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Related Party Transactions - Schedule of NRG's Material Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	$ 15	$ 15
Gladstone
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	1	1
Ivanpah
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	12	13
Midway-Sunset
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	$ 2	$ 1

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