Energy and Water Conservation

Reducing Auxiliary Load

Several of NRG's facilities have pursued extensive efforts to improve their efficiency, thereby reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. At our Cedar Bayou and PH Robinson facilities, we launched an extensive energy saving program in 2007 that resulted in a significant reduction of auxiliary load.

Plant Water Reductions

Cedar Bayou saved significant amounts of water when it switched to the use of "gray water" in 2010. Our Sterlington, Bayou Cove and Big Cajun 1 plants modified all the faucets and shower heads in their onsite buildings with low-flow devices, reducing the amount of water used at these locations by approximately 50%.

CFL Distribution

Our Dover and Minneapolis energy centers provided 1,500 compact florescent light bulbs for local low income families. The lamps were distributed by Catholic Charities in the Dover area to eligible households who apply for energy assistance benefits under the Delaware Energy Assistance Program.