Changes in Capital Structure (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Changes in NRG's common shares issued and outstanding

The following table reflects the changes in NRG's common stock issued and outstanding:

	Issued	Treasury		Outstanding
Balance as of December 31, 2016	417,583,825	(102,140,814	)	315,443,011
Shares issued under LTIPs	397,287	—		397,287
Shares issued under ESPP	—	282,530		282,530
Balance as of June 30, 2017	417,981,112	(101,858,284	)	316,122,828

Schedule of dividends paid

The following table lists the dividends paid during the six months ended June 30, 2017:

	Second Quarter 2017		First Quarter 2017
Dividends per Common Share	$	0.03	$	0.03