Common Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock

Earnings Per Share - The reconciliation of NEE's basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock from continuing operations is as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator - income from continuing operations	$	610	$	607	$	695	$	1,068
Denominator:
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic	421.8		415.0		421.4		413.7
Performance share awards, equity units, options and restricted stock(a)	3.0		2.2		2.9		2.3
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - assuming dilution	424.8		417.2		424.3		416.0
Earnings per share of common stock from continuing operations:
Basic	$	1.45	$	1.46	$	1.64	$	2.58
Assuming dilution	$	1.44	$	1.45	$	1.64	$	2.57

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(a) Performance share awards are included in diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding based upon what would be issued if the end of the reporting period was the end of the term of the award.  Performance share awards, options, equity units and restricted stock are included in diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding by applying the treasury stock method.

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities				Defined Benefit Pension and Other Benefits Plans			Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Foreign Currency Translation			Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related to Equity Method Investee			Total
	(millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2013
Balances, March 31, 2013	$	(180	)		$	130			$	(67	)	$	3		$	(22	)	$	(136	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	36				2				—			(23		)	5			20
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	18			(a)	(4		)	(b)	—			—			—			14
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	54				(2		)		—			(23		)	5			34
Balances, June 30, 2013	$	(126	)		$	128			$	(67	)	$	(20	)	$	(17	)	$	(102	)

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(a) Reclassified to interest expense in NEE's condensed consolidated statements of income.

(b) Reclassified to gains on disposal of assets - net in NEE's condensed consolidated statements of income.

	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities				Defined Benefit Pension and Other Benefits Plans			Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Foreign Currency Translation			Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related to Equity Method Investee			Total
	(millions)
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Balances, December 31, 2012	$	(266	)		$	96			$	(74	)	$	12		$	(23	)	$	(255	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	101				42				6			(32		)	6			123
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	39			(a)	(10		)	(b)	1			—			—			30
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	140				32				7			(32		)	6			153
Balances, June 30, 2013	$	(126	)		$	128			$	(67	)	$	(20	)	$	(17	)	$	(102	)

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(a) Reclassified to interest expense in NEE's condensed consolidated statements of income.

(b) Reclassified to gains on disposal of assets - net in NEE's condensed consolidated statements of income.