NextEra Energy got off to a strong start this year. NextEra Energy (NEE 0.54%) has an elite track record of paying dividends. The clean energy-focused utility has increased its payment every year for three decades. It has delivered supercharged growth over the past 10 years, increasing its payout at an 11% compound annual rate. The company currently offers a 3.1%-yielding dividend, more than double that of the S&P 500's 1.4%. The dividend growth machine is showing no signs of stopping. The utility has gotte ...