Founder Profile
Peter O. Knight
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Peter O. Knight?
Peter O. Knight is a founder of NextEra Energy, Inc., which was founded in 1984.
- Company founded
- NextEra Energy, Inc.
- Founded
- 1984
Background
Knight was a prominent Tampa lawyer and civic figure in the early 20th century, active in Florida business and politics during the 1920s land boom.
Founding Story
Peter O. Knight was a Tampa attorney and businessman associated with the 1925 formation of Florida Power & Light, which consolidated small local electric and ice plants into a single utility. FPL is the origin of today's NextEra Energy.
Sources
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- NextEra Energy 2025 Form 10-K (NextEra Energy, Inc.)
- NextEra Energy 2025 Annual Report (NextEra Energy, Inc.)