NRG Energy Receives All Regulatory Approvals for LS Power Portfolio Acquisition

Core Viewpoint - NRG Energy, Inc. has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its acquisition of 18 natural gas generation facilities and a commercial and industrial virtual power plant platform from LS Power, enhancing its operational capacity and service offerings. Regulatory Approvals - NRG received antitrust clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice on January 23, 2026, along with approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the New York State Public Service Commission, allowing the transaction to proceed [2]. Acquisition Details - The acquisition will add 13 GW of quick-start, natural gas-fired generation capacity across the Northeast and Texas, along with 6 GW of virtual power plant capability, thereby improving the scale, resilience, and reliability of NRG's portfolio [3].