NextEra Energy Q1 profits up as renewable energy projects grow

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) The Juno Beach-based energy company saw profits increase in the first quarter of 2015 as its subsidiary NextEra Energy Resources continued to add renewable energy projects. The results: Revenue: $4.1 billion, up from $3.7 billion Net income: $650 million, up from $430 million Earnings per share: $1.45, up from $0.98 “NextEra Energy Resources delivered excellent adjusted earnings growth and had an excellent quarter in terms of new contracted renewables origination,…