NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy and Entergy topped U.S. solar project starts in the fourth quarter, according to Industrial Info Resources. The ranking highlights which utility companies drove the most new solar construction activity at the end of the year, underscoring continued momentum in America's renewable energy build-out despite a challenging policy environment.

NextEra Energy has lost a court decision in Oklahoma related to allegations of price manipulation during a winter storm. The case concerns claims that the company took advantage of extreme weather conditions to inflate energy prices. Details of the ruling's financial impact and NextEra's next steps, including any appeal, are not yet known.

An Oklahoma judge has ruled that NextEra Energy violated the state's price gouging law during the February 2021 winter storm, when surging demand and supply shortages drove up energy costs across the region. The decision stems from the severe cold snap that strained power grids and prices in several states. The ruling could carry financial consequences for the company and shape how energy suppliers are held accountable for storm-period pricing.