NRG Energy Inc. Applauds Congressmen Waxman and Markey on Draft Legislation for a Clean Energy Future

NRG Energy Inc.’s (NYSE: NRG) President and CEO David Crane today applauded Chairman Henry A. Waxman of the Energy and Commerce Committee and Chairman Edward J. Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on their clean energy legislation draft, the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), which includes a comprehensive approach to address climate change.

Crane issued the following statements regarding the ACES:

“Climate change may be the defining challenge for our generation, and we are running out of time to address it responsibly. I have long believed that leadership is the key to making progress on climate change, and with this draft legislation, Chairmen Waxman and Markey are showing true leadership. I am especially encouraged that they are reaching out to all members of the Committee for broad support and input on this critical issue.”

“Any climate program must promote private sector investment in vital low-carbon technologies that will create new jobs and provide a foundation for economic recovery. Legislation must also protect consumers, vulnerable communities and businesses while ensuring economic sustainability and environmental effectiveness.”

“As a member of the United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), we believe the balanced provisions in its Blueprint, and especially those regarding the use of allowance value, offer the best way to achieve these goals. We look forward to working with the Chairmen and all members of the Committee to incorporate these and other comparable provisions in the ACES, and are committed to helping achieve the votes needed to succeed in the House.”

NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, owns and operates one of the country’s largest and most diverse power generation portfolios. NRG’s 48 plants provide approximately 24,000 megawatts of generation capacity—enough to power nearly 20 million homes. In November 2007, NRG won two of the industry’s highest honors—Platts Industry Leadership and Energy Company of the Year awards. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, NRG is a member of the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a group of business and environmental organizations calling for mandatory legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More information is available at www.nrgenergy.com.

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