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Changes in Capital Structure (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Changes in Capital Structure Disclosure [Abstract]  
Changes in NRG's common shares issued and outstanding
The following table reflects the changes in NRG's common shares issued and outstanding:
 
Issued
 
Treasury
 
Outstanding
Balance as of December 31, 2012
399,112,616

 
(76,505,718
)
 
322,606,898

Shares issued under LTIP
707,261

 

 
707,261

Shares issued under ESPP

 
61,219

 
61,219

Capital Allocation Program repurchases

 
(972,292
)
 
(972,292
)
Balance as of March 31, 2013
399,819,877

 
(77,416,791
)
 
322,403,086