EXHIBIT 23.2

            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 27,
2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Reliant Energy, Inc.
Savings Plan (formerly the Reliant Resources, Inc. Savings Plan) for the year
ended December 31, 2002.

/s/  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Houston, Texas
June 25, 2004