The company has announced wind projects that will add approximately 870 additional megawatts to its portfolio by the end of 2001. FPL Energy is a leading independent producer of clean energy, including natural gas, wind, solar and hydroelectric. It owns and operates power plants with more than 4,100 total net megawatts in 12 states across the country. Wind power represents nearly 15 percent of the company's portfolio, with a total of 80 percent fueled by renewable sources or clean-burning natural gas. FPL Energy has announced new projects that will add more than 5,700 megawatts to its portfolio by the end of 2003.
Projects representing more than half of the expanded capacity are already under construction.
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