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nrg . ● NRG Energy , Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results Texas legislature takes positive action to improve system wide reliability Direct Energy integration and synergies on track Announced retirements and strategic review of PJM generation fleet Published 11th annual sustainability report Reaffirming 2021 guidance ranges HOUSTON , TX - August 5 , 2021 - NRG Energy , Inc. ( NYSE : NRG ) today reported a second quarter 2021 net income of $ 1,078 million , or $ 4.40 per diluted common share and Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of $ 656 million . " Our business delivered strong results during the second quarter , demonstrating the value of our diversified consumer services platform , " said Mauricio Gutierrez , NRG President and Chief Executive Officer . " We remain focused on advancing the strategic priorities outlined during our Investor Day and further strengthening our position as a customer - focused company . " Consolidated Financial Results ( $ in millions ) Three Months Ended 6/30/2021 1 Net Income / ( Loss ) Cash provided by Operating Activities Adjusted EBITDAª a . Three and six months ended 6/30/2021 excludes the loss due to Winter Storm Uri of $ 82 million and $ 1,049 million , respectively 6/30/2020 1,078 $ 1,294 $ 656 $ Exhibit 99.1 313 $ 484 $ 574 $ Six Months Ended 6/30/2021 996 377 1,223 $ $ $ 6/30/2020 434 692 922