Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities

This filing reports the initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities for Glenn Tracy Wright, a director at NRG ENERGY, INC. The filing, dated May 26, 2026, indicates that Mr. Wright directly owns 50 shares of NRG ENERGY, INC. common stock, par value $0.01 per share. These shares are held in joint tenancy with his spouse, as noted in footnote F1. The signature date on the document is June 3, 2026, with the signature provided by Christine Zoino under Power of Attorney.