MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 12, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Today, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced it will affirm its sound business model and practices later today in a press release.

In the interim, NRG management commented that they are not aware of any reasons specific to NRG to explain to the current stock market activity.

NRG is a leading global energy company engaged primarily in the development, construction, acquisition, ownership and operation of power generation facilities. NRG owns 24,352 MW of generating assets in operation and under construction. The company's operations utilize such diverse fuel sources as natural gas, oil, coal and coal seam methane, biomass, landfill gas, and hydro, as well as refuse-derived fuel.

Certain information included in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking. Such forward-looking information involves risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of NRG Energy. For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties, review NRG Energy's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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