Best in Class: FPL Rides Like the Wind

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When it comes to alternative energy, few people would figure Florida could outdo California. But the Sunshine State's rate-regulated utility, FPL Group(FPL Quote), can teach a few lessons.

Led by Chief Executive Officer Lewis Hay III, FPL Group is the biggest U.S. producer of wind energy and ranks No. 2 in the world. The Miami-based company operates in 27 states, generating annual revenue of about $15 billion.

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