Who qualifies for this program?

NextEra Energy Retirees: All retirees will be vetted by Human Resources and must be in good-standing with NextEra Energy.

 

What is the qualification criteria for leads? What is the qualification criteria for established projects?

Lead qualification criteria include, but is not limited to:

• Retiree must complete the required lead fields requested on form.
• The project lead cannot be listed as a lead or project in FPL OED’s SalesForce.
• No location decision has been publicly or privately made.
• Following introduction from retiree, company must be able to provide general project requirements and a location decision timeline within next 2-3 years.
• Retirees can submit multiple leads as long as they are unique.

Established project qualification criteria includes, but is not limited to:

• Project must be established within FPL’s service territory as signaled by: 
  • Signed lease or building purchase for project in FPL’s territory.
  • Public announcement of project locating in FPL’s territory.
  • New FPL account opened for project.
  • Company hires an employee locally.

 

Can I refer a lead if it’s from a company supplier? A family friend?

Retirees can submit any lead regardless of its source, however the company cannot and will not have an unfair advantage with becoming a customer or vendor to NextEra Energy.

 

What is an economic development lead/project? What is the difference between a lead and a project?

A lead is a company that is in the beginning stages of evaluating an expansion or relocation of business activities and would consider choosing to do so in Florida.

Leads are beginning stages of potential projects with some data and specifications available, but that are not being actively worked by the PoweringFlorida team. Referrals are not leads if a location decision has already been made by the company.

 

What is the process for this program?

1. Retiree submits the lead in an online form designated for retirees.
2. FPL’s OED will check for the lead within Salesforce for both FPL and will send an email to the retiree within 48 hours of receiving the lead. If the lead does not exist in our system, FPL’s OED will reach back out with an email and prompt the retiree to make the introduction.
3. If the company is already focused on growth within the territory, FPL team will communicate with the economic development team to let them know about the lead.
4. Retiree makes the introduction within a week of hearing from FPL’s OED.
5. Retiree will receive an email within two weeks of the introduction if the lead qualifies for the $300 incentive. If the retiree qualifies for the incentive, he/she will receive the incentive at the end of the quarter, assuming he/she is in good standing with NextEra Energy.  

 

How will I be contacted? 

FPL’s OED will contact you via email about next steps after you submit your lead.

 

How do I make the introduction to the lead company?

You may make the introduction via email, over the phone or in person, and it has to occur within one week of being notified that your lead is eligible.

 

What is an example of a lead that qualifies for this program? A lead that does not qualify?

Qualified lead: Company A, a solar panel company that supplies panels to NextEra Energy, Inc., mentioned in a meeting with you that they are currently at capacity at their current locations and are considering expanding.

Unqualified lead: An article is posted about Company X, a well-known retail company, about their potential relocation that the company is considering.

 

Generally, how long does it take for a project to establish? When is a project considered “established”?

The length of economic development projects can vary between several months to several years, depending on the nature of the project. Project establishment may be signaled by:

• The company signing a lease or purchasing a building for the project in FPL’s territory.
• A public announcement of the project locating in FPL’s territory.
• A new FPL account is opened for the project.
• Company hires an employee locally.

 

Can I talk about my lead publicly? Can I ask the FPLOED team about how the project is going?

These leads and projects are highly confidential and proprietary information of NextEra Energy and participant shall not disclose any portion of this document or any of the terms and conditions of the program to any person or entity under any circumstance.

 

How will I receive my payout?

You will receive your payout via gift card with cash value, assuming you are in good standing with NextEra Energy. The project establishment incentive is subject to further approval by HR and the VP of external affairs and economic development.

 

When will I receive my payout?

Reward payments are earned as of the date of payout. The date of payout will occur as soon as administratively practical following the end of each quarter, but no later than the end of the second month following the end of the quarter. The participant must be in good standing with NextEra Energy, Inc. on the date of payout.

 

Can I submit more than one lead?

Retirees can submit and qualify for multiple submissions and payouts as long as the leads are unique and not already in FPL’s system.