Nextera Energy Inc

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

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NextEra Energy is pleased to deliver proxy materials electronically via the internet. Electronic delivery allows NextEra Energy to provide you with the information you need for the annual meeting, while reducing environmental impacts and costs.

NextEra Energy is committed to meeting the nation's increasing energy demand with a diverse mix of energy while keeping bills as low as possible.

We encourage our shareholders to enroll in e-delivery:

24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will need the control number that appears on your proxy card or on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the "Notice").

Call 1-800-690-6903 , 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will need the control number that appears on your proxy card or Notice.

If you received a full paper set of materials, date and sign your proxy card exactly as your name appears on your proxy card and mail it in the enclosed, postage-paid envelope. If you received the Notice, you may request a proxy card by following the instructions in your Notice. Even if you received a full paper set of materials, you may still vote by internet or telephone. You do not need to mail the proxy card if you are voting by internet or telephone.

Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of NextEra Energy, Inc. ("NextEra Energy"or the"Company") will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., Central Time, at 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401, to consider and act upon the following matters:

Election as directors of the nominees specified in the accompanying proxy statement

Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as NextEra Energy's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026

Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of NextEra Energy's compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement

Shareholder Proposal - Paris Agreement Alignment

Shareholder Proposal - Report on Net Zero Business Performance Risks

Such other business, as may properly be brought before the annual meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the annual meeting

The proxy statement describes these matters thoroughly. NextEra Energy has not received notice of other matters that may properly be presented at the annual meeting.

The record date for shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the annual meeting and any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the annual meeting is March 23, 2026.

Admittance to the annual meeting will be limited to shareholders as of the record date or their duly appointed proxies. For the safety of attendees, all boxes, handbags and briefcases are subject to inspection. Cameras, cell phones, recording devices and other electronic devices are not permitted at the meeting.

NextEra Energy is pleased to deliver proxy materials electronically via the internet. Electronic delivery allows NextEra Energy to provide you with the information you need for the annual meeting, while reducing environmental impacts and costs.

REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROXY OR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS PROMPTLY SO THAT YOUR SHARES CAN BE VOTED.

Vice President, Compliance & Corporate Secretary

​ ​ IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 21, 2026

This proxy statement and the NextEra Energy 2025 annual report to shareholders are available at www.proxyvote.com.

​ 2 ​ ​ BUSINESS AND GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTS ​

​ 8 ​ ​ BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING ​

​ ​ Proposal 1: Election as directors of the nominees specified in this proxy statement ​

​ ​ Proposal 2: Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as NextEra Energy's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 ​

​ ​ Proposal 3: Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of NextEra Energy's compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement ​

​ 25 ​ ​ INFORMATION ABOUT NEXTERA ENERGY AND MANAGEMENT ​

​ ​ The Company's Securities Trading Policy ​

​ ​ Common Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management ​

​ 27 ​ ​ CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BOARD MATTERS ​