St. Lucie Nuclear Plant Unit 1 celebrates 50th year of safe, reliable operations

JENSEN BEACH, Fla - Oct. 28, 2026 - Florida Power & Light Company's (FPL) St. Lucie Nuclear Plant Unit 1 is celebrating 50 years of safely, reliably and affordably powering Florida. Since 1976, generations of employees have helped the plant become a cornerstone of the Treasure Coast, providing dependable electricity, quality jobs and community support while maintaining a longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and the protection of local marine life.

To commemorate this historic milestone, the St. Lucie team gathered for a special ceremony and unveiled a monument honoring the men and women whose dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellence have shaped the plant's remarkable 50-year legacy.

"The St. Lucie Nuclear Plant has provided safe, reliable, low-cost energy for half a century, and it will continue to power our state for decades to come," said Scott Bores, FPL's president and CEO. "We are pleased that nuclear power is and will remain an integral part of Florida's energy future and a vital contributor to the local and state economies."

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) extended both licenses an additional 20 years in 2003. Earlier this year, following a rigorous multi-year application and review process, the NRC approved subsequent license renewals for St. Lucie Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2, extending operations through 2056 and 2063, respectively. In 2024, the NRC approved subsequent license renewals for the two units at Turkey Point, Florida's only other operational nuclear plant. Importantly, the approval ensures that Florida will continue to be powered by reliable, emissions-free nuclear energy well into the future.

Powering Florida with reliable, low-cost, American energy

Since commencing commercial operations in 1976 (Unit 1) and 1983 (Unit 2), St. Lucie has been a cornerstone of Florida's energy infrastructure. The facility:

• Generates enough electricity to power more than 1 million homes and businesses
• Supplies approximately 11% of FPL's generation
• Maintains grid stability
• Continues a 50-year commitment to sea turtle protection, research and conservation, with more than 21,000 sea turtles encountered since plant operations began

"As we celebrate 50 years of safe and reliable operations at St. Lucie Unit 1, we reflect on the dedication of generations of employees whose commitment to excellence has made this milestone possible," said Carlos Santos, site vice president of the St. Lucie Nuclear Plant. "Since 1976, St. Lucie has played a vital role in powering Florida with dependable, carbon-free electricity, and earlier this year, the NRC's approval of subsequent license renewals for both units ensured that legacy will continue for decades to come. This achievement is a testament to our strong safety culture, operational excellence and the important role nuclear energy plays in Florida's future."

Economic engine for local communities

St. Lucie serves as a significant economic driver for the region, providing:

• Approximately 400 permanent, high-paying jobs
• More than $42 million in annual county taxes
• Active employee engagement in local schools, youth sports and government

Expanding nuclear leadership

St. Lucie increases FPL's growing portfolio of license-renewed nuclear facilities. The Turkey Point Nuclear Plant and the Point Beach Nuclear Plant, operated by sister company NextEra Energy Resources, already received subsequent license renewal approval - demonstrating NextEra Energy's commitment to American nuclear power. The company also announced plans to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center by Q1 2029, pending regulatory approvals. Construction and refurbishment activities are underway, including the Iowa Utilities Commission's approval of the generating certificate and NextEra securing 100% ownership of the plant.

50 years of environmental stewardship

For 50 years, Florida Power & Light Company has worked to protect the environment and marine life surrounding the St. Lucie Nuclear Plant. A cornerstone of that commitment is the station's sea turtle conservation program, which has monitored and safeguarded sea turtles in the area since plant operations began.

Since 1976, the program has monitored more than 21,000 sea turtles, with trained teams conducting health assessments, returning healthy turtles to the ocean and coordinating specialized care with rehabilitation organizations such as Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach when additional treatment is needed.

Decades of monitoring at St. Lucie have also created a significant long-term record of sea turtle biology, providing valuable information that supports scientific research and conservation. The plant builds on that work through public education programs, summer sea turtle walks and ongoing research aimed at further protecting marine life and reducing interactions with plant operations.

About Florida Power & Light Company

Florida Power & Light Company is America's largest electric utility, delivering reliable power to more than 6 million customer accounts - serving approximately 12 million people across Florida. By leveraging a diverse energy mix, including nuclear, natural gas, solar and battery storage, FPL operates one of the most fuel- and cost-efficient power generation fleets in the U.S. and has earned the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for eight of the last 11 years. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), which is one of the largest electric power and energy infrastructure companies in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is advancing America's energy future with one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of power generation and infrastructure solutions. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.