Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2015 | Apr. 30, 2015 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | NRG ENERGY, INC. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1013871 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | 31-Mar-15 | |
Amendment Flag | FALSE | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | -19 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 333,494,559 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2015 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | ||
Operating Revenues | ||||
Total operating revenues | $3,826 | [1] | $3,486 | [2] |
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||
Cost of operations | 3,062 | 2,737 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 395 | 335 | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 263 | 222 | ||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | 10 | 12 | ||
Development activity expenses | 34 | 19 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | 3,764 | 3,325 | ||
Gain on postretirement benefits curtailment and sale of assets | 14 | 19 | ||
Operating Income | 76 | 180 | ||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||
Equity in (loss)/earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | -3 | 7 | ||
Other income, net | 19 | 11 | ||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | -41 | ||
Interest expense | -301 | -255 | ||
Total other expense | -285 | -278 | ||
Loss Before Income Taxes | -209 | -98 | ||
Income tax benefit | -73 | -31 | ||
Net Loss | -136 | -67 | ||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests | -16 | -11 | ||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -120 | -56 | ||
Dividends for preferred shares | 5 | 2 | ||
Loss Available for Common Stockholders | ($125) | ($58) | ||
Loss per Share Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. Common Stockholders | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 336 | 324 | ||
Loss per Weighted Average Common Share — Basic and Diluted | ($0.37) | ($0.18) | ||
Dividends Per Common Share | $0.15 | $0.12 | ||
[1] | (a) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of:$246 $— $— $— $— $33 $— $279 | |||
[2] | (b) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of:$113 $2 $— $— $— $26 $— $141 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Net Loss | ($136) | ($67) |
Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income, net of tax | ||
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of income tax benefit of $6 and $3 | -12 | -9 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax (benefit)/expense of $(7) and $2 | -11 | 6 |
Available-for-sale securities, net of income tax (benefit)/expense of $(4) and $2 | -1 | 6 |
Defined benefit plans, net of tax expense of $4 and $0 | 7 | 2 |
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | -17 | 5 |
Comprehensive Loss | -153 | -62 |
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests | 29 | 15 |
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -124 | -47 |
Dividends for preferred shares | 5 | 2 |
Comprehensive Loss Available for Common Stockholders | ($129) | ($49) |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Unrealized gain/loss on derivatives, income tax benefit | ($6) | ($3) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, income tax benefit | -7 | 2 |
Available-for-sale securities, income tax expense | -4 | 2 |
Defined benefit plans, income tax expense | ($4) | $0 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $2,164 | $2,116 |
Funds deposited by counterparties | 68 | 72 |
Restricted cash | 443 | 457 |
Accounts receivable — trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $21 and $23 | 1,179 | 1,322 |
Inventory | 1,109 | 1,247 |
Derivative instruments | 2,029 | 2,425 |
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 400 | 187 |
Deferred income taxes | 188 | 174 |
Renewable energy grant receivable, net | 68 | 135 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 474 | 447 |
Total current assets | 8,122 | 8,582 |
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,264 and $7,890 | 22,276 | 22,367 |
Other Assets | ||
Equity investments in affiliates | 772 | 771 |
Notes receivable, less current portion | 67 | 72 |
Goodwill | 2,520 | 2,574 |
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,511 and $1,402 | 2,491 | 2,567 |
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 586 | 585 |
Derivative instruments | 591 | 480 |
Deferred income taxes | 1,484 | 1,406 |
Non-current assets held-for-sale | 17 | 17 |
Other non-current assets | 1,404 | 1,244 |
Total other assets | 9,932 | 9,716 |
Total Assets | 40,330 | 40,665 |
Current Liabilities | ||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | 465 | 474 |
Accounts payable | 1,045 | 1,060 |
Derivative instruments | 1,884 | 2,054 |
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 68 | 72 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,047 | 1,199 |
Total current liabilities | 4,509 | 4,859 |
Other Liabilities | ||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 20,050 | 19,900 |
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 314 | 310 |
Nuclear decommissioning trust liability | 328 | 333 |
Deferred income taxes | 20 | 21 |
Derivative instruments | 650 | 438 |
Out-of-market contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $585 and $562 | 1,221 | 1,244 |
Other non-current liabilities | 1,549 | 1,574 |
Total non-current liabilities | 24,132 | 23,820 |
Total Liabilities | 28,641 | 28,679 |
2.822% convertible perpetual preferred stock | 293 | 291 |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Carrying Amount | 19 | 19 |
Stockholders’ Equity | ||
Common stock | 4 | 4 |
Additional paid-in capital | 8,362 | 8,327 |
Retained earnings | 3,413 | 3,588 |
Less treasury stock, at cost — 81,865,411 and 78,843,552 shares, respectively | -2,059 | -1,983 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -191 | -174 |
Noncontrolling interest | 1,848 | 1,914 |
Total Stockholders’ Equity | 11,377 | 11,676 |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $40,330 | $40,665 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | ||
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Accounts receivable - trade, allowance for doubtful accounts | $21 | $23 |
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation | 8,261 | 7,890 |
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 1,511 | 1,402 |
Accumulated Amortization of Out of Market Contracts | $585 | $562 |
3.625% convertible perpetual preferred stock, interest rate (as a percentage) | 2.82% | 2.82% |
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) | 81,865,411 | 78,843,552 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||
Net Loss | ($136) | ($67) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Distributions and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 32 | -2 |
Depreciation and amortization | 395 | 335 |
Provision for bad debts | 15 | 21 |
Amortization of nuclear fuel | 13 | 11 |
Amortization of financing costs and debt discount/premiums | -4 | -5 |
Adjustment for debt extinguishment | 0 | 19 |
Amortization of intangibles and out-of-market contracts | 19 | 13 |
Amortization of unearned equity compensation | 11 | 8 |
Changes in deferred income taxes and liability for uncertain tax benefits | -83 | -111 |
Changes in nuclear decommissioning trust liability | -3 | 5 |
Changes in derivative instruments | 261 | 525 |
Changes in collateral deposits supporting energy risk management activities | -213 | -407 |
Gain on postretirement benefits curtailment and sale of assets | -14 | -19 |
Cash used by changes in other working capital | -33 | 65 |
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 260 | 391 |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | -1 | -218 |
Capital expenditures | -252 | -237 |
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash, net | -11 | 3 |
Decrease in restricted cash to support equity requirements for U.S. DOE funded projects | 25 | 56 |
Decrease in notes receivable | 5 | 1 |
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | -193 | -188 |
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 196 | 183 |
Proceeds from renewable energy grants and state rebates | 2 | 387 |
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash disposed of | 0 | 77 |
Cash proceeds to fund cash grant bridge loan payment | 0 | 57 |
Other | -41 | 3 |
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Investing Activities | -270 | 124 |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||
Payment of dividends to common and preferred stockholders | -51 | -41 |
Payment for treasury stock | -79 | 0 |
Net receipts/(payments for) from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | 40 | -223 |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 248 | 1,564 |
Contributions to, net of distributions from, noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | -25 | 9 |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 1 | 3 |
Payment of debt issuance costs | 0 | -23 |
Payments for short and long-term debt | -94 | -873 |
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 40 | 416 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 18 | 2 |
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 48 | 933 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 2,116 | 2,254 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $2,164 | $3,187 |
Basis_of_Presentation
Basis of Presentation | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] | Basis of Presentation |
NRG Energy, Inc., or NRG or the Company, is a competitive power company, which produces, sells and delivers energy and energy products and services in major competitive power markets primarily in the U.S. while positioning itself as a leader in the way residential, industrial and commercial consumers think about and use energy products and services. NRG is responding to a consumer-driven change to the U.S. energy industry by offering cleaner, smarter and ultimately more portable energy while enabling personal energy choice, building on the strength of one of the nation’s largest and most diverse competitive power generation portfolios. The Company owns and operates approximately 51,000 MWs of generation; engages in the trading of wholesale energy, capacity and related products; transacts in and trades fuel and transportation services; and directly sells energy, services, and innovative, sustainable products and services to retail customers under the name “NRG” and various other retail brand names owned by NRG. | |
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the SEC's regulations for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The following notes should be read in conjunction with the accounting policies and other disclosures as set forth in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company's 2014 Form 10-K. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. | |
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements contain all material adjustments consisting of normal and recurring accruals necessary to present fairly the Company's consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2015, and the results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss) and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014. | |
Use of Estimates | |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. | |
Reclassifications | |
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes. The reclassifications did not affect results from operations or cash flows. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |||
Other Cash Flow Information | ||||
NRG’s investing activities exclude capital expenditures of $40 million which were accrued and unpaid at March 31, 2015. | ||||
Noncontrolling Interest | ||||
The following table reflects the changes in NRG's noncontrolling interest balance: | ||||
(In millions) | ||||
Balance as of December 31, 2014 | $ | 1,914 | ||
Sale of assets to NRG Yield, Inc. | (27 | ) | ||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest | (24 | ) | ||
Non-cash increase to noncontrolling interest | 14 | |||
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (29 | ) | ||
Balance as of March 31, 2015 | $ | 1,848 | ||
NRG RPV Holdco 1 LLC | ||||
In April 2015, NRG and NRG Yield, Inc. announced the formation of a partnership that will invest in and hold operating portfolios of residential solar assets developed by NRG Home Solar, including: (i) an existing, unlevered portfolio of over 2,200 leases across nine states representing approximately 17 MW with a weighted average remaining lease term of approximately 17 years which NRG Yield, Inc. invested $26 million in April 2015; (ii) an in-development, tax equity financed portfolio of between 6,000 to 7,000 leases across at least 10 states representing approximately 48 MW with a lease term of 20 years; and (iii) an in-development tax equity financed portfolio of 5,500 to 6,500 leases representing approximately 42 MW with a lease term of 20 years. As part of the agreement, NRG will periodically monetize its residential leases through equity investments by NRG Yield, Inc. in NRG RPV Holdco 1 LLC. NRG will retain a 5% residual economic interest in the portfolio and act as managing member of the partnership. Allocations of income and cash will be 5% to NRG and 95% to NRG Yield, Inc. over the contracted life of the investments. Once NRG Yield, Inc. reaches its expected return on its investment, which is expected to be achieved consistent with the expiry of the remaining lease term, allocations of income and cash thereafter will be 95% to NRG and 5% to NRG Yield, Inc. NRG also has an option to purchase NRG Yield, Inc.'s interest at fair value after the flip date occurs. NRG Yield, Inc. has committed to invest up to an additional $150 million of cash contributions into the partnership over time, excluding the $26 million noted above. | ||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries | ||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries represents third-party interests in the net assets under certain arrangements that the Company has entered into to finance the cost of solar energy systems under operating leases and wind facilities eligible for certain tax credits. To the extent that the third-party has the right to redeem their interests for cash or other assets, the Company has included the noncontrolling interest attributable to the third party as a component of temporary equity in the mezzanine section of the consolidated balance sheet. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest were immaterial and resulted from contributions from and allocated losses attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company's redeemable noncontrolling interest balance was $19 million. | ||||
Gain on Postretirement Benefits Curtailment | ||||
During the first quarter of 2015, the Company recognized a gain of $14 million related to the curtailment of certain of the Company's postretirement plans. | ||||
Recent Accounting Developments | ||||
ASU 2015-03 — In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, or ASU No. 2015-03. The amendments of ASU No. 2015-03 were issued to reduce complexity in the balance sheet presentation of debt issuance costs. ASU No. 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this standard. The guidance in ASU No. 2015-03 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's balance sheets on a gross basis and will have no impact on net assets. | ||||
ASU 2015-02 — In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, or ASU No. 2015-02. The amendments of ASU No. 2015-02 were issued in an effort to minimize situations under previously existing guidance in which a reporting entity was required to consolidate another legal entity in which that reporting entity did not have: (1) the ability through contractual rights to act primarily on its own behalf; (2) ownership of the majority of the legal entity's voting rights; or (3) the exposure to a majority of the legal entity's economic benefits. ASU No. 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. All legal entities are subject to reevaluation under the revised consolidation model. The guidance in ASU No. 2015-02 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the standard effective January 1, 2015 and the adoption of this standard did not impact the Company's results of operations, cash flows or financial position. | ||||
ASU 2014-16 — In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-16, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity, or ASU No. 2014-16. The amendments of ASU No. 2014-16 clarify how U.S. GAAP should be applied in determining whether the nature of a host contract is more akin to debt or equity and in evaluating whether the economic characteristics and risks of an embedded feature are "clearly and closely related" to its host contract. The guidance in ASU No. 2014-16 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the standard effective January 1, 2015 and the adoption of this standard did not impact the Company's results of operations, cash flows or financial position. | ||||
ASU 2014-09 — In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), or ASU No. 2014-09. The amendments of ASU No. 2014-09 complete the joint effort between the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board, or IASB, to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, and to improve financial reporting. The guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 provides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for the goods or services provided and establishes the following steps to be applied by an entity: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies the performance obligation. The guidance of ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on the Company's results of operations, cash flows and financial position. |
Business_Acquisitions_and_Disp
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||
Business Combinations [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] | Business Acquisitions and Dispositions | |||||||||||
The Company has completed the following business acquisitions and dispositions that are material to the Company's financial statements: | ||||||||||||
2015 Dispositions | ||||||||||||
Sale of Assets to NRG Yield, Inc. | ||||||||||||
On January 2, 2015, the Company sold the following facilities to NRG Yield, Inc.: Walnut Creek, the Tapestry projects (Buffalo Bear, Pinnacle and Taloga) and Laredo Ridge. NRG Yield, Inc. paid total cash consideration of $489 million, including $9 million of working capital adjustments, plus assumed project level debt of $737 million. The sale was recorded as a transfer of entities under common control and the related assets were transferred at carrying value of $405 million. | ||||||||||||
2014 Acquisitions and Dispositions | ||||||||||||
Sale of Sabine | ||||||||||||
On December 2, 2014, the Company, through its subsidiaries GenOn Sabine (Delaware), Inc. and GenOn Sabine (Texas), Inc., completed the sale of its 50% interest in Sabine to Bayou Power, LLC, an affiliate of Rockland Capital, LLC. Sabine owns a 105 MW natural gas-fired cogeneration facility located in Texas. The Company received cash consideration of $35 million at closing. A gain of $18 million was recognized as a result of the transaction and recorded as a gain on sale of equity-method investments within the Company's consolidated statements of operations. | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of Alta Wind | ||||||||||||
On August 12, 2014, NRG Yield, Inc., through its subsidiary Yield Operating, completed the acquisition of 100% of the membership interests of Alta Wind Asset Management Holdings, LLC, Alta Wind Company, LLC, Alta Wind X Holding Company, LLC, and Alta Wind XI Holding Company, LLC, which collectively own seven wind facilities that total 947 MWs located in Tehachapi, California and a portfolio of land leases, or the Alta Wind Assets. Power generated by the Alta Wind facilities is sold to Southern California Edison under long-term power purchase agreements, with 21 years of remaining contract life for Alta I-V. The Alta X and XI power purchase agreements begin in 2016 with a term of 22 years and currently sell energy and renewable energy credits on a merchant basis. | ||||||||||||
The purchase price of the Alta Wind Assets was $923 million, which was comprised of purchase price of $870 million and $53 million paid for working capital balances. In order to fund the purchase price of the acquisition, NRG Yield, Inc. issued 12,075,000 shares of its Class A common stock on July 29, 2014, for net proceeds of $630 million. In addition, on August 5, 2014, Yield Operating issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount at par of 5.375% senior notes due August 2024. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, and commenced on February 15, 2015. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of Yield Operating and are guaranteed by NRG Yield LLC, Yield Operating’s parent company, and by certain of Yield Operating’s wholly owned subsidiaries. | ||||||||||||
The acquisition was recorded as a business combination under ASC 805, with identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed provisionally recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The initial accounting for the business combination is not complete because the evaluation necessary to assess the fair values of certain net assets acquired is still in process. The provisional amounts are subject to revision until the evaluations are completed to the extent that additional information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. The allocation of the purchase price may be modified up to one year from the date of the acquisition as more information is obtained about the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The following table summarizes the provisional amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 31, 2014, as well as adjustments made through March 31, 2015. The purchase price of $923 million was provisionally allocated as follows: | ||||||||||||
Acquisition Date Fair Value at December 31, 2014 | Measurement period adjustments | Revised Acquisition Date | ||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 22 | $ | — | $ | 22 | ||||||
Current and non-current assets | 49 | (2 | ) | 47 | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 1,304 | 6 | 1,310 | |||||||||
Intangible assets | 1,177 | (6 | ) | 1,171 | ||||||||
Total assets acquired | 2,552 | (2 | ) | 2,550 | ||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Debt | 1,591 | — | 1,591 | |||||||||
Current and non-current liabilities | 38 | (2 | ) | 36 | ||||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 1,629 | (2 | ) | 1,627 | ||||||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 923 | $ | — | $ | 923 | ||||||
Disposition of 50% Interest in Petra Nova Parish Holdings LLC | ||||||||||||
On July 3, 2014, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Petra Nova Holdings LLC, sold 50% of its interest in Petra Nova Parish Holdings LLC to JX Nippon Oil Exploration (EOR) Limited, JX Nippon, a wholly owned subsidiary of JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation. As a result of the sale, the Company no longer has a controlling interest in and has deconsolidated Petra Nova Parish Holdings LLC as of the date of the sale. On July 7, 2014, the Company made its initial capital contribution into the partnership of $35 million, which was funded with a portion of the sale proceeds of $76 million. On March 3, 2014, Petra Nova CCS I LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Petra Nova Parish Holdings LLC, entered into a fixed-price agreement to build and operate a CCF at the W.A. Parish facility with a consortium of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. and TIC - The Industrial Company. Notice to proceed for the construction on the CCF was issued on July 15, 2014, and commercial operation is expected in late 2016. | ||||||||||||
Petra Nova Parish Holdings LLC also owns a 75 MW peaking unit at W.A. Parish, which achieved commercial operations on June 26, 2013. The peaking unit will be converted into a cogeneration facility to provide power and steam to the CCF. The project is being financed by: (i) up to $167 million from a U.S. DOE CCPI grant, (ii) $250 million in loans provided by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and (iii) approximately $300 million in equity contributions from each of the Company and JX Nippon. NRG’s contribution will include investments already made during the development of the project. | ||||||||||||
Sale of Assets to NRG Yield, Inc. | ||||||||||||
On June 30, 2014, the Company sold the following facilities to NRG Yield, Inc.: High Desert, Kansas South, and El Segundo Energy Center. NRG Yield, Inc. paid total cash consideration of $357 million, which represents a base purchase price of $349 million and $8 million of working capital adjustments, plus assumed project level debt of approximately $612 million. The sale was recorded as a transfer of entities under common control and the related assets were transferred at carrying value of $236 million. | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of Dominion's Competitive Electric Retail Business | ||||||||||||
On March 31, 2014, the Company acquired the competitive retail electricity business of Dominion. The acquisition of Dominion's competitive retail electricity business increased NRG’s retail portfolio by approximately 540,000 customers in the aggregate by the end of 2014. The acquisition supports NRG's ongoing efforts to expand the Company's retail footprint in the Northeast and to grow its retail position in Texas. The Company paid approximately $192 million as cash consideration for the acquisition, including $165 million of purchase price and $27 million paid for working capital balances, which was funded by cash on hand. The purchase price was allocated to the following: $40 million to accounts receivable-trade, $64 million to customer relationships, $9 million to trade names, $14 million to current assets, $21 million to derivative assets, $47 million to current and non-current liabilities, and goodwill of $91 million of which $8 million is deductible for U.S. income tax purposes in future periods. The factors that resulted in goodwill arising from the acquisition include the revenues associated with new customers in new regions and through the synergies associated with combining a new retail business with the Company's existing retail and generation assets. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed are included within the NRG Home Retail segment. The accounting for the Dominion acquisition was completed as of March 30, 2015, at which point the provisional fair values became final with no material changes. | ||||||||||||
EME Acquisition | ||||||||||||
On April 1, 2014, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of EME. EME, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, owned or leased and operated a portfolio of approximately 8,000 MW consisting of wind energy facilities and coal- and gas-fired generating facilities. The Company paid an aggregate purchase price of $3.5 billion, which was funded through the issuance of 12,671,977 shares of NRG common stock on April 1, 2014, the issuance of $700 million in newly-issued corporate debt and cash on hand. The Company also assumed non-recourse debt of approximately $1.2 billion. | ||||||||||||
In connection with the transaction, NRG agreed to certain conditions with the parties to the POJO sale-leaseback transaction subject to which an NRG subsidiary assumed the POJO leveraged leases and NRG guaranteed the remaining payments under each lease, which total $405 million through 2034. In connection with this agreement, NRG has committed to fund up to $350 million in capital expenditures for plant modifications at Powerton and Joliet to comply with environmental regulations, as discussed further in Note 15, Environmental Matters. | ||||||||||||
The acquisition was recorded as a business combination under ASC 805, with identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed provisionally recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The accounting for the EME acquisition was completed as of March 31, 2015, at which point the fair values became final. The following table summarizes the provisional amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 31, 2014, as well as adjustments made through March 31, 2015, when the allocation became final. Measurement period adjustments primarily reflect the tax impact of the acquisition date fair values and final estimates for asset retirement obligations. The purchase price of $3.5 billion was allocated as follows: | ||||||||||||
Acquisition Date Fair Value at December 31, 2014 | Measurement period adjustments | Revised Acquisition Date | ||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 1,422 | $ | — | $ | 1,422 | ||||||
Current assets | 724 | 72 | 796 | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 2,438 | (3 | ) | 2,435 | ||||||||
Intangible assets | 172 | — | 172 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 334 | (56 | ) | 278 | ||||||||
Non-current assets | 773 | — | 773 | |||||||||
Total assets acquired | 5,863 | 13 | 5,876 | |||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Current and non-current liabilities | 629 | 13 | 642 | |||||||||
Out-of-market contracts and leases | 159 | — | 159 | |||||||||
Long-term debt | 1,249 | — | 1,249 | |||||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 2,037 | 13 | 2,050 | |||||||||
Less: noncontrolling interest | 352 | — | 352 | |||||||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 3,474 | $ | — | $ | 3,474 | ||||||
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments | |||||||||||||||||||
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 4, Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to the Company's 2014 Form 10-K. | ||||||||||||||||||||
For cash and cash equivalents, funds deposited by counterparties, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable, restricted cash, and cash collateral paid and received in support of energy risk management activities, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments and are classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. | ||||||||||||||||||||
The estimated carrying amounts and fair values of NRG's recorded financial instruments not carried at fair market value are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015 | As of December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||
Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Notes receivable (a) | $ | 86 | $ | 86 | $ | 91 | $ | 91 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt, including current portion | $ | 20,509 | $ | 20,679 | $ | 20,366 | $ | 20,361 | ||||||||||||
(a) Includes the current portion of notes receivable which is recorded in prepayments and other current assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. | ||||||||||||||||||||
The fair value of the Company's publicly-traded long-term debt is based on quoted market prices and is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of debt securities, non publicly-traded long-term debt and certain notes receivable of the Company are based on expected future cash flows discounted at market interest rates, or current interest rates for similar instruments with equivalent credit quality and are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Recurring Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||||||||
Debt securities, equity securities, and trust fund investments, which are comprised of various U.S. debt and equity securities, and derivative assets and liabilities, are carried at fair market value. | ||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables present assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy: | ||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Investment in available-for-sale securities (classified within other | ||||||||||||||||||||
non-current assets): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Debt securities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 18 | $ | 18 | ||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | 24 | — | — | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
Other (a) | 20 | — | 11 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||
Nuclear trust fund investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 5 | — | — | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 50 | 3 | — | 53 | ||||||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | — | 71 | — | 71 | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | — | 24 | — | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | — | 84 | — | 84 | ||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 293 | — | 54 | 347 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign government fixed income securities | — | 2 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
Other trust fund investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 1 | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | 998 | 1,358 | 264 | 2,620 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,391 | $ | 1,542 | $ | 347 | $ | 3,280 | ||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | $ | 964 | $ | 1,142 | $ | 230 | $ | 2,336 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | — | 198 | — | 198 | ||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 964 | $ | 1,340 | $ | 230 | $ | 2,534 | ||||||||||||
(a) Consists primarily of mutual funds held in a Rabbi Trust for non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain former employees and a total return swap that does not meet the definition of a derivative. | ||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Investment in available-for-sale securities (classified within other | ||||||||||||||||||||
non-current assets): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Debt securities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 18 | $ | 18 | ||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | 30 | — | — | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
Other (a) | 21 | — | 11 | 32 | ||||||||||||||||
Nuclear trust fund investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 14 | — | — | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 44 | 3 | — | 47 | ||||||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | — | 74 | — | 74 | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | — | 25 | — | 25 | ||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | — | 78 | — | 78 | ||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 292 | — | 52 | 344 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign government fixed income securities | — | 3 | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Other trust fund investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 1 | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | 1,078 | 1,515 | 309 | 2,902 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | — | 2 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts | — | — | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,480 | $ | 1,700 | $ | 391 | $ | 3,571 | ||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | $ | 1,004 | $ | 1,093 | $ | 230 | $ | 2,327 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | — | 165 | — | 165 | ||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 1,004 | $ | 1,258 | $ | 230 | $ | 2,492 | ||||||||||||
(a) Primarily consists of mutual funds held in rabbi trusts for non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain former employees. | ||||||||||||||||||||
There were no transfers during the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014 between Levels 1 and 2. The following tables reconcile, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014, the beginning and ending balances for financial instruments that are recognized at fair value in the consolidated financial statements, at least annually, using significant unobservable inputs: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Debt Securities | Other | Trust Fund Investments | Derivatives(a) | Total | |||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 18 | $ | 11 | $ | 52 | $ | 80 | $ | 161 | ||||||||||
Total gains/(losses) — realized/unrealized: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Included in earnings | — | — | — | (55 | ) | (55 | ) | |||||||||||||
Included in nuclear decommissioning obligation | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Purchases | — | — | — | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||
Transfers into Level 3 (b) | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | |||||||||||||||
Transfers out of Level 3 (b) | — | — | — | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||
Ending balance as of March 31, 2015 | $ | 18 | $ | 11 | $ | 54 | $ | 34 | $ | 117 | ||||||||||
Losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of March 31, 2015 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | (20 | ) | $ | (20 | ) | |||||||||
(a) | Consists of derivative assets and liabilities, net. | |||||||||||||||||||
(b) | Transfers in/out of Level 3 are related to the availability of external broker quotes and are valued as of the end of the reporting period. All transfers in/out are with Level 2. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Debt Securities | Other | Trust Fund Investments | Derivatives(a) | Total | |||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 16 | $ | 10 | $ | 56 | $ | 13 | $ | 95 | ||||||||||
Total gains/(losses) — realized/unrealized: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Included in earnings | — | 1 | — | 16 | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Included in OCI | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Purchases | — | — | — | (21 | ) | (21 | ) | |||||||||||||
Contracts acquired in Dominion acquisition | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Transfers into Level 3 (b) | — | — | — | 18 | 18 | |||||||||||||||
Transfers out of Level 3 (b) | — | — | — | (6 | ) | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||
Ending balance as of March 31, 2014 | $ | 18 | $ | 11 | $ | 56 | $ | 23 | $ | 108 | ||||||||||
Gains for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of March 31, 2014 | — | — | — | 19 | 19 | |||||||||||||||
(a) | Consists of derivative assets and liabilities, net. | |||||||||||||||||||
(b) | Transfers in/out of Level 3 are related to the availability of external broker quotes and are valued as of the end of the reporting period. All transfers in/out are with Level 2. | |||||||||||||||||||
Realized and unrealized gains and losses included in earnings that are related to energy derivatives are recorded in operating revenues and cost of operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||||||||
A portion of NRG's contracts are exchange-traded contracts with readily available quoted market prices. A majority of NRG's contracts are non-exchange-traded contracts valued using prices provided by external sources, primarily price quotations available through brokers or over-the-counter and on-line exchanges. The remainder of the assets and liabilities represent contracts for which external sources or observable market quotes are not available for the whole term or for certain delivery months or the contracts are retail and load following power contracts. These contracts are valued using various valuation techniques including but not limited to internal models that apply fundamental analysis of the market and corroboration with similar markets. As of March 31, 2015, contracts valued with prices provided by models and other valuation techniques make up 10% of the total derivative assets and 9% of the total derivative liabilities. | ||||||||||||||||||||
The fair value of each contract is discounted using a risk free interest rate. In addition, the Company applies a credit reserve to reflect credit risk which is calculated based on published default probabilities. As of March 31, 2015, the credit reserve resulted in a $5 million increase in fair value which is composed of a $3 million gain in OCI and a $2 million gain in operating revenue and cost of operations. As of March 31, 2014, the credit reserve was not a material amount. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Concentration of Credit Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||
In addition to the credit risk discussion as disclosed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Company's 2014 Form 10-K, the following is a discussion of the concentration of credit risk for the Company's contractual obligations. Credit risk relates to the risk of loss resulting from non-performance or non-payment by counterparties pursuant to the terms of their contractual obligations. NRG is exposed to counterparty credit risk through various activities including wholesale sales, fuel purchases and retail supply arrangements, and retail customer credit risk through its retail load activities. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty Credit Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Company's counterparty credit risk policies are disclosed in its 2014 Form 10-K. As of March 31, 2015, counterparty credit exposure, excluding credit risk exposure under certain long term agreements, was $842 million and NRG held collateral (cash and letters of credit) against those positions of $84 million, resulting in a net exposure of $763 million. Approximately 91% of the Company's exposure before collateral is expected to roll off by the end of 2016. Counterparty credit exposure is valued through observable market quotes and discounted at a risk free interest rate. The following tables highlight net counterparty credit exposure by industry sector and by counterparty credit quality. Net counterparty credit exposure is defined as the aggregate net asset position for NRG with counterparties where netting is permitted under the enabling agreement and includes all cash flow, mark-to-market and NPNS, and non-derivative transactions. The exposure is shown net of collateral held, and includes amounts net of receivables or payables. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Exposure (a) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Category | (% of Total) | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial institutions | 48 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Utilities, energy merchants, marketers and other | 32 | |||||||||||||||||||
ISOs | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total as of March 31, 2015 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Exposure (a) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Category | (% of Total) | |||||||||||||||||||
Investment grade | 96 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-rated (b) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-investment grade | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total as of March 31, 2015 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Counterparty credit exposure excludes uranium and coal transportation contracts because of the unavailability of market prices. | |||||||||||||||||||
(b) | For non-rated counterparties, a significant portion are related to ISO and municipal public power entities, which are considered investment grade equivalent ratings based on NRG's internal credit ratings. | |||||||||||||||||||
NRG has counterparty credit risk exposure to certain counterparties, each of which represent more than 10% of total net exposure discussed above. The aggregate of such counterparties' exposure was $290 million as of March 31, 2015. Changes in hedge positions and market prices will affect credit exposure and counterparty concentration. Given the credit quality, diversification and term of the exposure in the portfolio, NRG does not anticipate a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations from nonperformance by any of NRG's counterparties. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty credit exposure described above excludes credit risk exposure under certain long term agreements, including California tolling agreements, Gulf Coast load obligations, wind and solar PPAs, and a coal supply agreement. As external sources or observable market quotes are not available to estimate such exposure, the Company estimates its credit exposure for these contracts based on various techniques including, but not limited to, internal models based on a fundamental analysis of the market and extrapolation of observable market data with similar characteristics. Based on these valuation techniques, as of March 31, 2015, aggregate credit risk exposure managed by NRG to these counterparties was approximately $3.3 billion, including $2.3 billion related to assets of NRG Yield, Inc., for the next five years. This amount excludes potential credit exposures for projects with long-term PPAs that have not reached commercial operations. The majority of these power contracts are with utilities or public power entities with strong credit quality and public utility commission or other regulatory support. However, such regulated utility counterparties can be impacted by changes in government regulations and other technology and market factors, which NRG is unable to predict. In the case of the coal supply agreement, NRG holds a lien against the underlying asset which significantly reduces the risk of loss. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Retail Customer Credit Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||
NRG is exposed to retail credit risk through the Company's retail electricity providers, which serve commercial, industrial and governmental/institutional customers and the Mass market. Retail credit risk results when a customer fails to pay for products or services rendered. The losses may result from both nonpayment of customer accounts receivable and the loss of in-the-money forward value. NRG manages retail credit risk through the use of established credit policies that include monitoring of the portfolio, and the use of credit mitigation measures such as deposits or prepayment arrangements. | ||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, the Company believes its retail customer credit exposure was diversified across many customers and various industries, as well as government entities. |
Nuclear_Decommissioning_Trust_
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund | Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 6, Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund, to the Company's 2014 Form 10-K. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NRG's Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund assets are comprised of securities classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value based on actively quoted market prices. NRG accounts for the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund in accordance with ASC 980, Regulated Operations, because the Company's nuclear decommissioning activities are subject to approval by the PUCT with regulated rates that are designed to recover all decommissioning costs and that can be charged to and collected from the ratepayers per PUCT mandate. Since the Company is in compliance with PUCT rules and regulations regarding decommissioning trusts and the cost of decommissioning is the responsibility of the Texas ratepayers, not NRG, all realized and unrealized gains or losses (including other-than-temporary impairments) related to the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund are recorded to nuclear decommissioning trust liability and are not included in net income or accumulated other comprehensive income, consistent with regulatory treatment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the aggregate fair values and unrealized gains and losses (including other-than-temporary impairments) for the securities held in the trust funds, as well as information about the contractual maturities of those securities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015 | As of December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions, except otherwise noted) | Fair Value | Unrealized Gains | Unrealized Losses | Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | Fair Value | Unrealized Gains | Unrealized Losses | Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5 | $ | — | $ | — | — | $ | 14 | $ | — | $ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 53 | 3 | — | 10 | 47 | 2 | — | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | 71 | 2 | — | 24 | 74 | 2 | — | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 24 | — | 1 | 30 | 25 | — | 1 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | 84 | 2 | — | 10 | 78 | 2 | 1 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 347 | 211 | — | — | 344 | 211 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign government fixed income securities | 2 | — | — | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 586 | $ | 218 | $ | 1 | $ | 585 | $ | 218 | $ | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities and the related realized gains and losses from these sales. The cost of securities sold is determined on the specific identification method. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Realized gains | $ | 6 | $ | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Realized losses | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of securities | 196 | 183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | ||||||||||||||||
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 5, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, to the Company's 2014 Form 10-K. | |||||||||||||||||
Energy-Related Commodities | |||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, NRG had energy-related derivative instruments extending through 2024. The Company voluntarily de-designated all remaining commodity cash flow hedges as of January 1, 2014, and prospectively marked these derivatives to market through the income statement. | |||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swaps | |||||||||||||||||
NRG is exposed to changes in interest rates through the Company's issuance of variable and fixed rate debt. In order to manage the Company's interest rate risk, NRG enters into interest rate swap agreements. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had interest rate derivative instruments on non-recourse debt extending through 2032, most of which are designated as cash flow hedges. | |||||||||||||||||
Volumetric Underlying Derivative Transactions | |||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the net notional volume buy/(sell) of NRG's open derivative transactions broken out by category, excluding those derivatives that qualified for the NPNS exception as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014. Option contracts are reflected using delta volume. Delta volume equals the notional volume of an option adjusted for the probability that the option will be in-the-money at its expiration date. | |||||||||||||||||
Total Volume | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Category | Units | (In millions) | |||||||||||||||
Emissions | Short Ton | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Coal | Short Ton | 48 | 57 | ||||||||||||||
Natural Gas | MMBtu | (35 | ) | (58 | ) | ||||||||||||
Oil | Barrel | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Power | MWh | (52 | ) | (56 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capacity | MW/Day | (1 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Interest | Dollars | $ | 3,399 | $ | 3,440 | ||||||||||||
Equity | Shares | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments | |||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the fair value within the derivative instrument valuation on the balance sheets: | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative Assets | Derivative Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
(In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts current | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 51 | $ | 55 | |||||||||
Interest rate contracts long-term | — | 2 | 97 | 74 | |||||||||||||
Commodity contracts current | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
Commodity contracts long-term | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | — | 2 | 148 | 129 | |||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges: | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts current | — | — | 9 | 8 | |||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts long-term | — | — | 41 | 28 | |||||||||||||
Commodity contracts current | 2,029 | 2,425 | 1,824 | 1,991 | |||||||||||||
Commodity contracts long-term | 591 | 477 | 512 | 336 | |||||||||||||
Equity contracts long-term | — | 1 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Total derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges | 2,620 | 2,903 | 2,386 | 2,363 | |||||||||||||
Total derivatives | $ | 2,620 | $ | 2,905 | $ | 2,534 | $ | 2,492 | |||||||||
The Company has elected to present derivative assets and liabilities on the balance sheet on a trade-by-trade basis and does not offset amounts at the counterparty master agreement level. In addition, collateral received or paid on the Company's derivative assets or liabilities are recorded on a separate line item on the balance sheet. The following table summarizes the offsetting of derivatives by counterparty master agreement level and collateral received or paid: | |||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position | |||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities | Derivative Instruments | Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015 | (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | $ | 2,620 | $ | (2,092 | ) | $ | (64 | ) | $ | 464 | |||||||
Derivative liabilities | (2,336 | ) | 2,092 | 55 | (189 | ) | |||||||||||
Total commodity contracts | 284 | — | (9 | ) | 275 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities | (198 | ) | — | — | (198 | ) | |||||||||||
Total derivative instruments | $ | 86 | $ | — | $ | (9 | ) | $ | 77 | ||||||||
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position | |||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities | Derivative Instruments | Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2014 | (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | $ | 2,902 | $ | (2,155 | ) | $ | (72 | ) | $ | 675 | |||||||
Derivative liabilities | (2,327 | ) | 2,155 | 27 | (145 | ) | |||||||||||
Total commodity contracts | 575 | — | (45 | ) | 530 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | 2 | (2 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities | (165 | ) | 2 | — | (163 | ) | |||||||||||
Total interest rate contracts | (163 | ) | — | — | (163 | ) | |||||||||||
Equity contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | 1 | — | — | 1 | |||||||||||||
Total derivative instruments | $ | 413 | $ | — | $ | (45 | ) | $ | 368 | ||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | |||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the effects of ASC 815 on the Company's accumulated OCI balance attributable to cash flow hedge derivatives, net of tax: | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||
Energy Commodities | Interest Rate | Total | |||||||||||||||
(In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated OCI beginning balance | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (67 | ) | $ | (68 | ) | ||||||||
Reclassified from accumulated OCI to income: | |||||||||||||||||
Due to realization of previously deferred amounts | — | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts | — | (18 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated OCI ending balance, net of $50 tax | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (83 | ) | $ | (84 | ) | ||||||||
Losses expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months, net of $7 tax | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (13 | ) | $ | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Energy Commodities | Interest Rate | Total | |||||||||||||||
(In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated OCI beginning balance | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (22 | ) | $ | (23 | ) | ||||||||
Reclassified from accumulated OCI to income: | |||||||||||||||||
Due to realization of previously deferred amounts | — | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts | — | (8 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated OCI ending balance, net of $17 tax | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (31 | ) | $ | (32 | ) | ||||||||
Losses expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months, net of $7 tax | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (13 | ) | $ | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI into income and amounts recognized in income from the ineffective portion of cash flow hedges are recorded to operating revenue for commodity contracts and interest expense for interest rate contracts. There was no ineffectiveness for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. | |||||||||||||||||
Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations | |||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains and losses associated with changes in the fair value of derivative instruments not accounted for as cash flow hedges and ineffectiveness of hedge derivatives are reflected in current period earnings. | |||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the pre-tax effects of economic hedges that have not been designated as cash flow hedges, ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges and trading activity on the Company's statement of operations. The effect of commodity hedges is included within operating revenues and cost of operations and the effect of interest rate hedges is included in interest expense. | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized mark-to-market results | (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized (gains)/losses on settled positions related to economic hedges | $ | (114 | ) | $ | 3 | ||||||||||||
Reversal of acquired gain positions related to economic hedges | (26 | ) | (78 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net unrealized losses on open positions related to economic hedges | (138 | ) | (193 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total unrealized mark-to-market losses for economic hedging activities | (278 | ) | (268 | ) | |||||||||||||
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to trading activity | (21 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Reversal of acquired gain positions related to trading activity | (7 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net unrealized gains on open positions related to trading activity | 6 | 16 | |||||||||||||||
Total unrealized mark-to-market (losses)/gains for trading activity | (22 | ) | 15 | ||||||||||||||
Total unrealized losses | $ | (300 | ) | $ | (253 | ) | |||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Unrealized losses included in operating revenues | $ | (109 | ) | $ | (316 | ) | |||||||||||
Unrealized (losses)/gains included in cost of operations | (191 | ) | 63 | ||||||||||||||
Total impact to statement of operations — energy commodities | $ | (300 | ) | $ | (253 | ) | |||||||||||
Total impact to statement of operations — interest rate contracts | $ | (14 | ) | $ | (4 | ) | |||||||||||
The reversals of acquired gain or loss positions were valued based upon the forward prices on the acquisition date. The roll-off amounts were offset by realized gains or losses at the settled prices and are reflected in revenue or cost of operations during the same period. | |||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the $138 million unrealized loss from open economic hedge positions was primarily the result of a decrease in value of forward purchases of coal due to decreases in coal prices. | |||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the $193 million unrealized loss from open economic hedge positions was primarily the result of a decrease in value of forward sales of natural gas and electricity due to an increase in forward natural gas and power prices. | |||||||||||||||||
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features | |||||||||||||||||
Certain of the Company's hedging agreements contain provisions that require the Company to post additional collateral if the counterparty determines that there has been deterioration in credit quality, generally termed “adequate assurance” under the agreements, or requires the Company to post additional collateral if there were a one notch downgrade in the Company's credit rating. The collateral required for contracts with adequate assurance clauses that are in a net liability position as of March 31, 2015, was $131 million. The collateral required for contracts with credit rating contingent features as of March 31, 2015, was $39 million. The Company is also a party to certain marginable agreements where NRG has a net liability position, but the counterparty has not called for the collateral due, which was approximately $8 million as of March 31, 2015. | |||||||||||||||||
See Note 4, Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to this Form 10-Q for discussion regarding concentration of credit risk. |
Debt_and_Capital_Leases
Debt and Capital Leases | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||||||
Long Term Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | Debt and Capital Leases | ||||||||||
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 12, Debt and Capital Leases, to the Company's 2014 Form 10-K. Long-term debt and capital leases consisted of the following: | |||||||||||
(In millions, except rates) | March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | Current interest rate % (a) | ||||||||
Recourse debt: | |||||||||||
Senior notes, due 2018 | $ | 1,130 | $ | 1,130 | 7.625 | ||||||
Senior notes, due 2020 | 1,063 | 1,063 | 8.25 | ||||||||
Senior notes, due 2021 | 1,128 | 1,128 | 7.875 | ||||||||
Senior notes, due 2022 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 6.25 | ||||||||
Senior notes, due 2023 | 990 | 990 | 6.625 | ||||||||
Senior notes, due 2024 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 6.25 | ||||||||
Term loan facility, due 2018 | 1,978 | 1,983 | L+2.00 | ||||||||
Tax-exempt bonds | 434 | 406 | 4.125 - 6.00 | ||||||||
Subtotal NRG recourse debt | 8,823 | 8,800 | |||||||||
Non-recourse debt: | |||||||||||
GenOn senior notes | 2,121 | 2,133 | 7.875 - 9.875 | ||||||||
GenOn Americas Generation senior notes | 926 | 929 | 8.500 - 9.125 | ||||||||
GenOn Other | 60 | 60 | various | ||||||||
Subtotal GenOn debt (non-recourse to NRG) | 3,107 | 3,122 | |||||||||
NRG Yield Operating LLC Senior Notes, due 2024 | 500 | 500 | 5.375 | ||||||||
NRG Yield LLC and NRG Yield Operating LLC Revolving Credit Facility, due 2019 | 195 | — | L+2.25 | ||||||||
NRG Yield, Inc. Convertible Senior Notes, due 2019 | 327 | 326 | 3.5 | ||||||||
NRG West Holdings LLC, due 2023 (El Segundo Energy Center) | 484 | 506 | L+2.25 - L+2.875 | ||||||||
NRG Marsh Landing, due 2017 and 2023 | 457 | 464 | L+1.75 - L+1.875 | ||||||||
Alta Wind I - V lease financing arrangements, due 2034 and 2035 | 1,036 | 1,036 | 5.696-7.015 | ||||||||
Alta Wind X, due 2021 | 300 | 300 | L+2.00 | ||||||||
Alta Wind XI, due 2021 | 191 | 191 | L+2.00 | ||||||||
Walnut Creek, term loans due 2023 | 384 | 391 | L+1.625 | ||||||||
Tapestry Wind LLC, due 2021 | 188 | 192 | L+1.625 | ||||||||
Laredo Ridge Wind LLC, due 2026 | 107 | 108 | L+1.875 | ||||||||
NRG Solar Alpine LLC, due 2022 | 162 | 163 | L+1.750 | ||||||||
NRG Energy Center Minneapolis LLC, due 2017 and 2025 | 119 | 121 | 5.95 - 7.25 | ||||||||
NRG Yield - other | 487 | 489 | various | ||||||||
Subtotal NRG Yield debt (non-recourse to NRG) | 4,937 | 4,787 | |||||||||
Ivanpah Financing, due 2033 and 2038 | 1,179 | 1,187 | 2.285 - 4.256 | ||||||||
Agua Caliente Solar LLC, due 2037 | 907 | 898 | 2.395 - 3.633 | ||||||||
CVSR High Plains Ranch II LLC, due 2037 | 802 | 815 | 2.339 - 3.775 | ||||||||
Viento Funding II, Inc., due 2023 | 196 | 196 | L+2.75 | ||||||||
NRG Peaker Finance Co. LLC, bonds due 2019 | 101 | 100 | L+1.07 | ||||||||
Cedro Hill Wind LLC, due 2025 | 108 | 111 | L+3.125 | ||||||||
NRG - other | 349 | 350 | various | ||||||||
Subtotal NRG non-recourse debt | 3,642 | 3,657 | |||||||||
Subtotal non-recourse debt (including GenOn and NRG Yield) | 11,686 | 11,566 | |||||||||
Subtotal long-term debt (including current maturities) | 20,509 | 20,366 | |||||||||
Capital leases: | |||||||||||
Chalk Point capital lease, due 2015 | 3 | 5 | 8.19 | ||||||||
Other | 3 | 3 | various | ||||||||
Subtotal long-term debt and capital leases (including current maturities) | 20,515 | 20,374 | |||||||||
Less current maturities | 465 | 474 | |||||||||
Total long-term debt and capital leases | $ | 20,050 | $ | 19,900 | |||||||
(a) As of March 31, 2015, L+ equals 3 month LIBOR plus x%, with the exception of the Viento Funding II term loan which is 6 month LIBOR plus x% and the NRG West Holdings LLC term loan, NRG Marsh Landing term loan, Walnut Creek term loan, and NRG Yield Operating LLC Revolving Credit facility which are 1 month LIBOR plus x%. | |||||||||||
NRG Recourse Debt | |||||||||||
Senior Notes | |||||||||||
Issuance of 2022 Senior Notes | |||||||||||
On January 27, 2014, NRG issued $1.1 billion in aggregate principal amount at par of 6.25% senior notes due 2022. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of NRG and are guaranteed by certain of its subsidiaries. Interest is payable semi-annually beginning on July 15, 2014, until the maturity date of July 15, 2022. The proceeds were utilized to redeem the 8.5% and 7.625% 2019 Senior Notes, as described below, and to fund the acquisition of EME. | |||||||||||
Redemptions of 8.5% and 7.625% 2019 Senior Notes | |||||||||||
On February 10, 2014, the Company redeemed $308 million of its 8.5% 2019 Senior Notes and $91 million of its 7.625% 2019 Senior Notes through a tender offer, at an average early redemption percentage of 106.992% and 105.500%, respectively. A $33 million loss on debt extinguishment of the 8.5% and 7.625% 2019 Senior Notes was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2014, primarily consisting of the premiums paid on the redemption and the write-off of previously deferred financing costs. | |||||||||||
NRG Non-Recourse Debt | |||||||||||
The Company has non-recourse debt that is secured by acquired or developed projects that are held in several of its subsidiaries. In the event of a bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation or similar event involving a subsidiary, the assets of such subsidiary would be used to satisfy claims of creditors of the subsidiary, including liabilities under the non-recourse debt associated with such subsidiaries, rather than the creditors of NRG. As described in Note 3, Business Acquisitions and Dispositions, through the Company's acquisitions of EME on April 1, 2014 and Alta Wind on August 12, 2014, the Company acquired approximately $1.2 billion and $1.6 billion of non-recourse debt respectively. | |||||||||||
High Lonesome Mesa Facility | |||||||||||
Prior to the Company's acquisition of EME, an intercompany tax credit agreement related to the High Lonesome Mesa facility was terminated. The termination resulted in an event of default under the project financing arrangement. As a result, the balance under the project financing arrangement is classified as current and the lender can request repayment at any time. The facility is secured by the assets of High Lonesome Mesa and is non-recourse to NRG. | |||||||||||
NRG Yield, Inc. Convertible Notes | |||||||||||
During the first quarter of 2014, NRG Yield, Inc. closed on its offering of $345 million aggregate principal amount of 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019, or the NRG Yield Convertible Notes. The NRG Yield Convertible Notes are convertible, under certain circumstances, into NRG Yield, Inc. Class A common stock, cash or a combination thereof at an initial conversion price of $46.55 per Class A common share, which is equivalent to an initial conversion rate of approximately 21.4822 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of NRG Yield Convertible Notes. Interest on the NRG Yield Convertible Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing on August 1, 2014. The NRG Yield Convertible Notes mature on February 1, 2019, unless earlier repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms. Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding August 1, 2018, the NRG Yield Convertible Notes will be convertible only upon the occurrence of certain events and during certain periods, and thereafter, at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The notes are accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-20. Under ASC 470-20, issuers of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion, including partial cash settlement, are required to separately account for the liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components. The equity component, the $23 million conversion option value, was recorded to NRG's noncontrolling interest for NRG Yield, Inc. with the offset to debt discount. The debt discount will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the notes. | |||||||||||
NRG Yield LLC and NRG Yield Operating LLC Revolving Credit Facility | |||||||||||
NRG Yield LLC and Yield Operating entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility, which provides a revolving line of credit of $60 million. On April 25, 2014, NRG Yield LLC and Yield Operating amended the revolving credit facility to increase the available line of credit to $450 million and extend its maturity to April 2019. The revolving credit facility can be used for cash or for the issuance of letters of credit. On January 2, 2015, NRG Yield borrowed $210 million under the revolving credit facility to fund the acquisition of Walnut Creek, Laredo Ridge and the Tapestry projects. On February 2, 2015, NRG Yield made an optional repayment of $15 million of principal. In addition, there were $36 million of letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2015. | |||||||||||
Peakers | |||||||||||
On February 21, 2014, NRG Peaker Finance Company LLC elected to redeem approximately $30 million of the outstanding bonds at a redemption price equal to the principal amount plus a redemption premium, accrued and unpaid interest, swap breakage, and other fees, totaling approximately $35 million in connection with the removal of Bayou Cove Peaking Power LLC from the peaker financing collateral package, which also involved limited commitments for certain repairs on other assets that were funded concurrently with the December 10, 2013, debt service payment. On March 3, 2014, Bayou Cove Peaking Power LLC sold Bayou Cove Unit 1, which the Company continues to manage and operate. |
Variable_Interest_Entities
Variable Interest Entities | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||
Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Variable Interest Entity | Variable Interest Entities, or VIEs | |||
Entities that are not Consolidated | ||||
NRG has interests in entities that are considered VIEs under ASC 810, Consolidation, but NRG is not considered the primary beneficiary. NRG accounts for its interests in these entities under the equity method of accounting. | ||||
GenConn Energy LLC — Through its consolidated subsidiary, Yield Operating, the Company owns a 50% interest in GenConn, which owns and operates two 190 MW peaking generation facilities in Connecticut at NRG's Devon and Middletown sites. NRG's maximum exposure to loss is limited to its equity investment, which was $112 million as of March 31, 2015. | ||||
Sherbino I Wind Farm LLC — NRG owns a 50% interest in Sherbino, a joint venture with BP Wind Energy North America Inc. NRG's maximum exposure to loss is limited to its equity investment, which was $81 million as of March 31, 2015. | ||||
Entities that are Consolidated | ||||
Capistrano Wind Partners — Through the acquisition of EME, the Company has a controlling financial interest in Capistrano Wind Partners, whose Class B preferred equity interest are held by outside investors. Capistrano Wind Partners holds 100% ownership in five projects generating 411 MW of wind capacity. The five wind projects include Cedro Hill located in Texas, Mountain Wind Power I, located in Wyoming, Mountain Wind Power II located in Wyoming, Crofton Bluffs located in Nebraska, and Broken Bow I located in Nebraska. | ||||
Under the terms of the Capistrano Wind Partners formation documents, the holders of the Class B preferred equity interests receive 100% of the cash available for distribution, up to a scheduled amount to target a certain return and thereafter cash distributions are shared. The Company retains indirect beneficial ownership of the wind projects and retains responsibilities for managing the operations of Capistrano Wind Partners. Accordingly, the Company consolidates these projects. The Company does not consolidate Capistrano Wind Partners for tax purposes. | ||||
The summarized financial information for Capistrano Wind Holdings consisted of the following: | ||||
(In millions) | March 31, 2015 | |||
Current assets | $ | 28 | ||
Net property, plant and equipment | 578 | |||
Other long-term assets | 137 | |||
Total assets | 743 | |||
Current liabilities | 36 | |||
Long-term debt | 180 | |||
Other long-term liabilities | 154 | |||
Total liabilities | 370 | |||
Noncontrolling interests | 348 | |||
Net assets less noncontrolling interests | $ | 25 | ||
Changes_in_Capital_Structure
Changes in Capital Structure | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||
Changes in Capital Structure Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Changes in Capital Structure | Changes in Capital Structure | |||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, the Company had 500,000,000 shares of common stock authorized. The following table reflects the changes in NRG's common stock issued and outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Issued | Treasury | Outstanding | ||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2014 | 415,506,176 | (78,843,552 | ) | 336,662,624 | ||||||||
Shares issued under LTIPs | 1,176,486 | — | 1,176,486 | |||||||||
Shares issued under ESPP | — | 124,625 | 124,625 | |||||||||
Shares repurchased under Capital Allocation Program | — | (3,146,484 | ) | (3,146,484 | ) | |||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2015 | 416,682,662 | (81,865,411 | ) | 334,817,251 | ||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, there were 1,435,427 shares of treasury stock available for issuance under the ESPP. | ||||||||||||
NRG Common Stock Dividends | ||||||||||||
The following table lists the dividends paid during the three months ended March 31, 2015: | ||||||||||||
First Quarter 2015 | ||||||||||||
Dividends per Common Share | $ | 0.145 | ||||||||||
On April 20, 2015, NRG declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.145 per share, payable May 15, 2015, to stockholders of record as of May 1, 2015, representing $0.58 on an annualized basis. | ||||||||||||
The Company's common stock dividends are subject to available capital, market conditions, and compliance with associated laws, regulations and other contractual obligations. | ||||||||||||
2015 Capital Allocation Program | ||||||||||||
In December 2014, the Company was authorized to repurchase $100 million of its common stock under the 2015 Capital Allocation Program. In March 2015, the Company was authorized to repurchase an additional $100 million of its common stock under the 2015 Capital Allocation Program, for a total share repurchase of $200 million. In addition, in the second quarter of 2015, the Company's board of directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $81 million of the Company's common stock. | ||||||||||||
The following table reflects the repurchases made under the 2015 Capital Allocation Program: | ||||||||||||
Total number of shares purchased | Average price paid per share (a) | Amounts paid for shares purchased (in millions) (a) | ||||||||||
2015 Capital Allocation Program | ||||||||||||
Dec-14 | 1,624,360 | $ | 26.95 | $ | 44 | |||||||
Jan-15 | 1,755,976 | 25.19 | 44 | |||||||||
Feb-15 | 468,854 | 25.46 | 12 | |||||||||
Mar-15 | 921,654 | 24.92 | 23 | |||||||||
Total Repurchases - First Quarter 2015 | 3,146,484 | 79 | ||||||||||
Apr-15 | 1,328,329 | 24.47 | 33 | |||||||||
Total Repurchases under 2015 Capital Allocation Program | 6,099,173 | — | $ | 156 | ||||||||
(a) The average price paid per share and amounts paid for shares purchased excludes the commissions of $0.015 per share paid in connection with the share repurchase. |
Earnings_Per_Share
Earnings Per Share | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||||||
Earnings Per Share | Loss Per Share | |||||||
Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss less accumulated preferred stock dividends by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Shares issued and treasury shares repurchased during the year are weighted for the portion of the year that they were outstanding. Diluted loss per share is computed in a manner consistent with that of basic loss per share while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. The reconciliation of NRG's basic and diluted loss per share is shown in the following table: | ||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In millions, except per share data) | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. common stockholders | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | $ | (120 | ) | $ | (56 | ) | ||
Dividends for preferred shares | 5 | 2 | ||||||
Loss available for common stockholders | $ | (125 | ) | $ | (58 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 336 | 324 | ||||||
Loss per weighted average common share — basic and diluted | $ | (0.37 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | ||
The following table summarizes NRG’s outstanding equity instruments that are anti-dilutive and were not included in the computation of the Company’s diluted loss per share: | ||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In millions of shares) | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Equity compensation plans | 7 | 8 | ||||||
Embedded derivative of 2.822% redeemable perpetual preferred stock(a) | 16 | 16 | ||||||
Total | 23 | 24 | ||||||
(a) As of March 31, 2014, the redeemable perpetual preferred stock had an interest rate of 3.625%. |
Segment_Reporting
Segment Reporting | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting | Segment Reporting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effective in December 2014, the Company's segment structure and its allocation of corporate expenses were updated to reflect how management currently makes financial decisions and allocates resources. The Company has recast data from prior periods to reflect this change in reportable segments to conform to the current year presentation. The Company's businesses are segregated as follows: NRG Business, which includes conventional power generation, the carbon capture business and energy services; NRG Home, which includes NRG Home Retail, consisting of residential retail services and products, and NRG Home Solar, which includes the installation and leasing of residential solar systems and the sale of solar energy services; NRG Renew, which includes solar and wind assets, excluding those in the NRG Yield segment; NRG Yield; and corporate activities. NRG Yield includes certain of the Company's contracted generation assets. On January 2, 2015, NRG Yield, Inc. acquired three projects from the Company: Walnut Creek formerly in the NRG Business segment, the Tapestry projects (Buffalo Bear, Pinnacle and Taloga) and Laredo Ridge, both formerly in the NRG Renew segment. As the transaction was accounted for as a transfer of entities under common control, all historical periods have been recast to reflect this change. The Company's corporate segment includes international business and electric vehicle services. Intersegment sales are accounted for at market. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NRG Home | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | NRG Business(a) | Retail(a) | Solar(a) | NRG Renew(a) | NRG Yield(a) | Corporate(a) | Eliminations | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenues(a) | $ | 2,506 | $ | 1,311 | $ | 5 | $ | 110 | $ | 180 | $ | (7 | ) | $ | (279 | ) | $ | 3,826 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 233 | 30 | 6 | 65 | 54 | 7 | — | 395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in (loss)/earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (4 | ) | — | — | — | 1 | (1 | ) | 1 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income/(loss) before income taxes | 29 | 104 | (45 | ) | (61 | ) | (20 | ) | (217 | ) | 1 | (209 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | $ | 29 | $ | 104 | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (50 | ) | $ | (11 | ) | $ | (142 | ) | $ | (5 | ) | (120 | ) | |||||||||||
Total assets as of March 31, 2015 | $ | 28,744 | $ | 6,270 | $ | 178 | $ | 7,155 | $ | 6,595 | $ | 31,493 | $ | (40,105 | ) | $ | 40,330 | |||||||||||||||
(a) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of: | $ | 246 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 33 | $ | — | $ | 279 | ||||||||||||||||
NRG Home | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | NRG Business(b) | Retail(b) | Solar(b) | NRG Renew(b)(c) | NRG Yield(b) | Corporate(b)(c) | Eliminations | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenues(b) | $ | 2,346 | $ | 1,082 | $ | 2 | $ | 53 | $ | 140 | $ | 4 | $ | (141 | ) | $ | 3,486 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 225 | 30 | 1 | 49 | 24 | 6 | — | 335 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings/(loss) of unconsolidated affiliates | 5 | — | — | (3 | ) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss)/income before income taxes | (6 | ) | 185 | (2 | ) | (65 | ) | 29 | (239 | ) | — | (98 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss)/income attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | $ | (6 | ) | $ | 185 | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (48 | ) | $ | 22 | $ | (209 | ) | $ | 2 | (56 | ) | ||||||||||||
(b) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of: | $ | 113 | $ | 2 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 26 | $ | — | $ | 141 | ||||||||||||||||
(c) Includes loss on debt extinguishment of: | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (1 | ) | $ | — | $ | (40 | ) | $ | — | $ | (41 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||
Income Taxes | Income Taxes | |||||||
Effective Tax Rate | ||||||||
The income tax provision consisted of the following: | ||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In millions except otherwise noted) | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Loss before income taxes | $ | (209 | ) | $ | (98 | ) | ||
Income tax benefit | (73 | ) | (31 | ) | ||||
Effective tax rate | 34.9 | % | 31.6 | % | ||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, NRG's overall effective tax rate was different than the statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the impact of production tax credits generated from our wind assets partially offset by non-taxable equity earnings and tax expense attributable to consolidated partnerships. | ||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, NRG's overall effective tax rate was different than the statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the impact of non-taxable equity earnings, production tax credits and the impact of state and local income taxes. | ||||||||
Uncertain Tax Benefits | ||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, NRG has recorded a non-current tax liability of $55 million for uncertain tax benefits from positions taken on various state income tax returns, including accrued interest. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, NRG accrued an insignificant amount of interest relating to the uncertain tax benefits. As of March 31, 2015, NRG had cumulative interest and penalties related to these uncertain tax benefits of $6 million . The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. | ||||||||
NRG is subject to examination by taxing authorities for income tax returns filed in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions including operations located in Australia. The Company is not subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years prior to 2011. With few exceptions, state and local income tax examinations are no longer open for years before 2009. The Company's primary foreign operations are also no longer subject to examination by local jurisdictions for years prior to 2010. |
Commitments_and_Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies |
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 22, Commitments and Contingencies, to the Company's 2014 Form 10-K. | |
Commitments | |
First Lien Structure | |
NRG has granted first liens to certain counterparties on a substantial portion of the Company's assets, excluding assets acquired in the GenOn and EME (including Midwest Generation) acquisitions, assets held by NRG Yield, Inc. and NRG's assets that have project-level financing, to reduce the amount of cash collateral and letters of credit that it would otherwise be required to post from time to time to support its obligations under out-of-the-money hedge agreements for forward sales of power or MWh equivalents. The Company's lien counterparties may have a claim on NRG's assets to the extent market prices exceed the hedged price. As of March 31, 2015, hedges under the first liens were in-the-money for NRG on a counterparty aggregate basis. | |
Contingencies | |
The Company's material legal proceedings are described below. The Company believes that it has valid defenses to these legal proceedings and intends to defend them vigorously. NRG records reserves for estimated losses from contingencies when information available indicates that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss, or range of loss, can be reasonably estimated. In addition, legal costs are expensed as incurred. Management has assessed each of the following matters based on current information and made a judgment concerning its potential outcome, considering the nature of the claim, the amount and nature of damages sought, and the probability of success. Unless specified below, the Company is unable to predict the outcome of these legal proceedings or reasonably estimate the scope or amount of any associated costs and potential liabilities. As additional information becomes available, management adjusts its assessment and estimates of such contingencies accordingly. Because litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable rulings or developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of the Company's liabilities and contingencies could be at amounts that are different from its currently recorded reserves and that such difference could be material. | |
In addition to the legal proceedings noted below, NRG and its subsidiaries are party to other litigation or legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In management's opinion, the disposition of these ordinary course matters will not materially adversely affect NRG's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. | |
Midwest Generation Asbestos Liabilities — The Company, through its subsidiary, Midwest Generation, may be subject to potential asbestos liabilities as a result of its acquisition of EME. The Company is currently analyzing the scope of potential liability as it may relate to Midwest Generation. The Company believes that it has established an adequate reserve to deal with these cases. | |
Actions Pursued by MC Asset Recovery —With Mirant Corporation's emergence from bankruptcy protection in 2006, certain actions filed by GenOn Energy Holdings and some of its subsidiaries against third parties were transferred to MC Asset Recovery, a wholly owned subsidiary of GenOn Energy Holdings. MC Asset Recovery is governed by a manager who is independent of NRG and GenOn. MC Asset Recovery is a disregarded entity for income tax purposes. Under the remaining action transferred to MC Asset Recovery, MC Asset Recovery seeks to recover damages from Commerzbank AG and various other banks, or the Commerzbank Defendants, for alleged fraudulent transfers that occurred prior to Mirant's bankruptcy proceedings. In December 2010, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas dismissed MC Asset Recovery's complaint against the Commerzbank Defendants. In January 2011, MC Asset Recovery appealed the District Court's dismissal of its complaint against the Commerzbank Defendants to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In March 2012, the Court of Appeals reversed the District Court's dismissal and reinstated MC Asset Recovery's amended complaint against the Commerzbank Defendants. If MC Asset Recovery succeeds in obtaining any recoveries from the Commerzbank Defendants, the Commerzbank Defendants have asserted that they will seek to file claims in Mirant's bankruptcy proceedings for the amount of those recoveries. GenOn Energy Holdings would vigorously contest the allowance of any such claims. If the Commerzbank Defendants were to receive an allowed claim as a result of a recovery by MC Asset Recovery on its claims against them, GenOn Energy Holdings would retain from the net amount recovered by MC Asset Recovery an amount equal to the dollar amount of the resulting allowed claim. | |
Pending Natural Gas Litigation — GenOn is party to several lawsuits, certain of which are class action lawsuits, in state and federal courts in Kansas, Missouri, Nevada and Wisconsin. These lawsuits were filed in the aftermath of the California energy crisis in 2000 and 2001 and the resulting FERC investigations and relate to alleged conduct to increase natural gas prices in violation of antitrust and similar laws. The lawsuits seek treble or punitive damages, restitution and/or expenses. The lawsuits also name as parties a number of energy companies unaffiliated with NRG. In July 2011, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, which was handling four of the five cases, granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment and dismissed all claims against GenOn in those cases. The plaintiffs appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit which reversed the decision of the District Court. On August 26, 2013, GenOn along with the other defendants in the lawsuit filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Court of Appeals' decision. On July 1, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition. On April 21, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the Ninth Circuit’s holding that plaintiffs’ state antitrust law claims are not field-preempted. The U.S. Supreme Court left open whether the claims were preempted on the basis of conflict preemption and directed that the case be sent to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada for further proceedings. | |
In September 2012, the State of Nevada Supreme Court, which was handling the remaining case, affirmed dismissal by the Eighth Judicial District Court for Clark County, Nevada of all plaintiffs' claims against GenOn. In February 2013, the plaintiffs in the Nevada case filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court. In June 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari, thereby ending one of the five lawsuits. GenOn has agreed to indemnify CenterPoint against certain losses relating to these lawsuits. | |
Cheswick Class Action Complaint — In April 2012, a putative class action lawsuit was filed against GenOn in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania alleging that emissions from the Cheswick generating facility have damaged the property of neighboring residents. The Company disputes these allegations. Plaintiffs have brought nuisance, negligence, trespass and strict liability claims seeking both damages and injunctive relief. Plaintiffs seek to certify a class that consists of people who own property or live within one mile of the Company's plant. In July 2012, the Company removed the lawsuit to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. In October 2012, the District Court granted the Company's motion to dismiss, which plaintiffs appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. On August 20, 2013, the Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the District Court. On September 3, 2013, the Company filed a petition for rehearing with the Court of Appeals which was subsequently denied. In February 2014, the Company filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review and reversal of the Court of Appeals' decision. On June 2, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari. Following the U.S. Supreme Court's denial of GenOn’s petition for a writ of certiorari, the case continued to be litigated before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. After briefing by the parties on GenOn's motion to strike class allegations in the complaint, the court granted GenOn's motion, but allowed the plaintiffs the opportunity to re-file their complaint. On February 3, 2015, plaintiffs sought leave to file an amended complaint, which the Company is contesting. | |
Energy Plus Holdings — On August 7, 2012, Energy Plus Holdings received a subpoena from the NYAG which generally sought information and business records related to Energy Plus Holdings' sales, marketing and business practices. Energy Plus Holdings provided documents and information to the NYAG. Energy Plus Holdings continues to cooperate and discuss a resolution of these issues with the NYAG. | |
Maryland Department of the Environment v. GenOn Chalk Point and GenOn Mid-Atlantic — On January 25, 2013, Food & Water Watch, the Patuxent Riverkeeper and the Potomac Riverkeeper (together, the Citizens Group) sent GenOn Mid-Atlantic a letter alleging that the Chalk Point, Dickerson and Morgantown generating facilities were violating the terms of the three National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits by discharging nitrogen and phosphorous in excess of the limits in each permit. On March 21, 2013, the MDE sent GenOn Mid-Atlantic a similar letter with respect to the Chalk Point and Dickerson generating facilities, threatening to sue within 60 days if the generating facilities were not brought into compliance. On June 11, 2013, the Maryland Attorney General on behalf of the MDE filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland alleging violations of the CWA and Maryland environmental laws related to water. The lawsuit is ongoing and seeks injunctive relief and civil penalties in excess of $100,000. The Company does not expect the resolution of this matter to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. | |
Midwest Generation New Source Review Litigation — In August 2009, the EPA and the Illinois Attorney General, or the Government Plaintiffs, filed a complaint, or the Governments’ Complaint, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging violations of CAA PSD requirements by Midwest Generation arising from maintenance, repair or replacement projects at six Illinois coal-fired electric generating stations performed by Midwest Generation or ComEd, a prior owner of the stations, including alleged failures to obtain PSD construction permits and to comply with BACT requirements. The Government Plaintiffs also alleged violations of opacity and PM standards at the Midwest Generation plants. Finally, the Government Plaintiffs alleged that Midwest Generation violated certain operating permit requirements under Title V of the CAA allegedly arising from such claimed PSD, opacity and PM emission violations. In addition to seeking penalties of up to $37,500 per violation, per day, the complaint seeks an injunction ordering Midwest Generation to install controls sufficient to meet BACT emission rates at the units subject to the complaint and other remedies, which could go well beyond the requirements of the CPS. Several environmental groups intervened as plaintiffs in this litigation and filed a complaint, or the Intervenors’ Complaint, which alleged opacity, PM and related Title V violations. Midwest Generation filed a motion to dismiss nine of the ten PSD counts in the Governments’ Complaint, and to dismiss the tenth PSD count to the extent the Governments’ Complaint sought civil penalties for that count. The trial court granted the motion in March 2010. | |
In June 2010, the Government Plaintiffs and Intervenors each filed an amended complaint. The Governments’ Amended Complaint again alleged that Midwest Generation violated PSD (based upon the same projects as alleged in their original complaint, but adding allegations that the Company was liable as the “successor” to ComEd), Title V and opacity and PM standards. It named EME and ComEd as additional defendants and alleged PSD violations (again, premised on the same projects) against them. The Intervenors’ Amended Complaint named only Midwest Generation as a defendant and alleged Title V and opacity/PM violations, as well as one of the ten PSD violations alleged in the Governments’ Amended Complaint. Midwest Generation again moved to dismiss all but one of the Government Plaintiffs’ PSD claims and the related Title V claims. Midwest Generation also filed a motion to dismiss the PSD claim in the Intervenors’ Amended Complaint and the related Title V claims. In March 2011, the trial court granted Midwest Generation’s partial motion to dismiss the Government Plaintiffs’ PSD claims. The trial court denied Midwest Generation’s motion to dismiss the PSD claim asserted in the Intervenors’ Amended Complaint, but noted that the plaintiffs would be required to convince the court that the statute of limitations should be equitably tolled. The trial court did not address other counts in the amended complaints that allege violations of opacity and PM emission limitations under the Illinois State Implementation Plan and related Title V claims. The trial court also granted the motions to dismiss the PSD claims asserted against EME and ComEd. | |
Following the trial court ruling, the Government Plaintiffs appealed the trial court’s dismissals of their PSD claims, including the dismissal of nine of the ten PSD claims against Midwest Generation and of the PSD claims against the other defendants. Those PSD claim dismissals were affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in July 2013. In addition, in 2012, all but one of the environmental groups that had intervened in the case dismissed their claims without prejudice. As a result, only one environmental group remains a plaintiff intervenor in the case. The Company does not expect the resolution of this matter to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. |
Regulatory_Matters
Regulatory Matters | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Regulatory Matters Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Regulatory Matters | Regulatory Matters |
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 23, Regulatory Matters, to the Company's 2014 Form 10-K. | |
NRG operates in a highly regulated industry and is subject to regulation by various federal and state agencies. As such, NRG is affected by regulatory developments at both the federal and state levels and in the regions in which NRG operates. In addition, NRG is subject to the market rules, procedures, and protocols of the various ISO and RTO markets in which NRG participates. These power markets are subject to ongoing legislative and regulatory changes that may impact NRG's wholesale and retail businesses. | |
In addition to the regulatory proceedings noted below, NRG and its subsidiaries are a party to other regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business or have other regulatory exposure. In management's opinion, the disposition of these ordinary course matters will not materially adversely affect NRG's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. | |
National | |
Court Rejects FERC's Jurisdiction Over Demand Response — On May 23, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated FERC’s rules (known as Order No. 745) that allowed demand response resources to participate in FERC-jurisdictional energy markets. The Court of Appeals held that the Federal Power Act does not authorize FERC to exercise jurisdiction over demand response and that instead demand response is part of the retail market over which the states have jurisdiction. The specific order being challenged related to energy market compensation, but this ruling also calls into question whether demand response will be permitted to participate in the capacity markets in the future. Parties including the U.S. Solicitor General have filed petitions for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court. On May 4, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari on two questions: first, on whether the FPA gives FERC jurisdiction over demand response, and second, whether FERC’s Order No. 745 correctly determined the level of compensation paid to generators participating in the energy markets. The eventual outcome of this proceeding could result in refunds of payments made for non-jurisdictional services and resettlement of wholesale markets, but it is not possible to predict the outcome or estimate the impact on the Company at this time. | |
East Region | |
Montgomery County Station Power Tax — On December 20, 2013, the Company received a letter from Montgomery County, Maryland requesting payment of an energy tax for the consumption of station power at the Dickerson Facility over the previous three years. Montgomery County seeks payment in the amount of $22 million, which includes tax, interest and penalties. The Company is disputing the applicability of the tax. On December 17, 2014, the Maryland Tax Court heard oral arguments from the parties. Subsequently, post hearing briefs were filed. The decision is pending. |
Environmental_Matters
Environmental Matters | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Environmental Matters Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Environmental Matters | Environmental Matters |
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 24, Environmental Matters, to the Company's 2014 Form 10-K. | |
NRG is subject to a wide range of environmental laws in the development, construction, ownership and operation of projects. These laws generally require that governmental permits and approvals be obtained before construction and during operation of power plants. NRG is also subject to laws and regulations surrounding the protection of wildlife, including migratory birds, eagles and threatened and endangered species. Environmental laws have become increasingly stringent and NRG expects this trend to continue. The electric generation industry is likely to face new requirements to address various emissions, including GHG, as well as combustion byproducts, water discharge and use, and threatened and endangered species. In general, future laws are expected to require the addition of emissions controls or other environmental controls or to impose certain restrictions on the operations of the Company's facilities, which could have a material effect on the Company's operations. | |
The EPA finalized CSAPR in 2011, which was intended to replace CAIR in January 2012. In December 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit stayed the implementation of CSAPR and then issued an opinion in August 2012 vacating CSAPR and keeping CAIR in place until the EPA could replace it. On April 29, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed and remanded the D.C. Circuit's decision. In October 2014, the D.C. Circuit lifted the stay of CSAPR. In response, the EPA issued an interim final rule in November 2014 to amend the CSAPR compliance dates. Accordingly, CSAPR replaced CAIR on January 1, 2015. On February 25, 2015, the D.C. Circuit held oral argument regarding several unresolved legal issues and the Company expects a decision in the second quarter of 2015. While NRG cannot predict the final outcome of the ongoing litigation, the Company believes its investment in pollution controls and cleaner technologies coupled with planned plant retirements should leave the fleet well positioned for compliance. | |
In December 2014, the EPA proposed making the NAAQS for ozone more stringent. The EPA anticipates promulgating a more stringent ozone NAAQS by October 2015. A more stringent NAAQS would obligate the states to develop plans to reduce NOx (an ozone precursor), which might affect some of the Company's units. | |
In February 2012, the EPA promulgated standards to control emissions of HAPs from coal and oil-fired electric generating units. The rule established limits for mercury, non-mercury metals, certain organics and acid gases, which limits must be met beginning in April 2015 (with some units getting a 1-year extension). In November 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review the D.C. Circuit decision that denied the petitions seeking to vacate MATS but the review is limited to whether the EPA unreasonably refused to consider costs in determining whether it is appropriate to regulate HAPs emitted by electric generating units. Oral argument in the U.S. Supreme Court occurred in March 2015, and the Company expects a decision in the second quarter of 2015. | |
In January 2014, the EPA re-proposed the NSPS for CO2 emissions from new fossil-fuel-fired electric generating units that had been previously proposed in April 2012. The re-proposed standards are 1,000 pounds of CO2 per MWh for large gas units and 1,100 pounds of CO2 per MWh for coal units and small gas units. Proposed standards are in effect until a final rule is published or another rule is re-proposed. In June 2014, the EPA proposed a rule that would require states to develop CO2 standards that would apply to existing fossil-fueled generating facilities. Specifically, the EPA proposed state-specific rate-based goals for CO2 emissions, as well as guidelines for states to follow in developing plans to achieve the state-specific goals. The EPA anticipates finalizing both of these rules in the summer of 2015. | |
Water | |
In August 2014, the EPA finalized the regulation regarding the use of water for once through cooling at existing facilities to address impingement and entrainment concerns. NRG anticipates that more stringent requirements will be incorporated into some of its water discharge permits over the next several years. | |
Byproducts, Wastes, Hazardous Materials and Contamination | |
In April 2015, the EPA finalized the rule regulating byproducts of coal combustion (e.g., ash and gypsum) as solid wastes under the RCRA. In 2010, the EPA had proposed two alternatives. Under the first proposal, these byproducts would be regulated as solid wastes. Under the second proposal, these byproducts would have been regulated as “special wastes” in a manner similar to the regulation of hazardous waste with an exception for certain types of beneficial use of these byproducts. The second alternative would have imposed significantly more stringent requirements and materially increased the cost of disposal of coal combustion byproducts. The Company is evaluating the impact of the new rule on its results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. | |
East Region | |
Maryland Environmental Regulations — In December 2014, MDE proposed in the Maryland Register a regulation regarding NOx emissions from coal-fired electric generating units, which if finalized would have required by 2020 the Company (at each of the three Dickerson coal-fired units and the Chalk Point coal-fired unit that does not have an SCR) to (1) install and operate an SCR; (2) retire the unit; or (3) convert the fuel source from coal to natural gas. Earlier this year, a new administration decided not to finalize the regulation as proposed. Later this year, the Company expects MDE to propose revised regulations to address future NOx reductions, which when finalized may negatively affect certain of the Company’s coal-fired units in Maryland. | |
Environmental Capital Expenditures | |
Based on current (and in some cases proposed) rules, technology and preliminary plans based on some proposed rules, NRG estimates that environmental capital expenditures from 2015 through 2019 required to comply with environmental laws will be approximately $614 million which includes $57 million for GenOn and $440 million for Midwest Generation. These costs are primarily associated with (i) controls to satisfy MATS and the recent NSR settlement at Big Cajun II; (ii) controls to satisfy MATS at W.A. Parish, Limestone and Conemaugh; (iii) NOx controls for Sayreville and Gilbert; and (iv) DSI/ESP upgrades at Waukegan and Powerton to satisfy the IL CPS and the Joliet gas conversion. |
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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information | Condensed Consolidating Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, the Company had outstanding $6.4 billion of Senior Notes due from 2018 - 2024, as shown in Note 7, Debt and Capital Leases. These Senior Notes are guaranteed by certain of NRG's current and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries, or guarantor subsidiaries. These guarantees are both joint and several. The non-guarantor subsidiaries include all of NRG's foreign subsidiaries and certain domestic subsidiaries, including GenOn and its subsidiaries and NRG Yield, Inc. and its subsidiaries. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unless otherwise noted below, each of the following guarantor subsidiaries fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Senior Notes as of March 31, 2015: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ace Energy, Inc. | NEO Freehold-Gen LLC | NRG Operating Services, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Allied Warranty LLC | NEO Power Services Inc. | NRG Oswego Harbor Power Operations Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Arthur Kill Power LLC | New Genco GP, LLC | NRG PacGen Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Astoria Gas Turbine Power LLC | Norwalk Power LLC | NRG Portable Power LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayou Cove Peaking Power, LLC | NRG Affiliate Services Inc. | NRG Power Marketing LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
BidURenergy, Inc. | NRG Artesian Energy LLC | NRG Reliability Solutions LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Cabrillo Power I LLC | NRG Arthur Kill Operations Inc. | NRG Renter's Protection LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Cabrillo Power II LLC | NRG Astoria Gas Turbine Operations Inc. | NRG Retail LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Carbon Management Solutions LLC | NRG Bayou Cove LLC | NRG Retail Northeast LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Cirro Group, Inc. | NRG Business Solutions LLC | NRG Rockford Acquisition LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Cirro Energy Services, Inc. | NRG Cabrillo Power Operations Inc. | NRG Saguaro Operations Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Clean Edge Energy LLC | NRG California Peaker Operations LLC | NRG Security LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Conemaugh Power LLC | NRG Cedar Bayou Development Company, LLC | NRG Services Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut Jet Power LLC | NRG Connected Home LLC | NRG SimplySmart Solutions LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Cottonwood Development LLC | NRG Connecticut Affiliate Services Inc. | NRG South Central Affiliate Services Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Cottonwood Energy Company LP | NRG Construction LLC | NRG South Central Generating LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Cottonwood Generating Partners I LLC | NRG Curtailment Solutions LLC | NRG South Central Operations Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Cottonwood Generating Partners II LLC | NRG Development Company Inc. | NRG South Texas LP | ||||||||||||||||||
Cottonwood Generating Partners III LLC | NRG Devon Operations Inc. | NRG Texas C&I Supply LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Cottonwood Technology Partners LP | NRG Dispatch Services LLC | NRG Texas Gregory LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Devon Power LLC | NRG Distributed Generation PR LLC | NRG Texas Holding Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Dunkirk Power LLC | NRG Dunkirk Operations Inc. | NRG Texas LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Eastern Sierra Energy Company LLC | NRG El Segundo Operations Inc. | NRG Texas Power LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
El Segundo Power, LLC | NRG Energy Efficiency-L LLC | NRG Warranty Services LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
El Segundo Power II LLC | NRG Energy Efficiency-P LLC | NRG West Coast LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Energy Alternatives Wholesale, LLC | NRG Energy Labor Services LLC | NRG Western Affiliate Services Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. | NRG Energy Services Group LLC | O'Brien Cogeneration, Inc. II | ||||||||||||||||||
Energy Plus Holdings LLC | NRG Energy Services International Inc. | ONSITE Energy, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Energy Plus Natural Gas LLC | NRG Energy Services LLC | Oswego Harbor Power LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Energy Protection Insurance Company | NRG Generation Holdings, Inc. | RE Retail Receivables, LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Everything Energy LLC | NRG Home & Business Solutions LLC | Reliant Energy Northeast LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Forward Home Security LLC | NRG Home Services LLC | Reliant Energy Power Supply, LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
GCP Funding Company, LLC | NRG Home Solutions LLC | Reliant Energy Retail Holdings, LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Green Mountain Energy | NRG Home Solutions Product LLC | Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Green Mountain Energy Co LLC | NRG Homer City Services LLC | RERH Holdings LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Gregory Partners, LLC | NRG Huntley Operations Inc. | Saguaro Power LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Gregory Power Partners LLC | NRG HQ DC LLC | Somerset Operations Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Huntley Power LLC | NRG Identity Protect LLC | Somerset Power LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Independence Energy Alliance LLC | NRG Ilion Limited Partnership | Texas Genco Financing Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||
Independence Energy Group LLC | NRG Ilion LP LLC | Texas Genco GP, LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Independence Energy Natural Gas LLC | NRG International LLC | Texas Genco Holdings, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Indian River Operations Inc. | NRG Maintenance Services LLC | Texas Genco LP, LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Indian River Power LLC | NRG Mextrans Inc. | Texas Genco Operating Services, LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Keystone Power LLC | NRG MidAtlantic Affiliate Services Inc. | Texas Genco Services, LP | ||||||||||||||||||
Langford Wind Power, LLC | NRG Middletown Operations Inc. | US Retailers LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana Generating LLC | NRG Montville Operations Inc. | Vienna Operations Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Meriden Gas Turbines LLC | NRG New Roads Holdings LLC | Vienna Power LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Middletown Power LLC | NRG North Central Operations Inc. | WCP (Generation) Holdings LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Montville Power LLC | NRG Northeast Affiliate Services Inc. | West Coast Power LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
NEO Corporation | NRG Norwalk Harbor Operations Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||
NRG conducts much of its business through and derives much of its income from its subsidiaries. Therefore, the Company's ability to make required payments with respect to its indebtedness and other obligations depends on the financial results and condition of its subsidiaries and NRG's ability to receive funds from its subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on the ability of any of the guarantor subsidiaries to transfer funds to NRG. However, there may be restrictions for certain non-guarantor subsidiaries. | ||||||||||||||||||||
The following condensed consolidating financial information presents the financial information of NRG Energy, Inc., the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries in accordance with Rule 3-10 under the SEC Regulation S-X. The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of results of operations or financial position had the guarantor subsidiaries or non-guarantor subsidiaries operated as independent entities. | ||||||||||||||||||||
In this presentation, NRG Energy, Inc. consists of parent company operations. Guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries of NRG are reported on an equity basis. For companies acquired, the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired have been presented on a push-down accounting basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
(Note Issuer) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating revenues | $ | 2,563 | $ | 1,303 | $ | — | $ | (40 | ) | $ | 3,826 | |||||||||
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of operations | 2,104 | 995 | 12 | (49 | ) | 3,062 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 204 | 186 | 5 | — | 395 | |||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 102 | 101 | 60 | — | 263 | |||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | — | 2 | 8 | — | 10 | |||||||||||||||
Development activity expenses | — | 15 | 19 | — | 34 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,410 | 1,299 | 104 | (49 | ) | 3,764 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on postretirement benefits curtailment | — | 14 | — | — | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Operating Income/(Loss) | 153 | 18 | (104 | ) | 9 | 76 | ||||||||||||||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | (13 | ) | (8 | ) | 50 | (29 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | — | (4 | ) | (1 | ) | 2 | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other income, net | 1 | 17 | 1 | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (4 | ) | (158 | ) | (139 | ) | — | (301 | ) | |||||||||||
Total other expense | (16 | ) | (153 | ) | (89 | ) | (27 | ) | (285 | ) | ||||||||||
Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes | 137 | (135 | ) | (193 | ) | (18 | ) | (209 | ) | |||||||||||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 54 | (60 | ) | (67 | ) | — | (73 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | 83 | (75 | ) | (126 | ) | (18 | ) | (136 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests | — | (21 | ) | (6 | ) | 11 | (16 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to | $ | 83 | $ | (54 | ) | $ | (120 | ) | $ | (29 | ) | $ | (120 | ) | ||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
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(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | $ | 83 | $ | (75 | ) | $ | (126 | ) | $ | (18 | ) | $ | (136 | ) | ||||||
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivatives, net | (7 | ) | 11 | (16 | ) | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | — | (9 | ) | (2 | ) | — | (11 | ) | ||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities, net | — | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Defined benefit plan, net | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | 11 | — | 7 | |||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | (10 | ) | — | (7 | ) | — | (17 | ) | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | 73 | (75 | ) | (133 | ) | (18 | ) | (153 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | (34 | ) | (6 | ) | 11 | (29 | ) | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | 73 | (41 | ) | (127 | ) | (29 | ) | (124 | ) | |||||||||||
Dividends for preferred shares | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | |||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Available for Common Stockholders | $ | 73 | $ | (41 | ) | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (29 | ) | $ | (129 | ) | ||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
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ASSETS | (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 13 | $ | 1,378 | $ | 773 | $ | — | $ | 2,164 | ||||||||||
Funds deposited by counterparties | 39 | 29 | — | — | 68 | |||||||||||||||
Restricted cash | 14 | 427 | 2 | — | 443 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 936 | 240 | 3 | — | 1,179 | |||||||||||||||
Inventory | 505 | 604 | — | — | 1,109 | |||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,480 | 938 | — | (389 | ) | 2,029 | ||||||||||||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 246 | 154 | — | — | 400 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable - affiliate | 8,656 | 2,103 | (5,750 | ) | (5,002 | ) | 7 | |||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | 93 | 95 | — | 188 | |||||||||||||||
Renewable energy grant receivable | — | 68 | — | — | 68 | |||||||||||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 148 | 319 | — | — | 467 | |||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 12,037 | 6,353 | (4,877 | ) | (5,391 | ) | 8,122 | |||||||||||||
Net property, plant and equipment | 8,260 | 13,847 | 194 | (25 | ) | 22,276 | ||||||||||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 422 | 2,542 | 21,907 | (24,871 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Equity investments in affiliates | (18 | ) | 841 | 39 | (90 | ) | 772 | |||||||||||||
Notes receivable, less current portion | — | 58 | 221 | (212 | ) | 67 | ||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 2,072 | 448 | — | — | 2,520 | |||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 859 | 1,637 | 1 | (6 | ) | 2,491 | ||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 586 | — | — | — | 586 | |||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 318 | 321 | 1 | (49 | ) | 591 | ||||||||||||||
Deferred income tax | (61 | ) | 652 | 893 | — | 1,484 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current assets held-for-sale | — | 17 | — | — | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-current assets | 112 | 681 | 611 | — | 1,404 | |||||||||||||||
Total other assets | 4,290 | 7,197 | 23,673 | (25,228 | ) | 9,932 | ||||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 24,587 | $ | 27,397 | $ | 18,990 | $ | (30,644 | ) | $ | 40,330 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | $ | 1 | $ | 445 | $ | 231 | $ | (212 | ) | $ | 465 | |||||||||
Accounts payable | 645 | 358 | 42 | — | 1,045 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts payable — affiliate | 2,336 | 2,853 | (576 | ) | (4,613 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,439 | 834 | — | (389 | ) | 1,884 | ||||||||||||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 39 | 29 | — | — | 68 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 233 | 496 | 318 | — | 1,047 | |||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 4,693 | 5,015 | 15 | (5,214 | ) | 4,509 | ||||||||||||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 308 | 11,456 | 8,286 | — | 20,050 | |||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 314 | — | — | — | 314 | |||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust liability | 328 | — | — | — | 328 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,284 | (1,039 | ) | (225 | ) | — | 20 | |||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 369 | 330 | — | (49 | ) | 650 | ||||||||||||||
Out-of-market contracts | 107 | 1,114 | — | — | 1,221 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 490 | 767 | 292 | — | 1,549 | |||||||||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 3,200 | 12,628 | 8,353 | (49 | ) | 24,132 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 7,893 | 17,643 | 8,368 | (5,263 | ) | 28,641 | ||||||||||||||
2.822% convertible perpetual preferred stock | — | — | 293 | — | 293 | |||||||||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | — | 19 | — | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | 16,694 | 9,735 | 10,329 | (25,381 | ) | 11,377 | ||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 24,587 | $ | 27,397 | $ | 18,990 | $ | (30,644 | ) | $ | 40,330 | |||||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Operating Activities | $ | 820 | $ | (430 | ) | $ | (539 | ) | $ | 409 | $ | 260 | ||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Payments for)/proceeds from intercompany loans to subsidiaries | (737 | ) | 328 | 409 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | — | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (89 | ) | (157 | ) | (6 | ) | — | (252 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase in restricted cash, net | — | (11 | ) | — | — | (11 | ) | |||||||||||||
Decrease/(increase) in restricted cash — U.S. DOE projects | — | 24 | 1 | — | 25 | |||||||||||||||
Decrease in notes receivable | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | |||||||||||||||
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | (193 | ) | — | — | — | (193 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 196 | — | — | — | 196 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from renewable energy grants | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Other | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | (37 | ) | — | (41 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities | (825 | ) | 188 | 367 | — | (270 | ) | |||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds/(payments) from intercompany loans | — | — | 409 | (409 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Payment of dividends to common and preferred stockholders | — | — | (51 | ) | — | (51 | ) | |||||||||||||
Payment for treasury stock | — | — | (79 | ) | — | (79 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net payments for settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | — | 40 | — | — | 40 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | — | 221 | 27 | — | 248 | |||||||||||||||
Contributions to, net of distributions from, noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | — | (25 | ) | — | — | (25 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Payments for short and long-term debt | — | (89 | ) | (5 | ) | — | (94 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | — | 147 | 302 | (409 | ) | 40 | ||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | — | 18 | — | — | 18 | |||||||||||||||
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (5 | ) | (77 | ) | 130 | — | 48 | |||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 18 | 1,455 | 643 | — | 2,116 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 13 | $ | 1,378 | $ | 773 | $ | — | $ | 2,164 | ||||||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
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(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating revenues | $ | 2,279 | $ | 1,251 | $ | — | $ | (44 | ) | $ | 3,486 | |||||||||
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of operations | 1,797 | 974 | (4 | ) | (30 | ) | 2,737 | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 198 | 134 | 3 | — | 335 | |||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 101 | 57 | 64 | — | 222 | |||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | — | 1 | 11 | — | 12 | |||||||||||||||
Development activity expenses | — | 10 | 9 | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,096 | 1,176 | 83 | (30 | ) | 3,325 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets | — | 19 | — | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Operating Income/(Loss) | 183 | 94 | (83 | ) | (14 | ) | 180 | |||||||||||||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of consolidated subsidiaries | 49 | (6 | ) | 115 | (158 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | |||||||||||||||
Other income, net | 1 | 4 | 7 | (1 | ) | 11 | ||||||||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | — | (9 | ) | (32 | ) | — | (41 | ) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (6 | ) | (107 | ) | (143 | ) | 1 | (255 | ) | |||||||||||
Total other income/(expense) | 48 | (117 | ) | (53 | ) | (156 | ) | (278 | ) | |||||||||||
Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes | 231 | (23 | ) | (136 | ) | (170 | ) | (98 | ) | |||||||||||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 63 | (10 | ) | (84 | ) | — | (31 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Loss | 168 | (13 | ) | (52 | ) | (170 | ) | (67 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Net (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | (3 | ) | 4 | (12 | ) | (11 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | $ | 168 | $ | (10 | ) | $ | (56 | ) | $ | (158 | ) | $ | (56 | ) | ||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
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(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
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(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | $ | 168 | $ | (13 | ) | $ | (52 | ) | $ | (170 | ) | $ | (67 | ) | ||||||
Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income, net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivatives, net | 6 | (6 | ) | 5 | (14 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities, net | — | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Defined benefit plan | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss) | 8 | — | 9 | (12 | ) | 5 | ||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | 176 | (13 | ) | (43 | ) | (182 | ) | (62 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | (5 | ) | 4 | (14 | ) | (15 | ) | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | 176 | (8 | ) | (47 | ) | (168 | ) | (47 | ) | |||||||||||
Dividends for preferred shares | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Available for Common Stockholders | $ | 176 | $ | (8 | ) | $ | (49 | ) | $ | (168 | ) | $ | (49 | ) | ||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
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ASSETS | (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 18 | $ | 1,455 | $ | 643 | $ | — | $ | 2,116 | ||||||||||
Funds deposited by counterparties | 9 | 63 | — | — | 72 | |||||||||||||||
Restricted cash | 5 | 451 | 1 | — | 457 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 924 | 392 | 6 | — | 1,322 | |||||||||||||||
Inventory | 537 | 710 | — | — | 1,247 | |||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,657 | 1,209 | — | (441 | ) | 2,425 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable - affiliate | 7,449 | 1,988 | (5,991 | ) | (3,437 | ) | 9 | |||||||||||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 114 | 73 | — | — | 187 | |||||||||||||||
Renewable energy grant receivable | — | 134 | 1 | — | 135 | |||||||||||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 94 | 175 | 343 | — | 612 | |||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 10,807 | 6,650 | (4,997 | ) | (3,878 | ) | 8,582 | |||||||||||||
Net Property, Plant and Equipment | 8,344 | 13,877 | 171 | (25 | ) | 22,367 | ||||||||||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 140 | 2,293 | 23,410 | (25,843 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Equity investments in affiliates | (18 | ) | 891 | — | (102 | ) | 771 | |||||||||||||
Capital leases and notes receivable, less current portion | 1 | 60 | 109 | (98 | ) | 72 | ||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 1,921 | 653 | — | — | 2,574 | |||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 765 | 1,806 | 2 | (6 | ) | 2,567 | ||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 585 | — | — | — | 585 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | (247 | ) | 816 | 837 | — | 1,406 | ||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 242 | 288 | 1 | (51 | ) | 480 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current assets held for sale | — | 17 | — | — | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-current assets | 113 | 623 | 508 | — | 1,244 | |||||||||||||||
Total other assets | 3,502 | 7,447 | 24,867 | (26,100 | ) | 9,716 | ||||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 22,653 | $ | 27,974 | $ | 20,041 | $ | (30,003 | ) | $ | 40,665 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | $ | 1 | $ | 444 | $ | 127 | $ | (98 | ) | $ | 474 | |||||||||
Accounts payable | 598 | 416 | 46 | — | 1,060 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts payable — affiliate | 1,588 | 2,447 | (598 | ) | (3,437 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Deferred Income Taxes | 7 | — | (7 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,532 | 963 | — | (441 | ) | 2,054 | ||||||||||||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 9 | 63 | — | — | 72 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 283 | 498 | 418 | — | 1,199 | |||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 4,018 | 4,831 | (14 | ) | (3,976 | ) | 4,859 | |||||||||||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 307 | 11,226 | 8,367 | — | 19,900 | |||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 310 | — | — | — | 310 | |||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust liability | 333 | — | — | — | 333 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,036 | (1,012 | ) | (3 | ) | — | 21 | |||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 248 | 241 | — | (51 | ) | 438 | ||||||||||||||
Out-of-market contracts | 111 | 1,133 | — | — | 1,244 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 465 | 795 | 314 | — | 1,574 | |||||||||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 2,810 | 12,383 | 8,678 | (51 | ) | 23,820 | ||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 6,828 | 17,214 | 8,664 | (4,027 | ) | 28,679 | ||||||||||||||
2.822% Preferred Stock | — | — | 291 | — | 291 | |||||||||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | — | 19 | — | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | 15,825 | 10,741 | 11,086 | (25,976 | ) | 11,676 | ||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 22,653 | $ | 27,974 | $ | 20,041 | $ | (30,003 | ) | $ | 40,665 | |||||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||
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(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated Balance | ||||||||||||||||
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ | 446 | $ | 430 | $ | (886 | ) | $ | 401 | $ | 391 | |||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans to subsidiaries | (405 | ) | 4 | 401 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | — | (25 | ) | (193 | ) | — | (218 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (73 | ) | (162 | ) | (2 | ) | — | (237 | ) | |||||||||||
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash, net | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Increase in restricted cash — U.S. DOE projects | (4 | ) | 60 | — | — | 56 | ||||||||||||||
Decrease/(increase) in notes receivable | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | (188 | ) | — | — | — | (188 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 183 | — | — | — | 183 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from renewable energy grants | — | 387 | — | — | 387 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | — | — | 77 | — | 77 | |||||||||||||||
Cash proceeds to fund cash grant bridge loan payment | — | 57 | — | — | 57 | |||||||||||||||
Other | 7 | (4 | ) | — | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Investing Activities | (480 | ) | 321 | 283 | — | 124 | ||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from intercompany loans | — | — | 401 | (401 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Payment of dividends to preferred stockholders | — | — | (41 | ) | — | (41 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net (payment for)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | — | (223 | ) | — | — | (223 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | — | 464 | 1,100 | — | 1,564 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Sale proceeds and other contributions from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | — | 9 | — | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||
Payment of debt issuance costs | — | (9 | ) | (14 | ) | — | (23 | ) | ||||||||||||
Payments for short and long-term debt | — | (405 | ) | (468 | ) | — | (873 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Financing Activities | — | (164 | ) | 981 | (401 | ) | 416 | |||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (34 | ) | 589 | 378 | — | 933 | ||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 56 | 870 | 1,328 | — | 2,254 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 22 | $ | 1,459 | $ | 1,706 | $ | — | $ | 3,187 | ||||||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] | The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the SEC's regulations for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The following notes should be read in conjunction with the accounting policies and other disclosures as set forth in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company's 2014 Form 10-K. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. |
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements contain all material adjustments consisting of normal and recurring accruals necessary to present fairly the Company's consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2015, and the results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss) and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014. | |
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Reclassifications |
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes. The reclassifications did not affect results from operations or cash flows. | |
Use of Estimates (Policy) | Use of Estimates |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. | |
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] | Other Cash Flow Information |
NRG’s investing activities exclude capital expenditures of $40 million which were accrued and unpaid at March 31, 2015 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recent Accounting Developments |
ASU 2015-03 — In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, or ASU No. 2015-03. The amendments of ASU No. 2015-03 were issued to reduce complexity in the balance sheet presentation of debt issuance costs. ASU No. 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this standard. The guidance in ASU No. 2015-03 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's balance sheets on a gross basis and will have no impact on net assets. | |
ASU 2015-02 — In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, or ASU No. 2015-02. The amendments of ASU No. 2015-02 were issued in an effort to minimize situations under previously existing guidance in which a reporting entity was required to consolidate another legal entity in which that reporting entity did not have: (1) the ability through contractual rights to act primarily on its own behalf; (2) ownership of the majority of the legal entity's voting rights; or (3) the exposure to a majority of the legal entity's economic benefits. ASU No. 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. All legal entities are subject to reevaluation under the revised consolidation model. The guidance in ASU No. 2015-02 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the standard effective January 1, 2015 and the adoption of this standard did not impact the Company's results of operations, cash flows or financial position. | |
ASU 2014-16 — In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-16, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity, or ASU No. 2014-16. The amendments of ASU No. 2014-16 clarify how U.S. GAAP should be applied in determining whether the nature of a host contract is more akin to debt or equity and in evaluating whether the economic characteristics and risks of an embedded feature are "clearly and closely related" to its host contract. The guidance in ASU No. 2014-16 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the standard effective January 1, 2015 and the adoption of this standard did not impact the Company's results of operations, cash flows or financial position. | |
ASU 2014-09 — In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), or ASU No. 2014-09. The amendments of ASU No. 2014-09 complete the joint effort between the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board, or IASB, to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, and to improve financial reporting. The guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 provides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for the goods or services provided and establishes the following steps to be applied by an entity: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies the performance obligation. The guidance of ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on the Company's results of operations, cash flows and financial position. | |
Nuclear Decommissioning (Policy) | NRG's Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund assets are comprised of securities classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value based on actively quoted market prices. NRG accounts for the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund in accordance with ASC 980, Regulated Operations, because the Company's nuclear decommissioning activities are subject to approval by the PUCT with regulated rates that are designed to recover all decommissioning costs and that can be charged to and collected from the ratepayers per PUCT mandate. Since the Company is in compliance with PUCT rules and regulations regarding decommissioning trusts and the cost of decommissioning is the responsibility of the Texas ratepayers, not NRG, all realized and unrealized gains or losses (including other-than-temporary impairments) related to the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund are recorded to nuclear decommissioning trust liability and are not included in net income or accumulated other comprehensive income, consistent with regulatory treatment. |
Segment Reporting (Policy) | Effective in December 2014, the Company's segment structure and its allocation of corporate expenses were updated to reflect how management currently makes financial decisions and allocates resources. The Company has recast data from prior periods to reflect this change in reportable segments to conform to the current year presentation. The Company's businesses are segregated as follows: NRG Business, which includes conventional power generation, the carbon capture business and energy services; NRG Home, which includes NRG Home Retail, consisting of residential retail services and products, and NRG Home Solar, which includes the installation and leasing of residential solar systems and the sale of solar energy services; NRG Renew, which includes solar and wind assets, excluding those in the NRG Yield segment; NRG Yield; and corporate activities. NRG Yield includes certain of the Company's contracted generation assets. On January 2, 2015, NRG Yield, Inc. acquired three projects from the Company: Walnut Creek formerly in the NRG Business segment, the Tapestry projects (Buffalo Bear, Pinnacle and Taloga) and Laredo Ridge, both formerly in the NRG Renew segment. As the transaction was accounted for as a transfer of entities under common control, all historical periods have been recast to reflect this change. The Company's corporate segment includes international business and electric vehicle services. Intersegment sales are accounted for at market. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||
Schedule of Change in Noncontrolling Interest | Noncontrolling Interest | |||
The following table reflects the changes in NRG's noncontrolling interest balance: | ||||
(In millions) | ||||
Balance as of December 31, 2014 | $ | 1,914 | ||
Sale of assets to NRG Yield, Inc. | (27 | ) | ||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest | (24 | ) | ||
Non-cash increase to noncontrolling interest | 14 | |||
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (29 | ) | ||
Balance as of March 31, 2015 | $ | 1,848 | ||
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Business Acquisitions and Dispositions (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||
EME [Member] | ||||||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] | The purchase price of $3.5 billion was allocated as follows: | |||||||||||
Acquisition Date Fair Value at December 31, 2014 | Measurement period adjustments | Revised Acquisition Date | ||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 1,422 | $ | — | $ | 1,422 | ||||||
Current assets | 724 | 72 | 796 | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 2,438 | (3 | ) | 2,435 | ||||||||
Intangible assets | 172 | — | 172 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 334 | (56 | ) | 278 | ||||||||
Non-current assets | 773 | — | 773 | |||||||||
Total assets acquired | 5,863 | 13 | 5,876 | |||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Current and non-current liabilities | 629 | 13 | 642 | |||||||||
Out-of-market contracts and leases | 159 | — | 159 | |||||||||
Long-term debt | 1,249 | — | 1,249 | |||||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 2,037 | 13 | 2,050 | |||||||||
Less: noncontrolling interest | 352 | — | 352 | |||||||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 3,474 | $ | — | $ | 3,474 | ||||||
Alta Wind Holdings [Member] | ||||||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the provisional amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 31, 2014, as well as adjustments made through March 31, 2015. The purchase price of $923 million was provisionally allocated as follows: | |||||||||||
Acquisition Date Fair Value at December 31, 2014 | Measurement period adjustments | Revised Acquisition Date | ||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 22 | $ | — | $ | 22 | ||||||
Current and non-current assets | 49 | (2 | ) | 47 | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 1,304 | 6 | 1,310 | |||||||||
Intangible assets | 1,177 | (6 | ) | 1,171 | ||||||||
Total assets acquired | 2,552 | (2 | ) | 2,550 | ||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Debt | 1,591 | — | 1,591 | |||||||||
Current and non-current liabilities | 38 | (2 | ) | 36 | ||||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 1,629 | (2 | ) | 1,627 | ||||||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 923 | $ | — | $ | 923 | ||||||
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated carrying amounts and fair values of NRG's recorded financial instruments not carried at fair market value | The estimated carrying amounts and fair values of NRG's recorded financial instruments not carried at fair market value are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015 | As of December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||
Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Notes receivable (a) | $ | 86 | $ | 86 | $ | 91 | $ | 91 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt, including current portion | $ | 20,509 | $ | 20,679 | $ | 20,366 | $ | 20,361 | ||||||||||||
(a) Includes the current portion of notes receivable which is recorded in prepayments and other current assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis | The following tables present assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy: | |||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Investment in available-for-sale securities (classified within other | ||||||||||||||||||||
non-current assets): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Debt securities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 18 | $ | 18 | ||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | 24 | — | — | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
Other (a) | 20 | — | 11 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||
Nuclear trust fund investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 5 | — | — | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 50 | 3 | — | 53 | ||||||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | — | 71 | — | 71 | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | — | 24 | — | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | — | 84 | — | 84 | ||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 293 | — | 54 | 347 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign government fixed income securities | — | 2 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
Other trust fund investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 1 | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | 998 | 1,358 | 264 | 2,620 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,391 | $ | 1,542 | $ | 347 | $ | 3,280 | ||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | $ | 964 | $ | 1,142 | $ | 230 | $ | 2,336 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | — | 198 | — | 198 | ||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 964 | $ | 1,340 | $ | 230 | $ | 2,534 | ||||||||||||
(a) Consists primarily of mutual funds held in a Rabbi Trust for non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain former employees and a total return swap that does not meet the definition of a derivative. | ||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Investment in available-for-sale securities (classified within other | ||||||||||||||||||||
non-current assets): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Debt securities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 18 | $ | 18 | ||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | 30 | — | — | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
Other (a) | 21 | — | 11 | 32 | ||||||||||||||||
Nuclear trust fund investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 14 | — | — | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 44 | 3 | — | 47 | ||||||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | — | 74 | — | 74 | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | — | 25 | — | 25 | ||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | — | 78 | — | 78 | ||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 292 | — | 52 | 344 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign government fixed income securities | — | 3 | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Other trust fund investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 1 | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | 1,078 | 1,515 | 309 | 2,902 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | — | 2 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts | — | — | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,480 | $ | 1,700 | $ | 391 | $ | 3,571 | ||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | $ | 1,004 | $ | 1,093 | $ | 230 | $ | 2,327 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | — | 165 | — | 165 | ||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 1,004 | $ | 1,258 | $ | 230 | $ | 2,492 | ||||||||||||
(a) Primarily consists of mutual funds held in rabbi trusts for non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain former employees. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of beginning and ending balances for financial instruments that are recognized at fair value in the consolidated financial statements at least annually using significant unobservable inputs | The following tables reconcile, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014, the beginning and ending balances for financial instruments that are recognized at fair value in the consolidated financial statements, at least annually, using significant unobservable inputs: | |||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Debt Securities | Other | Trust Fund Investments | Derivatives(a) | Total | |||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 18 | $ | 11 | $ | 52 | $ | 80 | $ | 161 | ||||||||||
Total gains/(losses) — realized/unrealized: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Included in earnings | — | — | — | (55 | ) | (55 | ) | |||||||||||||
Included in nuclear decommissioning obligation | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Purchases | — | — | — | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||
Transfers into Level 3 (b) | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | |||||||||||||||
Transfers out of Level 3 (b) | — | — | — | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||
Ending balance as of March 31, 2015 | $ | 18 | $ | 11 | $ | 54 | $ | 34 | $ | 117 | ||||||||||
Losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of March 31, 2015 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | (20 | ) | $ | (20 | ) | |||||||||
(a) | Consists of derivative assets and liabilities, net. | |||||||||||||||||||
(b) | Transfers in/out of Level 3 are related to the availability of external broker quotes and are valued as of the end of the reporting period. All transfers in/out are with Level 2. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Debt Securities | Other | Trust Fund Investments | Derivatives(a) | Total | |||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 16 | $ | 10 | $ | 56 | $ | 13 | $ | 95 | ||||||||||
Total gains/(losses) — realized/unrealized: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Included in earnings | — | 1 | — | 16 | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Included in OCI | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Purchases | — | — | — | (21 | ) | (21 | ) | |||||||||||||
Contracts acquired in Dominion acquisition | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Transfers into Level 3 (b) | — | — | — | 18 | 18 | |||||||||||||||
Transfers out of Level 3 (b) | — | — | — | (6 | ) | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||
Ending balance as of March 31, 2014 | $ | 18 | $ | 11 | $ | 56 | $ | 23 | $ | 108 | ||||||||||
Gains for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of March 31, 2014 | — | — | — | 19 | 19 | |||||||||||||||
(a) | Consists of derivative assets and liabilities, net. | |||||||||||||||||||
(b) | Transfers in/out of Level 3 are related to the availability of external broker quotes and are valued as of the end of the reporting period. All transfers in/out are with Level 2. | |||||||||||||||||||
Net counterparty credit exposure by industry sector and by counterparty credit quality | The following tables highlight net counterparty credit exposure by industry sector and by counterparty credit quality. Net counterparty credit exposure is defined as the aggregate net asset position for NRG with counterparties where netting is permitted under the enabling agreement and includes all cash flow, mark-to-market and NPNS, and non-derivative transactions. The exposure is shown net of collateral held, and includes amounts net of receivables or payables. | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Exposure (a) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Category | (% of Total) | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial institutions | 48 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Utilities, energy merchants, marketers and other | 32 | |||||||||||||||||||
ISOs | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total as of March 31, 2015 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Exposure (a) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Category | (% of Total) | |||||||||||||||||||
Investment grade | 96 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-rated (b) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-investment grade | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total as of March 31, 2015 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Counterparty credit exposure excludes uranium and coal transportation contracts because of the unavailability of market prices. | |||||||||||||||||||
(b) | For non-rated counterparties, a significant portion are related to ISO and municipal public power entities, which are considered investment grade equivalent ratings based on NRG's internal credit ratings. |
Nuclear_Decommissioning_Trust_1
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary of aggregate fair values and unrealized gains and losses (including other-than-temporary impairments) for the securities held in the nuclear decommissioning trust fund | The following table summarizes the aggregate fair values and unrealized gains and losses (including other-than-temporary impairments) for the securities held in the trust funds, as well as information about the contractual maturities of those securities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015 | As of December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions, except otherwise noted) | Fair Value | Unrealized Gains | Unrealized Losses | Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | Fair Value | Unrealized Gains | Unrealized Losses | Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5 | $ | — | $ | — | — | $ | 14 | $ | — | $ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | 53 | 3 | — | 10 | 47 | 2 | — | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | 71 | 2 | — | 24 | 74 | 2 | — | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 24 | — | 1 | 30 | 25 | — | 1 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | 84 | 2 | — | 10 | 78 | 2 | 1 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 347 | 211 | — | — | 344 | 211 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign government fixed income securities | 2 | — | — | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 586 | $ | 218 | $ | 1 | $ | 585 | $ | 218 | $ | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Summary of proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities and the related realized gains and losses | The following table summarizes proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities and the related realized gains and losses from these sales. The cost of securities sold is determined on the specific identification method. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Realized gains | $ | 6 | $ | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Realized losses | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of securities | 196 | 183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||
Net notional volume buy/(sell) of NRG's open derivative transactions broken out by commodity | The following table summarizes the net notional volume buy/(sell) of NRG's open derivative transactions broken out by category, excluding those derivatives that qualified for the NPNS exception as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014. Option contracts are reflected using delta volume. Delta volume equals the notional volume of an option adjusted for the probability that the option will be in-the-money at its expiration date. | ||||||||||||||||
Total Volume | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Category | Units | (In millions) | |||||||||||||||
Emissions | Short Ton | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Coal | Short Ton | 48 | 57 | ||||||||||||||
Natural Gas | MMBtu | (35 | ) | (58 | ) | ||||||||||||
Oil | Barrel | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Power | MWh | (52 | ) | (56 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capacity | MW/Day | (1 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Interest | Dollars | $ | 3,399 | $ | 3,440 | ||||||||||||
Equity | Shares | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Fair value within the derivative instrument valuation on the balance sheets | The following table summarizes the fair value within the derivative instrument valuation on the balance sheets: | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative Assets | Derivative Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
(In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts current | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 51 | $ | 55 | |||||||||
Interest rate contracts long-term | — | 2 | 97 | 74 | |||||||||||||
Commodity contracts current | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
Commodity contracts long-term | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | — | 2 | 148 | 129 | |||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges: | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts current | — | — | 9 | 8 | |||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts long-term | — | — | 41 | 28 | |||||||||||||
Commodity contracts current | 2,029 | 2,425 | 1,824 | 1,991 | |||||||||||||
Commodity contracts long-term | 591 | 477 | 512 | 336 | |||||||||||||
Equity contracts long-term | — | 1 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Total derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges | 2,620 | 2,903 | 2,386 | 2,363 | |||||||||||||
Total derivatives | $ | 2,620 | $ | 2,905 | $ | 2,534 | $ | 2,492 | |||||||||
Offsetting of derivatives by counterparty master agreement level and collateral received or paid | The following table summarizes the offsetting of derivatives by counterparty master agreement level and collateral received or paid: | ||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position | |||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities | Derivative Instruments | Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015 | (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | $ | 2,620 | $ | (2,092 | ) | $ | (64 | ) | $ | 464 | |||||||
Derivative liabilities | (2,336 | ) | 2,092 | 55 | (189 | ) | |||||||||||
Total commodity contracts | 284 | — | (9 | ) | 275 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities | (198 | ) | — | — | (198 | ) | |||||||||||
Total derivative instruments | $ | 86 | $ | — | $ | (9 | ) | $ | 77 | ||||||||
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position | |||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities | Derivative Instruments | Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2014 | (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | $ | 2,902 | $ | (2,155 | ) | $ | (72 | ) | $ | 675 | |||||||
Derivative liabilities | (2,327 | ) | 2,155 | 27 | (145 | ) | |||||||||||
Total commodity contracts | 575 | — | (45 | ) | 530 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | 2 | (2 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities | (165 | ) | 2 | — | (163 | ) | |||||||||||
Total interest rate contracts | (163 | ) | — | — | (163 | ) | |||||||||||
Equity contracts: | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | 1 | — | — | 1 | |||||||||||||
Total derivative instruments | $ | 413 | $ | — | $ | (45 | ) | $ | 368 | ||||||||
Effects of ASC 815 on the Company's accumulated OCI balance attributable to cash flow hedge derivatives, net of tax | The following table summarizes the effects of ASC 815 on the Company's accumulated OCI balance attributable to cash flow hedge derivatives, net of tax: | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||
Energy Commodities | Interest Rate | Total | |||||||||||||||
(In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated OCI beginning balance | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (67 | ) | $ | (68 | ) | ||||||||
Reclassified from accumulated OCI to income: | |||||||||||||||||
Due to realization of previously deferred amounts | — | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts | — | (18 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated OCI ending balance, net of $50 tax | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (83 | ) | $ | (84 | ) | ||||||||
Losses expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months, net of $7 tax | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (13 | ) | $ | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Energy Commodities | Interest Rate | Total | |||||||||||||||
(In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated OCI beginning balance | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (22 | ) | $ | (23 | ) | ||||||||
Reclassified from accumulated OCI to income: | |||||||||||||||||
Due to realization of previously deferred amounts | — | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts | — | (8 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated OCI ending balance, net of $17 tax | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (31 | ) | $ | (32 | ) | ||||||||
Losses expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months, net of $7 tax | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (13 | ) | $ | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Pre-tax effects of economic hedges that have not been designated as cash flow hedges, ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges and trading activity on the Company's statement of operations | The following table summarizes the pre-tax effects of economic hedges that have not been designated as cash flow hedges, ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges and trading activity on the Company's statement of operations. The effect of commodity hedges is included within operating revenues and cost of operations and the effect of interest rate hedges is included in interest expense. | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized mark-to-market results | (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized (gains)/losses on settled positions related to economic hedges | $ | (114 | ) | $ | 3 | ||||||||||||
Reversal of acquired gain positions related to economic hedges | (26 | ) | (78 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net unrealized losses on open positions related to economic hedges | (138 | ) | (193 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total unrealized mark-to-market losses for economic hedging activities | (278 | ) | (268 | ) | |||||||||||||
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to trading activity | (21 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Reversal of acquired gain positions related to trading activity | (7 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net unrealized gains on open positions related to trading activity | 6 | 16 | |||||||||||||||
Total unrealized mark-to-market (losses)/gains for trading activity | (22 | ) | 15 | ||||||||||||||
Total unrealized losses | $ | (300 | ) | $ | (253 | ) | |||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Unrealized losses included in operating revenues | $ | (109 | ) | $ | (316 | ) | |||||||||||
Unrealized (losses)/gains included in cost of operations | (191 | ) | 63 | ||||||||||||||
Total impact to statement of operations — energy commodities | $ | (300 | ) | $ | (253 | ) | |||||||||||
Total impact to statement of operations — interest rate contracts | $ | (14 | ) | $ | (4 | ) |
Debt_and_Capital_Leases_Debt_a
Debt and Capital Leases Debt and Capital Leases (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | Long-term debt and capital leases consisted of the following: | ||||||||||
(In millions, except rates) | March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | Current interest rate % (a) | ||||||||
Recourse debt: | |||||||||||
Senior notes, due 2018 | $ | 1,130 | $ | 1,130 | 7.625 | ||||||
Senior notes, due 2020 | 1,063 | 1,063 | 8.25 | ||||||||
Senior notes, due 2021 | 1,128 | 1,128 | 7.875 | ||||||||
Senior notes, due 2022 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 6.25 | ||||||||
Senior notes, due 2023 | 990 | 990 | 6.625 | ||||||||
Senior notes, due 2024 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 6.25 | ||||||||
Term loan facility, due 2018 | 1,978 | 1,983 | L+2.00 | ||||||||
Tax-exempt bonds | 434 | 406 | 4.125 - 6.00 | ||||||||
Subtotal NRG recourse debt | 8,823 | 8,800 | |||||||||
Non-recourse debt: | |||||||||||
GenOn senior notes | 2,121 | 2,133 | 7.875 - 9.875 | ||||||||
GenOn Americas Generation senior notes | 926 | 929 | 8.500 - 9.125 | ||||||||
GenOn Other | 60 | 60 | various | ||||||||
Subtotal GenOn debt (non-recourse to NRG) | 3,107 | 3,122 | |||||||||
NRG Yield Operating LLC Senior Notes, due 2024 | 500 | 500 | 5.375 | ||||||||
NRG Yield LLC and NRG Yield Operating LLC Revolving Credit Facility, due 2019 | 195 | — | L+2.25 | ||||||||
NRG Yield, Inc. Convertible Senior Notes, due 2019 | 327 | 326 | 3.5 | ||||||||
NRG West Holdings LLC, due 2023 (El Segundo Energy Center) | 484 | 506 | L+2.25 - L+2.875 | ||||||||
NRG Marsh Landing, due 2017 and 2023 | 457 | 464 | L+1.75 - L+1.875 | ||||||||
Alta Wind I - V lease financing arrangements, due 2034 and 2035 | 1,036 | 1,036 | 5.696-7.015 | ||||||||
Alta Wind X, due 2021 | 300 | 300 | L+2.00 | ||||||||
Alta Wind XI, due 2021 | 191 | 191 | L+2.00 | ||||||||
Walnut Creek, term loans due 2023 | 384 | 391 | L+1.625 | ||||||||
Tapestry Wind LLC, due 2021 | 188 | 192 | L+1.625 | ||||||||
Laredo Ridge Wind LLC, due 2026 | 107 | 108 | L+1.875 | ||||||||
NRG Solar Alpine LLC, due 2022 | 162 | 163 | L+1.750 | ||||||||
NRG Energy Center Minneapolis LLC, due 2017 and 2025 | 119 | 121 | 5.95 - 7.25 | ||||||||
NRG Yield - other | 487 | 489 | various | ||||||||
Subtotal NRG Yield debt (non-recourse to NRG) | 4,937 | 4,787 | |||||||||
Ivanpah Financing, due 2033 and 2038 | 1,179 | 1,187 | 2.285 - 4.256 | ||||||||
Agua Caliente Solar LLC, due 2037 | 907 | 898 | 2.395 - 3.633 | ||||||||
CVSR High Plains Ranch II LLC, due 2037 | 802 | 815 | 2.339 - 3.775 | ||||||||
Viento Funding II, Inc., due 2023 | 196 | 196 | L+2.75 | ||||||||
NRG Peaker Finance Co. LLC, bonds due 2019 | 101 | 100 | L+1.07 | ||||||||
Cedro Hill Wind LLC, due 2025 | 108 | 111 | L+3.125 | ||||||||
NRG - other | 349 | 350 | various | ||||||||
Subtotal NRG non-recourse debt | 3,642 | 3,657 | |||||||||
Subtotal non-recourse debt (including GenOn and NRG Yield) | 11,686 | 11,566 | |||||||||
Subtotal long-term debt (including current maturities) | 20,509 | 20,366 | |||||||||
Capital leases: | |||||||||||
Chalk Point capital lease, due 2015 | 3 | 5 | 8.19 | ||||||||
Other | 3 | 3 | various | ||||||||
Subtotal long-term debt and capital leases (including current maturities) | 20,515 | 20,374 | |||||||||
Less current maturities | 465 | 474 | |||||||||
Total long-term debt and capital leases | $ | 20,050 | $ | 19,900 | |||||||
(a) As of March 31, 2015, L+ equals 3 month LIBOR plus x%, with the exception of the Viento Funding II term loan which is 6 month LIBOR plus x% and the NRG West Holdings LLC term loan, NRG Marsh Landing term loan, Walnut Creek term loan, and NRG Yield Operating LLC Revolving Credit facility which are 1 month LIBOR plus x%. |
Variable_Interest_Entities_Sum
Variable Interest Entities Summarized Financial Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||
Condensed Financial Statements | ||||
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] | The summarized financial information for Capistrano Wind Holdings consisted of the following: | |||
(In millions) | March 31, 2015 | |||
Current assets | $ | 28 | ||
Net property, plant and equipment | 578 | |||
Other long-term assets | 137 | |||
Total assets | 743 | |||
Current liabilities | 36 | |||
Long-term debt | 180 | |||
Other long-term liabilities | 154 | |||
Total liabilities | 370 | |||
Noncontrolling interests | 348 | |||
Net assets less noncontrolling interests | $ | 25 | ||
Changes_in_Capital_Structure_T
Changes in Capital Structure (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||
Changes in Capital Structure Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block] | The following table reflects the repurchases made under the 2015 Capital Allocation Program: | |||||||||||
Total number of shares purchased | Average price paid per share (a) | Amounts paid for shares purchased (in millions) (a) | ||||||||||
2015 Capital Allocation Program | ||||||||||||
Dec-14 | 1,624,360 | $ | 26.95 | $ | 44 | |||||||
Jan-15 | 1,755,976 | 25.19 | 44 | |||||||||
Feb-15 | 468,854 | 25.46 | 12 | |||||||||
Mar-15 | 921,654 | 24.92 | 23 | |||||||||
Total Repurchases - First Quarter 2015 | 3,146,484 | 79 | ||||||||||
Apr-15 | 1,328,329 | 24.47 | 33 | |||||||||
Total Repurchases under 2015 Capital Allocation Program | 6,099,173 | — | $ | 156 | ||||||||
(a) The average price paid per share and amounts paid for shares purchased excludes the commissions of $0.015 per share paid in connection with the share repurchase. | ||||||||||||
Changes in NRG's common shares issued and outstanding | The following table reflects the changes in NRG's common stock issued and outstanding: | |||||||||||
Issued | Treasury | Outstanding | ||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2014 | 415,506,176 | (78,843,552 | ) | 336,662,624 | ||||||||
Shares issued under LTIPs | 1,176,486 | — | 1,176,486 | |||||||||
Shares issued under ESPP | — | 124,625 | 124,625 | |||||||||
Shares repurchased under Capital Allocation Program | — | (3,146,484 | ) | (3,146,484 | ) | |||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2015 | 416,682,662 | (81,865,411 | ) | 334,817,251 | ||||||||
Schedule of dividends paid | The following table lists the dividends paid during the three months ended March 31, 2015: | |||||||||||
First Quarter 2015 | ||||||||||||
Dividends per Common Share | $ | 0.145 | ||||||||||
Earnings_Per_Share_Tables
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||||||
Reconciliation of NRG's basic and diluted earnings per share | The reconciliation of NRG's basic and diluted loss per share is shown in the following table: | |||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In millions, except per share data) | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. common stockholders | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | $ | (120 | ) | $ | (56 | ) | ||
Dividends for preferred shares | 5 | 2 | ||||||
Loss available for common stockholders | $ | (125 | ) | $ | (58 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 336 | 324 | ||||||
Loss per weighted average common share — basic and diluted | $ | (0.37 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | ||
Summary of NRG's outstanding equity instruments that are anti-dilutive and were not included in the computation of the Company's diluted earnings per share | The following table summarizes NRG’s outstanding equity instruments that are anti-dilutive and were not included in the computation of the Company’s diluted loss per share: | |||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In millions of shares) | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Equity compensation plans | 7 | 8 | ||||||
Embedded derivative of 2.822% redeemable perpetual preferred stock(a) | 16 | 16 | ||||||
Total | 23 | 24 | ||||||
(a) As of March 31, 2014, the redeemable perpetual preferred stock had an interest rate of 3.625%. |
Segment_Reporting_Tables
Segment Reporting (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of segment reporting information, by segment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NRG Home | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | NRG Business(a) | Retail(a) | Solar(a) | NRG Renew(a) | NRG Yield(a) | Corporate(a) | Eliminations | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenues(a) | $ | 2,506 | $ | 1,311 | $ | 5 | $ | 110 | $ | 180 | $ | (7 | ) | $ | (279 | ) | $ | 3,826 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 233 | 30 | 6 | 65 | 54 | 7 | — | 395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in (loss)/earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (4 | ) | — | — | — | 1 | (1 | ) | 1 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income/(loss) before income taxes | 29 | 104 | (45 | ) | (61 | ) | (20 | ) | (217 | ) | 1 | (209 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | $ | 29 | $ | 104 | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (50 | ) | $ | (11 | ) | $ | (142 | ) | $ | (5 | ) | (120 | ) | |||||||||||
Total assets as of March 31, 2015 | $ | 28,744 | $ | 6,270 | $ | 178 | $ | 7,155 | $ | 6,595 | $ | 31,493 | $ | (40,105 | ) | $ | 40,330 | |||||||||||||||
(a) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of: | $ | 246 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 33 | $ | — | $ | 279 | ||||||||||||||||
NRG Home | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | NRG Business(b) | Retail(b) | Solar(b) | NRG Renew(b)(c) | NRG Yield(b) | Corporate(b)(c) | Eliminations | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenues(b) | $ | 2,346 | $ | 1,082 | $ | 2 | $ | 53 | $ | 140 | $ | 4 | $ | (141 | ) | $ | 3,486 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 225 | 30 | 1 | 49 | 24 | 6 | — | 335 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings/(loss) of unconsolidated affiliates | 5 | — | — | (3 | ) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss)/income before income taxes | (6 | ) | 185 | (2 | ) | (65 | ) | 29 | (239 | ) | — | (98 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss)/income attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | $ | (6 | ) | $ | 185 | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (48 | ) | $ | 22 | $ | (209 | ) | $ | 2 | (56 | ) | ||||||||||||
(b) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of: | $ | 113 | $ | 2 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 26 | $ | — | $ | 141 | ||||||||||||||||
(c) Includes loss on debt extinguishment of: | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (1 | ) | $ | — | $ | (40 | ) | $ | — | $ | (41 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income_Taxes_Tables
Income Taxes (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | The income tax provision consisted of the following: | |||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In millions except otherwise noted) | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Loss before income taxes | $ | (209 | ) | $ | (98 | ) | ||
Income tax benefit | (73 | ) | (31 | ) | ||||
Effective tax rate | 34.9 | % | 31.6 | % |
Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations | NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
(Note Issuer) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating revenues | $ | 2,563 | $ | 1,303 | $ | — | $ | (40 | ) | $ | 3,826 | |||||||||
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of operations | 2,104 | 995 | 12 | (49 | ) | 3,062 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 204 | 186 | 5 | — | 395 | |||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 102 | 101 | 60 | — | 263 | |||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | — | 2 | 8 | — | 10 | |||||||||||||||
Development activity expenses | — | 15 | 19 | — | 34 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,410 | 1,299 | 104 | (49 | ) | 3,764 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on postretirement benefits curtailment | — | 14 | — | — | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Operating Income/(Loss) | 153 | 18 | (104 | ) | 9 | 76 | ||||||||||||||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | (13 | ) | (8 | ) | 50 | (29 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | — | (4 | ) | (1 | ) | 2 | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other income, net | 1 | 17 | 1 | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (4 | ) | (158 | ) | (139 | ) | — | (301 | ) | |||||||||||
Total other expense | (16 | ) | (153 | ) | (89 | ) | (27 | ) | (285 | ) | ||||||||||
Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes | 137 | (135 | ) | (193 | ) | (18 | ) | (209 | ) | |||||||||||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 54 | (60 | ) | (67 | ) | — | (73 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | 83 | (75 | ) | (126 | ) | (18 | ) | (136 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests | — | (21 | ) | (6 | ) | 11 | (16 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to | $ | 83 | $ | (54 | ) | $ | (120 | ) | $ | (29 | ) | $ | (120 | ) | ||||||
NRG Energy, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
(Note Issuer) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating revenues | $ | 2,279 | $ | 1,251 | $ | — | $ | (44 | ) | $ | 3,486 | |||||||||
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of operations | 1,797 | 974 | (4 | ) | (30 | ) | 2,737 | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 198 | 134 | 3 | — | 335 | |||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 101 | 57 | 64 | — | 222 | |||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | — | 1 | 11 | — | 12 | |||||||||||||||
Development activity expenses | — | 10 | 9 | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,096 | 1,176 | 83 | (30 | ) | 3,325 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets | — | 19 | — | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Operating Income/(Loss) | 183 | 94 | (83 | ) | (14 | ) | 180 | |||||||||||||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of consolidated subsidiaries | 49 | (6 | ) | 115 | (158 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | |||||||||||||||
Other income, net | 1 | 4 | 7 | (1 | ) | 11 | ||||||||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | — | (9 | ) | (32 | ) | — | (41 | ) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (6 | ) | (107 | ) | (143 | ) | 1 | (255 | ) | |||||||||||
Total other income/(expense) | 48 | (117 | ) | (53 | ) | (156 | ) | (278 | ) | |||||||||||
Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes | 231 | (23 | ) | (136 | ) | (170 | ) | (98 | ) | |||||||||||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 63 | (10 | ) | (84 | ) | — | (31 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Loss | 168 | (13 | ) | (52 | ) | (170 | ) | (67 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Net (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | (3 | ) | 4 | (12 | ) | (11 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | $ | 168 | $ | (10 | ) | $ | (56 | ) | $ | (158 | ) | $ | (56 | ) | ||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
(Note Issuer) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | $ | 83 | $ | (75 | ) | $ | (126 | ) | $ | (18 | ) | $ | (136 | ) | ||||||
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivatives, net | (7 | ) | 11 | (16 | ) | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | — | (9 | ) | (2 | ) | — | (11 | ) | ||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities, net | — | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Defined benefit plan, net | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | 11 | — | 7 | |||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | (10 | ) | — | (7 | ) | — | (17 | ) | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | 73 | (75 | ) | (133 | ) | (18 | ) | (153 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | (34 | ) | (6 | ) | 11 | (29 | ) | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | 73 | (41 | ) | (127 | ) | (29 | ) | (124 | ) | |||||||||||
Dividends for preferred shares | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | |||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Available for Common Stockholders | $ | 73 | $ | (41 | ) | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (29 | ) | $ | (129 | ) | ||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
(Note Issuer) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | $ | 168 | $ | (13 | ) | $ | (52 | ) | $ | (170 | ) | $ | (67 | ) | ||||||
Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income, net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivatives, net | 6 | (6 | ) | 5 | (14 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities, net | — | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Defined benefit plan | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss) | 8 | — | 9 | (12 | ) | 5 | ||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | 176 | (13 | ) | (43 | ) | (182 | ) | (62 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | (5 | ) | 4 | (14 | ) | (15 | ) | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | 176 | (8 | ) | (47 | ) | (168 | ) | (47 | ) | |||||||||||
Dividends for preferred shares | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Available for Common Stockholders | $ | 176 | $ | (8 | ) | $ | (49 | ) | $ | (168 | ) | $ | (49 | ) | ||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets | NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
(Note Issuer) | ||||||||||||||||||||
ASSETS | (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 13 | $ | 1,378 | $ | 773 | $ | — | $ | 2,164 | ||||||||||
Funds deposited by counterparties | 39 | 29 | — | — | 68 | |||||||||||||||
Restricted cash | 14 | 427 | 2 | — | 443 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 936 | 240 | 3 | — | 1,179 | |||||||||||||||
Inventory | 505 | 604 | — | — | 1,109 | |||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,480 | 938 | — | (389 | ) | 2,029 | ||||||||||||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 246 | 154 | — | — | 400 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable - affiliate | 8,656 | 2,103 | (5,750 | ) | (5,002 | ) | 7 | |||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | 93 | 95 | — | 188 | |||||||||||||||
Renewable energy grant receivable | — | 68 | — | — | 68 | |||||||||||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 148 | 319 | — | — | 467 | |||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 12,037 | 6,353 | (4,877 | ) | (5,391 | ) | 8,122 | |||||||||||||
Net property, plant and equipment | 8,260 | 13,847 | 194 | (25 | ) | 22,276 | ||||||||||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 422 | 2,542 | 21,907 | (24,871 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Equity investments in affiliates | (18 | ) | 841 | 39 | (90 | ) | 772 | |||||||||||||
Notes receivable, less current portion | — | 58 | 221 | (212 | ) | 67 | ||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 2,072 | 448 | — | — | 2,520 | |||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 859 | 1,637 | 1 | (6 | ) | 2,491 | ||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 586 | — | — | — | 586 | |||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 318 | 321 | 1 | (49 | ) | 591 | ||||||||||||||
Deferred income tax | (61 | ) | 652 | 893 | — | 1,484 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current assets held-for-sale | — | 17 | — | — | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-current assets | 112 | 681 | 611 | — | 1,404 | |||||||||||||||
Total other assets | 4,290 | 7,197 | 23,673 | (25,228 | ) | 9,932 | ||||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 24,587 | $ | 27,397 | $ | 18,990 | $ | (30,644 | ) | $ | 40,330 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | $ | 1 | $ | 445 | $ | 231 | $ | (212 | ) | $ | 465 | |||||||||
Accounts payable | 645 | 358 | 42 | — | 1,045 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts payable — affiliate | 2,336 | 2,853 | (576 | ) | (4,613 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,439 | 834 | — | (389 | ) | 1,884 | ||||||||||||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 39 | 29 | — | — | 68 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 233 | 496 | 318 | — | 1,047 | |||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 4,693 | 5,015 | 15 | (5,214 | ) | 4,509 | ||||||||||||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 308 | 11,456 | 8,286 | — | 20,050 | |||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 314 | — | — | — | 314 | |||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust liability | 328 | — | — | — | 328 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,284 | (1,039 | ) | (225 | ) | — | 20 | |||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 369 | 330 | — | (49 | ) | 650 | ||||||||||||||
Out-of-market contracts | 107 | 1,114 | — | — | 1,221 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 490 | 767 | 292 | — | 1,549 | |||||||||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 3,200 | 12,628 | 8,353 | (49 | ) | 24,132 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 7,893 | 17,643 | 8,368 | (5,263 | ) | 28,641 | ||||||||||||||
2.822% convertible perpetual preferred stock | — | — | 293 | — | 293 | |||||||||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | — | 19 | — | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | 16,694 | 9,735 | 10,329 | (25,381 | ) | 11,377 | ||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 24,587 | $ | 27,397 | $ | 18,990 | $ | (30,644 | ) | $ | 40,330 | |||||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
(Note Issuer) | ||||||||||||||||||||
ASSETS | (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 18 | $ | 1,455 | $ | 643 | $ | — | $ | 2,116 | ||||||||||
Funds deposited by counterparties | 9 | 63 | — | — | 72 | |||||||||||||||
Restricted cash | 5 | 451 | 1 | — | 457 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 924 | 392 | 6 | — | 1,322 | |||||||||||||||
Inventory | 537 | 710 | — | — | 1,247 | |||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,657 | 1,209 | — | (441 | ) | 2,425 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable - affiliate | 7,449 | 1,988 | (5,991 | ) | (3,437 | ) | 9 | |||||||||||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 114 | 73 | — | — | 187 | |||||||||||||||
Renewable energy grant receivable | — | 134 | 1 | — | 135 | |||||||||||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 94 | 175 | 343 | — | 612 | |||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 10,807 | 6,650 | (4,997 | ) | (3,878 | ) | 8,582 | |||||||||||||
Net Property, Plant and Equipment | 8,344 | 13,877 | 171 | (25 | ) | 22,367 | ||||||||||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 140 | 2,293 | 23,410 | (25,843 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Equity investments in affiliates | (18 | ) | 891 | — | (102 | ) | 771 | |||||||||||||
Capital leases and notes receivable, less current portion | 1 | 60 | 109 | (98 | ) | 72 | ||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 1,921 | 653 | — | — | 2,574 | |||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 765 | 1,806 | 2 | (6 | ) | 2,567 | ||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 585 | — | — | — | 585 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | (247 | ) | 816 | 837 | — | 1,406 | ||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 242 | 288 | 1 | (51 | ) | 480 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current assets held for sale | — | 17 | — | — | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-current assets | 113 | 623 | 508 | — | 1,244 | |||||||||||||||
Total other assets | 3,502 | 7,447 | 24,867 | (26,100 | ) | 9,716 | ||||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 22,653 | $ | 27,974 | $ | 20,041 | $ | (30,003 | ) | $ | 40,665 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | $ | 1 | $ | 444 | $ | 127 | $ | (98 | ) | $ | 474 | |||||||||
Accounts payable | 598 | 416 | 46 | — | 1,060 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts payable — affiliate | 1,588 | 2,447 | (598 | ) | (3,437 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Deferred Income Taxes | 7 | — | (7 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,532 | 963 | — | (441 | ) | 2,054 | ||||||||||||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 9 | 63 | — | — | 72 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 283 | 498 | 418 | — | 1,199 | |||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 4,018 | 4,831 | (14 | ) | (3,976 | ) | 4,859 | |||||||||||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 307 | 11,226 | 8,367 | — | 19,900 | |||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 310 | — | — | — | 310 | |||||||||||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust liability | 333 | — | — | — | 333 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,036 | (1,012 | ) | (3 | ) | — | 21 | |||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | 248 | 241 | — | (51 | ) | 438 | ||||||||||||||
Out-of-market contracts | 111 | 1,133 | — | — | 1,244 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 465 | 795 | 314 | — | 1,574 | |||||||||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 2,810 | 12,383 | 8,678 | (51 | ) | 23,820 | ||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 6,828 | 17,214 | 8,664 | (4,027 | ) | 28,679 | ||||||||||||||
2.822% Preferred Stock | — | — | 291 | — | 291 | |||||||||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | — | 19 | — | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | 15,825 | 10,741 | 11,086 | (25,976 | ) | 11,676 | ||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 22,653 | $ | 27,974 | $ | 20,041 | $ | (30,003 | ) | $ | 40,665 | |||||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows | NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
(Note Issuer) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Operating Activities | $ | 820 | $ | (430 | ) | $ | (539 | ) | $ | 409 | $ | 260 | ||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Payments for)/proceeds from intercompany loans to subsidiaries | (737 | ) | 328 | 409 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | — | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (89 | ) | (157 | ) | (6 | ) | — | (252 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase in restricted cash, net | — | (11 | ) | — | — | (11 | ) | |||||||||||||
Decrease/(increase) in restricted cash — U.S. DOE projects | — | 24 | 1 | — | 25 | |||||||||||||||
Decrease in notes receivable | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | |||||||||||||||
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | (193 | ) | — | — | — | (193 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 196 | — | — | — | 196 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from renewable energy grants | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Other | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | (37 | ) | — | (41 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities | (825 | ) | 188 | 367 | — | (270 | ) | |||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds/(payments) from intercompany loans | — | — | 409 | (409 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Payment of dividends to common and preferred stockholders | — | — | (51 | ) | — | (51 | ) | |||||||||||||
Payment for treasury stock | — | — | (79 | ) | — | (79 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net payments for settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | — | 40 | — | — | 40 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | — | 221 | 27 | — | 248 | |||||||||||||||
Contributions to, net of distributions from, noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | — | (25 | ) | — | — | (25 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Payments for short and long-term debt | — | (89 | ) | (5 | ) | — | (94 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | — | 147 | 302 | (409 | ) | 40 | ||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | — | 18 | — | — | 18 | |||||||||||||||
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (5 | ) | (77 | ) | 130 | — | 48 | |||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 18 | 1,455 | 643 | — | 2,116 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 13 | $ | 1,378 | $ | 773 | $ | — | $ | 2,164 | ||||||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | NRG Energy, Inc. | Eliminations(a) | Consolidated Balance | ||||||||||||||||
(Note Issuer) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ | 446 | $ | 430 | $ | (886 | ) | $ | 401 | $ | 391 | |||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans to subsidiaries | (405 | ) | 4 | 401 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | — | (25 | ) | (193 | ) | — | (218 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (73 | ) | (162 | ) | (2 | ) | — | (237 | ) | |||||||||||
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash, net | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Increase in restricted cash — U.S. DOE projects | (4 | ) | 60 | — | — | 56 | ||||||||||||||
Decrease/(increase) in notes receivable | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | (188 | ) | — | — | — | (188 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 183 | — | — | — | 183 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from renewable energy grants | — | 387 | — | — | 387 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | — | — | 77 | — | 77 | |||||||||||||||
Cash proceeds to fund cash grant bridge loan payment | — | 57 | — | — | 57 | |||||||||||||||
Other | 7 | (4 | ) | — | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Investing Activities | (480 | ) | 321 | 283 | — | 124 | ||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from intercompany loans | — | — | 401 | (401 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Payment of dividends to preferred stockholders | — | — | (41 | ) | — | (41 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net (payment for)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | — | (223 | ) | — | — | (223 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | — | 464 | 1,100 | — | 1,564 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Sale proceeds and other contributions from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | — | 9 | — | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||
Payment of debt issuance costs | — | (9 | ) | (14 | ) | — | (23 | ) | ||||||||||||
Payments for short and long-term debt | — | (405 | ) | (468 | ) | — | (873 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Financing Activities | — | (164 | ) | 981 | (401 | ) | 416 | |||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (34 | ) | 589 | 378 | — | 933 | ||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 56 | 870 | 1,328 | — | 2,254 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 22 | $ | 1,459 | $ | 1,706 | $ | — | $ | 3,187 | ||||||||||
(a) | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
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Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Details) | Mar. 31, 2015 |
MW | |
Basis of Presentation | |
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 51,000 |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Apr. 09, 2015 |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
Capital expenditures accrued and unpaid | $40 | |||
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 1,848 | 1,914 | ||
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders | -24 | |||
Non-cash Increase to Noncontrolling interest | 14 | |||
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | -29 | -15 | ||
NRG Yield, Inc. | ||||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
Sale of Assets Under Common Control | -27 | |||
NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | NRG Yield, Inc. | ||||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
Capital Contribution to Equity Method Investment | $26 |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Apr. 09, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
MW | generatingunit | ||
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Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 51,000 | ||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Carrying Amount | $19 | $19 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments | 14 | ||
Existing Portfolio of Leases [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Number of Solar Leases in Portfolio | 2,200 | ||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 17 | ||
Remaining Lease Term | 17 years | ||
In-Development Portfolio of Leases [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 48 | ||
Remaining Lease Term | 20 years | ||
In-Development Portfolio of Leases Tranche 2 [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 42 | ||
Remaining Lease Term | 20 years | ||
Minimum [Member] | In-Development Portfolio of Leases [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Number of Solar Leases in Portfolio | 6,000 | ||
Minimum [Member] | In-Development Portfolio of Leases Tranche 2 [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Number of Solar Leases in Portfolio | 5,500 | ||
Maximum [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Equity Method Investments | 150 | ||
Maximum [Member] | In-Development Portfolio of Leases [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Number of Solar Leases in Portfolio | 7,000 | ||
Maximum [Member] | In-Development Portfolio of Leases Tranche 2 [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Number of Solar Leases in Portfolio | 6,500 | ||
NRG [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Economic Interest in Entity | 5.00% | ||
NRG Yield, Inc. [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Capital Contribution to Equity Method Investment | 26 | ||
Economic Interest in Entity | 95.00% | ||
Scenario, Plan [Member] | NRG [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Economic Interest in Entity | 95.00% | ||
Scenario, Plan [Member] | NRG Yield, Inc. [Member] | NRG RPV Holdco [Member] | |||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
Economic Interest in Entity | 5.00% |
Business_Acquisitions_and_Disp2
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions Business Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details 1 - 2015 Sale to Yield) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jan. 02, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term Debt | $20,509 | $20,366 | ||
ROFO Assets [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Consideration Paid for Sale of Assets Under Common Control | 489 | 357 | ||
Long-term Debt | 737 | 612 | ||
Assets Transferred, Carrying Value | 405 | 236 | ||
Working Capital Adjustment [Member] | ROFO Assets [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Consideration Paid for Sale of Assets Under Common Control | $9 | $8 |
Business_Acquisitions_and_Disp3
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions Business Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details 2 - Sabine) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 03, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 02, 2014 |
MW | MW | |||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 51,000 | |||
Sabine CoGen, LP [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of Ownership Sold of Subsidiary | 50.00% | |||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 105 | |||
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments | $35 | |||
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal | $18 |
Business_Acquisitions_and_Disp4
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions Business Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details 3 - Alta Wind) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Aug. 13, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Jul. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Aug. 12, 2014 | Aug. 05, 2014 |
MW | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 51,000 | |||||
Long-term Debt | $20,509 | $20,366 | ||||
Alta Wind Portfolio [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Percentage of Ownership | 100.00% | |||||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 947 | |||||
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | 923 | |||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt | 870 | |||||
Business Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Working Capital | 53 | |||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents | 22 | 22 | ||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | 1,304 | |||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | 1,177 | |||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets | 2,552 | |||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt | 1,591 | |||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current and Non-Current Liabilities | 38 | |||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 1,629 | |||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets | 49 | |||||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Assets | -2 | |||||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Assets, Adjusted | 47 | |||||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment | 6 | |||||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Adjusted | 1,310 | |||||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles | -6 | |||||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Adjusted | 1,171 | |||||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Assets | -2 | |||||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired, Adjusted | 2,550 | |||||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Noncurrent Liabilities Longterm Debt | 0 | |||||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt, Adjusted | 1,591 | |||||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current and Noncurrent Liabilities | -2 | |||||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current and Non-current Liabilities, Adjusted | 36 | |||||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities | -2 | |||||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed, Adjusted | 1,627 | |||||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net | 923 | |||||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Net Assets Acquired | 0 | |||||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Adjusted | 923 | |||||
NRG Yield Operating LLC [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Long-term Debt | 500 | |||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.38% | |||||
NRG Yield, Inc. | Common Class A [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Shares, Issued | 12,075,000 | |||||
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity | $630 |
Business_Acquisitions_and_Disp5
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions Business Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details 4 - Petra Nova) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 07, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jul. 03, 2014 |
MW | |||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 51,000 | ||||
Long-term Debt | $20,509 | $20,366 | |||
Petra Nova Parish Holdings [Member] | |||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of Ownership Sold of Subsidiary | 50.00% | ||||
Capital Contribution to Equity Method Investment | 35 | ||||
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates | 76 | ||||
Capital Contributions From Partners in Equity Method Investment | 300 | ||||
Petra Nova Parish Holdings [Member] | |||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 75 | ||||
Department of Energy [Member] | |||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||
Amount guaranteed to borrow by US DOE | 167 | ||||
JBIC and Mizuho [Member] | |||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||
Long-term Debt | $250 |
Business_Acquisitions_and_Disp6
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions Business Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details 5 - 2014 Sale to Yield) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jan. 02, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term Debt | $20,509 | $20,366 | ||
ROFO Assets [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Consideration Paid for Sale of Assets Under Common Control | 489 | 357 | ||
Long-term Debt | 737 | 612 | ||
Assets Transferred, Carrying Value | 405 | 236 | ||
Base Purchase Price [Member] | ROFO Assets [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Consideration Paid for Sale of Assets Under Common Control | 349 | |||
Working Capital Adjustment [Member] | ROFO Assets [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Consideration Paid for Sale of Assets Under Common Control | $9 | $8 |
Business_Acquisitions_and_Disp7
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions Business Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details 6 - Dominion) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill | $2,520 | $2,574 | |
Dominion [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | 192 | ||
Business Acquisitions, Consideration Transferred, Purchase Price | 165 | ||
Business Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Working Capital | 27 | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables | 40 | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other | 14 | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Derivative Assets | 21 | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 47 | ||
Goodwill | 91 | ||
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount | 8 | ||
Customer Relationships [Member] | Dominion [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | 64 | ||
Trade Names [Member] | Dominion [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill | $9 | ||
Scenario, Plan [Member] | Dominion [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business Acquisition, Customers Acquired | 540,000 |
Business_Acquisitions_and_Disp8
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions Business Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details 7 - EME 1) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Apr. 02, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
MW | MW | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 51,000 | |||
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | $1 | $218 | ||
Edison Mission Energy [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts | 8,000 | |||
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | 3,500 | |||
Business Combination, Estimated Consideration Transferred, Estimated Liabilities Incurred | 700 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt | 1,249 | 1,249 | ||
Common Stock [Member] | Edison Mission Energy [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares | 12,671,977 | |||
Through 2034 [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations | 405 | |||
EME [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Environmental Capital Expenditures, Estimated Total | $350 |
Business_Acquisitions_and_Disp9
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions Business Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details 8 - EME 2) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Apr. 02, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | $2,520 | $2,574 | ||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | 10 | 12 | ||
Edison Mission Energy [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | 3,500 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents | 1,422 | 1,422 | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | 2,438 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment | -3 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Adjusted | 2,435 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles | 0 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Adjusted | 172 | |||
Goodwill | 334 | |||
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | -56 | |||
Goodwill, Adjusted | 278 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets | 773 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Assets, Adjusted | 796 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets | 5,863 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Assets | 13 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired, Adjusted | 5,876 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current and Non-Current Liabilities | 629 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current and Noncurrent Liabilities | 13 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Out-of-market Contracts and Leases | 159 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Out of Market Contracts and Leases | 0 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Out of Market Contracts and Leases, Adjusted | 159 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt | 1,249 | 1,249 | ||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt, Adjusted | 1,249 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 2,037 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities | 13 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed, Adjusted | 2,050 | |||
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value | 352 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncontrolling Interest, Adjusted | 352 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Net Assets Acquired | 0 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Adjusted | 3,474 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets | 724 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Current Assets | 72 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | 172 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Noncurrent Assets | 0 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Assets, Adjusted | 773 | |||
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current and Non-current Liabilities, Adjusted | 642 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Noncurrent Liabilities Longterm Debt | 0 | |||
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Noncontrolling Interest | 0 | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest | $3,474 |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 1) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions | ||||
Long-term debt, including current portion | $20,509 | $20,366 | ||
Carrying Amount | ||||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions | ||||
Notes receivable | 86 | [1] | 91 | [1] |
Long-term debt, including current portion | 20,509 | 20,366 | ||
Fair Value | ||||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions | ||||
Notes receivable | 86 | [1] | 91 | [1] |
Long-term debt, including current portion | $20,679 | $20,361 | ||
[1] | Includes the current portion of notes receivable which is recorded in prepayments and other current assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 2 - Recurring FV) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | $2,620 | $2,905 | ||
Derivative Liabilities | 2,534 | 2,492 | ||
Commodity contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 2,620 | 2,902 | ||
Derivative Liabilities | 2,336 | 2,327 | ||
Interest rate contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 2 | |||
Derivative Liabilities | -198 | 165 | ||
Equity Contract [Member] | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 1 | |||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Debt securities | 18 | 18 | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 24 | 30 | ||
Other | 31 | [1] | 32 | [2] |
Total assets | 3,280 | 3,571 | ||
Total liabilities | 2,534 | 2,492 | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commodity contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 2,620 | 2,902 | ||
Derivative Liabilities | 2,336 | 2,327 | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 2 | |||
Derivative Liabilities | 198 | 165 | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity Contract [Member] | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 1 | |||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 5 | 14 | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. government and federal agency obligations | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 53 | 47 | ||
Financial Instruments, Owned, US Government and Agency Obligations, at Fair Value | 1 | 1 | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 71 | 74 | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial mortgage-backed securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 24 | 25 | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 84 | 78 | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 347 | 344 | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign government fixed income securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 2 | 3 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Debt securities | 18 | 18 | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Other | 11 | [1] | 11 | [2] |
Total assets | 347 | 391 | ||
Total liabilities | 230 | 230 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commodity contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 264 | 309 | ||
Derivative Liabilities | 230 | 230 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 0 | |||
Derivative Liabilities | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity Contract [Member] | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 1 | |||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. government and federal agency obligations | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Financial Instruments, Owned, US Government and Agency Obligations, at Fair Value | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial mortgage-backed securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 54 | 52 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign government fixed income securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Debt securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Other | 0 | [1] | 0 | [2] |
Total assets | 1,542 | 1,700 | ||
Total liabilities | 1,340 | 1,258 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commodity contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 1,358 | 1,515 | ||
Derivative Liabilities | 1,142 | 1,093 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 2 | |||
Derivative Liabilities | 198 | 165 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity Contract [Member] | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 0 | |||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. government and federal agency obligations | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 3 | 3 | ||
Financial Instruments, Owned, US Government and Agency Obligations, at Fair Value | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 71 | 74 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial mortgage-backed securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 24 | 25 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 84 | 78 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign government fixed income securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 2 | 3 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Debt securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 24 | 30 | ||
Other | 20 | [1] | 21 | [2] |
Total assets | 1,391 | 1,480 | ||
Total liabilities | 964 | 1,004 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commodity contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 998 | 1,078 | ||
Derivative Liabilities | 964 | 1,004 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate contracts | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 0 | |||
Derivative Liabilities | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity Contract [Member] | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Derivative Assets | 0 | |||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 5 | 14 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. government and federal agency obligations | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 50 | 44 | ||
Financial Instruments, Owned, US Government and Agency Obligations, at Fair Value | 1 | 1 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial mortgage-backed securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 0 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | 293 | 292 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign government fixed income securities | ||||
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis | ||||
Decommissioning Fund Investments | $0 | $0 | ||
[1] | Consists primarily of mutual funds held in a Rabbi Trust for non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain former employees and a total return swap that does not meet the definition of a derivative. | |||
[2] | Primarily consists of mutual funds held in rabbi trusts for non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain former employees. |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru4
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 3 - Level 3 FV) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||
Fair Value Asset and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input, Changes | ||||||||
No transfers during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2013 (Level 1 to Level 2) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
No transfers during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2013 (Level 2 to Level 1) | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||||||
Fair Value Asset and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input, Changes | ||||||||
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs | 117 | 108 | 161 | 95 | ||||
Total gains/(losses) - realized/unrealized: | ||||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings | -55 | 17 | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 2 | |||||||
Included in nuclear decommissioning obligation | 2 | |||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases | -4 | -21 | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Contracts Acquired | 3 | |||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 | 15 | [1] | 18 | [1] | ||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3 | -2 | [1] | -6 | [1] | ||||
Gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of period end | -20 | 19 | ||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Debt Securities | ||||||||
Fair Value Asset and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input, Changes | ||||||||
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | ||||
Total gains/(losses) - realized/unrealized: | ||||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 2 | |||||||
Included in nuclear decommissioning obligation | 0 | |||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Contracts Acquired | 0 | |||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3 | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of period end | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Financial Instrument [Member] | ||||||||
Fair Value Asset and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input, Changes | ||||||||
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | ||||
Total gains/(losses) - realized/unrealized: | ||||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 0 | |||||||
Included in nuclear decommissioning obligation | 0 | |||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Contracts Acquired | 0 | |||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3 | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of period end | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Trust Fund Investments | ||||||||
Fair Value Asset and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input, Changes | ||||||||
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs | 54 | 56 | 52 | 56 | ||||
Total gains/(losses) - realized/unrealized: | ||||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 0 | |||||||
Included in nuclear decommissioning obligation | 2 | |||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Contracts Acquired | 0 | |||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3 | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of period end | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Derivative [Member] | ||||||||
Fair Value Asset and Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input, Changes | ||||||||
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs | 34 | [2] | 23 | [2] | 80 | [2] | 13 | [2] |
Total gains/(losses) - realized/unrealized: | ||||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings | -55 | [2] | 16 | [2] | ||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 0 | [2] | ||||||
Included in nuclear decommissioning obligation | 0 | [2] | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases | -4 | [2] | -21 | [2] | ||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Contracts Acquired | 3 | [2] | ||||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 | 15 | [1],[2] | 18 | [1],[2] | ||||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3 | -2 | [1],[2] | -6 | [1],[2] | ||||
Gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of period end | ($20) | [2] | $19 | [2] | ||||
[1] | Transfers in/out of Level 3 are related to the availability of external broker quotes and are valued as of the end of the reporting period. All transfers in/out are with Level 2. | |||||||
[2] | Consists of derivative assets and liabilities, net. |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru5
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 4) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||
Concentration of Credit Risk | ||
Total derivative assets valued with prices provied by models and other valuation techniques (as a percent) | 10.00% | |
Total derivative liabilities valued with prices provied by models and other valuation techniques (as a percent) | 9.00% | |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | $5,000,000 | |
Increase in fair value as a result of the credit reserve, portion recorded in OCI | -3,000,000 | |
Increase in fair value as a result of the credit reserve, portion recorded in operating revenue and cost of operations | -2,000,000 | |
Counterparty credit exposure to a portion of the Company's counterparties | 842,000,000 | |
Collateral held (cash and letters of credit) against counterparty credit exposure to a portion of the Company's counterparties | 84,000,000 | |
Net counterparty credit exposure to a portion of the Company's counterparties | 763,000,000 | |
Company's exposure before collateral is expected to roll off by the end of 2014 (as a percent) | 91.00% | |
Net Exposure (as a percent) | 100.00% | [1] |
Counterparty credit risk exposure to certain counterparties, threshold (as a percent) | 10.00% | |
Aggregate counterparty credit risk exposure for counterparties representing exposure above threshold percentage | 290,000,000 | |
Estimated counterparty credit risk exposure under certain long term agreements, including California tolling agreements, South Central load obligations and solar power purchase agreements for the next 5 years | 3,300,000,000 | |
Period of estimated counterparty credit risk exposure under certain long term agreements, including California tolling agreements, South Central load obligations and solar power purchase agreements (in years) | 5 years | |
Investment grade | ||
Concentration of Credit Risk | ||
Net Exposure (as a percent) | 96.00% | [1] |
Non-rated | ||
Concentration of Credit Risk | ||
Net Exposure (as a percent) | 2.00% | [1],[2] |
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | ||
Concentration of Credit Risk | ||
Net Exposure (as a percent) | 2.00% | [1] |
Financial institutions | ||
Concentration of Credit Risk | ||
Net Exposure (as a percent) | 48.00% | [1] |
Utilities, energy merchants, marketers and other | ||
Concentration of Credit Risk | ||
Net Exposure (as a percent) | 32.00% | [1] |
ISOs | ||
Concentration of Credit Risk | ||
Net Exposure (as a percent) | 20.00% | [1] |
NRG Yield, Inc. | ||
Concentration of Credit Risk | ||
Estimated counterparty credit risk exposure under certain long term agreements, including California tolling agreements, South Central load obligations and solar power purchase agreements for the next 5 years | $2,300,000,000 | |
[1] | Counterparty credit exposure excludes uranium and coal transportation contracts because of the unavailability of market prices. | |
[2] | For non-rated counterparties, a significant portion are related to ISO and municipal public power entities, which are considered investment grade equivalent ratings based on NRG's internal credit ratings. |
Nuclear_Decommissioning_Trust_2
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund disclosure | |||
Fair Value | $586 | $585 | |
Unrealized Gains | 218 | 218 | |
Unrealized Losses | 1 | 2 | |
Realized gains | 6 | 3 | |
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses | 2 | 1 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities | 196 | 183 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | |||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund disclosure | |||
Fair Value | 5 | 14 | |
Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 | |
Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 | |
Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | 0 years | 0 years | |
U.S. government and federal agency obligations | |||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund disclosure | |||
Fair Value | 53 | 47 | |
Unrealized Gains | 3 | 2 | |
Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 | |
Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | 10 years | 11 years | |
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | |||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund disclosure | |||
Fair Value | 71 | 74 | |
Unrealized Gains | 2 | 2 | |
Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 | |
Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | 24 years | 25 years | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | |||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund disclosure | |||
Fair Value | 24 | 25 | |
Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 | |
Unrealized Losses | 1 | 1 | |
Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | 30 years | 30 years | |
Corporate debt securities | |||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund disclosure | |||
Fair Value | 84 | 78 | |
Unrealized Gains | 2 | 2 | |
Unrealized Losses | 0 | 1 | |
Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | 10 years | 11 years | |
Equity securities | |||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund disclosure | |||
Fair Value | 347 | 344 | |
Unrealized Gains | 211 | 211 | |
Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 | |
Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | 0 years | 0 years | |
Foreign government fixed income securities | |||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund disclosure | |||
Fair Value | 2 | 3 | |
Unrealized Gains | 0 | 1 | |
Unrealized Losses | $0 | $0 | |
Weighted-average Maturities (In years) | 15 years | 16 years |
Accounting_for_Derivative_Inst2
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
T | T | |
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 2,620 | 2,905 |
Derivative Liabilities | 2,534 | 2,492 |
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 0 | 2 |
Derivative Liabilities | 148 | 129 |
Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 2,620 | 2,903 |
Derivative Liabilities | 2,386 | 2,363 |
Interest rate contracts current | Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 0 | 0 |
Derivative Liabilities | 51 | 55 |
Interest rate contracts current | Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 0 | 0 |
Derivative Liabilities | 9 | 8 |
Interest rate contracts long-term | Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 0 | 2 |
Derivative Liabilities | 97 | 74 |
Interest rate contracts long-term | Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 0 | 0 |
Derivative Liabilities | 41 | 28 |
Commodity contracts current | Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 0 | 0 |
Derivative Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Commodity contracts current | Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 2,029 | 2,425 |
Derivative Liabilities | 1,824 | 1,991 |
Commodity contracts long-term | Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 0 | 0 |
Derivative Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Commodity contracts long-term | Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 591 | 477 |
Derivative Liabilities | 512 | 336 |
Equity Contract [Member] | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 1 | |
Equity Contract [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative Assets | 0 | 1 |
Derivative Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Emissions [Member] | Short Ton [Member] | ||
Volumetric Underlying Derivative Transactions | ||
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Mass | 4,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
Coal [Member] | Short Ton [Member] | ||
Volumetric Underlying Derivative Transactions | ||
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Mass | 48,000,000 | 57,000,000 |
Natural Gas [Member] | MMbtu [Member] | ||
Volumetric Underlying Derivative Transactions | ||
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Energy Measure | 35,000,000 | 58,000,000 |
Oil [Member] | Barrel [Member] | ||
Volumetric Underlying Derivative Transactions | ||
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Power [Member] | M Wh [Member] | ||
Volumetric Underlying Derivative Transactions | ||
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Energy Measure | 52,000,000 | 56,000,000 |
Capacity [Member] | MW/Day [Member] | ||
Volumetric Underlying Derivative Transactions | ||
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Energy Measure | 1,000,000 | 0 |
Interest [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | ||
Volumetric Underlying Derivative Transactions | ||
Derivative, Notional Amount | 3,399 | 3,440 |
Equity [Member] | Shares [Member] | ||
Fair Value of Derivative Instrument | ||
Derivative, Non-monetary Notional Amount, Other | 2 | 2 |
Accounting_for_Derivative_Inst3
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 2 - Offsetting Derivatives) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Offsetting of Derivatives by Counterparty Master Agreement Level and Collateral Received or Paid | ||
Derivative Assets | $2,620 | $2,905 |
Cash Collateral (Held) | -68 | -72 |
Gross Amounts of Recognized Derivative Liabilities | -2,534 | -2,492 |
Cash Collateral Posted | 400 | 187 |
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities | 86 | 413 |
Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Liability Net Of Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset | 0 | 0 |
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash Net Of Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash | -9 | -45 |
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral Net Of Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral | 77 | 368 |
Commodity contracts | ||
Offsetting of Derivatives by Counterparty Master Agreement Level and Collateral Received or Paid | ||
Derivative Assets | 2,620 | 2,902 |
Derivative Instruments | -2,092 | -2,155 |
Cash Collateral (Held) | -64 | -72 |
Net Amount | 464 | 675 |
Gross Amounts of Recognized Derivative Liabilities | -2,336 | -2,327 |
Derivative Instruments | 2,092 | 2,155 |
Cash Collateral Posted | 55 | 27 |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral | 189 | 145 |
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities | 284 | 575 |
Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Liability Net Of Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset | 0 | 0 |
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash Net Of Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash | -9 | -45 |
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral Net Of Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral | 275 | 530 |
Interest rate contracts | ||
Offsetting of Derivatives by Counterparty Master Agreement Level and Collateral Received or Paid | ||
Derivative Assets | 2 | |
Derivative Instruments | -2 | |
Cash Collateral (Held) | 0 | |
Net Amount | 0 | |
Gross Amounts of Recognized Derivative Liabilities | 198 | -165 |
Derivative Instruments | 0 | 2 |
Cash Collateral Posted | 0 | 0 |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral | -198 | 163 |
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities | -163 | |
Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Liability Net Of Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset | 0 | |
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash Net Of Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash | 0 | |
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral Net Of Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral | -163 | |
Equity Contract [Member] | ||
Offsetting of Derivatives by Counterparty Master Agreement Level and Collateral Received or Paid | ||
Derivative Assets | 1 | |
Derivative Instruments | 0 | |
Cash Collateral (Held) | 0 | |
Net Amount | $1 |
Accounting_for_Derivative_Inst4
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 3 - AOCI) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Derivative | |||
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Collateral Required Contracts with Credit Rating Contingent Feature | $39 | ||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 2,620 | 2,905 | |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 2,534 | 2,492 | |
Effects of ASC 815 on NRG's Accumulated OCI Balance Attributable to Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives, net of tax | |||
Accumulated OCI beginning balance | -68 | -23 | |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | 2 | -1 | |
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts | -18 | -8 | |
Accumulated OCI ending balance, net of tax | -84 | -32 | |
Gains/(losses) expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months, net of tax | -14 | -14 | |
Accumulated OCI ending balance, tax | 50 | 17 | |
Gains/(losses) expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months, tax | 7 | 7 | |
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net | 0 | ||
Commodity contracts | |||
Derivative | |||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 2,620 | 2,902 | |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 2,336 | 2,327 | |
Effects of ASC 815 on NRG's Accumulated OCI Balance Attributable to Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives, net of tax | |||
Accumulated OCI beginning balance | -1 | -1 | |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | 0 | 0 | |
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts | 0 | 0 | |
Accumulated OCI ending balance, net of tax | -1 | -1 | |
Gains/(losses) expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months, net of tax | -1 | -1 | |
Interest rate contracts | |||
Derivative | |||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 2 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | -198 | 165 | |
Effects of ASC 815 on NRG's Accumulated OCI Balance Attributable to Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives, net of tax | |||
Accumulated OCI beginning balance | -67 | -22 | |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | 2 | -1 | |
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts | -18 | -8 | |
Accumulated OCI ending balance, net of tax | -83 | -31 | |
Gains/(losses) expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months, net of tax | ($13) | ($13) |
Accounting_for_Derivative_Inst5
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 4 - mark to market) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Unrealized mark-to-market results | ||
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses/(gains) on settled positions related to economic hedges | ($114) | $3 |
Reversal of loss positions acquired as part of the acquisition | -26 | -78 |
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on open positions related to economic hedges | 138 | 193 |
Total unrealized mark-to-market gains/(losses) for economic hedging activities | -278 | -268 |
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized (gains) losses on settled positions related to trading activity | -21 | 0 |
Reversal of Previously Unrecognized Unrealized Gain Loss Acquired as Part of Acquisition Trading Activity | -7 | -1 |
Net unrealized gains on open positions related to trading activity | 6 | 16 |
Total unrealized mark-to-market gains for trading activity | -22 | 15 |
Impact of derivative instruments on statement of operations | ||
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | -300 | -253 |
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral | 131 | |
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Collateral Required Contracts with Credit Rating Contingent Feature | 39 | |
Collateral due on net liability position that has not been called by a certain marginable agreement counterparty | 8 | |
Commodity contracts | ||
Impact of derivative instruments on statement of operations | ||
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | -300 | -253 |
Commodity contracts | Sales [Member] | ||
Impact of derivative instruments on statement of operations | ||
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | -109 | -316 |
Commodity contracts | Cost of Sales [Member] | ||
Impact of derivative instruments on statement of operations | ||
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | -191 | 63 |
Interest rate contracts | ||
Impact of derivative instruments on statement of operations | ||
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | ($14) | ($4) |
Debt_and_Capital_Leases_Detail
Debt and Capital Leases (Details 1 - Debt Table) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jan. 27, 2014 | |
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | $20,509 | $20,366 | ||
Subtotal | 20,515 | 20,374 | ||
Less current maturities | 465 | 474 | ||
Total long-term debt and capital leases | 20,050 | 19,900 | ||
Interest rate, variable basis | 3 month LIBOR | |||
Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 8,823 | 8,800 | ||
Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 11,686 | 11,566 | ||
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures | 327 | 326 | ||
Senior notes, due 2018 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 1,130 | 1,130 | ||
Interest rate, stated rate | 7.63% | [1] | ||
Senior notes, due 2020 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 1,063 | 1,063 | ||
Interest rate, stated rate | 8.25% | [1] | ||
Senior notes, due 2021 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 1,128 | 1,128 | ||
Interest rate, stated rate | 7.88% | [1] | ||
Senior Notes Due In 2022 [Member] | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
Interest rate, stated rate | 6.25% | [1] | 6.25% | |
Senior notes, due 2023 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 990 | 990 | ||
Interest rate, stated rate | 6.63% | [1] | ||
Senior Notes 2024 [Member] | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
Interest rate, stated rate | 6.25% | [1] | ||
Term loan facility, due 2018 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 1,978 | 1,983 | ||
Indian River Power LLC, tax-exempt bonds, due 2040 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 6.00% | [1] | ||
Indian River Power LLC, tax-exempt bonds, due 2045 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 5.38% | [1] | ||
Tax-exempt Bonds [Member] | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 434 | 406 | ||
Dunkirk Power LLC, tax-exempt bonds, due 2042 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 5.88% | [1] | ||
Fort Bend County, tax-exempt bonds, due 2038 and 2042 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 4.13% | [1] | ||
GenOn Senior Notes [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 2,121 | 2,133 | ||
GenOn Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 7.88% | [1] | ||
GenOn senior notes, due 2018 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 9.50% | [1] | ||
GenOn senior notes, due 2020 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 9.88% | [1] | ||
GenOn Americas Generation Senior Notes [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 926 | 929 | ||
GenOn Americas Generation Senior Notes Due in 2021 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 8.50% | [1] | ||
GenOn Americas Generation senior notes, due in 2031 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 9.13% | [1] | ||
GenOn Other [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 60 | 60 | ||
Genon [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 3,107 | 3,122 | ||
5.375% Senior Notes due in 2024 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 500 | 500 | ||
Interest rate, stated rate | 5.38% | [1] | ||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | 1 - month LIBOR | |||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 195 | 0 | ||
NRG West Holdings LLC, term loan, due 2023 | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | 1 - month LIBOR | |||
NRG West Holdings LLC, term loan, due 2023 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 484 | 506 | ||
GenOn Marsh Landing term loans, due 2017 and 2023 | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | 1 - month LIBOR | |||
GenOn Marsh Landing term loans, due 2017 and 2023 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 457 | 464 | ||
Alta Wind I - V Lease financing arrangement [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 1,036 | 1,036 | ||
Alta Wind I [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 7.02% | [1] | ||
Alta Wind II [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 5.70% | [1] | ||
Alta Wind III [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 6.07% | [1] | ||
Alta Wind IV [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 5.94% | [1] | ||
Alta Wind V [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 6.07% | [1] | ||
Alta Wind X [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 300 | 300 | ||
Alta Wind XI [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 191 | 191 | ||
NRG Solar Alpine LLC, due 2022 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 162 | 163 | ||
NRG Energy Center Minneapolis LLC, senior secured notes, due 2013, 2017, and 2025 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 119 | 121 | ||
NRG Energy Center Minneapolis LLC Senior Secured Notes, due 2017 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, range, minimum | 7.12% | [1] | ||
Interest rate, range, maximum | 7.25% | [1] | ||
NRG Energy Center Minneapolis LLC Senior Secured Notes, due 2025 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, stated rate | 5.95% | [1] | ||
NRG Yield - Other [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 487 | 489 | ||
NRG Yield, Inc. | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 4,937 | 4,787 | ||
Interest rate, stated rate | 3.50% | [1] | ||
Ivanpah Financing, due 2014 and 2038 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 1,179 | 1,187 | ||
Interest rate, range, minimum | 2.29% | [1] | ||
Interest rate, range, maximum | 4.26% | [1] | ||
Agua Caliente Solar LLC, due 2037 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 907 | 898 | ||
Interest rate, range, minimum | 2.40% | [1] | ||
Interest rate, range, maximum | 3.63% | [1] | ||
CVSR - High Plains Ranch II LLC, due 2037 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 802 | 815 | ||
Interest rate, range, minimum | 2.34% | [1] | ||
Interest rate, range, maximum | 3.78% | [1] | ||
Walnut Creek Energy, LLC, due in 2023 [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | 1 - month LIBOR | |||
Walnut Creek Energy, LLC, due in 2023 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 384 | 391 | ||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2021 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 188 | 192 | ||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Laredo Ridge Wind, LLC, due in 2026 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 107 | 108 | ||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Viento Funding II, Inc., due in 2023 [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | 6 month LIBOR | |||
Viento Funding II, Inc., due in 2023 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 196 | 196 | ||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
NRG Peaker Finance Co. LLC Bonds Due 2019 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 101 | 100 | ||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Cedro Hill Wind LLC, due in 2025 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 108 | 111 | ||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Other (Non-recourse debt) | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 349 | 350 | ||
NRG Energy [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Long-term Debt | 3,642 | 3,657 | ||
Chalk Point capital lease, due 2015 | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Chalk Point capital lease, due 2015 | 3 | 5 | ||
Interest rate, Chalk Point capital lease | 8.19% | [1] | ||
Other (Capital leases) | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Chalk Point capital lease, due 2015 | $3 | $3 | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Term loan facility, due 2018 | Recourse Debt | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 2.00% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 2.25% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | NRG West Holdings LLC, term loan, due 2023 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Interest rate, range, minimum | 2.25% | [1] | ||
Interest rate, range, maximum | 2.88% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Marsh Landing Term Loan Due 2017 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 1.75% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | GenOn Marsh Landing term loan, due 2023 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 1.88% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Alta Wind X [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 2.00% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Alta Wind XI [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 2.00% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | NRG Solar Alpine LLC, due 2022 | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, variable basis | LIBOR | [1] | ||
Interest rate, range, minimum | 1.75% | [1] | ||
Interest rate, range, maximum | 0.00% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Walnut Creek Energy, LLC, due in 2023 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 1.63% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2021 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 1.63% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Laredo Ridge Wind, LLC, due in 2026 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 1.88% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Viento Funding II, Inc., due in 2023 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 2.75% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | NRG Peaker Finance Co. LLC Bonds Due 2019 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 1.07% | [1] | ||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Cedro Hill Wind LLC, due in 2025 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||
Interest rate, basis spread on variable rate | 3.13% | [1] | ||
[1] | As of March 31, 2015, L+ equals 3 month LIBOR plus x%, with the exception of the Viento Funding II term loan which is 6 month LIBOR plus x% and the NRG West Holdings LLC term loan, NRG Marsh Landing term loan, Walnut Creek term loan, and NRG Yield Operating LLC Revolving Credit facility which are 1 month LIBOR plus x%. |
Debt_and_Capital_Leases_Debt_a1
Debt and Capital Leases Debt and Capital Leases (Details 2 - Issuances) (Recourse Debt, USD $) | 0 Months Ended | ||
In Billions, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 27, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Senior Notes 2024 [Member] | |||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.25% | [1] | |
Senior Notes Due In 2022 [Member] | |||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt | $1.10 | ||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.25% | 6.25% | [1] |
Senior Notes Due In 2019 7625 [Member] | |||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 7.63% | ||
Senior Notes Due In 2019 850 [Member] | |||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 8.50% | ||
[1] | As of March 31, 2015, L+ equals 3 month LIBOR plus x%, with the exception of the Viento Funding II term loan which is 6 month LIBOR plus x% and the NRG West Holdings LLC term loan, NRG Marsh Landing term loan, Walnut Creek term loan, and NRG Yield Operating LLC Revolving Credit facility which are 1 month LIBOR plus x%. |
Debt_and_Capital_Leases_Debt_a2
Debt and Capital Leases Debt and Capital Leases (Details 3 - Redemptions) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Feb. 10, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Apr. 01, 2014 | Aug. 12, 2014 |
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||||
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt | $0 | ($41) | ||||
Long-term Debt | 20,509 | 20,366 | ||||
EME [Member] | ||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||||
Long-term Debt | 1,200 | |||||
Alta Wind Portfolio [Member] | ||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||||
Long-term Debt | 1,600 | |||||
Recourse Debt | ||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||||
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt | -33 | |||||
Long-term Debt | 8,823 | 8,800 | ||||
Recourse Debt | Senior Notes Due In 2019 850 [Member] | ||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||||
Repayments of Senior Debt | 308 | |||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 8.50% | |||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage | 106.99% | |||||
Recourse Debt | Senior Notes Due In 2019 7625 [Member] | ||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | ||||||
Repayments of Senior Debt | $91 | |||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 7.63% | |||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage | 105.50% |
Debt_and_Capital_Leases_Debt_a3
Debt and Capital Leases Debt and Capital Leases (Details 4 - Yield and Peakers) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 2 Months Ended | |||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | Apr. 02, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jan. 02, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Apr. 25, 2014 | Feb. 21, 2014 | ||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||||||||
Convertible Debt | $345,000,000 | ||||||||
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt | 23,000,000 | ||||||||
Long-term Debt | 20,509,000,000 | 20,366,000,000 | |||||||
Non Recourse Debt [Member] | |||||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||||||||
Long-term Debt | 11,686,000,000 | 11,566,000,000 | |||||||
5.375% Senior Notes due in 2024 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | |||||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||||||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.38% | [1] | |||||||
Long-term Debt | 500,000,000 | 500,000,000 | |||||||
Convertible Debt [Member] | |||||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||||||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 3.50% | ||||||||
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $46.55 | ||||||||
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio | 21.4822 | ||||||||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 1,000 | ||||||||
NRG Yield Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |||||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||||||||
Repayments of Debt | 15,000,000 | ||||||||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 60,000,000 | 450,000,000 | |||||||
Long-term Debt | 210,000,000 | ||||||||
Letters of Credit, Issued Amount | 36,000,000 | ||||||||
NRG Peaker Finance Co. LLC Bonds Due 2019 [Member] | |||||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||||||||
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount | 30,000,000 | ||||||||
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount | 35,000,000 | ||||||||
NRG Peaker Finance Co. LLC Bonds Due 2019 [Member] | Non Recourse Debt [Member] | |||||||||
Debt and Capital Leases | |||||||||
Long-term Debt | $101,000,000 | $100,000,000 | |||||||
[1] | As of March 31, 2015, L+ equals 3 month LIBOR plus x%, with the exception of the Viento Funding II term loan which is 6 month LIBOR plus x% and the NRG West Holdings LLC term loan, NRG Marsh Landing term loan, Walnut Creek term loan, and NRG Yield Operating LLC Revolving Credit facility which are 1 month LIBOR plus x%. |
Variable_Interest_Entities_Det
Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | MW | |
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method | ||
Generation Capacity (in MW) | 51,000 | |
Equity investments in affiliates | $772 | $771 |
Net assets less noncontrolling interests | 25 | |
GenConn Energy LLC | ||
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method | ||
Economic interest in equity method investments (as a percent) | 50.00% | |
Power generation units | 2 | |
Generation Capacity (in MW) | 190 | |
Equity investments in affiliates | 112 | |
Sherbino I Wind Farm LLC | ||
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method | ||
Economic interest in equity method investments (as a percent) | 50.00% | |
Equity investments in affiliates | 81 | |
Capistrano Wind [Member] | ||
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method | ||
Generation Capacity (in MW) | 411 | |
Percentage of Ownership | 100.00% | |
Power Generation Plants, Number | 5 | |
Cash Available for Distributions | 100.00% | |
Current assets | 28 | |
Net property, plant and equipment | 578 | |
Other long-term assets | 137 | |
Total assets | 743 | |
Current liabilities | 36 | |
Long-term debt | 180 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 154 | |
Total liabilities | 370 | |
Noncontrolling interests | $348 |
Changes_in_Capital_Structure_D
Changes in Capital Structure (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Common stock authorized (in shares) | ||
Common stock, shares authorized | 500,000,000 | 500,000,000 |
Shares issued, balance at the beginning of the year | 415,506,176 | |
Shares issued, balance at the end of the year | 416,682,662 | 415,506,176 |
Treasury shares, balance at the beginning of the year | -78,843,552 | |
Treasury shares, balance at the beginning of the year | -81,865,411 | -78,843,552 |
Shares outstanding, balance at the end of the year | 334,817,251 | 336,662,624 |
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 1,435,427 | |
Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | ||
Common stock authorized (in shares) | ||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 1,176,486 | |
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired | 0 | |
Shares outstanding, balance at the end of the year | 1,176,486 | |
Employee Stock [Member] | ||
Common stock authorized (in shares) | ||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 0 | |
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired | 124,625 | |
Shares outstanding, balance at the end of the year | 124,625 | |
Capital Allocation Plan [Member] | ||
Common stock authorized (in shares) | ||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 0 | |
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired | -3,146,484 | |
Shares outstanding, balance at the end of the year | -3,146,484 |
Changes_in_Capital_Structure_D1
Changes in Capital Structure (Details 2) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 5 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Feb. 28, 2015 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2015 | Apr. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Mar. 16, 2015 | Dec. 09, 2014 | |||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 2013 Capital Allocation Plan | |||||||||||||||||||
Payments for Commissions | $0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||
Dividend paid | $0.15 | $0.12 | |||||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $200 | $200 | $100 | $100 | |||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares | 921,654 | 468,854 | 1,755,976 | 3,146,484 | 1,624,360 | 6,099,173 | |||||||||||||
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value | 23 | [1] | 12 | [1] | 44 | [1] | 79 | [1] | 44 | [1] | 156 | [1] | |||||||
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share | $24.92 | [1] | $25.46 | [1] | $25.19 | [1] | $26.95 | [1] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 2013 Capital Allocation Plan | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends Payable, Date Declared | 20-Apr-15 | ||||||||||||||||||
Dividend declared | $0.15 | ||||||||||||||||||
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid | 15-May-15 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares | 1,328,329 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value | $33 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share | $24.47 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
Scenario, Plan [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 2013 Capital Allocation Plan | |||||||||||||||||||
NRG's annual common stock dividend, proposed amount for 2013 | $0.58 | ||||||||||||||||||
[1] | The average price paid per share and amounts paid for shares purchased excludes the commissions of $0.015 per share paid in connection with the share repurchase. |
Earnings_Per_Share_Details
Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
Numerator: | |||||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | ($120) | ($56) | |||
Dividends for preferred shares | 5 | 2 | |||
Loss available for common stockholders | ($125) | ($58) | |||
Denominator: | |||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 336 | 324 | |||
Basic earnings per share: | |||||
Loss per weighted average common share — basic and diluted | ($0.37) | ($0.18) | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share | |||||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share, amount | 23 | 24 | |||
3.625% convertible perpetual preferred stock, interest rate (as a percentage) | 2.82% | 3.63% | 2.82% | ||
Equity compensation plans | |||||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share | |||||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share, amount | 7 | 8 | |||
Embedded derivative of 3.625% redeemable perpetual preferred stock | |||||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share | |||||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share, amount | 16 | [1] | 16 | [1] | |
[1] | As of March 31, 2014, the redeemable perpetual preferred stock had an interest rate of 3.625%. |
Segment_Reporting_Details
Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
Segment Reporting Information | |||||
Operating revenues | $3,826 | [1] | $3,486 | [2] | |
Depreciation and amortization | 395 | 335 | |||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates | -3 | 7 | |||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest | -209 | -98 | |||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -120 | -56 | |||
Total Assets | 40,330 | 40,665 | |||
Inter-Segment Sales | 279 | 141 | |||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | -41 | |||
NRG Business [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information | |||||
Operating revenues | 2,506 | [1] | 2,346 | [2] | |
Depreciation and amortization | 233 | 225 | |||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates | -4 | 5 | |||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest | 29 | -6 | |||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | 29 | -6 | |||
Total Assets | 28,744 | ||||
Inter-Segment Sales | 246 | 113 | |||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | ||||
NRG Yield | |||||
Segment Reporting Information | |||||
Operating revenues | 180 | [1] | 140 | [2] | |
Depreciation and amortization | 54 | 24 | |||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates | 1 | 1 | |||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest | -20 | 29 | |||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -11 | 22 | |||
Total Assets | 6,595 | ||||
Inter-Segment Sales | 0 | 0 | |||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | ||||
Corporate | |||||
Segment Reporting Information | |||||
Operating revenues | -7 | [1] | 4 | [2],[3] | |
Depreciation and amortization | 7 | 6 | [3] | ||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates | -1 | 2 | [3] | ||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest | -217 | -239 | [3] | ||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -142 | -209 | [3] | ||
Total Assets | 31,493 | ||||
Inter-Segment Sales | 33 | 26 | |||
Loss on debt extinguishment | -40 | ||||
Elimination | |||||
Segment Reporting Information | |||||
Operating revenues | -279 | [1] | -141 | [2] | |
Depreciation and amortization | 0 | 0 | |||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates | 1 | 2 | |||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest | 1 | 0 | |||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -5 | 2 | |||
Total Assets | -40,105 | ||||
Inter-Segment Sales | 0 | 0 | |||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | ||||
NRG Home Retail [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information | |||||
Operating revenues | 1,311 | [1] | 1,082 | [2] | |
Depreciation and amortization | 30 | 30 | |||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates | 0 | 0 | |||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest | 104 | 185 | |||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | 104 | 185 | |||
Total Assets | 6,270 | ||||
Inter-Segment Sales | 0 | 2 | |||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | ||||
Home Solar [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information | |||||
Operating revenues | 5 | [1] | 2 | [2] | |
Depreciation and amortization | 6 | 1 | |||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates | 0 | 0 | |||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest | -45 | -2 | |||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -45 | -2 | |||
Total Assets | 178 | ||||
Inter-Segment Sales | 0 | 0 | |||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | ||||
NRG Renew [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information | |||||
Operating revenues | 110 | [1] | 53 | [2],[3] | |
Depreciation and amortization | 65 | 49 | [3] | ||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates | 0 | -3 | [3] | ||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest | -61 | -65 | [3] | ||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -50 | -48 | [3] | ||
Total Assets | 7,155 | ||||
Inter-Segment Sales | 0 | 0 | |||
Loss on debt extinguishment | ($1) | ||||
[1] | (a) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of:$246 $— $— $— $— $33 $— $279 | ||||
[2] | (b) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of:$113 $2 $— $— $— $26 $— $141 | ||||
[3] | (c) Includes loss on debt extinguishment of:$— $— $— $(1) $— $(40) $— $(41) |
Income_Taxes_Details
Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] | ||
Non-current tax liability for uncertain tax benefits | $55 | |
Effective Tax Rate | ||
Loss before income taxes | -209 | -98 |
Income tax benefit | -73 | -31 |
Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 34.90% | 31.60% |
Statutory tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | 35.00% |
Uncertain Tax Benefits | ||
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued | $6 |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2010 | |
Notice of Intent to File Citizens Suit | ||
Loss Contingencies | ||
Civil Penalties | $100,000 | |
Midwest Generation New Source Review [Member] | ||
Loss Contingencies | ||
Civil Penalties | $37,500 |
Regulatory_Matters_Details
Regulatory Matters (Details) (Genon [Member], USD $) | Dec. 20, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
Genon [Member] | |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] | |
Regulatory payments sought | $22 |
Environmental_Matters_Details
Environmental Matters (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Environmental capital expenditures [Line Items] | ||
Environmental Capital Expenditures, Estimated | $614 | |
Genon [Member] | ||
Environmental capital expenditures [Line Items] | ||
Environmental Capital Expenditures, Estimated | 57 | |
Midwest Generation [Member] | ||
Environmental capital expenditures [Line Items] | ||
Environmental Capital Expenditures, Estimated | 440 | |
EME [Member] | ||
Environmental capital expenditures [Line Items] | ||
Environmental Capital Expenditures, Estimated Total | $350 |
Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Debt Instrument | ||
Long-term Debt | $20,509 | $20,366 |
Recourse Debt | ||
Debt Instrument | ||
Long-term Debt | 8,823 | 8,800 |
Senior Notes [Member] | Recourse Debt | ||
Debt Instrument | ||
Long-term Debt | $6,400 |
Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Details 2) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | ||
Operating Revenues | ||||
Total operating revenues | $3,826 | [1] | $3,486 | [2] |
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||
Cost of operations | 3,062 | 2,737 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 395 | 335 | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 263 | 222 | ||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | 10 | 12 | ||
Development activity expenses | 34 | 19 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | 3,764 | 3,325 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments | 14 | |||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | 19 | |||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment | 14 | 19 | ||
Gain on postretirement benefits curtailment and sale of assets | 14 | 19 | ||
Operating Income (Loss) | 76 | 180 | ||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of consolidated subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | ||
Equity in (loss)/earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | -3 | 7 | ||
Other income, net | 19 | 11 | ||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | -41 | ||
Interest expense | -301 | -255 | ||
Total other expense | -285 | -278 | ||
Loss before income taxes | -209 | -98 | ||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | -73 | -31 | ||
Net Loss | -136 | -67 | ||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests | -16 | -11 | ||
Net (Loss)/Income Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -120 | -56 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), net of tax | ||||
Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivatives, net | -12 | -9 | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | -11 | 6 | ||
Available-for-sale securities, net | -1 | 6 | ||
Defined benefit plan, net | 7 | 2 | ||
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | -17 | 5 | ||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | -153 | -62 | ||
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | -29 | -15 | ||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -124 | -47 | ||
Dividends for preferred shares | -5 | -2 | ||
Comprehensive (Loss)/Income Available for Common Stockholders | -129 | -49 | ||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | ||||
Operating Revenues | ||||
Total operating revenues | 2,563 | 2,279 | ||
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||
Cost of operations | 2,104 | 1,797 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 204 | 198 | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 102 | 101 | ||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | 0 | 0 | ||
Development activity expenses | 0 | 0 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,410 | 2,096 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments | 0 | |||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | 0 | |||
Operating Income (Loss) | 153 | 183 | ||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of consolidated subsidiaries | -13 | 49 | ||
Equity in (loss)/earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 0 | 4 | ||
Other income, net | 1 | 1 | ||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | 0 | ||
Interest expense | -4 | -6 | ||
Total other expense | -16 | 48 | ||
Loss before income taxes | 137 | 231 | ||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 54 | 63 | ||
Net Loss | 83 | 168 | ||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | ||
Net (Loss)/Income Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | 83 | 168 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), net of tax | ||||
Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivatives, net | -7 | 6 | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | 0 | 0 | ||
Available-for-sale securities, net | 0 | 0 | ||
Defined benefit plan, net | 3 | -2 | ||
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | -10 | 8 | ||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | 73 | 176 | ||
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 0 | 0 | ||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | 73 | 176 | ||
Dividends for preferred shares | 0 | 0 | ||
Comprehensive (Loss)/Income Available for Common Stockholders | 73 | 176 | ||
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | ||||
Operating Revenues | ||||
Total operating revenues | 1,303 | 1,251 | ||
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||
Cost of operations | 995 | 974 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 186 | 134 | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 101 | 57 | ||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | 2 | 1 | ||
Development activity expenses | 15 | 10 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | 1,299 | 1,176 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments | 14 | |||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | 19 | |||
Operating Income (Loss) | 18 | 94 | ||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of consolidated subsidiaries | -8 | -6 | ||
Equity in (loss)/earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | -4 | 1 | ||
Other income, net | 17 | 4 | ||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | -9 | ||
Interest expense | -158 | -107 | ||
Total other expense | -153 | -117 | ||
Loss before income taxes | -135 | -23 | ||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | -60 | -10 | ||
Net Loss | -75 | -13 | ||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests | -21 | -3 | ||
Net (Loss)/Income Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -54 | -10 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), net of tax | ||||
Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivatives, net | 11 | -6 | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | -9 | 6 | ||
Available-for-sale securities, net | -1 | 0 | ||
Defined benefit plan, net | 1 | 0 | ||
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | 0 | 0 | ||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | -75 | -13 | ||
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | -34 | -5 | ||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -41 | -8 | ||
Dividends for preferred shares | 0 | 0 | ||
Comprehensive (Loss)/Income Available for Common Stockholders | -41 | -8 | ||
NRG Energy, Inc. | ||||
Operating Revenues | ||||
Total operating revenues | 0 | 0 | ||
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||
Cost of operations | 12 | -4 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 5 | 3 | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 60 | 64 | ||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | 8 | 11 | ||
Development activity expenses | 19 | 9 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | 104 | 83 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments | 0 | |||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | 0 | |||
Operating Income (Loss) | -104 | -83 | ||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of consolidated subsidiaries | 50 | 115 | ||
Equity in (loss)/earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | -1 | 0 | ||
Other income, net | 1 | 7 | ||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | -32 | ||
Interest expense | -139 | -143 | ||
Total other expense | -89 | -53 | ||
Loss before income taxes | -193 | -136 | ||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | -67 | -84 | ||
Net Loss | -126 | -52 | ||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests | -6 | 4 | ||
Net (Loss)/Income Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -120 | -56 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), net of tax | ||||
Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivatives, net | -16 | 5 | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | -2 | 0 | ||
Available-for-sale securities, net | 0 | 4 | ||
Defined benefit plan, net | -11 | 0 | ||
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | -7 | 9 | ||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | -133 | -43 | ||
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | -6 | 4 | ||
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -127 | -47 | ||
Dividends for preferred shares | -5 | -2 | ||
Comprehensive (Loss)/Income Available for Common Stockholders | -132 | -49 | ||
Eliminations | ||||
Operating Revenues | ||||
Total operating revenues | -40 | [3] | -44 | [4] |
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||
Cost of operations | -49 | [3] | -30 | [4] |
Depreciation and amortization | 0 | [3] | 0 | [4] |
Selling, general and administrative | 0 | [3] | 0 | [4] |
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | 0 | [3] | 0 | [4] |
Development activity expenses | 0 | [3] | 0 | [4] |
Total operating costs and expenses | -49 | [3] | -30 | [4] |
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments | 0 | |||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | 0 | [4] | ||
Operating Income (Loss) | 9 | [3] | -14 | [4] |
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||
Equity in earnings/(losses) of consolidated subsidiaries | -29 | [3] | -158 | [4] |
Equity in (loss)/earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 2 | [3] | 2 | [4] |
Other income, net | 0 | [3] | -1 | [4] |
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | [3] | 0 | [4] |
Interest expense | 0 | [3] | 1 | [4] |
Total other expense | -27 | [3] | -156 | [4] |
Loss before income taxes | -18 | [3] | -170 | [4] |
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 0 | [3] | 0 | [4] |
Net Loss | -18 | [3] | -170 | [4] |
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests | 11 | [3] | -12 | [4] |
Net (Loss)/Income Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -29 | [3] | -158 | [4] |
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), net of tax | ||||
Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivatives, net | 0 | [4] | -14 | [3] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | 0 | [4] | 0 | [3] |
Available-for-sale securities, net | 0 | [4] | 2 | [3] |
Defined benefit plan, net | 0 | [4] | 0 | [3] |
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | 0 | [4] | -12 | [3] |
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | -18 | [4] | -182 | [3] |
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 11 | [4] | -14 | [3] |
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | -29 | [4] | -168 | [3] |
Dividends for preferred shares | 0 | [4] | 0 | [3] |
Comprehensive (Loss)/Income Available for Common Stockholders | ($29) | [4] | ($168) | [3] |
[1] | (a) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of:$246 $— $— $— $— $33 $— $279 | |||
[2] | (b) Operating revenues include inter-segment sales and net derivative gains and losses of:$113 $2 $— $— $— $26 $— $141 | |||
[3] | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||
[4] | (a)All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Details 3) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $2,164 | $2,116 | $3,187 | $2,254 | ||||
Funds deposited by counterparties | 68 | 72 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 443 | 457 | ||||||
Accounts receivable-trade, net | 1,179 | 1,322 | ||||||
Inventory | 1,109 | 1,247 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 2,029 | 2,425 | ||||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 400 | 187 | ||||||
Due from Affiliate, Current | 7 | 9 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 188 | 174 | ||||||
Renewable energy grant receivable, net | 68 | 135 | ||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 467 | 612 | ||||||
Total current assets | 8,122 | 8,582 | ||||||
Net property, plant and equipment | 22,276 | 22,367 | ||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Equity investments in affiliates | 772 | 771 | ||||||
Capital leases and notes receivable, less current portion | 67 | 72 | ||||||
Goodwill | 2,520 | 2,574 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,491 | 2,567 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 586 | 585 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 591 | 480 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,484 | 1,406 | ||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent | 17 | 17 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 1,404 | 1,244 | ||||||
Total other assets | 9,932 | 9,716 | ||||||
Total Assets | 40,330 | 40,665 | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | 465 | 474 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 1,045 | 1,060 | ||||||
Accounts payable — affiliate | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,884 | 2,054 | ||||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 68 | 72 | ||||||
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current | 0 | |||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,047 | 1,199 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 4,509 | 4,859 | ||||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 20,050 | 19,900 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 314 | 310 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 328 | 333 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 20 | 21 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 650 | 438 | ||||||
Out-of-market contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $585 and $562 | 1,221 | 1,244 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 1,549 | 1,574 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 24,132 | 23,820 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 28,641 | 28,679 | ||||||
3.625% convertible perpetual preferred stock | 293 | 291 | ||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Carrying Amount | 19 | 19 | ||||||
3.625% convertible perpetual preferred stock, interest rate (as a percentage) | 2.82% | 2.82% | 3.63% | |||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 11,377 | 11,676 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | 40,330 | 40,665 | ||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 13 | 18 | 22 | 56 | ||||
Funds deposited by counterparties | 39 | 9 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 14 | 5 | ||||||
Accounts receivable-trade, net | 936 | 924 | ||||||
Inventory | 505 | 537 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,480 | 1,657 | ||||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 246 | 114 | ||||||
Due from Affiliate, Current | 8,656 | 7,449 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 0 | |||||||
Renewable energy grant receivable, net | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 148 | 94 | ||||||
Total current assets | 12,037 | 10,807 | ||||||
Net property, plant and equipment | 8,260 | 8,344 | ||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 422 | 140 | ||||||
Equity investments in affiliates | -18 | -18 | ||||||
Capital leases and notes receivable, less current portion | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Goodwill | 2,072 | 1,921 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 859 | 765 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 586 | 585 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 318 | 242 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | -61 | -247 | ||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 112 | 113 | ||||||
Total other assets | 4,290 | 3,502 | ||||||
Total Assets | 24,587 | 22,653 | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 645 | 598 | ||||||
Accounts payable — affiliate | 2,336 | 1,588 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 1,439 | 1,532 | ||||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 39 | 9 | ||||||
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current | 7 | |||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 233 | 283 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 4,693 | 4,018 | ||||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 308 | 307 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 314 | 310 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 328 | 333 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,284 | 1,036 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 369 | 248 | ||||||
Out-of-market contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $585 and $562 | 107 | 111 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 490 | 465 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 3,200 | 2,810 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 7,893 | 6,828 | ||||||
3.625% convertible perpetual preferred stock | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Carrying Amount | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 16,694 | 15,825 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | 24,587 | 22,653 | ||||||
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,378 | 1,455 | 1,459 | 870 | ||||
Funds deposited by counterparties | 29 | 63 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 427 | 451 | ||||||
Accounts receivable-trade, net | 240 | 392 | ||||||
Inventory | 604 | 710 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 938 | 1,209 | ||||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 154 | 73 | ||||||
Due from Affiliate, Current | 2,103 | 1,988 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 93 | |||||||
Renewable energy grant receivable, net | 68 | 134 | ||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 319 | 175 | ||||||
Total current assets | 6,353 | 6,650 | ||||||
Net property, plant and equipment | 13,847 | 13,877 | ||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 2,542 | 2,293 | ||||||
Equity investments in affiliates | 841 | 891 | ||||||
Capital leases and notes receivable, less current portion | 58 | 60 | ||||||
Goodwill | 448 | 653 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 1,637 | 1,806 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 321 | 288 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 652 | 816 | ||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent | 17 | 17 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 681 | 623 | ||||||
Total other assets | 7,197 | 7,447 | ||||||
Total Assets | 27,397 | 27,974 | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | 445 | 444 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 358 | 416 | ||||||
Accounts payable — affiliate | 2,853 | 2,447 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 834 | 963 | ||||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 29 | 63 | ||||||
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current | 0 | |||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 496 | 498 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,015 | 4,831 | ||||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 11,456 | 11,226 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | -1,039 | -1,012 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 330 | 241 | ||||||
Out-of-market contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $585 and $562 | 1,114 | 1,133 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 767 | 795 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 12,628 | 12,383 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 17,643 | 17,214 | ||||||
3.625% convertible perpetual preferred stock | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Carrying Amount | 19 | 19 | ||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 9,735 | 10,741 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | 27,397 | 27,974 | ||||||
NRG Energy, Inc. | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 773 | 643 | 1,706 | 1,328 | ||||
Funds deposited by counterparties | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 2 | 1 | ||||||
Accounts receivable-trade, net | 3 | 6 | ||||||
Inventory | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Due from Affiliate, Current | -5,750 | -5,991 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 95 | |||||||
Renewable energy grant receivable, net | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 0 | 343 | ||||||
Total current assets | -4,877 | -4,997 | ||||||
Net property, plant and equipment | 194 | 171 | ||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 21,907 | 23,410 | ||||||
Equity investments in affiliates | 39 | 0 | ||||||
Capital leases and notes receivable, less current portion | 221 | 109 | ||||||
Goodwill | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 1 | 2 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 893 | 837 | ||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 611 | 508 | ||||||
Total other assets | 23,673 | 24,867 | ||||||
Total Assets | 18,990 | 20,041 | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | 231 | 127 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 42 | 46 | ||||||
Accounts payable — affiliate | -576 | -598 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current | -7 | |||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 318 | 418 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 15 | -14 | ||||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 8,286 | 8,367 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | -225 | -3 | ||||||
Derivative instruments | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Out-of-market contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $585 and $562 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 292 | 314 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 8,353 | 8,678 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 8,368 | 8,664 | ||||||
3.625% convertible perpetual preferred stock | 293 | 291 | ||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Carrying Amount | 0 | 0 | ||||||
3.625% convertible perpetual preferred stock, interest rate (as a percentage) | 2.82% | 2.82% | ||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 10,329 | 11,086 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | 18,990 | 20,041 | ||||||
Eliminations | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Funds deposited by counterparties | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Restricted cash | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Accounts receivable-trade, net | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Inventory | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Derivative instruments | -389 | [1] | -441 | [1] | ||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Due from Affiliate, Current | -5,002 | [1] | -3,437 | [1] | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 0 | [1] | ||||||
Renewable energy grant receivable, net | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Total current assets | -5,391 | [1] | -3,878 | [1] | ||||
Net property, plant and equipment | -25 | [1] | -25 | [1] | ||||
Other Assets | ||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | -24,871 | [1] | -25,843 | [1] | ||||
Equity investments in affiliates | -90 | [1] | -102 | [1] | ||||
Capital leases and notes receivable, less current portion | -212 | [1] | -98 | [1] | ||||
Goodwill | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Intangible assets, net | -6 | [1] | -6 | [1] | ||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Derivative instruments | -49 | [1] | -51 | [1] | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Other non-current assets | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Total other assets | -25,228 | [1] | -26,100 | [1] | ||||
Total Assets | -30,644 | [1] | -30,003 | [1] | ||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | -212 | [1] | -98 | [1] | ||||
Accounts payable | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Accounts payable — affiliate | -4,613 | [1] | -3,437 | [1] | ||||
Derivative instruments | -389 | [1] | -441 | [1] | ||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current | 0 | [1] | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Total current liabilities | -5,214 | [1] | -3,976 | [1] | ||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Derivative instruments | -49 | [1] | -51 | [1] | ||||
Out-of-market contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $585 and $562 | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Other non-current liabilities | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Total non-current liabilities | -49 | [1] | -51 | [1] | ||||
Total Liabilities | -5,263 | [1] | -4,027 | [1] | ||||
3.625% convertible perpetual preferred stock | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Carrying Amount | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | -25,381 | [1] | -25,976 | [1] | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ($30,644) | [1] | ($30,003) | [1] | ||||
[1] | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Condensed_Consolidating_Financ5
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Details 4) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | ||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||
Net Loss | ($136) | ($67) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Distributions and equity in (earnings)/losses of unconsolidated affiliates and consolidated subsidiaries | 32 | -2 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 395 | 335 | ||
Provision for bad debts | 15 | 21 | ||
Amortization of nuclear fuel | 13 | 11 | ||
Amortization of financing costs and debt discount/premiums | -4 | -5 | ||
Amortization of intangibles and out-of-market contracts | 19 | 13 | ||
Amortization of unearned equity compensation | 11 | 8 | ||
Changes in deferred income taxes and liability for uncertain tax benefits | -83 | -111 | ||
Changes in nuclear decommissioning trust liability | -3 | 5 | ||
Changes in derivative instruments | 261 | 525 | ||
Changes in collateral deposits supporting energy risk management activities | -213 | -407 | ||
Cash used by changes in other working capital | -33 | 65 | ||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Operating Activities | 260 | 391 | ||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||
Intercompany loans to subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | ||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | -1 | -218 | ||
Capital expenditures | -252 | -237 | ||
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash, net | -11 | 3 | ||
Increase in restricted cash - U.S. DOE projects | 25 | 56 | ||
Decrease/(increase) in notes receivable | 5 | 1 | ||
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | -193 | -188 | ||
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 196 | 183 | ||
Proceeds from renewable energy grants and state rebates | 2 | 387 | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash disposed of | 0 | 77 | ||
Cash proceeds to fund cash grant bridge loan payment | 0 | 57 | ||
Other | -41 | 3 | ||
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Investing Activities | -270 | 124 | ||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||
Proceeds from intercompany loans | 0 | 0 | ||
Payment of dividends to common and preferred stockholders | -51 | -41 | ||
Payment of intercompany dividends | -41 | |||
Payment for treasury stock | -79 | 0 | ||
Net (payments for)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | 40 | -223 | ||
Contributions and sale proceeds from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | 25 | -9 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 248 | 1,564 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 1 | 3 | ||
Payment of debt issuance costs | 0 | -23 | ||
Payments for short and long-term debt | -94 | -873 | ||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Financing Activities | 40 | 416 | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 18 | 2 | ||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 48 | 933 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 2,116 | 2,254 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 2,164 | 3,187 | ||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | ||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||
Net Loss | 83 | 168 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 204 | 198 | ||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Operating Activities | 820 | 446 | ||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||
Intercompany loans to subsidiaries | -737 | -405 | ||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 0 | 0 | ||
Capital expenditures | -89 | -73 | ||
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash, net | 0 | 0 | ||
Increase in restricted cash - U.S. DOE projects | 0 | -4 | ||
Decrease/(increase) in notes receivable | 0 | 0 | ||
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | -193 | -188 | ||
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 196 | 183 | ||
Proceeds from renewable energy grants and state rebates | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash disposed of | 0 | |||
Cash proceeds to fund cash grant bridge loan payment | 0 | |||
Other | -2 | 7 | ||
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Investing Activities | -825 | -480 | ||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||
Proceeds from intercompany loans | 0 | 0 | ||
Payment of dividends to common and preferred stockholders | 0 | |||
Payment of intercompany dividends | 0 | |||
Payment for treasury stock | 0 | |||
Net (payments for)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | 0 | 0 | ||
Contributions and sale proceeds from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 0 | 0 | ||
Payment of debt issuance costs | 0 | |||
Payments for short and long-term debt | 0 | 0 | ||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Financing Activities | 0 | 0 | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | -5 | -34 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 18 | 56 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 13 | 22 | ||
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | ||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||
Net Loss | -75 | -13 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 186 | 134 | ||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Operating Activities | -430 | 430 | ||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||
Intercompany loans to subsidiaries | 328 | 4 | ||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | -1 | -25 | ||
Capital expenditures | -157 | -162 | ||
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash, net | -11 | 3 | ||
Increase in restricted cash - U.S. DOE projects | 24 | 60 | ||
Decrease/(increase) in notes receivable | 5 | 1 | ||
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from renewable energy grants and state rebates | 2 | 387 | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash disposed of | 0 | |||
Cash proceeds to fund cash grant bridge loan payment | 57 | |||
Other | -2 | -4 | ||
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Investing Activities | 188 | 321 | ||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||
Proceeds from intercompany loans | 0 | 0 | ||
Payment of dividends to common and preferred stockholders | 0 | |||
Payment of intercompany dividends | 0 | |||
Payment for treasury stock | 0 | |||
Net (payments for)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | 40 | -223 | ||
Contributions and sale proceeds from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | 25 | -9 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 221 | 464 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 0 | 0 | ||
Payment of debt issuance costs | -9 | |||
Payments for short and long-term debt | -89 | -405 | ||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Financing Activities | 147 | -164 | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 18 | 2 | ||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | -77 | 589 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 1,455 | 870 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 1,378 | 1,459 | ||
NRG Energy, Inc. | ||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||
Net Loss | -126 | -52 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 5 | 3 | ||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Operating Activities | -539 | -886 | ||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||
Intercompany loans to subsidiaries | 409 | 401 | ||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 0 | -193 | ||
Capital expenditures | -6 | -2 | ||
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash, net | 0 | 0 | ||
Increase in restricted cash - U.S. DOE projects | 1 | 0 | ||
Decrease/(increase) in notes receivable | 0 | 0 | ||
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from renewable energy grants and state rebates | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash disposed of | 77 | |||
Cash proceeds to fund cash grant bridge loan payment | 0 | |||
Other | -37 | 0 | ||
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Investing Activities | 367 | 283 | ||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||
Proceeds from intercompany loans | 409 | 401 | ||
Payment of dividends to common and preferred stockholders | -51 | |||
Payment of intercompany dividends | -41 | |||
Payment for treasury stock | -79 | |||
Net (payments for)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | 0 | 0 | ||
Contributions and sale proceeds from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 27 | 1,100 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 1 | 3 | ||
Payment of debt issuance costs | -14 | |||
Payments for short and long-term debt | -5 | -468 | ||
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Financing Activities | 302 | 981 | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 130 | 378 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 643 | 1,328 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 773 | 1,706 | ||
Eliminations | ||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||
Net Loss | -18 | [1] | -170 | [2] |
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 0 | [1] | 0 | [2] |
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Operating Activities | 409 | [1] | 401 | [1] |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||
Intercompany loans to subsidiaries | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Capital expenditures | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash, net | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Increase in restricted cash - U.S. DOE projects | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Decrease/(increase) in notes receivable | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Proceeds from renewable energy grants and state rebates | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash disposed of | 0 | [1] | ||
Cash proceeds to fund cash grant bridge loan payment | 0 | [1] | ||
Other | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Investing Activities | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||
Proceeds from intercompany loans | -409 | [1] | -401 | [1] |
Payment of dividends to common and preferred stockholders | 0 | [1] | ||
Payment of intercompany dividends | 0 | [1] | ||
Payment for treasury stock | 0 | [1] | ||
Net (payments for)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Contributions and sale proceeds from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Payment of debt issuance costs | 0 | [1] | ||
Payments for short and long-term debt | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Net Cash (Used)/Provided by Financing Activities | -409 | [1] | -401 | [1] |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $0 | [1] | $0 | [1] |
[1] | All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||
[2] | (a)All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |