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Guarantees (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Guarantees [Abstract]

Summary of maximum potential exposure that can be estimated by NRG's guarantees, indemnity, and other contingent liability

The following table summarizes the maximum potential exposures that can be estimated for NRG's guarantees, indemnities, and other contingent liabilities by maturity:

			By Remaining Maturity at December 31,
(In millions)			2022
Guarantees			Under 1 Year						1-3 Years						3-5 Years						Over 5 Years						Total						2021 Total
Letters of credit and surety bonds			$	5,211					$	—					$	—					$	—					$	5,211					$	4,095
Asset sales guarantee obligations			270						25						34						80						409						414
Other guarantees			—						—						—						15						15						93
Total guarantees			$	5,481					$	25					$	34					$	95					$	5,635					$	4,602

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Tabular disclosure of each guarantee obligation, or each group of similar guarantee obligations, including (a) the nature of the guarantee, including its term, how it arose, and the events or circumstances that would require the guarantor to perform under the guarantee; (b) the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee; (c) the current carrying amount of the liability, if any, for the guarantor's obligations under the guarantee; and (d) the nature of any recourse provisions under the guarantee, and any assets held either as collateral or by third parties, and any relevant related party disclosure. Excludes disclosures about product warranties.

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