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Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method and Variable Interest Entities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
Summary NRG's equity method investments | The following table summarizes NRG's equity method investments as of December 31, 2022:
(In millions, except percentages) |  |  |
Name: | Economic Interest |  | Investment Balance
Gladstone | 37.5 | % |  | $ | 128 |
Ivanpah Master Holdings, LLC(a) | 54.5 | % |  | — |
Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Company | 50.0 | % |  | 5 |
Total equity investments in affiliates |  | $ | 133 |
(a) The equity method of accounting for Ivanpah has been suspended based on losses generated by the project, including the impact of debt service and depreciation
Undistributed earnings by equity investment | The following table summarizes the undistributed earnings from NRG's equity method investments as of December 31, 2022:
| As of December 31,
(In millions) | 2022 |  | 2021
Undistributed earnings | $ | 42 |  |  | $ | 33 |
Summary of Financial Information for Consolidated VIEs | The summarized financial information for the Company's consolidated VIEs consisted of the following:
(In millions) | December 31, 2022 |  | December 31, 2021
Accounts receivable and Other current assets | $ | 2,108 |  |  | $ | 939 |
Current liabilities | 152 |  |  | 78 |
Net assets | $ | 1,956 |  |  | $ | 861 |

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