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We’re excited to welcome Brad Bentley as President of NRG Consumer. Brad’s strong track record in consumer innovation will bring bold ideas and fresh momentum to our Home Energy and Smart Home businesses as we shape the future of energy. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gVne_D4r  

Texas energy demand is surging – and NRG is meeting the moment with innovation, not just infrastructure. Our Virtual Power Plant program connects thousands of devices to ease demand and support the grid. Read the full story from NPR Marketplace’s Elizabeth Trovall. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gZzJ-wiU

Featured on the latest episode of Pew Charitable Trusts’ podcast, After the Fact, Mark Parsons, Senior Vice President, NRG's consumer energy business in Texas, and Jim Nye, NRG's Chief Product Officer, explore the NRG Smart Home and discuss how smart energy management and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology are helping support the grid during periods of peak demand. Watch the full episode — plus an exclusive behind-the-scenes video — for key takeaways on how smart homes are becoming impactful energy tools. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g6kdqFx8

Recognize the power of change with the 2025 Excellence in Energy Awards. Get this year’s exciting updates and submission details here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g32Xd3Ay

ICYMI: Both Part 1 and Part 2 of AI Power Players: Who Are They, and What Do They Want?— Are now available!    Dive into how AI’s rising energy needs are reshaping the future of the energy industry. Whether you’re just starting or want a refresher, we’ve got you covered.    Catch up on both parts of episode 2 here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gZknpKN7 

NRG and Reliant Energy are committing $500K to support flood relief in Central Texas—helping first responders, recovery efforts, and impacted customers. Texas is home, and we’re here for our communities—now and in the months ahead. More here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gnBkGbUz

The wait is over — Episode 2, Part 2 of “AI Power Players: Who Are They, and What Do They Want?” is live! Listen now: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gyTsctDC #OnEnergyPodcast #EnergyInnovation #AI #FutureOfEnergy

🎆 Happy Fourth of July from all of us at NRG! Wishing you a safe celebration filled with sunshine, fireworks, and family. 🎇💙❤️ #FourthOfJuly #July4th

Mark your calendars for Episode 2, part 2 of “AI Power Players: Who Are They, and What Do They Want?” on July 8 at 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET. We’ll unpack the priorities among key industry players and why alignment is important to meet the power demand fueled by AI.   Mark your calendars: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g6MtAQJc   If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Part 1 yet, you can catch up here: NRG on Energy podcast June 2025 | NRG Energy - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/giE2ZFQY   #AI #Energy #BigTech #Podcast #FutureOfEnergy #OnEnergyPodcast

Watch now! Episode 2, Part 1 of the NRG on Energy podcast is live. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gUcMpuqV If you’re following the rise of AI, you’ll be interested in knowing the players who are powering it.