PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2013-- NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock of 12 cents per share, or 48 cents per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable November 15, 2013 to shareholders of record as of November 1, 2013.

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NRG is leading a customer-driven change in the U.S. energy industry by delivering cleaner and smarter energy choices, while building on the strength of the nation’s largest and most diverse competitive power portfolio. A Fortune 500 company, we create value through reliable and efficient conventional generation while driving innovation in solar and renewable power, electric vehicle ecosystems, carbon capture technology and customer-centric energy solutions. Our retail electricity providers – Reliant, Green Mountain Energy and NRG Residential Solutions – serve more than 2 million residential and commercial customers throughout the country. More information is available at www.nrgenergy.com. Connect with NRG Energy on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

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