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Notes Receivable (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Notes Receivable    
Notes receivable (a) $ 99 $ 88
Notes receivable, current 26 [1] 9 [1]
Notes receivable, noncurrent 73 79
Other non-affiliates
   
Notes Receivable    
Notes receivable (a) 97 [2] 82 [2]
Avenal Solar Holdings LLC
   
Notes Receivable    
Notes receivable, related parties 2 [3] 6 [3]
Note receivable, related parties, face amount $ 35  
Note receivable, related parties, interest rate (as a percent) 4.50% 4.50%
[1] The current portion of notes receivable is recorded in prepayments and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
[2] Borrego, El Segundo Energy Center and CVSR's agreements with their respective transmission owners to provide financing for required network upgrades. The notes will be repaid within a five year period following the date each facility reaches commercial operations.
[3] NRG entered into a long-term $35 million note receivable facility with Avenal Solar Holdings LLC, to fund project liquidity needs in 2011.