There are some very clear things to like about NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP), including its lofty 13%+ distribution yield and a decade-long string of annual distribution increases. The truth is, I've been tempted to buy it. However, there's been a huge change in the master limited partnership's (MLP's) business position that holds me back from pulling the trigger. Here's why I'd rather keep this renewable power MLP at a 10-foot distance.

Before making a buy or sell decision with NextEra Energy Partners, it is important to understand the purpose the MLP serves. On the surface, the answer is to buy and own clean energy investments. While it is, in fact, true that this is what NextEra Energy Partners does, it isn't really the reason for its existence. It exists because giant utility NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) created it. But why?

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