NRG Energy, Inc.

NRG Energy, Inc. is a leading integrated power company headquartered in Houston, Texas, dedicated to providing essential energy solutions and powering a smarter, more sustainable future. The company's mission centers on delivering energy to people and organizations in a safe, sustainable, and reliable manner.

NRG Energy's diverse portfolio encompasses electricity generation from various sources, including natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear, wind, and solar. Beyond generation, it is a significant retail electricity and natural gas provider, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across 24 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces. The company has expanded its offerings to include smart home solutions, such as security and automation, as well as other home services like HVAC, protection plans, and distributed solar.

In recent developments, NRG Energy completed the acquisition of 13 GW of power generation assets and CPower from LS Power in January 2026, effectively doubling its generation footprint and expanding its demand response capabilities. This acquisition led to an updated and raised 2026 financial outlook. Robert Gaudette, previously Executive Vice President, was appointed President immediately and is set to become Chief Executive Officer on April 30, 2026, succeeding Lawrence Coben. The company exceeded its raised 2025 financial guidance and returned $1.6 billion to shareholders in 2025. NRG Energy serves over 7 million retail customers across North America and continues to invest in new generation projects, including 1.5 GW in Texas, with the first project expected online in June 2026.