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38th Annual EEI Financial Conference
  • October 2003

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Cautionary Statements And Risk Factors That May
Affect Future Results
  • In connection with the safe harbor provisions of
    the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
    1995 (Reform Act), FPL Group, Inc. (FPL Group)
    and Florida Power Light Company (FPL) are
    hereby filing cautionary statements identifying
    important factors that could cause FPL Group's or
    FPL's actual results to differ materially from
    those projected in forward-looking statements (as
    such term is defined in the Reform Act) made by
    or on behalf of FPL Group and FPL in this
    presentation, in response to questions or
    otherwise. Any statements that express, or
    involve discussions as to expectations, beliefs,
    plans, objectives, assumptions or future events
    or performance (often, but not always, through
    the use of words or phrases such as will likely
    result, are expected to, will continue, is
    anticipated, believe, could, estimated, may,
    plan, potential, projection, target, outlook) are
    not statements of historical facts and may be
    forward-looking. Forward-looking statements
    involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties.
    Accordingly, any such statements are qualified
    in their entirety by reference to, and are
    accompanied by, the following important factors
    (in addition to any assumptions and other factors
    referred to specifically in connection with such
    forward-looking statements) that could cause FPL
    Group's or FPL's actual results to differ
    materially from those contained in
    forward-looking statements made by or on behalf
    of FPL Group and FPL.
  • Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of
    the date on which such statement is made, and FPL
    Group and FPL undertake no obligation to update
    any forward-looking statement to reflect events
    or circumstances after the date on which such
    statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of
    unanticipated events. New factors emerge from
    time to time and it is not possible for
    management to predict all of such factors, nor
    can it assess the impact of each such factor on
    the business or the extent to which any factor,
    or combination of factors, may cause actual
    results to differ materially from those contained
    in any forward-looking statement.
  • The following are some important factors that
    could have a significant impact on FPL Group's
    and FPL's operations and financial results, and
    could cause FPL Group's and FPL's actual results
    or outcomes to differ materially from those
    discussed in the forward-looking statements
  • FPL Group and FPL are subject to changes in laws
    or regulations, including the Public Utility
    Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended
    (PURPA), and the Public Utility Holding Company
    Act of 1935, as amended (Holding Company Act),
    changing governmental policies and regulatory
    actions, including those of the Federal Energy
    Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Florida Public
    Service Commission (FPSC) and the utility
    commissions of other states in which FPL Group
    has operations, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
    Commission (NRC), with respect to, among other
    things, allowed rates of return, industry and
    rate structure, operation of nuclear power
    facilities, operation and construction of plant
    facilities, operation and construction of
    transmission facilities, acquisition, disposal,
    depreciation and amortization of assets and
    facilities, recovery of fuel and purchased power
    costs, decommissioning costs, return on common
    equity and equity ratio limits, and present or
    prospective wholesale and retail competition
    (including but not limited to retail wheeling and
    transmission costs). The FPSC has the authority
    to disallow recovery of costs that it considers
    excessive or imprudently incurred.
  • The regulatory process generally restricts FPL's
    ability to grow earnings and does not provide any
    assurance as to achievement of earnings levels.
  • FPL Group and FPL are subject to extensive
    federal, state and local environmental statutes,
    rules and regulations relating to air quality,
    water quality, waste management, natural
    resources and health and safety that could, among
    other things, restrict or limit the output of
    certain facilities or the use of certain fuels
    required for the production of electricity and/or
    increase costs. There are significant capital,
    operating and other costs associated with
    compliance with these environmental statutes,
    rules and regulations, and those costs could be
    even more significant in the future.

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  • FPL Group and FPL operate in a changing market
    environment influenced by various legislative and
    regulatory initiatives regarding deregulation,
    regulation or restructuring of the energy
    industry, including deregulation of the
    production and sale of electricity. FPL Group
    and its subsidiaries will need to adapt to these
    changes and may face increasing competitive
    pressure.
  • The operation of power generation facilities
    involves many risks, including start up risks,
    breakdown or failure of equipment, transmission
    lines or pipelines, use of new technology, the
    dependence on a specific fuel source or the
    impact of unusual or adverse weather conditions
    (including natural disasters such as hurricanes),
    as well as the risk of performance below expected
    levels of output or efficiency. This could
    result in lost revenues and/or increased
    expenses. Insurance, warranties or performance
    guarantees may not cover any or all of the lost
    revenues or increased expenses, including the
    cost of replacement power. In addition to these
    risks, FPL Group's and FPL's nuclear units face
    certain risks that are unique to the nuclear
    industry including the ability to dispose of
    spent nuclear fuel, as well as additional
    regulatory actions up to and including shutdown
    of the units stemming from public safety
    concerns, whether at FPL Group's and FPL's
    plants, or at the plants of other nuclear
    operators. Breakdown or failure of an FPL
    Energy, LLC (FPL Energy) operating facility may
    prevent the facility from performing under
    applicable power sales agreements which, in
    certain situations, could result in termination
    of the agreement or incurring a liability for
    liquidated damages.
  • FPL Group's and FPL's ability to successfully and
    timely complete their power generation facilities
    currently under construction, those projects yet
    to begin construction or capital improvements to
    existing facilities is contingent upon many
    variables and subject to substantial risks.
    Should any such efforts be unsuccessful, FPL
    Group and FPL could be subject to additional
    costs, termination payments under committed
    contracts and/or the write-off of their
    investment in the project or improvement.
  • FPL Group and FPL use derivative instruments,
    such as swaps, options, futures and forwards to
    manage their commodity and financial market
    risks, and to a lesser extent, engage in limited
    trading activities. FPL Group could recognize
    financial losses as a result of volatility in the
    market values of these contracts, or if a
    counterparty fails to perform. In the absence of
    actively quoted market prices and pricing
    information from external sources, the valuation
    of these derivative instruments involves
    management's judgment or use of estimates. As a
    result, changes in the underlying assumptions or
    use of alternative valuation methods could affect
    the value of the reported fair value of these
    contracts. In addition, FPL's use of such
    instruments could be subject to prudency
    challenges by the FPSC and if found imprudent,
    cost disallowance.
  • There are other risks associated with FPL Group's
    non-rate regulated businesses, particularly FPL
    Energy. In addition to risks discussed
    elsewhere, risk factors specifically affecting
    FPL Energy's success in competitive wholesale
    markets include the ability to efficiently
    develop and operate generating assets, the
    successful and timely completion of project
    restructuring activities, the price and supply of
    fuel, transmission constraints, competition from
    new sources of generation, excess generation
    capacity and demand for power. There can be
    significant volatility in market prices for fuel
    and electricity, and there are other financial,
    counterparty and market risks that are beyond the
    control of FPL Energy. FPL Energy's inability or
    failure to effectively hedge its assets or
    positions against changes in commodity prices,
    interest rates, counterparty credit risk or other
    risk measures could significantly impair its
    future financial results. In keeping with
    industry trends, a portion of FPL Energy's power
    generation facilities operate wholly or partially
    without long-term power purchase agreements. As a
    result, power from these facilities is sold on
    the spot market or on a short-term contractual
    basis, which may affect the volatility of FPL
    Group's financial results. In addition, FPL
    Energy's business depends upon transmission
    facilities owned and operated by others if
    transmission is disrupted or capacity is
    inadequate or unavailable, FPL Energy's ability
    to sell and deliver its wholesale power may be
    limited.
  • FPL Group is likely to encounter significant
    competition for acquisition opportunities that
    may become available as a result of the
    consolidation of the power industry. In
    addition, FPL Group may be unable to identify
    attractive acquisition opportunities at favorable
    prices and to successfully and timely complete
    and integrate them.

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  • FPL Group and FPL rely on access to capital
    markets as a significant source of liquidity for
    capital requirements not satisfied by operating
    cash flows. The inability of FPL Group and FPL
    to maintain their current credit ratings could
    affect their ability to raise capital on
    favorable terms, particularly during times of
    uncertainty in the capital markets which, in
    turn, could impact FPL Group's and FPL's ability
    to grow their businesses and would likely
    increase interest costs.
  • FPL Group's and FPL's results of operations can
    be affected by changes in the weather. Weather
    conditions directly influence the demand for
    electricity and natural gas and affect the price
    of energy commodities, and can affect the
    production of electricity at wind and
    hydro-powered facilities. In addition, severe
    weather can be destructive, causing outages
    and/or property damage, which could require
    additional costs to be incurred.
  • FPL Group and FPL are subject to costs and other
    effects of legal and administrative proceedings,
    settlements, investigations and claims as well
    as the effect of new, or changes in, tax rates or
    policies, rates of inflation, accounting
    standards, securities laws or corporate
    governance requirements.
  • FPL Group and FPL are subject to direct and
    indirect effects of terrorist threats and
    activities. Generation and transmission
    facilities, in general, have been identified as
    potential targets. The effects of terrorist
    threats and activities include, among other
    things, terrorist actions or responses to such
    actions or threats, the inability to generate,
    purchase or transmit power, the risk of a
    significant slowdown in growth or a decline in
    the U.S. economy, delay in economic recovery in
    the U.S., and the increased cost and adequacy of
    security and insurance.
  • FPL Group's and FPL's ability to obtain
    insurance, and the cost of and coverage provided
    by such insurance, could be affected by national
    events as well as company-specific events.
  • FPL Group and FPL are subject to employee
    workforce factors, including loss or retirement
    of key executives, availability of qualified
    personnel, collective bargaining agreements with
    union employees or work stoppage.
  • The issues and associated risks and uncertainties
    described above are not the only ones FPL Group
    and FPL may face. Additional issues may arise or
    become material as the energy industry evolves.
    The risks and uncertainties associated with these
    additional issues could impair FPL Group's and
    FPL's businesses in the future.

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Capitalizing on Our Strengths
  • Premier integrated utility
  • high growth, stable customer base
  • favorable regulatory climate
  • operational excellence
  • Successful wholesale generation business
  • well diversified portfolio
  • substantially hedged
  • uniquely positioned for growth
  • Strong financial position
  • Substantial cash flow

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FPL Group A Strong Balance
Earnings Contribution 2003E 1
  • 2003 Capacity
  • contracted 2 FPL
    100 FPL Energy 79
  • Total FPL Group 3 97

Florida Power Light
FPL Energy Corp. Other
1 Excludes the mark-to-market effect of
non-managed hedges, which cannot be determined at
this time 2 As of 10/3/03 3 Weighted average
based on 2003 estimated earnings contribution
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FPL Strong Top-Line Growth
of Revenues by Customer Class 1
Strong Demand Growth (92 02)
55
35
FPL
FPL
Industry Average
Industry Average
  • Customer growth of 2.1 2
  • Underlying usage growth of 1.6 2

1 As of 12/31/02 2 Over last 10 years
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Constructive Regulatory Environment in Florida
  • Appointed public service commission
  • 5 commissioners with staggered terms
  • Fuel, purchased power directly passed through
  • Rate certainty through end of 2005
  • incentive-based agreement allowing shareholders
    to benefit from productivity improvements
  • win-win revenue sharing provision instead of
    ROE measure
  • No current activity on wholesale restructuring

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Delivering Value to Customers
Base Portion of 1,000 kWh Residential Bill
Real dollars (2002)
40
Nominal dollars
Residential Bill Comparison 1,000 kWh Bill
Proposed bills for FPL, PEF and TECO set to begin
on 01/04. The bills exclude municipal taxes and
franchise fees. Rates outside of Florida as
reported in EEI Typical Bills Report Summer 2003
(10/03).
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Superior Cost Performance(OM per customer)
Industry Average
1
FPL
1 Includes a one-time 35 million FPSC approved
addition to the storm fund reserve
13
Operational Excellence at FPL
Plant Availability
Service Reliability Outage Time Per Customer
(Min.)
Fossil
Nuclear
FPL 50 better than average
FPL information and industry nuclear plant
availability as of 2002 remaining industry
information as of 2001
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Emission Rates Leadership Position
Nitrogen Oxide and Sulfur Dioxide (lbs/mwh)
Carbon Dioxide(lbs/kwh)
NOx
SO2
Industry Average
Industry Average
FPL
FPL
Industry Average
FPL
FPL historic information Emissions from AOR's,
Generation from 1192's reflects FPL ownership
share only, purchased power not included
Electric Utility Industry historical data from
DOE's EIA Electric Power Annual 2001
(3/03) Electric Utility Industry projected data
from DOE's EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2003 (1/03)
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FPL Value Proposition
  • Growing demand for electricity in our service
    territory
  • Collaborative and progressive regulatory
    environment
  • Outstanding operating performance
  • Low environmental risk
  • Premier utility franchise
  • Strong earnings and cash flow potential

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FPL Energy A DisciplinedWholesale Generator
  • Moderate risk approach
  • diversified by region, fuel source
  • well hedged portfolio
  • emphasis on base-load assets
  • Low cost provider
  • modern, efficient, clean plants
  • operational excellence
  • Industry leader in wind generation
  • Conservative, integrated asset optimization
    function
  • 10,309 1 net MW in operation
  • presence in 24 states

1 As of 10/22/03
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Diversified Portfolio at FPL EnergyYear-end 2004
(Projected)
(11,894 1 Net MW in Operation)
Regional Diversity
Fuel Diversity
Gas
57
Northeast
Central
25
35
Wind
23
Other
Mid-Atlantic
1
23
Hydro
Nuclear
Oil
West
3
9
7
17
1 As of 10/22/03
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FPL Energy Moderate Risk Approach2004 Hedging
Program
1 Weighted to reflect in-service dates and
planned maintenance 2 Reflects Round-the-clock
MW 3 Reflects on-peak MW As of 10/3/03
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Other Projects/QF Portfolio Stable Earnings
  • 1,255 MW net ownership
  • 87 natural gas
  • Bellingham/Sayreville and Doswell 80 of MW

Solid Long-term Contract Coverage 1
1 As of 7/7/03
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Wind A Unique Advantage
  • U.S. market leader with over 40 market share
  • 2,579 1 net MW in operation by year-end
  • Supported by policy trends (RPS, PTCs) and
    economics
  • Attractive financial characteristics
  • long-term power contracts (15 25 years)
  • ROEs in the high teens/low 20s
  • accretive in first full year

1 As of 10/22/03
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Seabrook Creating Significant Value
  • Acquired premier nuclear unit for 799 million
  • Opportunity to create significant shareholder
    value
  • more than 500 million of NPV estimated in the
    acquisition pro forma
  • performance to date exceeding expectations (2003)

Contract Coverage 1
1 As of 10/3/03
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Fossil Merchant Upside Leverage
  • Low cost, efficient base load generation
  • Liquid, gas-on-margin markets
  • Cash flow positive at weak spark spreads
  • Longer term upside potential

Regional Diversity 1
ERCOT
43
NEPOOL/PJM/NYPP
37
WECC/SERC
20
1 As of 10/6/03. Includes projects under
construction/advanced development coming on-line
through 2004
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FPL Energy Value Proposition
  • Moderate risk approach
  • Well diversified by region and fuel source
  • Growth opportunities in wind building on our
    competitive advantage
  • Nuclear creating substantial value
  • Merchant portfolio offers longer term upside
    leverage
  • Disciplined hedging/optimization
  • Opportunity to pursue acquisitions that are
    accretive, strategically attractive and
    financeable

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FPL Group Strong Financial Position
  • Financial discipline
  • Strong credit ratings
  • Prudent dividend policy

FPL
Includes AEE, AEP, CEG, CIN, CMS, CNP, D, DTE,
DUK, ED, ETR, EXC, FE , FPL, PCG, PGN, PNW, PPL,
SO, TE, TXU, and XEL
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Total Shareholder ReturnSince 2002
FPL Group
21.0
SP 500 Electric Utilities Index
(1.0)
SP 500 Index
(7.1)
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Outlook for 2003 Remains Strong
  • FPL
  • expect earnings of 725 - 735 million assuming
    normal weather for the balance of the year
  • FPL Energy
  • expect earnings of 165 - 190 million
  • Corporate and Other
  • breakeven results at FPL FiberNet
  • higher interest expense
  • net drag of 20 - 30 cents per share

EPS of 4.80 to 5.00 1
1 Excluding the cumulative effect of adopting new
accounting standards as well as the
mark-to-market effect of non-managed hedges and
the ongoing fair valuing of minority interest
required by a new accounting rule, none of which
can be determined at this time
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Strong Outlook for 2004
  • FPL
  • expect earnings contribution of 4.20 - 4.35 per
    share assuming normal weather
  • FPL Energy
  • expect earnings contribution of 1.05 - 1.20 per
    share
  • Corporate and Other
  • breakeven results at FPL FiberNet
  • higher interest expense
  • net drag of 30 35 cents per share

EPS of 4.95 to 5.20 1
1 Excluding the cumulative effect of adopting new
accounting standards as well as the
mark-to-market effect of non-managed hedges and
the ongoing fair valuing of minority interest
required by a new accounting rule, none of which
can be determined at this time
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FPL 2004 Earnings Contribution Drivers

Weather-normalized 2004 EPS contribution range of
4.20 to 4.35 1
1 Normalizes for 2003 weather. Typical weather
variability around 2004 expectations would be
approximately 16 with 80 probability
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FPL Energy 2004 Earnings Drivers
Potential 2004 EPS contribution range of 1.05 to
1.20
1 Excludes potential variability associated with
factors described on following charts
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FPL Energy Potential Drivers of 2004 Earnings
Variability
1 Represents 1 standard deviation from historic
mean
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FPL Group A Solid Investment
  • Premier integrated utility serving a vibrant
    territory
  • Growing wholesale generation business with
    moderate risk profile
  • Operational and environmental excellence
  • Financial strength and discipline
  • Proven track record
  • Solid corporate governance policies and practices

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Appendix
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FPLs Contribution to Earnings
GAAP 1
Adjusted 1
CAGR 3.0
2
3
2
3
1 Assuming dilution 2 2000 results include
merger-related expenses of 0.23 per share 3 2001
results include merger-related expenses of 0.09
per share
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FPL Energys Contribution to Earnings
Adjusted 1
GAAP 1
CAGR 14.2
2
4
3
2
3
4
1 Assuming dilution 2 2000 results include
merger-related expenses of 0.01 per share 3 2001
results include net unrealized mark-to-market
gains associated with non-managed hedges of 0.04
per share 4 2002 results include the cumulative
effect of an accounting change of 1.28 per
share, restructuring and other charges of 0.42
per share and net unrealized mark-to-market gains
associated with non-managed hedges of 1 million
after-tax
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FPL Group Earnings Performance
Adjusted 1
GAAP 1
CAGR 3.1
2
3
4
2
3
4
1 Assuming dilution 2 2000 results include
merger-related expenses at FPL of 0.23 per
share, at FPL Energy of 0.01 per share and at
Corporate Other of 2 million after-tax 3
2001 results include merger-related expenses at
FPL of 0.09 per share and at Corporate Other
of 0.02 per share and at FPL Energy net
unrealized mark-to-market gains associated with
non-managed hedges of 0.04 per share 4 2002
results include the cumulative effect of an
accounting change at FPL Energy of 1.28 per
share, restructuring and other charges at
FPL Energy of 0.42 per share, restructuring and
impairment charges at Corporate Other of 0.37
per share, a reserve for leveraged leases
at Corporate Other for 0.17 per share, a
favorable settlement of litigation with IRS at
Corporate Other of 0.17 per share, and
net unrealized mark-to-market gains associated
with non-managed hedges at FPL Energy of 1
million after-tax
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Organizational Structure(Credit Ratings -
SP/Moodys/Fitch)
FPL Group, Inc. Holding Company A/Not
Rated/A Outlook Negative/Not Rated/Stable
Florida Power Light Company (Utility
Operation) Issuer Rating A,A-1/A1/Not
Rated Secured A/Aa3/AA- Commercial Paper
A-1/P-1/F1 Outlook Negative/Stable/Stable
FPL Group Capital Inc (Funding Co. for
Non-regulated Ops) Issuer Rating A,A-1/Not
Rated/Not Rated Unsecured A-/A2/A Commercial
Paper A-1/P-1/F1 Outlook Negative/Negative/Stable
FPL Energy, LLC (Non-rate regulated Operations)
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Debt Maturities( millions)
1 At 9/30/03, 231 million and 639 million of
short-term investments were available for FPL and
Corporate Other, respectively
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Liquidity Resources( millions)
Maturity Florida Power Light FPL Group Capital Total
October 2004 1 500 1,000 1,500
October 2006 500 1,000 1,500
Total ,1000 2,000 3,000
1 364-day with 1 year term-out As of 10/21/03
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Pension Update( millions)
  • Expected long-term rate of return is 7.75
  • Weighted average discount rate used for
    determining obligation is 6.00
  • FPL Groups pension status ranks very favorably
    relative to its peers

2,388
Fair Value of Pension Assets at 9/30/02
Pension Benefit Obligation at 9/30/02
1,405
Funded Status at 9/30/02
983
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FPL Substantial Regulated Generation Fleet
Energy Sources (based on kWh produced in 2002)
  • 18,591 1 MW of generating capability in Florida
  • 300 additional MW to be added in 2003
  • 1,900 MW to be added in 2005
  • 1,100 MW to be added in 2007
  • Diverse fuel mix

Nuclear
Purchased Power
Natural Gas
Oil
Coal
1 As of 9/30/03
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FPL Superior Cost Management(OM per retail
kWh)
Industry Average
1
FPL
1 Includes a one-time 35 million FPSC approved
addition to the storm fund reserve
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FPL Energy Market Price SensitivityUnhedged
Segment
1 Weighted to reflect in-service dates and
planned maintenance2 Reflects on-peak MW
unhedged only As of 10/3/03
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U.S. Wind Market Share (MW)
Competitors with less than 50 MW (lt1) each 18
FPL Energy 41
Competitors at 1 to lt7 each 41
U.S. Wind Market Share (MW) Pre 2001 2001
2002 2003 Market Size Total
New Capacity Installed 2,578 1,697
410 1,584 1 6,269 FPL Energy
Contribution 576
843 201 2 812 3
2,579 FPL Energy New Contribution
50 49 51 FPL Energy
Total Market 22
33 37 41 4
1 Estimated as of 10/20/03 2 Excludes 123 MW of
acquisitions 3 Excludes 24 MW of acquisitions 4
Total FPL Energy 2,579 MW with acquisitions
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FPL Energy Wind EconomicsCash Flow Profile
Illustrative 100 MW
ROE
IRR
47
Wind MW under Contract
As of 10/3/03. Excludes small project of 3 MW
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States with Renewable Portfolio Standards
Source Union of Concerned Scientists
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QF Restructuring(Illustrative)
  • Curtail plant during off-peak hours, sell fuel
    and supply PPA with low-cost wholesale power
  • Utility shares savings through reduced rates
    under PPA
  • Negotiated transactions with other project
    participants (steam host)

QF Savings
Utility Savings
5/MWh
5/MWh
MW
MW
Wholesale Power Market
QF Project
Utility
100/MWh
42/MWh
95/MWh
50/MWh
2/MWh
Fuel Cost
VOM Cost
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