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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Operating Revenues      
Total operating revenues $ 8,422 $ 9,079 $ 8,849
Operating Costs and Expenses      
Cost of operations 6,087 6,675 6,073
Depreciation and amortization 950 896 838
Impairment charge on emission allowances 0 160 0
Selling, general and administrative 892 668 598
GenOn acquisition-related transaction and integration costs 107 0 0
Development costs 36 45 55
Total operating costs and expenses 8,072 8,444 7,564
Gain on sale of assets 0 0 23
Operating Income 350 635 1,308
Other Income/(Expense)      
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates 37 35 44
Bargain purchase gain related to GenOn acquisition 560 0 0
Impairment charge on investment (2) (495) 0
Other income, net 19 19 33
Loss on debt extinguishment (51) (175) (2)
Interest expense (661) (665) (630)
Total other expense (98) (1,281) (555)
Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes 252 (646) 753
Income tax (benefit)/expense (327) (843) 277
Net Income 579 197 476
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 20 0 (1)
Net income attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. 559 197 477
Dividends for preferred shares 9 9 9
Income Available for Common Stockholders $ 550 $ 188 $ 468
Earnings Per Share Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. Common Stockholders      
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic (in shares) 232 240 252
Net Income per Weighted Average Common Share - Basic (in dollars per share) $ 2.37 $ 0.78 $ 1.86
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) 234 241 254
Net Income Per Weighted Average Common Share - Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 2.35 $ 0.78 $ 1.84
Dividends, Per Common Share $ 0.18 $ 0 $ 0