Related Party Transactions (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions Disclosure

Related Party Transactions

Management Services Agreement with NRG

Subsequent to the initial public offering, NRG provides the Company with various operation, management, and administrative services, which include human resources, accounting, tax, legal, information systems, treasury, and risk management, as set forth in the Management Services Agreement. As of March 31, 2014, the base management fee was approximately $1 million per quarter subject to an inflation based adjustment annually at an inflation factor based on the year-over-year U.S. consumer price index. The fee is also subject to adjustments following the consummation of future acquisitions and as a result of a change in the scope of services provided under the Management Services Agreement. Costs incurred under this agreement were approximately $2 million for the three months ending March 31, 2014.

Accounts Payable to NRG Solar LLC

During the third quarter of 2013, NRG Solar LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NRG, made 100% of required capital contributions to CVSR, including the Company's 48.95% portion, of which $14 million was outstanding as of December 31, 2013. This balance was repaid to NRG Solar LLC during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Accounts Payable to NRG Repowering Holdings LLC

During 2013, NRG Repowering Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NRG, made payments to BA Leasing BSC, LLC, or BA Leasing, of $18 million, which were expected to be repaid with the proceeds of cash grant received by BA leasing with respect to the PFMG DG Solar Projects. As of December 31, 2013, PFMG DG Solar Projects had a corresponding receivable for the reimbursement of the cash grant from BA Leasing. The Company received approximately $11 million of this amount during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.