy community cause,” said Beth Sautter, co-captain for the Seabrook team. “We’re happy to help our neighbors.”


Wind lead team members (from lower right) John Infinger, Alan Harrison, Maria Maldonado, Lou Lofranco, Lisa Blanton, Manny Sanchez and Jaime Holland review WIG scoreboards at the Juno Beach, Fla., office in August.

WIG program heightens focusNextEra Energy Resources Wind Operations has implemented a new program to improve efficiency. The “Wildly Important Goal,” or WIG, program helps the organization focus on a significant collective objective.

The current focus is improving the organization’s Equivalent Forced Outage Rate, called EFOR, which measures the percentage of time a wind turbine is forced off-line for any reason.

Power Generation Division Technical Services General Manager Dan Brake helped bring WIG to Wind Operations late last year.

He said Wind Operations’ EFOR dropped from 5.03 percent for 2008 to 3.48 percent year to date and 2.62 percent for June. “Now, everyone in the organization has a common goal,” said Dan. “Everyone knows the goal, and everyone is accountable for achieving it.”

“Our work ethic hasn’t changed, and the work hasn’t changed,” said Derek Schwinkendorf, wind technician leader at the Oliver Wind Energy Center in North Dakota. “WIG gets everyone on the same page and helps balance priorities so that we address critical issues.”

At Iowa’s Hancock Wind Energy Center, Duane Bowden, wind technician leader, said training is an important EFOR driver. “Focusing on training for new and seasoned technicians makes us an even stronger team,” he said. “It enables us to provide better turbine support and operate more efficiently.”

voice system ranked No. 1 FPL’s Interactive Voice Response, or IVR, system has been ranked No. 1 in the “E Source 2009 Review of North American Electric and Gas Company IVRs,” a major industry survey.

The IVR system provides customers with the option to complete many inquiries in a fully automated way.

In the survey, conducted by the independent research firm E Source, FPL’s IVR was ranked ahead of 94 electric and gas utilities across the U.S. and Canada. The study considered usability, functionality and user-friendliness. FPL’s IVR ranked second in the survey in 2007.

“This recognition is the result of many years of improving functionality and usability, and paying close attention to detail by a lot of members of the FPL team,” said Vice President of Customer Service Marlene Santos. “I am really proud of everyone who has been part of the team that worked so hard to help us earn this incredible recognition.”

In addition to providing customers with outstanding service, FPL’s IVR saved the company more than $15 million in 2008 as a result of customers’ utilizing self-service, instead of speaking directly with customer service representatives. During 2008, 11.5 million calls, or 60 percent of all phone calls, were conducted through the IVR.


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FPL’s Interactive voice Response system’s No. 1 ranking in a major industry survey was the result of the efforts of several Care Center and Information Management employees, including, from left, Raymond Ferrer, Jerry Mascaro, Ben Thompson, Tom Mayo, Robert Weber, Elvia Guilarte, Gabriel Pinedo, Orlando Quesada and Carlos Sosa. Not pictured: Litza Rivera, Mike Atherton, Anthony Brohee, Matthew Cranton, Jim Gardner, Izzy Leon, William Masterson, John Reno, George Reyes, Jeffrey Richman, Kartik Subramanian and Suzanne Walborn.

How It Works

West County Energy CenterFPL recently began operation of the first of three new state-of-the-art, natural gas-fired, combined-cycle units at West County Energy Center. This new 220-acre power plant is 30 percent more efficient than conventional natural gas power plants.

West County Energy Center produces electricity from two sources of energy: the combustion of natural gas in a turbine that is similar to a jet engine, and the jet engine exhaust to make steam. Both sources of energy then drive turbines and electric generators to produce electricity.

The second unit is scheduled to begin operation by the end of 2009 and the third unit will go online in 2011. The three units will be able to produce approximately 1,250 megawatts of power each, or enough electricity to serve approximately 750,000 homes and businesses. The plant will use reclaimed water as its primary water source for all three units starting in early 2011.

“The commercial operation of Unit 1 represents the use of new, advanced technology and the modernization of the FPL fleet,” said Carmine Priore III, West County Energy Center plant general manager. “This project truly demonstrates FPL’s commitment to our communities and our environment.”Visit www.FPL.com/westcounty for more information.

FPL’s smart investments benefit customersFPL’s customers expect affordable, reliable, clean energy solutions. The company, recognized as a clean-energy leader with one of the lowest emissions profiles among U.S. utilities, is meeting customer expectations through smart investments in even cleaner energy.

One smart investment began to benefit customers when the first of three new state-of-the-art, natural gas-fired, combined-cycle units became operational on Aug. 27 at West County Energy Center. Advanced technology at the Palm Beach County, Fla., power plant makes it the cleanest of its type in the state and one of the cleanest of its kind in the nation.

Since 2002, FPL’s investments in cleaner, more efficient power generation have saved customers an estimated $3 billion in fuel costs. By 2014, these ongoing investments will yield a 20-percent improvement in the efficiency of the company’s power generation, saving customers more than $1 billion annually, compared to 2002.

FPL filed with the state in March a rate proposal that will allow the company to continue making smart investments that make the electrical infrastructure stronger, smarter, cleaner, more efficient and less reliant on any single source of fuel. Key Public Service Commission decisions are expected late in October and in November.Learn more about FPL’s base rate request and commitment to keeping bills low at INFPL/yourbill.

New timing accelerates survey results and actionsTwo improvements to the employee engagement process will allow you to hear survey results and see actions sooner.

Beginning in 2010, employees will take the survey every January. This new schedule enables business unit leadership to share results quicker by avoiding delays caused by year-end holidays and the annual merit cycle.

“We’ve identified a way to streamline the survey and action-planning process,” said Jane Lohmeier, director of Organizational Effectiveness. “We’re excited to tell employees that it will be just three months from the time they take the survey to the time they learn results, and that gives us more time to implement actions.”

A new vendor that offers advanced analytics and technology will administer the next survey. Hewitt Associates is a well-known and respected provider of employee engagement services.

“Through two cycles of the engagement survey process, we’ve identified specific capabilities to improve our process,” said Jane. “We’ve learned many lessons, and as part of our continuous improvement efforts, we conducted a thorough evaluation to identify the best vendor to meet our needs.”

Hewitt’s capabilities include best-in-class statistical analysis that identifies the areas of greatest opportunity for improvement. An action-planning tool will provide leaders with recommended actions targeted specifically to the areas identified in their results. Through Hewitt’s analytics, the engagement team also will be able to provide employees with high-level corporate results much faster.

“The bottom line is, we will receive our results and our opportunities for improvement at the same time, and we’ll be able to turn those results into actions sooner,” said Jane.

FPL Group’s annual Employee Engagement Survey, which began in 2007, keeps the dialogue going between employees and leaders so the company can continue making improvements on what employees experience throughout the company. By participating every year, employees inform management about what is going well and what needs improvement.


According to Trust Team lead Mike Arechabala, Power Generation Division vice president of plant operations and management, themes from employees’ comments provided a starting point that would otherwise have been impossible to obtain.

Director of Organizational Effectiveness Jane Lohmeier says FPL Group has identified a way to streamline the survey and action-planning process.

Your survey comments are at workNearly 8,500 employees submitted comments in the 2008 Employee Engagement Survey. Have you ever wondered what became of your comments?

In one example, the Corporate Engagement Trust Team used employee comments to explore recommendations for improving leadership and trust.

Among the comments, 3,500 related specifically to leadership and trust. Corporate engagement team members worked with a select group of Human Resources and engagement working team members to read each of those comments.

Next, they categorized them into themes and provided the themes to the Trust Team. “This exercise emphasizes why it is so important for employees to provide feedback every year,” said Power Generation Division Vice President of Plant Operations and Management and Trust Team lead Mike Arechabala. “The themes gave us a starting point that wouldn’t have been possible without the details provided in the comments.”

The Trust Team next grouped the themes according to Steven M. R. Covey’s 13 Behaviors of High Trust Leaders. The behaviors included talking straight, demonstrating respect, fairness and extending trust.

In July, the Trust Team presented its suggestions for enhancing leadership effectiveness and communication to FPL Group senior executives. More information will be reported as the company implements the recommended actions.

“No matter where you work in the company,” said Mike, “you can be certain your comments were read and considered.”

Learn more about the FPL Group Employee Engagement Survey at INFPL/engagement.

Regular checkups not just for childrenWhen you’re a 20-something healthy woman, you don’t think much about melanoma.

“I’ve never been one for just sitting in the sun, but I do enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, from kayaking to watching my daughter’s softball games,” said Amanda Mohorek, an administrative assistant at the Energy Encounter at St. Lucie Nuclear Plant in Florida.

“So when I went to the dermatologist for a small spot on my cheek, I almost left before asking her about a mole on my ankle that had recently appeared. She took it off and sent it for biopsy, which confirmed melanoma.”

As a Florida native, Amanda has always been cautious about protecting her skin from the sun, but now she has additional advice for others.

“Talk with your doctor, and be sure to bring up anything new that concerns you,” explained Amanda. “My doctor said that melanoma is one of the most curable cancers if found early.”

All FPL Group health plans waive the deductible and offer low co-pays for preventive services. Get recommended preventive services regularly so that you and your physician can identify conditions early and develop treatment plans to avoid significant health problems. Schedule your checkup now; call CIGNA at 800-395-8712 if you need help locating a doctor. For information about preventing skin cancer, call FPL-WELL at 561-694-6242.

Amanda Mohorek, who works at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Energy Encounter, never thought of melanoma while enjoying outdoor activities.


Benefits spotlight Open enrollment – save the dates!Open enrollment for 2010 benefits is scheduled for Oct. 21 to Nov. 11 for active employees of FPL Group and employees on long-term disability. Open enrollment for retirees will be Nov. 11-25. Starting this month, employees will receive information about upcoming changes and enrollment. Employees and retirees will receive specific enrollment instructions mailed to their homes the week prior to open enrollment.

Employees and retirees are asked to confirm dependent eligibilityIf you cover dependents under FPL Group’s health plan, you were mailed a letter in early August asking you to review and verify your dependents’ eligibility. If you have inadvertently covered ineligible dependents, take advantage of this opportunity to drop their coverage prior to open enrollment. All employees or retirees who cover dependents after open enrollment are eligible to be selected for auditing. Annual audits of dependent eligibility will start in 2010 as part of our efforts to keep benefits affordable and aligned with other Fortune 500 companies. If you have any questions, call Employee Services at 800-610-8999, option 6.

Mike Tracz helps save a lifeFPL Customer Service Meter Services Meterman Mike Tracz is being credited with helping to save a life while on the job.

While working this summer in Florida’s Miami-Dade County, Mike saw and smelled smoke coming from a window. He also heard what sounded like an alarm. He asked neighbors if someone was inside the house, but nobody knew and had not smelled the smoke or heard the alarm.

“Mike said he could not leave the scene with the thought of someone possibly getting burned, if there was a fire,” said Meter Supervisor Ozzie Alvarodiaz. “He called 911, and the fire department was dispatched.”

The fire department broke through the front door, and smoke instantly came out. A disabled man in a wheelchair was passed out inside the home. Paramedics were able to revive the man. “Had Mike not taken the initiative to get involved, that man probably would be dead right now,” said Ozzie. “Mike is a real hero.”

Mike Tracz of FPL Customer Service saw and smelled smoke while on the job. His persistent actions helped to save a life.

Recognizing ZERO Today!“Recognizing ZERO Today!” is FPL Group’s rewards program highlighting injury-free locations and employees. Below are the locations that reached a Recognizing ZERO Today! milestone during July.

Locations achieving silver-, gold-, and platinum-level awards are eligible for a customized banner and plaque. To order ZERO Today! memorabilia, including customizable and in-stock items, search for “company store” on INFPL or go to www.proforma.com/FPL and select a ZERO Today! icon. For more information about the Recognizing ZERO Today! program, contact Corporate Safety at [email protected].

ZERO Today! safety tipsFYI News recently featured the following ZERO Today! safety tips:

Texting while driving can make you liable. A new study from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that drivers who send or read text messages while driving have a collision risk 23 times greater than those who don’t.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Help co-workers by letting them know about unsafe behaviors such as speeding, ignoring a safety rule, or not wearing proper personal protective equipment. Careless behavior can lead to a preventable injury.

Flash floods are the biggest weather-related threat and cause about 50 deaths each year in the U.S. To prevent injuries: 1) avoid walking across a flowing stream; 2) abandon your car if it stalls, and move to higher ground; 3) be cautious at night when it is harder to see flood dangers; and 4) never drive across rushing water.

Remember: Injuries at home affect work, and injuries at work affect home life. Safety isn’t just at work, and nothing is more important than ZERO Today!


Drivers who send or read text messages while behind the wheel have a much higher chance of having a collision.

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eliminate injuriesCorporate Safety is providing state-of-the-art resources to assist in eliminating injuries at FPL Group. The company’s new event-based Safety Information Management System, or SIMS, launched on Aug. 17, replacing the Employee Safety Information System, also known as ESIS. “The strength of SIMS is its ability to thoroughly analyze the causes of injuries and implement corrective actions,” said Alan MacVicar, manager of Corporate Safety.

The new system, featuring dashboard technology, presents information in an easy-to-read format. Entering data is easy because fields are automatically populated if the information already exists within the company’s records. The system’s intelligent design varies the entry fields based upon who was injured and the type of injury sustained.

Uploading supporting documentation, such as photos and scanned documents, is quick; and the tailored e-mail notification system targets those who need to know about the incident. In addition to documenting all injuries, illnesses, unsafe acts and conditions, the system tracks vehicle incidents and near-miss reports. An action-tracking feature ensures that corrective actions identified during an investigation are followed through to completion.

“SIMS places advanced investigative and reporting tools at your fingertips with the click of a mouse,” said Alan. “The response across the company to SIMS has been extremely positive. SIMS is the next step on our journey to an injury-free workplace.”

Alan Macvicar shows the new state-of-the-art Safety Information Management System that offers real-time and historical analysis reports, and resources, to assist in eliminating injuries at FPL Group.

* Awards are based on the number of hours or years worked without an OSHA-recordable incident at a location or by a group.

Gift program doubles contribution value A guaranteed opportunity to double an investment in today’s economy is a rare occurrence. That’s what makes FPL Group Foundation Educational Matching Gift program so beneficial. Full-time employees of an FPL Group company may donate between $50 and $10,000 to the eligible school of their choice, and FPL Group Foundation will match that contribution, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $50,000 to any one institution per year.

“The Educational Matching Gift program reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in education,” said Pam Rauch, vice president of External Affairs. “The money we contribute to higher education complements the programs we offer to primary and secondary schools.”

Schools eligible to receive matching gifts include regionally accredited secondary schools, colleges and universities in the United States that can document their 501(c)3 status and hold a certificate of accreditation from a recognized accrediting agency.

“It is a privilege to give back to my university,” said Michael Toomey, business associate with NextEra Energy Resources. “Having the support of the company I work for is a real boost – for me and my donation.”For additional program details and to apply, visit INFPL and enter “matching gift” into the Search field, or contact Maureen Wilt by e-mail or via phone at 561-694-3518.

NextEra Energy Resources funds Forney scholarships High school graduates from the Independent School District in Forney, Texas, see first-hand how NextEra Energy Resources is a good neighbor. The company has made contributions totaling $125,000 over the past five years to the Forney Education Leadership Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships.

NextEra Energy Resources is the largest donor investing in scholarships.

“The foundation since 2004 has financially assisted hundreds of local students in their pursuit of higher education,” said Mark Ellis, Forney Energy Center plant leader. “NextEra Energy Resources continues to emphasize the importance of education and supports communities that do the same.”

Any Forney-area graduate who wishes to apply is eligible to receive a $500 scholarship toward continuing education, including vocational or technical school, community college or university. “As college tuition continues to increase, we hope that our contributions help ease the financial burden on these students,” said Mark. “We are grateful to the foundation for allowing us to take part in such a worthwhile endeavor.”

Maine’s healing watersHarry Vernesoni, NextEra Energy Maine’s dam keeper at Middle Dam and a registered guide, volunteered again this year to participate in the Project Healing Waters program. Because of the program, disabled military veterans enjoy a few days of outdoor recreation in the western mountains of Maine. He said it’s his way to repay some of the men and women who have given so much.

Project Healing Waters uses fly-fishing outings to aid the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled military personnel and veterans. Harry, an Army retiree, volunteered in 2007 for the first Healing Waters outing on the Rapid River.

He said this year he worked closely with a young woman who was paralyzed from the waist down. “She was told there were places she wouldn’t be able to go, but we changed that and got her right down to the river and into a pontoon boat.”

To make it easier for the veterans to safely fish while maintaining operations, Harry and NextEra Energy Resources Plant Leader Carol Clark work together to control the river flow.

“You learn as you go how you can help them out,” said Harry. “I hope to continue doing this as long as I’m here.”


Harry vernesoni (standing, right) and two disabled military veterans fish from the middle of the Rapid River in a remote area of Northern Maine.

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Quite an impactWith a seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate of 9.5 percent and few nonagricultural jobs, FPL’s investment in DeSoto County is welcome. “Almost 400 people were employed to build this site,” said Wes McCool, project manager for SunPower Corporation, the company designing and building the DeSoto solar facility. “You get 400 people working in a town as small as Arcadia and it will make quite an impact.”

Journeyman Lineman Samson Joseph is one of the workers building the new solar facility. “I was out of work for three months before I came to Florida to work on this project,” said Mr. Joseph. “This solar power plant is a good thing for the country and a big opportunity for me. Now I have experience and I am ready to do another one.”

An important messageSimilar stories are being told as hundreds of people find work building FPL solar facilities. At the 500-acre Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center, more than 8,000 people applied for the 1,100 skilled and assembly jobs needed to build the plant.

“FPL’s solar projects will create sustainable job growth and provide significant economic stimulus to local economies,” said Eric. “We are helping to build the clean-energy economy. This is an important story that we are proud to tell.”

Bill Hanson keeps watch on Maine’s rare bald eaglesNextEra Energy Maine Operating Services wildlife biologist Bill Hanson this year has had his hands full of baby eagles.

Bill, who has been studying bald eagles and other wildlife for many years as part of the company’s commitment to environmental preservation, manages and protects natural resources in areas of the state where the company operates hydroelectric facilities. He uses expert bird-handling skills to keep a keen watch on the numerous bald eagle chicks at nest sites around the hydro reservoirs. To keep track of the eaglets, Bill places a red state band and silver federal band on each chick and, in collaboration with state and federal resource agencies, collects blood and feather samples.

The state’s more than 500 pairs of bald eagles have made a miraculous return since the 1960s, when 19 pairs were known to live in Maine. The Endangered Species Act, a ban on the pesticide DDT, and help from environmentally friendly companies like NextEra Energy Resources are credited with the resurgence of the bald eagle’s population. Read more about Maine’s bald eagles, see more of Bill’s photos, and watch an eagle’s nest from a webcam installed with funding from NextEra Energy Resources at http://www.briloon.org/watching-wildlife/eagle-cam.php.

Bellingham increases reliability NextEra Energy Resources is investing in its Bellingham Energy Center to increase the dual-fuel power plant’s performance and improve its reliability. The company is constructing a building around the heat-recovery steam generators to keep plant systems from freezing during cold New England winters. This will allow faster plant startups and increase generation capabilities so the 18-year-old Massachusetts plant can take advantage of the region’s capacity market.

The capacity market, an incentive used by ISO New England, the regional transmission organization serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, ensures that retail electric suppliers’ plants are available when needed. Retail suppliers that meet certain criteria are paid for their available capacity.

“The 2010 changes in New England’s capacity market will require a minimum 12-hour plant startup,” said Jim White, general manager. “This project will give us year-round availability.” The plant stands to earn additional revenue each year, while preserving full value of its capacity payment.

There’s a human element involved, as well, according to Jonathan Bain, production manager. “The building will increase employee safety with improved lighting and will also protect personnel from the snow and ice hazards.”


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NextEra Energy Maine Operating Services wildlife biologist Bill Hanson this year has had his hands full of baby eagles, like this eaglet near the Middle Dam reservoir in Maine.

This MSP Construction work crew places a beam on a concrete pier in August at Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center, FPL’s hybrid solar facility at the company’s Martin Plant site near Indiantown.


Service Anniversaries Congratulations to the following FPL Group employees for their years of dedicated service:

45 YEARSR. J. Carlin, Miami Dispatch & PlanningLilliam S. Perez, General Office

40 YEARSF. B. Burtner, Starke Service CenterG. A. Carstens, Area Office - WestLarry R. Collins, Palatka Service CenterM. J. Conner, Juno Beach OfficeHipolito A. Cuba, General OfficeR. K. Dunn, Area Office - BrowardGerald P. Fournier, Hydro Headquarters WestJohn P. Girling, Equipment Repair CenterStephen A. Hofacker, Wyman Fossil PlantW. C. Locke Jr., Lejeune/Flagler OfficeR. D. Longworth Jr., Boca Raton Service CenterJohn T. Martell Jr., Daytona Beach Meter Service CenterJ. M. McCune Jr., St. Lucie Service CenterJ. C. Murray, Flagler Service CenterM. D. Roberts, West Dade Service Center James D. Russell, Miami Dispatch & PlanningR. D. Sanders, Brevard Service CenterJose Solares, General OfficeR. P. Williams, Customer Service - East

35 YEARSGary T. Aiken, Juno Beach OfficePatricia C. Alvarez, Area Office - Meter ShopRosa B. Ausby, Walton Service CenterPhillip B. Blackstone, Turkey Point Fossil PlantFrank P. Borrello, Juno Beach OfficeRandolph K. Brown, Cutler PlantDawn M. Buffington, Port Orange Service CenterOrlando Carr, General OfficeOlga Castello, Lejeune/Flagler OfficeFrank Cooney Jr., Turkey Point Nuclear PlantMiriam M. Cuan, General OfficeMarcia Del Toro, Lejeune/Flagler OfficeRobert T. Diehl, St. Lucie PlantJ. A. Friede, Walton Service CenterJose A. Garcia, Lejeune/Flagler OfficeR. W. Gibson, Manatee PlantE. L. Hamilton, Wingate Service CenterDennis A. Harte, St. Lucie PlantGrant E. Houghton, NextEra Energy Point BeachDaniel L. Howard, St. Lucie PlantRichard Hunter, St. Lucie PlantLuther Jordan, West County Energy CenterHelen Lease, General OfficeWilliam McDonald, General OfficeVernell G. McGee, General OfficeWillie J. McKay, Broward Service Center

D. A. Miyares, Fort Lauderdale PlantK. K. Mohindroo, Turkey Point Nuclear PlantVernon Monroe, Miami Training & MethodsR. G. Newman, Sanford PlantL. G. Pashley, Central Broward OfficeG. L. Phenes, Margate OfficeSharon A. Prince, General OfficeRandal Ross, Sarasota DispatchD. W. Russell, Sarasota DispatchRobert G. Shuman, General OfficeBeckie A. Stenson, Brevard Service CenterGary B. Stilwell, Fort Myers PlantRita F. Tagle, Juno Beach OfficeR. F. Trendel, Brevard Service CenterFrank S. Van Etten, NextEra Energy Duane ArnoldLisa K. Welch, Ormond Service CenterEssie M. Williams, Lake Park Service CenterW. T. Williams, Miami - Central Service CenterDebbie G. Wyatt, Juno Beach Office

30 YEARSRoger Bergeron, Hydro Headquarters SouthRene Betancur, Boca Raton Service CenterW. H. Brath, Broward Service CenterF. A. Bulnes, Juno Beach OfficePatrick D. Casey, NextEra Energy Seabrook StationJeanette Clover, Wingate Service CenterCarol A. Dieringer, General OfficeD. B. Dowdell, Juno Beach OfficeD. L. Duwe, Toledo Blade Service CenterJames L. Ehrmantraut, Juno Beach OfficeJ. A. Ender, General OfficeRichard A. Foley, Bonita Springs Service CenterR. H. Gannon Jr., Customer Service - EastG. M. Goins, Broward Service CenterT. A. Greco, Brevard Service CenterClark A. Hare, Boynton Beach Service CenterJ. D. Hathaway, Brevard Service CenterE. G. Himick, St. Lucie PlantRamon A. Hooper Jr., Juno Beach OfficeLynn M. Jenkins, Central Broward OfficeW. E. Johnson, Royal Palm Service CenterJ. C. Keller, Area Office - BrowardThomas R. Kern, NextEra Energy Point BeachJ. I. Khoury, General OfficeMichael R. Lewis, NextEra Energy Seabrook StationRenata D. Loveless, NextEra Energy Duane ArnoldLourdes A. Lubert, General OfficeL. A. Lyons, Gladiolus Service CenterTimothy L. Marshall, NextEra Energy Duane ArnoldAngel Munoz, Eastern Emergency ServicesKarl W. Naehring, NextEra Energy Seabrook StationPeter E. Nardone, NextEra Energy Seabrook Station

Epifania F. Oliveri, Customer Service - EastLloyd D. Petty, St. Augustine Service CenterNeal A. Pond, NextEra Energy Seabrook StationD’Marie Recicar, General OfficeKevin Reichel, NextEra Energy Point BeachS. M. Reuwer, Juno Beach OfficeM. H. Richards, Customer Service - EastErnesto R. Rojas, General OfficeJames G. Schweitzer, NextEra Energy Point BeachR. L. Scott, Meter Test & Equipment ReliabilityB. R. Sculthorpe, St. Lucie PlantJ. W. Shaffer, Lejeune/Flagler OfficeMilo J. Valencic, StoreroomR. J. Vaughan, Clark Service CenterPercy Walker Jr., Boca Raton Service CenterLynn M. Waters, Midway Service CenterRobert E. White, NextEra Energy Seabrook StationC. W. Worsham, West Palm Beach Service CenterR. J. Young, St. Lucie Plant

25 YEARSJ. R. Adams, Boca Raton Service CenterBonny S. Arena, Juno Beach OfficeJ. J. Artiles, General OfficeMarta M. Baez, General OfficeJ. P. Bazin, Clark Service CenterFredrick Beasom, MojaveLaura D. Black, General OfficeMargaret M. Bloeser, St. Lucie PlantKedric A. Bostic Jr., Juno Beach OfficeDalynn K. Brown, General OfficeL. W. Brown, Riviera PlantAutherine B. Bryant, Miami - Central Service CenterR. L. Burress, Golden Gate Service CenterR. L. Bush, Merritt Island Service CenterA. B. Byrd, Babcock Service CenterJ. H. Carver, Juno Beach OfficeD. A. Cavender, Toledo Blade Service CenterD. K. Cox, St. Lucie PlantPaul I. Cutler, Juno Beach OfficeB. E. Dattilo, Golden Gate Service CenterJ. P. Delistovich, Juno Beach OfficeBonnie Denor, NextEra Energy Point BeachBrian K. Doane, St. Lucie PlantT. J. Duke, South Automotive CenterLeslie K. Dulbs, Juno Beach OfficeJohn F. Eaton, Turkey Point Nuclear PlantMarc H. Edelman, Stuart Service CenterThomas R. Emerson, General OfficeDaisy A. Falcon, Juno Beach OfficeR. A. Franco, Sarasota Service CenterPaul M. Freeburn, Brevard Service CenterJoseph B. Fuchs, Customer Service - East

Pamela M. Gibson, General OfficeKevin M. Green, NextEra Energy Duane ArnoldDarla K. Grimm, NextEra Energy Duane ArnoldJ. M. Hamilton, Perrine Service CenterDaniel J. Haywood, Walton Service CenterLeonor M. Herrera, General OfficeKim E. Hewitt, General OfficeG. H. Holzmacher, St. Lucie PlantDaniel R. Hronec, Juno Beach OfficeD. A. Huss, General OfficeJ. C. Jones, Royal Palm Service CenterJ. P. Jones, Port Everglades PlantT. D. Joseph, Juno Beach OfficeW. C. Key, Juno Beach OfficePhilip N. Levy, General OfficeJ. C. Lewis, Equipment Repair CenterRoland Lopez, Broward Service CenterJoseph Marchese Jr., Juno Beach OfficeJoel Marco, South Area TransmissionRolando Marrero, General OfficeF. P. May, Lejeune/Flagler OfficeSantiago G. Melians, Juno Beach OfficeAnthony Miller, Royal Palm Service CenterW. C. Miller, Lake City OfficeJ. L. Molina, Lejeune/Flagler OfficeLorraine S. Morgan, Turkey Point Nuclear PlantCharles T. Murray, Fort Lauderdale PlantJoseph C. Nestor, General OfficeD. J. Parke, Jupiter WestTimothy J. Patrus, Area Office - BrowardW. K. Patterson, Pompano Beach Service CenterV. A. Peel, Golden Gate Service CenterWinifred G. Perkins, Juno Beach OfficeGary N. Peterson, Walton Service CenterW. E. Raasch Jr., NextEra Energy Point BeachDeyrdre M. Reyes, Lejeune/Flagler OfficeDamaris C. Rodriguez, General OfficeS. W. Roe, Martin PlantFernando Sanbartolome, Equipment Repair CenterG. H. Schmidt, Gulf Stream Service CenterSam S. Shafer, Turkey Point Nuclear PlantMartinus Smit, St. Lucie PlantEric S. Sorenson, NextEra Energy Duane ArnoldK. R. St. Mary, Clark Service CenterS. H. Stallard, venice Service CenterJoe H. Suarez, Juno Beach OfficeRicarda Thomas, Gulf Stream Service CenterR. E. Webber, Golden Gate Service CenterThomas M. Wendeln, Turkey Point Nuclear PlantMark G. Wilson, St. Lucie Plant

Remembrances FPL Group offers condolences to the families and friends of the following employees:

James Albe, 84, retired 1991, Customer Accounting Clerk, Miami, 4/2/2009Jean L. Allen, 90, retired 1984, Record Clerk, Miami, 6/3/2009Priscilla M. Bell, 82, retired 1989, Bookkeeper, Miami, 5/7/2009R. Bobbitt, 66, retired 1992, Lineman, Palatka, Fla., 6/23/2009R.H. Bolton, 81, retired 1986, Customer Service Manager, West Palm Beach, Fla., 5/29/2009B.F. Bullard, 96, retired 1978, Meterman, Cocoa, Fla., 7/3/2009Thomas Courtney, 86, retired 1981, Division Stores Manager, Sarasota, Fla., 6/5/2009Betty J. Crocker, 83, retired 1981, Secretary to COB, Miami, 6/3/2009J.D. Crum, 71, retired 1991, District Customer Service Supervisor, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 6/17/2009Jimmy Davis, 58, retired 2009, Energy Management Consultant, Miami, 7/5/2009R.L. Dees, 78, retired 1989, Assistant vice President Industrial Relations, Juno Beach, Fla., 6/19/2009Arthur Drexel, 83, retired 1993, Senior Engineer, Miami, 7/8/2009C.A. Dye, 85, retired 1989, Meterman, Cocoa, Fla., 5/18/2009R.A. Faller, 84, retired 1983, Transmission & Distribution Supervisor, Miami, 7/7/2009M.E. Feldman, 72, retired 1993, Chief Electrician, Parrish, Fla., 7/23/2009Larry Ferguson, 85, retired 1989, Conservation Specialist, Juno Beach, Fla., 5/17/2009John Funderburk, 56, Production Technician, California, 6/5/2009A. Millicent Garis, 77, retired 1993, Senior Systems Integrator, Miami, 7/27/2006George A. Green Jr., 78, retired 1982, Transmission & Distribution Supervisor, Lake City, Fla., 7/12/2009Armine Guerriero, 90, retired 1984, Plant Administration Supervisor, Fort Pierce, Fla., 5/2/2009R.W. Harrington, 88, retired 1983, Watch Engineer, Palatka Plant, 6/10/2009Ottis Hobaugh, 84, retired 1987, Customer Service Manager, Fort Myers, Fla., 5/23/2009

J.H. Horn, 84, retired 1985, Dististribution Dispatcher, West Palm Beach, Fla., 7/19/2009

David Howard, 63, retired 2003, Inventory Services Specialist, Fort Myers, Fla., 6/8/2009

W.D. Johnson, 86, retired 1985, Transmission & Distribution Supervisor, Sarasota, Fla., 7/2/2009

David Kenney, 75, retired 1993, Working Foreman, Pompano Beach, Fla., 7/26/2009

Sophia Kropp, 81, retired 1989, Record Clerk, Daytona, Fla., 5/14/2009

C.U. Laisure, 80, retired 1989, Senior Engineer, Juno Beach, Fla., 6/4/2009

I.A. Lasorsa, 82, retired 1989, Restoration Specialist, Daytona, Fla., 6/7/2009

Evelyn S. Levantini, 92, retired 1979, Executive Secretary, Miami, 6/2/2009

John Olah, 67, retired 2008, Restoration Specialist, Pompano Beach, Fla., 4/30/2009

Byron S. Papageorge, 79, retired 1993, Inventory Service Specialist, West Palm Beach, Fla., 6/20/2009

Robert J. Pritzl, 72, retired 1993, Senior Systems Integrator, Miami, 6/28/2009

Franklin Schumaker, 81, retired 1989, Transmission & Distribution Supervisor, Daytona, Fla., 7/20/2009

Melvin R. Schwab, 87, retired 1989, Dispatch Clerk, Melbourne, Fla., 6/28/2009

John R. Simonin, 81, retired 1989, Meter Foreman, Miami, 6/20/2009

W.J. Smith, 83, retired 1991, Customer Sales, Daytona, Fla., 5/10/2009

Jane E. Spinney, 80, retired 1991, Records Assistant, Miami, 5/3/2009

Barbara J. Sutton, 77, retired 1991, Computer Operator Specialist, Miami, 6/4/2009

J.A. Teters, 78, retired 1989, Working Foreman, Ormond Beach, Fla., 7/5/2009

J.E. Tucker, 87, retired 1989, Power Generation Staff Specialist, Juno Beach, Fla., 5/27/2009

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The Big Picture

Evaluating baby American crocs Jodie Gless of FPL’s Environmental Services (left) and Mario Aldecoa of Turkey Point’s Land Utilization group examine newly hatched American crocodiles at Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant near Florida City, Fla. The company’s wildlife experts in July examined and tagged more than 50 baby crocodiles to determine sex and size before releasing them back into the wild.

As a leader in clean energy, conservation and environmental stewardship, FPL continues to monitor the growth and survival rates of these juvenile crocodiles by tracking population changes. These efforts will allow enhanced nesting opportunities for the threatened species within the company’s 22,000-acre Turkey Point site.

Turkey Point today is home to a colony of approximately 400 crocodiles, or about one-fifth of the American crocodile population in Florida.

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