NRG · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Capital Expenditure Program

NRG ENERGY, INC. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 60 · Surprise 24 · In source text

NRG estimated full-year 2026 cash capital expenditures and investments of $2.244 billion, including $1.764 billion of capital expenditures and investments forecast for the remainder of 2026. Six-month capital expenditures increased $60 million year over year in cash-flow investing activities. Environmental capital expenditures required to comply with environmental laws are estimated at approximately $39 million from 2026 through 2030. The environmental program is primarily driven by Effluent Limitation Guidelines compliance at NRG's Texas coal units.

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Impact estimates

metricdirectionstageexpectedbasis
cashnegativerealized-19.3%Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $(7,709) million.
cashnegativeprobable-2.8%Estimated full year 2026 cash capital expenditures and investments: $1,764 million maintenance and $2,244 million investments and…
cashnegativeprobable-2.2%Estimated full year 2026 cash capital expenditures and investments: $1,764 million maintenance and $2,244 million investments and…