Fitch Ratings: Assigns "BBB" rating to proposed subordinated notes of NextEra Energy (NEE.US) subsidiary

On March 19th, Fitch Ratings has assigned a "BBB" rating to the Z series subordinated notes issued by NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. (referred to as "NextEra Energy Capital"), which will mature on April 15, 2086. The net proceeds from this issuance will be used to repay all or a portion of outstanding commercial paper borrowings and for general corporate purposes. The long-term issuer default ratings of NextEra Energy Capital and its parent company, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE.US), are both "A-". The outlook for both entities is stable. NextEra Energy provides full guarantee for the debt and hybrid securities issued by NextEra Energy Capital.