EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, David W. Crane, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A of NRG Energy, Inc.; and
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.
/s/David W. Crane | ||||
David W. Crane | ||||
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | ||||
Date: April 30, 2010