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Goodwill
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill
15. Goodwill

The changes in carrying amount of Talen Energy’s goodwill by segment were as follows.

 

     East      West      Total  

Balance at December 31, 2014 (a)

    $ 72       $ —         $ 72   

Provisional goodwill recognized during the period (b)

      398         —           398   
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

Balance at June 30, 2015 (a)

    $ 470       $ —         $ 470   
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

 

(a) There were no accumulated impairment losses related to goodwill.
(b) Recognized as a result of the acquisition of RJS Power. See Note 7 for additional information.