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NRG Energy

0K4CEnergyHouston, United States

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments. The company offers retail electricity, energy management, demand response and virtual power plant programs, carbon offsets, smart home security, and automation services. It also offers system power, distributed and backup generation, energy storage, energy management, renewable and low-carbon products, and carbon management solutions for large business and commercial customers; a cloud-based home platform, including hardware, software, sales, installation, customer service, technical support, and professional monitoring solutions; and generation portfolio includes fossil fuel and renewable generation assets diversified by fuel type and dispatch level, with ongoing development of new natural gas and renewable projects. In addition, the company trades in power, natural gas, and related products; environmental products; weather products; and financial products, including forwards, futures, options, and swaps. It offers its products and services under the NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, and Vivint. It serves residential, commercial, government, industrial, data center, and wholesale customers. NRG Energy, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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NRG Energy at a glance

NRG Energy is an energy company headquartered in Houston, United States, founded in 1905. It is publicly listed (0K4C) with a market capitalisation of $25.6B. Xcout tracks 23 named people at NRG Energy, including Robert J. Gaudette (Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director).

Industry
Energy
Headquarters
Houston, United States
Market cap
$25.6B
Employees
16,702
Ticker
0K4C
Founded
1905

NRG Energy leadership

  • Robert J. GaudettePres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Bruce ChungEVP & CFO
  • Dak LiyanearachchiExecutive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
  • Gerald Alfred SpencerSenior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Virginia Kirkland KinneyExecutive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
  • Brad BentleyExecutive Vice President & President of NRG Consumer

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DTE Energy Company 2025 Series H 6.25% JuniorDTK · EnergyDetroit, United States
68% matchPublic

DTE Energy Company operates as a diverse energy enterprise, focusing on the development and management of various energy-related businesses and services. Its operations are structured into five key divisions: Electric, Gas, DTE Vantage, Energy Trading, and Corporate and Other. The Electric division is responsible for generating, acquiring, distributing, and selling electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout southeastern Michigan. The Gas division oversees the procurement, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of natural gas to homes, businesses, and industrial clients across Michigan, in addition to selling storage and transportation capacity. DTE Vantage concentrates on initiatives that supply energy and utility-like products and services to industrial, commercial, and institutional customers. This segment also produces fuel with reduced emissions and markets electricity and pipeline-grade gas sourced from renewable energy projects. The Energy Trading division manages the company's energy marketing and trading activities. Lastly, the Corporate and Other segment encompasses various holding company responsibilities, manages certain non-utility debt and investments, and allocates funds towards regional development and economic expansion initiatives. Founded in January 1995, the company's headquarters are located in Detroit, Michigan.

Market cap$4.8B
Employees10,000
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CentricaEnergyWindsor, United Kingdom
64% match

Centrica plc, founded in 1812 and headquartered in Windsor, UK, operates as an all-encompassing energy company across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, North America, and internationally. Its operations are structured into segments: British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Energy Marketing & Trading, and Upstream. The company provides gas and electricity to residential consumers and a variety of associated energy services, in addition to generating power from its nuclear facilities. For homeowners, Centrica offers installation, repair, and upkeep for central heating, plumbing and drainage, home electrical systems, gas and kitchen appliances, and HVAC equipment, along with breakdown support. It also delivers energy efficiency solutions and related technologies for domestic use. Beyond residential provisions, Centrica actively participates in the procurement, trading, and optimization of energy, encompassing the acquisition and sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its upstream division is responsible for producing and processing natural gas and oil, developing new fields to sustain reserves, and building, owning, and leveraging infrastructure. The firm also oversees a social enterprise investment fund. Further diversifying its portfolio, Centrica offers vehicle leasing, commercial services, insurance products, and energy management tools and services. It additionally manages gas storage facilities and a franchise network. The company, initially known as Yieldtop plc, rebranded as Centrica plc in December 1996.

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