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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Depreciation and Amortization
The Company's depreciation and amortization included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations consisted of the following:
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)20252024
Amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment$41 $21 
Amortization of capitalized contract costs related to customer acquisition67 44 
Amortization of customer relationships and other intangible assets153 201 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment65 67 
Total depreciation and amortization$326 $333 
Credit Losses
Retail trade receivables are reported on the consolidated balance sheet net of the allowance for credit losses within accounts receivables, net. Long-term receivables are recorded net of allowance for credit losses in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company accrues a provision for current expected credit losses based on (i) estimates of uncollectible revenues by analyzing accounts receivable aging and current and reasonable forecasts of expected economic factors including, but not limited to, unemployment rates and weather-related events, (ii) historical collections and delinquencies, and (iii) counterparty credit ratings for commercial and industrial customers.
The following table represents the activity in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)20252024
Beginning balance$152 $145 
Provision for credit losses56 75 
Write-offs(79)(92)
Recoveries collected12 10 
Other3 2 
Ending balance$144 $140 
Other Balance Sheet Information
The following table presents the accumulated depreciation included in property, plant and equipment, net and accumulated amortization included in customer relationships, net and other intangible assets, net:
(In millions)March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Property, plant and equipment accumulated depreciation $1,569 $1,508 
Customer relationships and other intangible assets accumulated amortization 3,497 3,632 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and funds deposited by counterparties reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the statements of cash flows:
(In millions)March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$693 $966 
Funds deposited by counterparties730 199 
Restricted cash15 8 
Cash and cash equivalents, funds deposited by counterparties and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$1,438 $1,173 
Funds deposited by counterparties consist of cash held by the Company as a result of collateral posting obligations from its counterparties related to NRG's hedging program. Though some amounts are segregated into separate accounts, not all funds are contractually restricted. Based on the Company's intention, these funds are not available for the payment of general corporate obligations; however, they are available for liquidity management. Depending on market fluctuations and the settlement of the underlying contracts, the Company will refund this collateral to the counterparties pursuant to the terms and conditions of the underlying trades. Since collateral requirements fluctuate daily and the Company cannot predict if any collateral will be held for more than twelve months, the funds deposited by counterparties are classified as a current asset on the Company's balance sheet, with an offsetting liability for this cash collateral received within current liabilities.
Restricted cash consists primarily of funds held within the Company's projects that are restricted in their uses.
Recent Accounting Developments — Guidance Not Yet Adopted
ASU 2023-09 – In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, or ASU 2023-09. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 enhances income tax disclosures by requiring disclosure of specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation and additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. Further the amendments of ASU 2023-09 require certain disclosures on income tax expense and income taxes paid. The Company plans to adopt the new guidance for the annual period ending December 31, 2025, on a prospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09 on its disclosures.
ASU 2024-03 – In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) – Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, or ASU 2024-03. The guidance in ASU 2024-03 requires more detailed information about specified categories of expenses included in certain captions presented on the face of the income statement. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments may be applied either (1) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this ASU or (2) retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03 on its disclosures.
ASU 2024-04 – In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) – Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments, or ASU 2024-04. The guidance in ASU 2024-04 clarifies the requirements related to accounting for the settlement of a debt instrument as an induced conversion when changes are made to conversion features as part of an offer to settle the instrument. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The amendments may be applied either (1) prospectively to any settlements of convertible debt instruments that occur after the effective date of this ASU or (2) retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements, with a cumulative adjustment-effect adjustment to equity. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-04 on its disclosures.