Constellation Energy and NextEra Energy compared as electricity demand rises

11 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · May 2

Constellation, up 40% over the past year but 20% below its 52-week high, offers nuclear and gas exposure through an unregulated model tied more closely to power prices.
NextEra combines regulated Florida utility operations with a major solar and wind business, offering a 2.6% dividend yield and projected annual dividend growth of 6% in coming years.
The comparison highlights two ways to benefit from growing demand for cleaner electricity: Constellation for higher-risk growth and NextEra for steadier income and lower-risk expansion.

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