NRG Energy is an American energy company that provides a range of energy products and services to customers. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. NRG Energy is one of the largest independent power producers in the United States, and its portfolio includes a mix of renewable energy and conventional energy sources, such as natural gas, wind, and solar. The company provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in several states, and it operates a large network of retail electricity and natural gas providers. NRG Energy is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has set ambitious targets to increase its renewable energy generation and to support the transition to a low-carbon energy future.