EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-101473 of Reliant Energy, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 29, 2007, appearing in this annual report on Form 11-K of the Reliant Energy, Inc. Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 2006.
/s/ MELTON & MELTON, L.L.P. |
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June 29, 2007 |