X0609 4 2026-11-02 0001013871 NRG ENERGY, INC. NRG 0002148783 Golin Caroline false 804 CARNEGIE CENTER PRINCETON NJ 08540 1 EVP, Chf Growth & Policy Offc 0 Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 2026-11-02 4 A 0 34.0000 0.0000 A 7001.0000 D Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units, which become exercisable proportionately with the underlying units to which they relate and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Includes an adjustment of 25 shares to correct the total holdings previously reported on the reporting person's Form 3 filed on August 13, 2026. Includes 80 dividend equivalent rights. Christine Zoino, by Power of Attorney 2026-11-04