MINNEAPOLIS, July 3, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE)—NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)--On Wednesday, July 25, NRG Energy, Inc., will host a conference call to review second quarter financial results and the outlook for the rest of the year.

The call will begin at 1:00 PM. (eastern). To participate in the conference call, please dial in at least 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start and follow the operator's instructions.

United States: 800-553-0349 International: 612-288-0318

Those not available at the time of the conference call may access a replay until midnight August 1, 2001 either on the investor relations section of the NRG Energy, Inc. website, http://www.nrgenergy.com or through telephone replay after 3:30 PM (central) on the following phone numbers:

United States: 800-475-6701 International: 320-365-3844

Access Code: 549077

If you have any questions, please contact

Rick Huckle
Investor Relations
(612) 313-8900

For corrections to recipient information or to cancel future notices, please call (612) 313-8900 or fax information to (612) 313-8901

Contacts:

NRG Energy, Inc. Investor Relations
Rick Huckle, 612/313-8900