GEN-2014 03.31-10Q
                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 
 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
x
 
Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
 
 
For the Quarterly Period Ended: March 31, 2014
 
 
 
o
 
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

GenOn Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
75-0655566 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Commission File Number: 001-16455

GenOn Americas Generation, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
51-0390520 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Commission File Number: 333-63240

GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
58-2574140 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Commission File Number: 333-61668

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(609) 524-4500
(Registrants' telephone number, including area code)
 
 
 
211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, New Jersey
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
08540
(Zip Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. (As a voluntary filer not subject to filing requirements, the registrant nevertheless filed all reports which would have been required to be filed by Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months had the registrant been required to file reports pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act solely as a result of having registered debt securities under the Securities Act of 1933.)
GenOn Energy, Inc.
o  
Yes  
o  
No
 
GenOn Americas Generation, LLC
o  
Yes 
o  
No
 
GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC
o  
Yes 
o  
No
 



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
GenOn Energy, Inc.
x
Yes  
o  
No
 
GenOn Americas Generation, LLC
x
Yes 
o  
No
 
GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC
x
Yes 
o  
No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
GenOn Energy, Inc.
o
o
x
o
GenOn Americas Generation, LLC
o
o
x
o
GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC
o
o
x
o
 
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
GenOn Energy, Inc.
o  
Yes  
x
No
 
GenOn Americas Generation, LLC
o  
Yes 
x
No
 
GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC
o  
Yes 
x
No
 
Each Registrant’s outstanding equity interests are held by its respective parent and there are no equity interests held by nonaffiliates.
Registrant
 
Parent
 
GenOn Energy, Inc.
 
NRG Energy, Inc.
 
GenOn Americas Generation, LLC
 
NRG Americas, Inc.
 
GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC
 
NRG North America LLC
 
This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by GenOn Energy, Inc., GenOn Americas Generation, LLC and GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC. Information contained in this combined Form 10-Q relating to GenOn Energy, Inc., GenOn Americas Generation, LLC and GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC is filed by such registrant on its own behalf and each registrant makes no representation as to information relating to registrants other than itself.
NOTE: WHEREAS GENON ENERGY, INC., GENON AMERICAS GENERATION, LLC AND GENON MID-ATLANTIC, LLC MEET THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q, THIS COMBINED FORM 10-Q IS BEING FILED WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT PURSUANT TO GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(2).
 
 
 
 
 
 


                                                                                                                                                                                                    

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATON
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
 
 
                 FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
 
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


1


                                                                                                                                                                                                    

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
(GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. The words "believes," "projects," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Registrants’ actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors, risks and uncertainties include the factors described under Item 1A - Risk Factors, in Part I, Item 1A of the Registrants' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, including, but not limited to, the following:
General economic conditions, changes in the wholesale power markets and fluctuations in the cost of fuel;
Volatile power supply costs and demand for power;
Hazards customary to the power production industry and power generation operations such as fuel and electricity price volatility, unusual weather conditions, catastrophic weather-related or other damage to facilities, unscheduled generation outages, maintenance or repairs, unanticipated changes to fuel supply costs or availability due to higher demand, shortages, transportation problems or other developments, environmental incidents, or electric transmission or gas pipeline system constraints and the possibility that the Registrants may not have adequate insurance to cover losses as a result of such hazards;
The effectiveness of the Registrants’ risk management policies and procedures, and the ability of the Registrants’ counterparties to satisfy their financial commitments;
the collateral demands of the Registrants' counterparties and other factors affecting the Registrants' liquidity position and financial condition;
The Registrants’ ability to operate their businesses efficiently, manage capital expenditures and costs tightly, and generate earnings and cash flows from their asset-based businesses in relation to their debt and other obligations;
The Registrants’ ability to enter into contracts to sell power and procure fuel on acceptable terms and prices;
The liquidity and competitiveness of wholesale markets for energy commodities;
Government regulation, including compliance with regulatory requirements and changes in market rules, rates, tariffs and environmental laws;
Price mitigation strategies and other market structures employed by ISOs or RTOs;
The Registrants’ ability to borrow additional funds and access capital markets, as well as GenOn’s substantial indebtedness and the possibility that the Registrants may incur additional indebtedness going forward;
Operating and financial restrictions placed on the Registrants and their subsidiaries that are contained in the indentures governing GenOn’s outstanding notes, and in debt and other agreements of certain of the Registrants’ subsidiaries and project affiliates generally;
The Registrants’ ability to implement their strategy of developing and building new power generation facilities;
The Registrants’ ability to implement their strategy of finding ways to meet the challenges of climate change, clean air and protecting natural resources while taking advantage of business opportunities;
The Registrants’ ability to implement their strategy of increasing the return on invested capital through operational performance improvements and a range of initiatives at plants and corporate offices to reduce costs or generate revenues;
The Registrants’ ability to successfully evaluate investments in new business and growth initiatives;
The Registrants’ ability to successfully integrate and manage any acquired businesses; and
The Registrants’ ability to develop and maintain successful partnering relationships.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and the Registrants undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The foregoing review of factors that could cause the Registrants’ actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should not be construed as exhaustive.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
When the following terms and abbreviations appear in the text of this report, they have the meanings indicated below:
2013 Form 10-K
 
The Registrants' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013
Ancillary Services
 
Services that ensure reliability and support the transmission of electricity from generation sites to customer loads. Such services include regulation service, reserves and voltage support.
ASC
 
The FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which the FASB established as the source of authoritative U.S. GAAP
ASU
 
Accounting Standards Updates which reflect updates to the ASC
Bankruptcy Court
 
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division
CAA
 
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
 
Federal Water Pollution Control Act
CO2
 
Carbon dioxide
EPA
 
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Exchange Act
 
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASB
 
Financial Accounting Standards Board
FERC
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
GenOn
 
GenOn Energy, Inc. and, except where the context indicates otherwise, its subsidiaries
GenOn Americas Generation
 
GenOn Americas Generation, LLC and, except where the context indicates otherwise, its subsidiaries
GenOn Energy Holdings
 
GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. and, except where the context indicates otherwise, its subsidiaries
GenOn Mid-Atlantic
 
GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC and, except where the context indicates otherwise, its subsidiaries, which include the coal generation units at two generating facilities under operating leases
ISO
 
Independent System Operator, also referred to as Regional Transmission Organization, or RTO
LIBOR
 
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
Long-term protective layup
 
A descriptive term for GenOn's plans with respect to retiring units from service in accordance with the PJM tariff, maintenance of the units in accordance with lease requirements and continued payment of the lease rent.
MATS
 
Mercury and Air Toxics Standards promulgated by the EPA
MC Asset Recovery
 
MC Asset Recovery, LLC
MDE
 
Maryland Department of the Environment
Mirant
 
GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Mirant Corporation) and, except where the context indicates otherwise, its subsidiaries
Mirant/RRI Merger
 
The merger completed on December 3, 2010 of Mirant Corporation and RRI Energy Inc. to form GenOn Energy, Inc.
Mirant Debtors
 
GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Mirant Corporation) and certain of its subsidiaries
MISO
 
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
MMBtu
 
Million British Thermal Units
MW
 
Megawatt
MWh
 
Saleable megawatt hours net of internal/parasitic load megawatt-hours
Net Exposure
 
Counterparty credit exposure to GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation or GenOn Mid-Atlantic, as applicable, net of collateral
NERC
 
North American Electric Reliability Corporation
NJDEP
 
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
NOL
 
Net Operating Loss
NOV
 
Notice of violation
NOx
 
Nitrogen oxide

3


                                                                                                                                                                                                    

NPDES
 
National pollutant discharge elimination system
NPNS
 
Normal Purchase Normal Sale
NRG
 
NRG Energy, Inc. and, except where the context indicates otherwise, its subsidiaries
NRG Americas
 
NRG Americas, Inc. (formerly known as GenOn Americas, Inc.)
NRG MD Ash Management
 
NRG MD Ash Management LLC (formerly known as GenOn MD Ash Management LLC)
NRG Merger
 
The merger completed on December 14, 2012, GenOn and NRG
OCI
 
Other comprehensive income
PADEP
 
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
PJM
 
PJM Interconnection, LLC
PJM market
 
The wholesale and retail electric market operated by PJM primarily in all or parts of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia
Registrants
 
GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic, collectively
RGGI
 
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
RMR
 
Reliability Must Run
Securities Act
 
The Securities Act of 1933, as amended
SO2
 
Sulfur dioxide
U.S.
 
United States of America
U.S. GAAP
 
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
ITEM 1 - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES
GENON ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
Operating revenues
$
1,026

 
$
424

Operating revenues — affiliate
24

 
6

Total operating revenues
1,050

 
430

Operating Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
Cost of operations
622

 
350

Cost of operations — affiliate
255

 
140

Depreciation and amortization
62

 
66

Selling, general and administrative
18

 
26

Selling, general and administrative — affiliate
33

 
17

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs
1

 
26

Total operating costs and expenses
991

 
625

 Loss on sale of assets
(6
)
 

Operating Income/(Loss)
53

 
(195
)
Other Expense
 
 
 
Other income, net
1

 
2

Interest expense
(47
)
 
(44
)
Interest expense - affiliate
(3
)
 
(3
)
Total other expense
(49
)
 
(45
)
Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes
4

 
(240
)
Income tax expense
1



Net Income/(Loss)
$
3

 
$
(240
)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GENON ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In millions)
Net Income/(Loss)
$
3

 
$
(240
)
Other comprehensive gain net of reclassifications, net of tax of $0:
 
 
 
Unrealized gain on derivatives

 
2

Other comprehensive income

 
2

Comprehensive income/(loss)
$
3

 
$
(238
)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

6

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

GENON ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
(In millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
909

 
$
760

Funds deposited by counterparties

 
56

Accounts receivable — trade
167

 
178

Inventory
380

 
443

Derivative instruments
620

 
464

Derivative instruments — affiliate
13

 
5

Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities
372

 
62

Prepayments and other current assets
223

 
194

Total current assets
2,684

 
2,162

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $308 and $248
3,088

 
3,176

Other Assets
 
 
 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $45 and $34
76

 
65

Derivative instruments
191

 
181

Derivative instruments — affiliate
5

 
1

Other non-current assets
115

 
149

Total other assets
387

 
396

Total Assets
$
6,159

 
$
5,734

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
$
5

 
$
5

Accounts payable
275

 
187

Accounts payable — affiliate
69

 
72

Derivative instruments
525

 
160

Derivative instruments — affiliate
18

 
3

Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities
106

 
56

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
176

 
266

Total current liabilities
1,174

 
749

Other Liabilities
 
 
 
Long-term debt and capital leases
3,112

 
3,128

Derivative instruments
53

 
18

Out-of-market contracts
1,029

 
1,045

Other non-current liabilities
474

 
481

Total non-current liabilities
4,668

 
4,672

Total Liabilities
5,842

 
5,421

Commitments and Contingencies


 


Stockholder's Equity
 
 
 
Common stock: $0.001 par value, 1 share authorized and issued at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013

 

Additional paid-in capital
327

 
325

Accumulated deficit
(112
)
 
(114
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
102

 
102

Total Stockholder's Equity
317

 
313

Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
$
6,159

 
$
5,734

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GENON ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income/(loss)
$
3

 
$
(240
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
62

 
66

Amortization of financing costs and debt discount/premiums
(14
)
 
(21
)
Amortization of out-of-market contracts and emission allowances
(28
)
 
(16
)
Loss on sale of asset
6

 

Changes in derivative instruments
237

 
221

Changes in collateral deposits supporting energy risk management activities
(310
)
 
(6
)
Changes in other working capital
171

 
126

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
127

 
130

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(33
)
 
(107
)
Decrease in restricted cash, net

 
(5
)
Purchase of emission allowances, net of proceeds

 
(14
)
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash disposed of
50

 

Other
5

 

Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Investing Activities
22

 
(126
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 
45

Payments for short and long-term debt

 
(1
)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

 
44

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
149

 
48

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
760

 
825

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
909

 
$
873


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

8

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

GENON AMERICAS GENERATION, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
Operating revenues
$
957

 
$
399

Operating revenues — affiliate
108

 
133

Total operating revenues
1,065

 
532

Operating Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
Cost of operations
371

 
219

Cost of operations — affiliate
562

 
328

Depreciation and amortization
22

 
27

Selling, general and administrative
2

 
1

Selling, general and administrative — affiliate
18

 
20

Total operating costs and expenses
975

 
595

  Loss on sale of assets
(6
)
 

Operating Income/(Loss)
84

 
(63
)
Other Expense
 
 
 
Interest expense
(17
)
 
(16
)
Interest expense — affiliate
(2
)
 
(2
)
Total other expense
(19
)
 
(18
)
Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes
65

 
(81
)
Income tax

 

Net Income/(Loss)
$
65

 
$
(81
)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

9

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

GENON AMERICAS GENERATION, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
(In millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
335

 
$
63

Accounts receivable — trade
143

 
151

Note receivable — affiliate
189

 
299

Inventory
216

 
270

Derivative instruments
620

 
462

Derivative instruments — affiliate
403

 
84

Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities
361

 
50

Prepayments and other current assets
131

 
105

Total current assets
2,398

 
1,484

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $115 and $96
1,125

 
1,194

Other Assets
 
 
 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $44 and $34
75

 
64

Derivative instruments
191

 
181

Derivative instruments — affiliate
45

 
8

Other non-current assets
16

 
32

Total other assets
327

 
285

Total Assets
$
3,850

 
$
2,963

LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
$
5

 
$
5

Accounts payable
177

 
90

Accounts payable — affiliate
133

 
86

Derivative instruments
525

 
160

Derivative instruments — affiliate
345

 
107

Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities

 
56

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
117

 
93

Total current liabilities
1,302

 
597

Other Liabilities
 
 
 
Long-term debt and capital leases
939

 
943

Derivative instruments
53

 
18

Derivative instruments — affiliate
58

 
23

Out-of-market contracts
568

 
575

Other non-current liabilities
110

 
116

Total non-current liabilities
1,728

 
1,675

Total Liabilities
3,030

 
2,272

Commitments and Contingencies


 


Member’s Equity
 
 
 
Member’s interest
820

 
691

Total Member’s Equity
820

 
691

Total Liabilities and Member’s Equity
$
3,850

 
$
2,963

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GENON AMERICAS GENERATION, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income/(loss)
$
65

 
$
(81
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
22

 
27

Amortization of debt premiums
(2
)
 
(2
)
Amortization of out-of-market contracts and emission allowances
2

 
(6
)
Loss on disposals and sales of assets
6

 
3

Changes in derivative instruments
149

 
135

Changes in collateral deposits supporting energy risk management activities
(367
)
 
(43
)
Changes in other working capital
244

 
102

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
119

 
135

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(7
)
 
(16
)
Decrease in note receivable — affiliate
110

 
31

Purchase of emission allowances, net of proceeds

 
(14
)
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash disposed of
50

 

Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
153

 
1

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 
 
Payments for short and long-term debt

 
(1
)
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities

 
(1
)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
272

 
135

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
63

 
148

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
335

 
$
283


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GENON MID-ATLANTIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
Operating revenues
$
(151
)
 
$
(40
)
Operating revenues — affiliate
478

 
138

Total operating revenues
327

 
98

Operating Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
Cost of operations
234

 
51

Cost of operations — affiliate
15

 
87

Depreciation and amortization
19


19

Selling, general and administrative — affiliate
15


16

Total operating costs and expenses
283

 
173

Operating Income/(Loss)
44

 
(75
)
Other Expense
 
 
 
Interest expense — affiliate
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total other expense
(1
)
 
(1
)
Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes
43

 
(76
)
Income tax

 

Net Income/(Loss)
$
43

 
$
(76
)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

12

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

GENON MID-ATLANTIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
(In millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
337

 
$
64

Accounts receivable — trade

 
4

Accounts receivable — affiliate
54

 
35

Inventory
116

 
158

Derivative instruments
218

 
298

Derivative instruments — affiliate
68

 
53

Prepayments and other current assets
76

 
81

Total current assets
869

 
693

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $96 and $77
970

 
987

Other Assets
 
 
 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1 and $0
10

 
11

Derivative instruments
48

 
60

Derivative instruments — affiliate
88

 
96

Other non-current assets
8

 
25

Total other assets
154

 
192

Total Assets
$
1,993

 
$
1,872

LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
$
5

 
$
5

Accounts payable
33

 
16

Derivative instruments
26

 

Derivative instruments — affiliate
105

 
64

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
55

 
49

Total current liabilities
224

 
134

Other Liabilities
 
 
 
Long-term debt and capital leases
3

 
5

Derivative instruments
1

 

Derivative instruments — affiliate
11

 
9

Out-of-market contracts
568

 
575

Other non-current liabilities
65

 
71

Total non-current liabilities
648

 
660

Total Liabilities
872

 
794

Commitments and Contingencies


 


Member’s Equity
 
 
 
Member’s interest
1,121

 
1,078

Total Member’s Equity
1,121

 
1,078

Total Liabilities and Member’s Equity
$
1,993

 
$
1,872


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GENON MID-ATLANTIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income/(loss)
$
43

 
$
(76
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
19

 
19

Amortization of out-of-market contracts and emission allowances

 
(6
)
Loss on disposals and sales of assets

 
3

Changes in derivative instruments
155

 
133

Changes in collateral deposits supporting energy risk management activities

 
48

Changes in other working capital
62

 
41

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
279

 
162

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(6
)
 
(13
)
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities
(6
)
 
(13
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 
 
Payments for short and long-term debt

 
(1
)
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities

 
(1
)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
273

 
148

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
64

 
135

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
337

 
$
283


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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COMBINED NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
(Unaudited)
Note 1 — Basis of Presentation (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
GenOn Energy, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NRG, is a wholesale power generator engaged in the ownership and operation of power generation facilities, with approximately 19,741 MW of net electric generating capacity located in the U.S.
GenOn Americas Generation is a wholesale power generator with approximately 7,596 MW of net electric generating capacity located, in many cases, near major metropolitan areas. GenOn Americas Generation's electric generating capacity is part of the 19,741 MW of net electric generating capacity of GenOn.
GenOn Mid-Atlantic operates and owns or leases 4,683 MW of net electric generating capacity in Maryland near Washington, D.C. GenOn Mid-Atlantic’s electric generating capacity is part of the 7,596 MW of net electric generating capacity of GenOn Americas Generation. GenOn Mid-Atlantic’s generating facilities serve the Eastern PJM markets.
GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic are Delaware limited liability companies and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of GenOn. GenOn Mid-Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NRG North America and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of GenOn Americas Generation.
The Registrants sell power from their generation portfolio, offer capacity or similar products to retail electric providers and others, and provide Ancillary Services to support system reliability.
This is a combined quarterly report of the Registrants for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements apply to the Registrants as indicated parenthetically next to each corresponding disclosure. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the SEC's regulations for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The following notes should be read in conjunction with the accounting policies and other disclosures as set forth in the notes to the Registrants' financial statements set forth in the 2013 Form 10-K. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements contain all material adjustments consisting of normal and recurring accruals necessary to present fairly the Registrants' consolidated financial positions as of March 31, 2014, and the results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss) and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Certain prior period depreciation amounts have been recast to revise provisional purchase accounting estimates for the NRG Merger.
Reclassifications
Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.  The reclassification did not affect results from operations. 
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Recent Accounting Developments
The following accounting standard was issued in 2013 and was adopted on January 1, 2014:
ASU 2013-11 - In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists, or ASU No. 2013-11.  The amendments of ASU 2013-11 require an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss, or NOL, a similar tax loss or tax credit carryforwards rather than a liability when the uncertain tax position would reduce the NOL or other carryforward under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction and the entity intends to use the deferred tax asset for that purpose. The adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s results of operations or cash flows.

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Note 3 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 4, Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to the Registrants' 2013 Form 10-K.
For cash and cash equivalents, funds deposited by counterparties, accounts receivable, note receivable — affiliate, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, restricted cash, and cash collateral paid and received in support of energy risk management activities, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments and are classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.
The estimated carrying amounts and fair values of GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation’s debt, including current portion, are as follows:
GenOn
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
 
(In millions)
Long and short-term debt
$
3,106

 
$
2,777

 
$
3,120

 
$
3,058

The fair value of long and short-term debt that is estimated using reported market prices for instruments that are publicly traded is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
GenOn Americas Generation
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
 
(In millions)
Long and short-term debt
$
935

 
$
804

 
$
938

 
$
883

The fair value of long and short-term debt is estimated using reported market prices for instruments that are publicly traded and is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Derivative assets and liabilities are carried at fair market value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses included in earnings that are related to energy derivatives are recorded in operating revenues and cost of operations.
GenOn
The following tables present assets and liabilities (including affiliate amounts) measured and recorded at fair value on GenOn’s consolidated balance sheet on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy:

 
As of March 31, 2014
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1 (a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
128

 
$
687

 
$
14

 
$
829

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
21

 
$
559

 
$
16

 
$
596

Other assets (b)
$
22

 
$

 
$

 
$
22

(a)
There were no transfers during the three months ended March 31, 2014 between Levels 1 and 2.
(b)
Relates to mutual funds held in a rabbi trust for non-qualified deferred compensation plans for some key and highly compensated employees


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As of December 31, 2013
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1 (a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
141

 
$
507

 
$
3

 
$
651

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
25

 
$
149

 
$
7

 
$
181

Other assets (b)
$
37

 
$

 
$

 
$
37

(a)
There were no transfers during the year ended December 31, 2013 between Levels 1 and 2.
(b)
Relates to mutual funds held in a rabbi trust for non-qualified deferred compensation plans for some key and highly compensated employees

The following tables reconcile, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the beginning and ending balances for derivatives that are recognized at fair value in GenOn's consolidated financial statements at least annually using significant unobservable inputs:
 
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Derivatives (a)
 
(In millions)
Beginning balance
$
(4
)
 
$
17

Total gains/(losses) included in earnings — realized/unrealized
4

 
(3
)
Purchases

 
(4
)
Settlements

 
(16
)
Transfers into Level 3 (b)
(2
)
 

Ending balance
$
(2
)
 
$
(6
)
Losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of March 31
$

 
$
(13
)
(a)
Consists of derivative assets and liabilities, net.
(b)
Transfers in/out of level 3 are related to the availability of external broker quotes and are valued as of the end of the reporting period.
GenOn Americas Generation
The following tables present assets and liabilities (including affiliate amounts) measured and recorded at fair value on GenOn Americas Generation's consolidated balance sheet on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy:
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1 (a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
140

 
$
1,099

 
$
20

 
$
1,259

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
64

 
$
897

 
$
20

 
$
981

(a)
There were no transfers during the three months ended March 31, 2014 between Levels 1 and 2.


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As of December 31, 2013
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1 (a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
153

 
$
575

 
$
7

 
$
735

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
74

 
$
226

 
$
8

 
$
308

(a)
There were no transfers during the year ended December 31, 2013 between Levels 1 and 2.

The following tables reconcile, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the beginning and ending balances for GenOn Americas Generation's derivatives that are recognized at fair value in the consolidated financial statements at least annually using significant unobservable inputs:
 
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Derivatives (a)
 
(In millions)
Beginning balance
$
(1
)
 
$
17

Total gains/(losses) included in earnings — realized/unrealized
2

 
(3
)
Purchases

 
(4
)
Settlements

 
(16
)
Transfers into Level 3 (b)
(1
)
 

Ending balance
$

 
$
(6
)
Losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of March 31
$

 
$
(13
)
(a)    Consists of derivative assets and liabilities, net.
(b)    Transfers in/out of level 3 are related to the availability of external broker quotes and are valued as of the end of the reporting period.
GenOn Mid-Atlantic
The following tables present assets and liabilities (including affiliate amounts) measured and recorded at fair value on GenOn Mid-Atlantic's consolidated balance sheet on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy:
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1 (a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
83

 
$
339

 
$

 
$
422

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
8

 
$
135

 
$

 
$
143

(a)
There were no transfers during the three months ended March 31, 2014 between Levels 1 and 2.


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As of December 31, 2013
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1 (a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
87

 
$
420

 
$

 
$
507

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
13

 
$
60

 
$

 
$
73

(a)
There were no transfers during the year ended December 31, 2013 between Levels 1 and 2.

The following tables reconcile, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the beginning and ending balances for GenOn Mid-Atlantic's derivatives that are recognized at fair value in the consolidated financial statements at least annually using significant unobservable inputs:
 
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Derivatives (a)
 
(In millions)
Beginning balance
$

 
$
7

Total losses included in earnings — realized/unrealized

 
(2
)
Purchases

 
(4
)
Settlements

 
(7
)
Ending balance
$

 
$
(6
)
Losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held as of March 31
$

 
$
(7
)
(a)
Consists of derivative assets and liabilities, net.

Derivative Fair Value Measurements
A portion of the Registrants' contracts are exchange-traded contracts with readily available quoted market prices. A majority of the Registrants' contracts are non-exchange-traded contracts valued using prices provided by external sources, primarily price quotations available through brokers or over-the-counter and on-line exchanges. The remainder of the assets and liabilities represents contracts for which external sources or observable market quotes are not available for the whole term or for certain delivery months. These contracts are valued using various valuation techniques including but not limited to internal models that apply fundamental analysis of the market and corroboration with similar markets. As of March 31, 2014, contracts valued with prices provided by models and other valuation techniques make up 2% of GenOn's derivative assets and 3% of GenOn's derivative liabilities, 2% of GenOn Americas Generation’s derivative assets and 2% of GenOn Americas Generation's derivative liabilities and 0% of GenOn Mid-Atlantic’s derivative assets and 0% of GenOn Mid-Atlantic's derivative liabilities.
The fair value of each contract is discounted using a risk free interest rate. In addition, the Registrants apply a credit reserve to reflect credit risk which is calculated based on published default probabilities. The Registrants' credit reserves were as follows:
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
 
(In millions)
GenOn
$
1

 
$
1

GenOn Americas Generation
1

 
1

GenOn Mid-Atlantic
$
2

 
$
3


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Concentration of Credit Risk
In addition to the credit risk discussion as disclosed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Registrants' 2013 Form 10-K, the following is a discussion of the concentration of credit risk for the Registrants’ financial instruments. Credit risk relates to the risk of loss resulting from non-performance or non-payment by counterparties pursuant to the terms of their contractual obligations. The Registrants are exposed to counterparty credit risk through various activities including wholesale sales and fuel purchases.
Counterparty Credit Risk
The Registrants' counterparty credit risk policies are disclosed in their 2013 Form 10-K. As of March 31, 2014, GenOn's counterparty credit exposure was $414 million and GenOn held collateral (cash and letters of credit) against those positions of $19 million, resulting in a net exposure of $397 million. Approximately 83% of GenOn's exposure before collateral is expected to roll off by the end of 2015. As of March 31, 2014, GenOn Americas Generation’s counterparty credit exposure was $406 million and GenOn Americas Generation held collateral (cash and letters of credit) against those positions of $19 million, resulting in a net exposure of $388 million. Approximately 100% of GenOn Americas Generation’s exposure before collateral is expected to roll off by the end of 2015. As of March 31, 2014, GenOn Mid-Atlantic’s counterparty credit exposure was $216 million and GenOn Mid-Atlantic held collateral (cash and letters of credit) against those positions of $0 million, resulting in a net exposure of $216 million. Approximately 100% of GenOn Mid-Atlantic’s exposure before collateral is expected to roll off by the end of 2015. The following tables highlight net counterparty credit exposure by industry sector and by counterparty credit quality. Net counterparty credit exposure is defined as the aggregate net asset position for the Registrants with counterparties where netting is permitted under the enabling agreement and includes all cash flow, mark-to-market, NPNS and non-derivative transactions. The exposure is shown net of collateral held and includes amounts net of receivables or payables.
GenOn
Category
Net Exposure (a)
(% of Total)
Financial institutions
55
%
Utilities, energy merchants, marketers and other
17
%
ISOs
26
%
Coal
2
%
Total as of March 31, 2014
100
%
Category
Net Exposure (a)
(% of Total)
Investment grade
98
%
Non-rated
2
%
Total as of March 31, 2014
100
%
(a)
Counterparty credit exposure excludes transportation contracts because of the unavailability of market prices.
GenOn has counterparty credit risk exposure to certain counterparties, each of which represent more than 10% of the total net exposure discussed above. The aggregate of such counterparties' exposure was $302 million. Changes in hedge positions and market prices will affect credit exposure and counterparty concentration. Given the credit quality, diversification and term of the exposure in the portfolio, GenOn does not anticipate a material impact on its financial position or results of operations from nonperformance by any of its counterparties.

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GenOn Americas Generation
Category
Net Exposure (a)
(% of Total)
Financial institutions
56
%
Utilities, energy merchants, marketers and other
16
%
ISOs
26
%
Coal
2
%
Total as of March 31, 2014
100
%
 
Category
Net Exposure (a)
(% of Total)
Investment grade
98
%
Non-investment grade
%
Non-rated
2
%
Total as of March 31, 2014
100
%
(a)    Counterparty credit exposure excludes transportation contracts because of the unavailability of market prices.
GenOn Americas Generation has counterparty credit risk exposure to certain counterparties, each of which represent more than 10% of the total net exposure discussed above. The aggregate of such counterparties' exposure was $302 million. Changes in hedge positions and market prices will affect credit exposure and counterparty concentration. Given the credit quality, diversification and term of the exposure in the portfolio, GenOn Americas Generation does not anticipate a material impact on its financial position or results of operations from nonperformance by any of its counterparties.
GenOn Mid-Atlantic
Category
Net Exposure (a)
(% of Total)
Financial institutions
100
%
Category
Net Exposure (a)
(% of Total)
Investment grade
100
%
(a)Counterparty credit exposure excludes transportation contracts because of the unavailability of market prices.
GenOn Mid-Atlantic has counterparty credit risk exposure to certain counterparties, each of which represent more than 10% of the total net exposure discussed above. The aggregate of such counterparties' exposure was $199 million. Changes in hedge positions and market prices will affect credit exposure and counterparty concentration. Given the credit quality, diversification and term of the exposure in the portfolio, GenOn Mid-Atlantic does not anticipate a material impact on its financial position or results of operations from nonperformance by any of its counterparties.

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Note 4 — Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 5, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, to the Registrants' 2013 Form 10-K.
Energy-Related Commodities (GenOn)
As of March 31, 2014, GenOn had energy-related derivative financial instruments extending through 2017.
Volumetric Underlying Derivative Transactions (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
The following table summarizes the net notional volume buy/(sell) of the Registrants’ open derivative transactions broken out by commodity, excluding those derivatives that qualified for the NPNS exception as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Option contracts are reflected using delta volume. Delta volume equals the notional volume of an option adjusted for the probability that the option will be in-the-money at its expiration date.
 
 
GenOn
 
GenOn Americas Generation
 
GenOn Mid-Atlantic
 
 
Total Volume
 
Total Volume
 
Total Volume
 
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
Commodity
Units
(In millions)
Coal
Short Ton
8

 
6
 
6

 
4
 
6

 
4
Natural Gas
MMBtu
(109
)
 
(111)
 
(114
)
 
(113)
 
(116
)
 
(119)
Power
MWh
(34
)
 
(26)
 
(11
)
 
(14)
 
(11
)
 
(14)

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
The following tables summarize the fair value within the derivative instrument valuation on the balance sheet:
GenOn
 
Fair Value
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
(In millions)
Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts current
633

 
469

 
543

 
163

Commodity contracts long-term
196

 
182

 
53

 
18

Total Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
$
829

 
$
651

 
$
596

 
$
181

GenOn Americas Generation
 
Fair Value
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
(In millions)
Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts current
$
1,023

 
$
546

 
$
870

 
$
267

Commodity contracts long-term
236

 
189

 
111

 
41

Total Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
$
1,259

 
$
735

 
$
981

 
$
308


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GenOn Mid-Atlantic
 
Fair Value
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
(In millions)
Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts current
$
286

 
$
351

 
$
131

 
$
64

Commodity contracts long-term
136

 
156

 
12

 
9

Total Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
$
422

 
$
507

 
$
143

 
$
73

The Registrants have elected to present derivative assets and liabilities on the balance sheet on a trade-by-trade basis and do not offset amounts at the counterparty master agreement level. In addition, collateral received or paid on the Registrants' derivative assets or liabilities are recorded on a separate line item on the balance sheet. The following tables summarize the offsetting of derivatives by counterparty master agreement level and collateral received or paid:
GenOn
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Description
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities
 
Derivative Instruments
 
Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted
 
Net Amount
March 31, 2014
 
(In millions)
Commodity contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
 
$
811

 
$
(535
)
 
$

 
$
276

Derivative assets - affiliate
 
18

 
(18
)
 

 

Derivative liabilities
 
(578
)
 
535

 
11

 
(32
)
Derivative liabilities - affiliate
 
(18
)
 
18

 

 

Total derivative instruments
 
$
233

 
$


$
11


$
244

GenOn Americas Generation
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Description
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities
 
Derivative Instruments
 
Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted
 
Net Amount
March 31, 2014
 
(In millions)
Commodity contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
 
$
811

 
$
(535
)
 
$

 
$
276

Derivative assets - affiliate
 
448

 
(403
)
 

 
45

Derivative liabilities
 
(578
)
 
535

 
11

 
(32
)
Derivative liabilities - affiliate
 
(403
)
 
403

 

 

Total derivative instruments
 
$
278

 
$

 
$
11

 
$
289

GenOn Mid-Atlantic
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Description
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities
 
Derivative Instruments
 
Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted
 
Net Amount
March 31, 2014
 
(In millions)
Commodity contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
 
$
266

 
$
(25
)
 
$

 
$
241

Derivative assets - affiliate
 
156

 
(116
)
 

 
40

Derivative liabilities
 
(27
)
 
25

 

 
(2
)
Derivative liabilities - affiliate
 
(116
)
 
116

 

 

Total derivative instruments
 
$
279

 
$

 
$

 
$
279


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GenOn
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Description
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities
 
Derivative Instruments
 
Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted
 
Net Amount
December 31, 2013
 
(In millions)
Commodity contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
 
$
645

 
$
(154
)
 
$
(56
)
 
$
435

Derivative assets - affiliate
 
6

 
(3
)
 

 
3

Derivative liabilities
 
(178
)
 
154

 

 
(24
)
Derivative liabilities - affiliate
 
(3
)
 
3

 

 

Total derivative instruments
 
$
470

 
$

 
$
(56
)
 
$
414

GenOn Americas Generation
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Description
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities
 
Derivative Instruments
 
Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted
 
Net Amount
December 31, 2013
 
(In millions)
Commodity contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
 
$
643

 
$
(154
)
 
$
(56
)
 
$
433

Derivative assets - affiliate
 
92

 
(92
)
 

 

Derivative liabilities
 
(178
)
 
154

 

 
(24
)
Derivative liabilities - affiliate
 
(130
)
 
92

 

 
(38
)
Total derivative instruments
 
$
427

 
$

 
$
(56
)
 
$
371

GenOn Mid-Atlantic
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Description
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / Liabilities
 
Derivative Instruments
 
Cash Collateral (Held) / Posted
 
Net Amount
December 31, 2013
 
(In millions)
Commodity contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
 
$
358

 
$

 
$

 
$
358

Derivative assets - affiliate
 
149

 
(73
)
 

 
76

Derivative liabilities
 

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities - affiliate
 
(73
)
 
73

 

 

Total derivative instruments
 
$
434

 
$

 
$

 
$
434

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (GenOn)
The following table summarizes the effects on GenOn's accumulated OCI balance attributable to cash flow hedge derivatives:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Accumulated OCI balance, beginning of period
$

 
$
1

    Recognized in OCI on interest rate derivatives

 
2

    Reclassified from accumulated OCI into earnings(a)(b)

 
(1
)
Accumulated OCI balance, end of period
$

 
$
2

(a)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI into income and amounts recognized in income from the ineffective portion of cash flow hedges are recorded in interest expense.
(b)
All of the forecasted transactions (future interest payments) were deemed probable of occurring; therefore, no cash flow hedges were discontinued and no amount was recognized in GenOn’s results of operations as a result of discontinued cash flow hedges.


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Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Unrealized gains and losses associated with changes in the fair value of derivative instruments not accounted for as cash flow hedges are reflected in current period earnings.
The following tables summarize the pre-tax effects of economic hedges that have not been designated as cash flow hedges and trading activity on the Registrants’ statements of operations. These amounts are included within operating revenues and cost of operations.
GenOn
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Unrealized mark-to-market results
 
 
 
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to economic hedges
$
(60
)
 
$
(98
)
Net unrealized losses on open positions related to economic hedges
(171
)
 
(123
)
Total unrealized mark-to-market losses for economic hedging activities
(231
)
 
(221
)
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to trading activity
(1
)
 
(3
)
Net unrealized gains on open positions related to trading activity

 
2

Total unrealized mark-to-market losses for trading activity
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total unrealized losses
$
(232
)
 
$
(222
)
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Revenue from operations — energy commodities
$
(225
)
 
$
(235
)
Cost of operations
(7
)
 
13

Total impact to statements of operations
$
(232
)
 
$
(222
)
 GenOn Americas Generation
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Unrealized mark-to-market results
 
 
 
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to economic hedges
$
(57
)
 
$
(74
)
Net unrealized losses on open positions related to economic hedges
(93
)
 
(60
)
Total unrealized mark-to-market losses for economic hedging activities
(150
)
 
(134
)
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to trading activity
(1
)
 
(3
)
Net unrealized gains on open positions related to trading activity

 
2

Total unrealized mark-to-market losses for trading activity
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total unrealized losses
$
(151
)
 
$
(135
)
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Revenue from operations — energy commodities
$
(145
)
 
$
(151
)
Cost of operations
(6
)
 
16

Total impact to statements of operations
$
(151
)
 
$
(135
)

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GenOn Mid-Atlantic
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Unrealized mark-to-market results
 
 
 
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to economic hedges
$
(63
)
 
$
(74
)
Net unrealized losses on open positions related to economic hedges
(92
)
 
(59
)
Total unrealized losses
$
(155
)
 
$
(133
)
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Revenue from operations — energy commodities
$
(150
)
 
$
(148
)
Cost of operations
(5
)
 
15

Total impact to statements of operations
$
(155
)
 
$
(133
)
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Certain of GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation’s hedging agreements contain provisions that require the Registrants to post additional collateral if the counterparty determines that there has been deterioration in credit quality, generally termed "adequate assurance" under the agreements, or require the Registrants to post additional collateral if there were a one notch downgrade in the Registrants’ credit rating. The collateral required for contracts that have adequate assurance clauses that are in net liability positions as of March 31, 2014 was $26 million for GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation. The collateral required for contracts with credit rating contingent features that are in a net liability position as of March 31, 2014, was $2 million for GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation. In addition, GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation are parties to certain marginable agreements under which they have net liability positions, but the counterparties have not called for collateral due, which is approximately $6 million for GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation as of March 31, 2014. At March 31, 2014, GenOn Mid-Atlantic is party to certain marginable agreements under which they have net liability positions, but the counterparties have not called for collateral due, which is approximately $4 million for GenOn Mid-Atlantic as of March 31, 2014.
See Note 3, Fair Value of Financial Instruments, for discussion regarding concentration of credit risk.
Note 5 — Segment Reporting (GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation)
GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation report the following segments: East, South Central, West and Corporate. All GenOn Mid-Atlantic entities are included within the GenOn East segment. There are distinct components with separate operating results and management structures for each segment, which are based on the geographical location of the power generation operations.
GenOn
 
Three months ended March 31, 2014
 
East
 
South Central
 
West
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Operating revenues
$
953

 
$
35

 
$
38

 
$

 
$
1,026

Operating revenues—affiliate
(2
)
 

 
25

 
1

 
24

Depreciation and amortization
49

 
1

 
9

 
3

 
62

Income/(loss) before income taxes
75

 
(24
)
 
2

 
(49
)
 
4

Net income/(loss)
$
75

 
$
(24
)
 
$
2

 
$
(50
)
 
$
3

Total assets
$
5,499

 
$
244

 
$
323

 
$
93

 
$
6,159

 

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Three months ended March 31, 2013
 
East
 
South Central
 
West
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Operating revenues
$
379

 
$

 
$
40

 
$
5

 
$
424

Operating revenues—affiliate

 
6

 

 

 
6

Depreciation and amortization
51

 
1

 
11

 
3

 
66

(Loss)/income before income taxes
(136
)
 
(6
)
 
(19
)
 
(79
)
 
(240
)
Net (loss)/income
$
(136
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(19
)
 
$
(79
)
 
$
(240
)
 
GenOn Americas Generation
 
Three months ended March 31, 2014
 
East
 
South Central
 
West
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Operating revenues
$
919

 
$

 
$
38

 
$

 
$
957

Operating revenues—affiliate
106

 

 
2

 

 
108

Depreciation and amortization
20

 

 
2

 

 
22

Income/(loss) before income taxes
81

 

 
1

 
(17
)
 
65

Net income/(loss)
$
81

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
(17
)
 
$
65

Total assets
$
3,253

 
$
81

 
$
161

 
$
355

 
$
3,850

 
Three months ended March 31, 2013
 
East
 
South Central
 
West
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Operating revenues
$
376

 
$

 
$
23

 
$

 
$
399

Operating revenues—affiliate
133

 

 
0

 
0

 
133

Depreciation and amortization
25

 

 
2

 
0

 
27

(Loss)/income before income taxes
(66
)
 

 
8

 
(23
)
 
(81
)
Net (loss)/income
$
(66
)
 
$

 
$
8

 
$
(23
)
 
$
(81
)

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Note 6 —  Income Taxes (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
GenOn
GenOn’s income tax (benefit)/expense consisted of the following:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions except otherwise noted)
2014
 
2013
Income/(loss) before income taxes
4

 
(240
)
Income tax expense
1

 

Effective tax rate
25
%
 
%
GenOn
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, GenOn's overall effective tax rate was different than the statutory rate of 35% primarily due to a change in the valuation allowance, partially offset by the impact of state income taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, GenOn's overall effective tax rate was lower than the statutory rate of 35% primarily due to a change in the valuation allowance. GenOn recorded an income tax expense which relates to state income tax payments for the period ended March 31, 2014.
GenOn Americas Generation
GenOn Americas Generation's allocated income taxes resulting from its operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are $0 as the $1 million income tax expense relates to state income tax payments attributable to its parent, GenOn. GenOn Americas Generation's pro forma income taxes resulting from its operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are $0 due to the valuation allowance recorded on its stand-alone financial results.
GenOn Mid-Atlantic
GenOn Mid-Atlantic’s allocated income taxes resulting from its operations are $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 as the $1 million income tax expense, relates to state income tax payments attributable to its parent, GenOn. The pro forma income tax provision attributable to income before taxes is a tax expense of $17 million and tax benefit of $27 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The balance of GenOn Mid-Atlantic's pro forma deferred income taxes is a net deferred tax asset of $124 million and $141 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.    
Note 7 — Related Party Transactions (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Services Agreement with NRG
NRG provides GenOn with various management, personnel and other services, which include human resources, regulatory and public affairs, accounting, tax, legal, information systems, treasury, risk management, commercial operations, and asset management, as set forth in the Services Agreement. The initial term of the Services Agreement was through December 31, 2013, with an automatic renewal absent a request for termination. The fee charged is determined based on a fixed amount as described in the Services Agreement and was calculated based on historical GenOn expenses prior to the NRG Merger. The annual fees under the Services Agreement are approximately $193 million. NRG charges these fees on a monthly basis, less amounts incurred directly by GenOn. Management has concluded that this method of charging overhead costs is reasonable. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, GenOn recorded costs related to these services of $33 million and $11 million, respectively, as selling, general and administrative — affiliate.
NRG also provides GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic with various management, personnel and other services consistent with those set forth in the Services Agreement discussed above between NRG and GenOn. GenOn's costs incurred under the Services Agreement with NRG are allocated to its subsidiaries based on each operating subsidiary's planned operating expenses relative to all operating subsidiaries of GenOn. These allocations and charges are not necessarily indicative of what would have been incurred had GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic been unaffiliated entities. Management has concluded that this method of charging overhead costs is reasonable.

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The following costs were incurred under these arrangements:
GenOn Americas Generation
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In millions)
Allocated costs:
 
 
 
Cost of operations — affiliate
2

 
4

Selling, general and administrative — affiliate
18

 
20

Total
$
20

 
$
24

GenOn Mid-Atlantic
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In millions)
Allocated costs:
 
 
 
Cost of operations — affiliate
1

 
3

Selling, general and administrative — affiliate
15

 
16

Total
$
16

 
$
19

 

Credit Agreement with NRG (GenOn)
In connection with the closing of the NRG Merger, GenOn and GenOn Americas entered into a secured intercompany revolving credit agreement with NRG.  This credit agreement provides for a $500 million revolving credit facility, all of which is available for revolving loans and letters of credit. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $274 million and $349 million of letters of credit were issued and outstanding under the NRG credit agreement for GenOn and of this amount $206 million and $258 million were issued on behalf of GenOn Americas Generation. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, no loans were outstanding under this credit agreement.  In connection with the execution of the agreement, certain of GenOn's subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a guarantee agreement pursuant to which these guarantors guaranteed amounts borrowed and obligations incurred under the credit agreement. The credit agreement has a three year maturity and is payable at maturity, subject to certain exceptions primarily related to asset sales not in the ordinary course of business and borrowings of debt. In addition, the guarantors are restricted from incurring additional liens on their assets. At GenOn's election, the interest rate per year applicable to the loans under the credit agreement will be determined by reference to either (i) the base rate plus 2.50% per year or (ii) the LIBOR rate plus 3.50% per year. In addition, the credit agreement contains customary covenants and events of default.
Intercompany Cash Management Program (GenOn Americas Generation)
GenOn Americas Generation and certain of its subsidiaries participate in separate intercompany cash management programs whereby cash balances at GenOn Americas Generation and the respective participating subsidiaries are transferred to central concentration accounts to fund working capital and other needs of the respective participants. The balances under this program are reflected as notes receivable — affiliate or notes payable — affiliate, as appropriate. The notes are due on demand and accrue interest on the net position, which is payable quarterly, at a rate determined by GenOn Energy Holdings. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, GenOn Americas Generation had a net current note receivable from GenOn Energy Holdings of $189 million and $299 million, respectively, related to its intercompany cash management program. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, GenOn Americas Generation earned an insignificant amount of net interest income related to these notes.

GenOn Mid-Atlantic Distributions (GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
On May 6, 2014, GenOn Mid-Atlantic made a distribution of $250 million to its parent, NRG North America LLC, who in turn made a distribution of $250 million to its parent, GenOn Americas Generation. GenOn Americas Generation subsequently made a distribution to GenOn in the same amount, through its parent companies NRG Americas, Inc. and GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc.


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Note 8 — Commitments and Contingencies (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies, to the Registrants' 2013 Form 10-K.
Contingencies
Set forth below is a description of the Registrants’ material legal proceedings. The Registrants believe that they have valid defenses to these legal proceedings and intend to defend them vigorously. The Registrants record reserves for estimated losses from contingencies when information available indicates that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss, or range of loss, can be reasonably estimated. In addition, legal costs are expensed as incurred. Management has assessed each of the following matters based on current information and made a judgment concerning its potential outcome, considering the nature of the claim, the amount and nature of damages sought, and the probability of success. Unless specified below, the Registrants are unable to predict the outcome of these legal proceedings or reasonably estimate the scope or amount of any associated costs and potential liabilities. As additional information becomes available, management adjusts its assessment and estimates of such contingencies accordingly. Because litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable rulings or developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of the Registrants’ liabilities and contingencies could be at amounts that are different from currently recorded reserves and that such difference could be material.
In addition to the legal proceedings noted below, the Registrants are parties to other litigation or legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In management's opinion, the disposition of these ordinary course matters will not materially adversely affect the Registrants’ respective consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Actions Pursued by MC Asset Recovery (GenOn)
With Mirant Corporation's emergence from bankruptcy protection in 2006, certain actions filed by GenOn Energy Holdings and some of its subsidiaries against third parties were transferred to MC Asset Recovery, a wholly owned subsidiary of GenOn Energy Holdings.  MC Asset Recovery is governed by a manager who is independent of NRG and GenOn.  MC Asset Recovery is a disregarded entity for income tax purposes.
Under the remaining action transferred to MC Asset Recovery, MC Asset Recovery seeks to recover damages from Commerzbank AG and various other banks, or the Commerzbank Defendants, for alleged fraudulent transfers that occurred prior to GenOn Energy Holdings' bankruptcy proceedings.  In December 2010, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas dismissed MC Asset Recovery's complaint against the Commerzbank Defendants.  In January 2011, MC Asset Recovery appealed the United States District Court's dismissal of its complaint against the Commerzbank Defendants to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  In March 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the U.S. District Court's dismissal and reinstated MC Asset Recovery's amended complaint against the Commerzbank Defendants.  If MC Asset Recovery succeeds in obtaining any recoveries from the Commerzbank Defendants, the Commerzbank Defendants have asserted that they will seek to file claims in GenOn Energy Holdings' bankruptcy proceedings for the amount of those recoveries.  GenOn Energy Holdings would vigorously contest the allowance of any such claims. If the Commerzbank Defendants were to receive an allowed claim as a result of a recovery by MC Asset Recovery on its claims against them, GenOn Energy Holdings would retain from the net amount recovered by MC Asset Recovery an amount equal to the dollar amount of the resulting allowed claim.
Pending Natural Gas Litigation (GenOn)
GenOn is party to several lawsuits, certain of which are class action lawsuits, in state and federal courts in Kansas, Missouri, Nevada and Wisconsin. These lawsuits were filed in the aftermath of the California energy crisis in 2000 and 2001 and the resulting FERC investigations and relate to alleged conduct to increase natural gas prices in violation of antitrust and similar laws. The lawsuits seek treble or punitive damages, restitution and/or expenses. The lawsuits also name as parties a number of energy companies unaffiliated with NRG. In July 2011, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, which is handling four of the five cases, granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment and dismissed all claims against GenOn in those cases. The plaintiffs appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit reversed the decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. On August 26, 2013, GenOn along with the other defendants in the lawsuit filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Ninth Circuit’s decision. On December 2, 2013, the Supreme Court requested the views of the U.S. Solicitor General on the petition for a writ of certiorari. In September 2012, the State of Nevada Supreme Court, which is handling the remaining case, affirmed dismissal by the Eighth Judicial District Court for Clark County, Nevada of all plaintiffs' claims against GenOn. In February 2013, the plaintiffs in the Nevada case filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court. In June 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari, thereby ending one of the five lawsuits. GenOn has agreed to indemnify CenterPoint against certain losses relating to these lawsuits.


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Cheswick Class Action Complaint (GenOn)
In April 2012, a putative class action lawsuit was filed against GenOn in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania alleging that emissions from the Cheswick generating facility have damaged the property of neighboring residents.  GenOn disputes these allegations.  Plaintiffs have brought nuisance, negligence, trespass and strict liability claims seeking both damages and injunctive relief.  Plaintiffs seek to certify a class that consists of people who own property or live within one mile of the plant. In July 2012, GenOn removed the lawsuit to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. In October 2012, the court granted GenOn’s motion to dismiss, which Plaintiffs appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. On August 20, 2013, the Third Circuit reversed the decision of the District Court. On September 3, 2013, GenOn filed a petition for rehearing with the Third Circuit which was subsequently denied. In February 2014, NRG filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review and reversal of the Third Circuit decision. The District Court has stayed further proceedings in the case pending a decision on the petition for a writ of certiorari.
Cheswick Monarch Mine NOV (GenOn)
In 2008, the PADEP issued an NOV related to the Monarch mine located near the Cheswick generating facility. It has not been mined for many years. GenOn uses it for disposal of low-volume wastewater from the Cheswick generating facility and for disposal of leachate collected from ash disposal facilities. The NOV addresses the alleged requirement to maintain a minimum pumping volume from the mine. The PADEP indicated it will seek a civil penalty of approximately $200,000. GenOn contests the allegations in the NOV and has not agreed to such penalty. GenOn is currently planning capital expenditures in connection with wastewater from Cheswick and leachate from ash disposal facilities.
Maryland Department of the Environment v. GenOn Chalk Point and GenOn Mid-Atlantic
In January 2013, Food & Water Watch, the Patuxent Riverkeeper and the Potomac Riverkeeper (together, Citizens Group) sent GenOn Mid-Atlantic a letter alleging that the Chalk Point, Dickerson and Morgantown generating facilities were violating the terms of three National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permits by discharging nitrogen and phosphorous in excess of the limits in each permit. On March 21, 2013, the MDE sent GenOn Mid-Atlantic a similar letter with respect to the Chalk Point and Dickerson facilities, threatening to sue within 60 days if the facilities were not brought into compliance. On June 11, 2013, the Maryland Attorney General on behalf of the MDE filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland alleging violations of the Clean Water Act and Maryland environmental laws related to water. The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief and civil penalties in excess of $100,000.
Chapter 11 Proceedings (GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation)
In July 2003, and various dates thereafter, the Mirant Debtors filed voluntary petitions in the Bankruptcy Court for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. GenOn Energy Holdings and most of the other Mirant Debtors emerged from bankruptcy on January 3, 2006, when the Plan became effective. The remaining Mirant Debtors emerged from bankruptcy on various dates in 2007. Approximately 461,000 of the shares of GenOn Energy Holdings common stock to be distributed under the Plan have not yet been distributed and have been reserved for distribution with respect to claims disputed by the Mirant Debtors that have not been resolved. Upon the Mirant/RRI Merger, those reserved shares converted into a reserve for approximately 1.3 million shares of GenOn common stock. Upon the NRG Merger, those reserved shares converted into a reserve for approximately 159,000 shares of NRG common stock. Under the terms of the Plan, upon the resolution of such a disputed claim, the claimant will receive the same pro rata distributions of common stock, cash, or both as previously allowed claims, regardless of the price at which the common stock is trading at the time the claim is resolved. If the aggregate amount of any such payouts results in the number of reserved shares being insufficient, additional shares of common stock may be issued to address the shortfall.

Note 9 — Regulatory Matters (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 19, Regulatory Matters, to the Registrants' 2013 Form 10-K.
The Registrants operate in a highly regulated industry and are subject to regulation by various federal and state agencies. As such, the Registrants are affected by regulatory developments at both the federal and state levels and in the regions in which they operate. In addition, the Registrants are subject to the market rules, procedures, and protocols of the various ISO markets in which they participate. These power markets are subject to ongoing legislative and regulatory changes that may impact the Registrants.
The Registrants are a party to regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business or have other regulatory exposure. In management's opinion, the disposition of these ordinary course matters will not materially adversely affect the Registrants’ respective consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Note 10 — Environmental Matters (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
This footnote should be read in conjunction with the complete description under Note 20, Environmental Matters, to the Registrants' 2013 Form 10-K.
The Registrants are subject to a wide range of environmental regulations in the development, ownership, construction and operation of projects. These laws and regulations generally require that governmental permits and approvals be obtained before construction and during operation of power plants. Environmental regulations have become increasingly stringent and the Registrants expect this trend to continue. The electric generation industry is likely to face new requirements to address various emissions, including greenhouse gases, as well as combustion byproducts, water discharge and use, and threatened and endangered species. In general, future laws and regulations are expected to require the addition of emissions controls or other environmental controls or to impose of certain restrictions on the operations of the Registrants' facilities, which could have a material effect on the Registrants' operations.
In January 2014, EPA re-proposed the NSPS for CO2 emissions from new fossil-fuel-fired electric generating units that had been previously proposed in April 2012. The re-proposed standards are 1,000 pounds of CO2 per MWh for large gas units and 1,100 pounds of CO2 per MWh for coal units and small gas units. Proposed standards are in effect until a final rule is published or another rule is re-proposed. In 2014, EPA intends to propose another rule that would require states to develop CO2 standards that would apply to existing fossil-fueled generating facilities.
The EPA released CSAPR on July 7, 2011, which was scheduled to replace CAIR on January 1, 2012. On August 21, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an opinion vacating CSAPR and keeping CAIR in place until the EPA can replace it. On April 29, 2014, the U.S. Circuit Court reversed and remanded the D.C. Circuit's opinion. NRG expects further proceedings in the D.C. Circuit over the next few months. While the Registrants are unable to predict the final outcome of the ongoing litigation, the Registrants' investment in pollution controls and cleaner technologies coupled with planned strategic plant retirements leaves the fleet well positioned for compliance.
East Region
The MDE has announced that it intends to promulgate more stringent regulations regarding NOx emissions, which could negatively affect certain of the Company's coal facilities located in Maryland.
Environmental Capital Expenditures
Based on current rules, technology and plans based on proposed rules, GenOn estimates that environmental capital expenditures from 2014 through 2018 required to meet GenOn's regulatory environmental laws will be approximately $116 million for GenOn, which includes $12 million for GenOn Americas Generation, which was adjusted for the sale of Kendall on January 31, 2014. The amount for GenOn Americas Generation includes $6 million for GenOn Mid-Atlantic.




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Item 2 — MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
As you read this discussion and analysis, refer to the Registrants' Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to this Form 10-Q, which present the results of operations for the three and three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Also, refer to the Registrants' 2013 Form 10-K, which includes detailed discussions of various items impacting the Registrants' business, results of operations and financial condition.
Overview
The following tables summarize the Registrants' generation portfolio as of March 31, 2014, by operating segment which includes forty-one, fossil fuel plants owned or leased by GenOn, of which seven are owned or leased by GenOn Americas Generation, of which three are owned or leased by GenOn Mid-Atlantic. On January 31, 2014, GenOn, through a subsidiary of GenOn Americas Generation, completed the sale of Kendall, a 256 MW natural gas and oil facility in Cambridge, MA. MW figures provided represent nominal summer net MW capacity of power generated as adjusted for the Registrants' owned or leased interest excluding capacity from inactive/mothballed units:

The following table summarizes GenOn's generation portfolio as of March 31, 2014.
 
 
 
 
Generation Type
 
South Central
 
East (a)(b)(c)(d)
 
West
 
Total
Natural gas
 
1,198
 
6,151
 
4,435
 
11,784
Coal
 

 
5,898
 

 
5,898
Oil
 

 
2,059
 

 
2,059
Total generation capacity
 
1,198

 
14,108
 
4,435

 
19,741
(a) GenOn notified PJM that it no longer intends to deactivate Portland Units 1 and 2 (401 MW), but instead will mothball those units effective June 1, 2014, with an expected return to service no later than June 1, 2016 using an alternative fuel.
(b) GenOn notified PJM that it no longer intends to place the coal-fired Units 1, 2, 3, and 4 at Shawville generating facility (597 MW) in long term protective layup. Instead those Units will be mothballed beginning on April 16, 2015, with an expected return to service no later than June 1, 2016 using an alternative fuel.
(c) GenOn notified PJM that it no longer intends to deactivate Chalk Point Units 1 and 2 (667 MW) on May 31, 2017, but instead has changed that deactivation date to May 31, 2018.
(d) GenOn notified PJM that it no longer intends to deactivate Dickerson Units 1, 2 and 3 (537 MW) on May 31, 2017, but instead has changed that deactivation date May 31, 2018.

The following table summarizes GenOn Americas Generation's generation portfolio as of March 31, 2014.
 
 
(In MW)
Generation Type
 
East (a)(b)
 
West
 
Total
Natural gas
 
2,700
 
1,029

 
3,729
Coal
 
2,433
 

 
2,433
Oil
 
1,434
 

 
1,434
Total generation capacity
 
6,567
 
1,029

 
7,596
(a) GenOn notified PJM that it no longer intends to deactivate Chalk Point Units 1 and 2 (667 MW) on May 31, 2017, but instead has changed that deactivation date to May 31, 2018.
(b) GenOn notified PJM that it no longer intends to deactivate Dickerson Units 1, 2 and 3 (537 MW) on May 31, 2017, but instead has changed that deactivation date to May 31, 2018.

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The following table summarizes GenOn Mid-Atlantic's generation portfolio as of March 31, 2014.
 
 
(In MW)
Generation Type
 
East (a)(b)
Natural gas
 
1,942
Coal
 
2,433
Oil
 
308
Total generation capacity
 
4,683
(a) GenOn notified PJM that it no longer intends to deactivate Chalk Point Units 1 and 2 (667 MW) on May 31, 2017, but instead has changed that deactivation date to May 31, 2018.
(b) GenOn notified PJM that it no longer intends to deactivate Dickerson Units 1, 2 and 3 (537 MW) on May 31, 2017, but instead has changed that deactivation date to May 31, 2018.

Environmental Matters
The Registrants are subject to a wide range of environmental regulations in the development, ownership, construction and operation of projects. These laws and regulations generally require that governmental permits and approvals be obtained before construction and during operation of power plants. Environmental regulations have become increasingly stringent and the Registrants expect this trend to continue. The electric generation industry is likely to face new requirements to address various emissions, including greenhouse gases, as well as combustion byproducts, water discharge and use, and threatened and endangered species. In general, future laws and regulations are expected to require the addition of emissions controls or other environmental quality equipment or the imposition of certain restrictions on the operations of the Registrants' facilities, which could have a material effect on the Registrants' operations. Complying with environmental requirements involves significant capital and operating expenses. The Registrants decide to invest capital for environmental controls based on relative certainty of the requirements, an evaluation of compliance options, and the expected economic returns on capital. See Note 8, Commitments and Contingencies, and Note 10, Environmental Matters, to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
Regulatory Matters
As operators of power plants and participants in wholesale energy markets, certain of the Registrants' entities are subject to regulation by various federal and state government agencies. These include the Commodities Futures Trading Commission and FERC, as well as other public utility commissions in certain states where the Registrants' generating assets are located. In addition, the Registrants are subject to the market rules, procedures and protocols of the various ISO markets in which they participate. The Registrants must also comply with the mandatory reliability requirements imposed by NERC and the regional reliability entities in the regions where they operate.
East Region
PJM
Capacity Replacement — On March 10, 2014, PJM filed at FERC to limit speculation in the annual capacity auction. Specifically, PJM proposes tariff changes that will restore incentives to submit offers for only capacity resources that are reasonably expected to be provided as a physical resource by the start of the delivery year. These changes include the addition of a replacement capacity adjustment charge that is intended to remove the incentive to profit from replacing capacity commitments, an increase in deficiency penalties for non-performance, and a reduction in the number of Incremental Auctions from three to one. If approved by FERC, the capacity replacement rules could have a material impact on future PJM capacity prices.
Capacity Import Limits — On April 22, 2014, FERC approved PJM’s proposal to add a limit on the amount of capacity from external resources that PJM can reliably import into the PJM Region. The capacity import limit will be in effect for the 2017/18 Base Residual Auction, may decrease the amount of capacity imports allowed into PJM, as compared to recent auctions and could have a material impact on future PJM capacity prices.



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New England (GenOn and GenOn Americas Generation)
Sloped Demand Curve Filing — On April 1, 2014, ISO-NE filed at FERC to establish a sloped demand curve for use in the ISO-NE Forward Capacity Market. The proposed tariff changes also seek to extend the period during which a market participant can lock-in the capacity price for a new resource from five to seven years, establishes a limited exemption for the buyer-side market mitigation rules for specific resources, and eliminates the administrative pricing rules. The shift away from the current vertical demand curve and accompanying proposed changes could have a material impact on the capacity prices in future auctions.
Complaint Regarding 2014 Forward Capacity Auction Results — In April 2014, a number of parties protested the results of ISO-NE’s 2014 Forward Capacity Auction. Several parties alleged that the results were the result of market manipulation by one or more market participants, and that the results should be overturned. FERC's decision remains pending.
New York
NYSPSC Order Rescinding Danskammer Retirement On October 28, 2013, the NYSPSC took emergency action to rescind its approval for the 530 MW Danskammer facility to retire on October 30, 2013.  The NYSPSC’s stated goal was to allow the facility to return to service in order to constrain rate increases in New York.  The NYPSC approved the emergency Order and granted an extension until March 17, 2014 for Helios Capital LLC to file its plan to operate or retire the unit.  On March 28, 2014, the NYPSC adopted the October 28, 2013 Order as permanent rule.  The return to service of this facility may affect capacity prices received by the Registrants for their resources in the Rest-of-State capacity zone and the Lower Hudson Valley capacity zone.

Independent Power Producers of New York Complaint — On May 10, 2013, a generator trade association in New York filed a complaint at FERC against the NYISO. The generators asked FERC to direct the NYISO to require that capacity from existing generation resources that would have exited the market but for out-of-market payments under RMR type agreements be excluded from the capacity market altogether or be offered at levels no lower than the resources' going-forward costs. The complainants point to the recent reliability services agreements entered into between the NYSPSC and generators, including Dunkirk Power, as evidence that capacity market prices are being influenced by non-market considerations. The complainants seek to prevent below-cost offers from artificially suppressing prices in the New York Control Area Installed Capacity Spot Market Auction. A number of New York Transmission Owners protested the filing and the case is pending.
On March 25, 2014, the generators filed an Amended Complaint against the NYISO in light of the executed term sheet between Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid and Dunkirk Power, which was filed at NYPSC in February 2014. Under the term sheet, National Grid and Dunkirk Power are to enter into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Dunkirk Power will undertake a gas addition project to enable Units 2-4 to run on natural gas in exchange for payments from National Grid over a 10-year term.
Demand Curve Reset and the Lower Hudson Valley Zone — On November 29, 2013, the NYISO approved the creation of a new Lower Hudson Valley Capacity Zone in the New York, as part of the NYISO’s triennial adjustment of its capacity market parameters for the 2014-2017 periods. A number of parties opposing the creation of the Lower Hudson Valley Zone have petitioned FERC to reverse its decision. Rehearing remains pending.

New and On-going Company Initiatives
Operational Improvement Activities
The Registrants will continue operations at the Avon Lake and New Castle facilities, which are currently in operation and had been scheduled for deactivation in April 2015. The Registrants intend to add natural gas capabilities at these facilities, with such capabilities expected to be completed by the summer of 2016.
Changes in Accounting Standards
See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, for a discussion of recent accounting developments.

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Consolidated Results of Operations
GenOn
The following table provides selected financial information for GenOn:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
 
(In millions except otherwise noted)
2014
 
2013
 
Change %
Operating Revenues


 
 
 
 
Energy revenue (a)
$
994


$
484


105
 %
Capacity revenue (a)
256


162


58

Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities
(224
)
 
(234
)
 
4

Other revenues (b)
24


18


33

Total operating revenues
1,050

 
430

 
144

Operating Costs and Expenses


 
 
 
 
Generation cost of sales (a)
678

 
285

 
138

Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities
7

 
(13
)
 
154

Contract and emissions credit amortization
3

 
(1
)
 
400

Other cost of operations
189

 
219

 
(14
)
Total cost of operations
877

 
490

 
79

Depreciation and amortization
62

 
66

 
(6
)
Selling, general and administrative
18

 
26

 
(31
)
Selling, general and administrative - affiliate
33

 
17

 
94

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs
1

 
26

 
(96
)
Total operating costs and expenses
991

 
625

 
59

Loss on sale of assets
(6
)
 

 
 
Operating Income/(Loss)
53

 
(195
)
 
127

Other Income/(Expense)


 
 
 
 
Other income, net
1

 
2

 
(50
)
Interest expense
(50
)
 
(47
)
 
6

Total other expense
(49
)
 
(45
)
 
9

Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes
4

 
(240
)
 
102

Income tax expense/(benefit)
1

 

 

Net Income/(Loss)
$
3

 
$
(240
)
 
101

Business Metrics


 
 
 
 
Average natural gas price — Henry Hub ($/MMBtu)
$
4.94

 
$
3.34

 
48
 %
MWh sold (in thousands)
11,038

 
7,944

 
39

MWh generated (in thousands)
11,848

 
8,391

 
41

(a)
Includes realized gains and losses from financially settled transactions.
(b)
Includes unrealized trading gains and losses.


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Generation Gross Margin
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Energy revenue
$
994

 
$
484

Capacity revenue
256

 
162

Other revenues
24

 
18

Generation revenue
1,274

 
664

Generation cost of sales
678

 
285

Generation gross margin
$
596

 
$
379

Generation gross margin increased by $217 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013 due to:
 
(In millions)
Higher gross margin due to a 42% increase in generation due to weather conditions in the East and an increase in average realized prices
$
122

Higher gross margin due to a 58% increase in capacity prices primarily in PJM
77

Higher gross margin due to revenues from Resource Adequacy contracts in California, partially offset by the deactivation of the Contra Costa facility in 2013
16

Other
2

 
$
217

Mark-to-market for Economic Hedging Activities
Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities includes asset-backed hedges that have not been designated as cash flow hedges.
The breakdown of gains and losses included in operating revenues and operating costs and expenses are as follows:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Mark-to-market results in operating revenues
 
 
 
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to economic hedges
$
(66
)
 
$
(113
)
Net unrealized losses on open positions related to economic hedges
(158
)
 
(121
)
Total mark-to-market losses in operating revenues
$
(224
)

$
(234
)
Mark-to-market results in operating costs and expenses
 
 
 
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses on settled positions related to economic hedges
6

 
15

Net unrealized losses on open positions related to economic hedges
(13
)
 
(2
)
Total mark-to-market (losses)/gains in operating costs and expenses
$
(7
)

$
13

Mark-to-market results consist of unrealized gains and losses. The settlement of these transactions is reflected in the same caption as the items being hedged.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the $224 million loss in operating revenues from economic hedge positions was driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains from electricity and natural gas contracts that settled during the period and a decrease in the value of forward sales of electricity and natural gas contracts as a result of increases in forward power and natural gas prices. The $7 million loss in operating costs and expenses from economic hedge positions was driven by a decrease in the value of forward purchases of fuel contracts as a result of decreases in forward coal prices partially offset by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses from fuel contracts that settled during the period. 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the $234 million loss in operating revenues from economic hedge positions was driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains from electricity and natural gas contracts that settled during the period and a decrease in the value of forward sales of electricity and natural gas contracts as a result of increases in forward power and natural gas prices. The $13 million gain in operating costs and expenses from economic hedge positions was primarily driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses from fuel contracts that settled during the period.
In accordance with ASC 815, the following table represents the results of GenOn's financial and physical trading of energy commodities. The realized and unrealized financial and physical trading results are included in other operating revenues. GenOn's trading activities are subject to limits within the risk management policy.
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Trading gains/(losses)
 
 
 
 Realized
$
2

 
$

 Unrealized
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total trading gains/(losses)
$
1

 
$
(1
)
Other Cost of Operations
Other cost of operations decreased by $30 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 due to:
 
(In millions)
Lower operations and maintenance expense due to deferral of maintenance work, offset in part by increased variable costs, both resulting from increased run time
$
23

Decrease in property tax expense associated with the decrease in the property tax assessment for Bowline
7

 
$
30

Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.


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GenOn Americas Generation
The following table provides selected financial information for GenOn Americas Generation:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
 
(In millions except otherwise noted)
2014
 
2013
 
Change %
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
Energy revenue (a)
$
938


$
472


99
 %
Capacity revenue (a)
248


151


64

Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities
(144
)
 
(150
)
 
4

Other revenues (b)
23


59


(61
)
Total operating revenues
1,065

 
532

 
100

Operating Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 


Generation cost of sales (a)
836


451


85

Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities
6

 
(16
)
 
138

Contract and emissions credit amortization
9

 
6

 
50

Other cost of operations
82

 
106

 
(23
)
Total cost of operations
933

 
547

 
71

Depreciation and amortization
22

 
27

 
(19
)
Selling, general and administrative
20

 
21

 
(5
)
Total operating costs and expenses
975

 
595

 
64

Loss on sale of assets
(6
)
 

 
 
Operating Income/(Loss)
84

 
(63
)
 
233

Other Expense
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(19
)
 
(18
)
 
6

Total other expense
(19
)
 
(18
)
 
6

Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes
65

 
(81
)
 
180

Income taxes

 

 

Net Income/(Loss)
$
65

 
$
(81
)
 
180

Business Metrics
 
 
 
 
 
Average natural gas price — Henry Hub ($/MMBtu)
$
4.94

 
$
3.34

 
48
 %
MWh sold (in thousands)
4,629

 
2,641

 
75

MWh generated (in thousands)
4,637

 
2,657

 
75

(a)    Includes realized gains and losses from financially settled transactions.
(b)    Includes unrealized trading gains and losses

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Generation Gross Margin
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Energy revenue
$
938

 
$
472

Capacity revenue
248

 
151

Other revenues
23

 
59

Generation revenue
1,209

 
682

Generation cost of sales
836

 
451

Generation gross margin
$
373

 
$
231

Generation gross margin increased by $142 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013 due to:
 
(In millions)
Higher gross margin due to a 72% increase in generation primarily at Canal, Bowline and Morgantown, due to extreme weather conditions, partially offset by the sale of Kendall on January 31, 2014
$
106

Higher gross margin due to a 47% increase in capacity prices, primarily in PJM
33

Lower gross margin due to a decrease in contracted capacity revenues due to the deactivation of the Contra Costa facility
(12
)
Higher gross margin from ancillary revenues
8

Other
7

 
$
142

Mark-to-market for Economic Hedging Activities
Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities includes asset-backed hedges that have not been designated as cash flow hedges.
The breakdown of gains and losses included in operating revenues and operating costs and expenses are as follows:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Mark-to-market results in operating revenues
 
 
 
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to economic hedges
$
(61
)
 
$
(89
)
Net unrealized losses on open positions related to economic hedges
(83
)
 
(61
)
Total mark-to-market losses in operating revenues
(144
)

(150
)
Mark-to-market results in operating costs and expenses
 
 
 
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses on settled positions related to economic hedges
4

 
15

Net unrealized (losses)/gains on open positions related to economic hedges
(10
)
 
1

Total mark-to-market (losses)/gains in operating costs and expenses
$
(6
)
 
$
16

Mark-to-market results consist of unrealized gains and losses. The settlement of these transactions is reflected in the same caption as the items being hedged.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the $144 million loss in operating revenues from economic hedge positions was driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains from electricity and natural gas contracts that settled during the period and a decrease in the value of forward sales of electricity and natural gas contracts as a result of increases in forward power and natural gas prices. The $6 million loss in operating costs and expenses from economic hedge positions was driven by a decrease in the value of forward purchases of fuel contracts as a result of decreases in forward coal prices partially offset by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses from fuel contracts that settled during the period. 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the $150 million loss in operating revenues from economic hedge positions was driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains from electricity and natural gas contracts that settled during the period and a decrease in the value of forward sales of electricity and natural gas contracts as a result of increases in forward power and natural gas prices. The $16 million gain in operating costs and expenses from economic hedge positions was primarily driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses from fuel contracts that settled during the period.
In accordance with ASC 815, the following table represents the results of GenOn Americas Generation's financial and physical trading of energy commodities. The realized and unrealized financial and physical trading results are included in other operating revenues. GenOn Americas Generation's trading activities are subject to limits within the risk management policy.
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Trading gains/(losses)
 
 
 
 Realized
$
2

 
$

 Unrealized
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total trading gains/(losses)
$
1

 
$
(1
)
Other Cost of Operations
Other cost of operations decreased by $24 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013 due to:
 
(In millions)
Lower operations and maintenance expense due to deferral of maintenance work, offset in part by increased variable costs, both resulting from increased run time
$
17

Decrease in property tax expense associated with the decrease in the property tax assessment for Bowline
7

 
$
24

Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013.

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GenOn Mid-Atlantic
The following table provides selected financial information for GenOn Mid-Atlantic:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
 
(In millions except otherwise noted)
2014
 
2013
 
Change %
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
Energy revenue (a)
$
381


$
192


98
 %
Capacity revenue (a)
89


54


65

Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities
(150
)
 
(148
)
 
(1
)
Other revenues
7




100

Total operating revenues
327

 
98

 
234

Operating Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 


Generation cost of sales (a)
172


73


136

Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities
5

 
(15
)
 
133

Contract and emissions credit amortization
7

 
4

 


Other cost of operations
65

 
76

 
(14
)
Total cost of operations
249

 
138

 
80

Depreciation and amortization
19

 
19

 

Selling, general and administrative
15

 
16

 
(6
)
Total operating costs and expenses
283

 
173

 
64

Operating Income/(Loss)
44

 
(75
)
 
159

Other Expense
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

Total other expense
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes
43

 
(76
)
 
157

Income taxes

 

 

Net Income/(Loss)
$
43

 
$
(76
)
 
157

Business Metrics
 
 
 
 
 
Average natural gas price — Henry Hub ($/MMBtu)
$
4.94

 
$
3.34

 
48
 %
MWh sold (in thousands)
3,600

 
1,905

 
89

MWh generated (in thousands)
3,600

 
1,905

 
89

(a)    Includes realized gains and losses from financially settled transactions.


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Generation Gross Margin
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Energy revenue
$
381

 
$
192

Capacity revenue
89

 
54

Other revenues
7

 

Generation revenue
477

 
246

Generation cost of sales
172

 
73

Generation gross margin
$
305

 
$
173

Generation gross margin increased by $132 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013 due to:
 
(In millions)
Higher gross margin due to a 89% increase in generation due to weather conditions in the East and an increase in average realized prices
$
93

Higher gross margin due primarily to a 49% increase in capacity prices
34

Other
5

 
$
132

Mark-to-market for Economic Hedging Activities
Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities includes asset-backed hedges that have not been designated as cash flow hedges.
The breakdown of gains and losses included in operating revenues and operating costs and expenses are as follows:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Mark-to-market results in operating revenues
 
 
 
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains on settled positions related to economic hedges
$
(68
)
 
$
(88
)
Net unrealized losses on open positions related to economic hedges
(82
)
 
(60
)
Total mark-to-market losses in operating revenues
(150
)

(148
)
Mark-to-market results in operating costs and expenses
 
 
 
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses on settled positions related to economic hedges
5

 
14

Net unrealized (losses)/gains on open positions related to economic hedges
(10
)
 
1

Total mark-to-market (losses)/gains in operating costs and expenses
$
(5
)
 
$
15

Mark-to-market results consist of unrealized gains and losses. The settlement of these transactions is reflected in the same caption as the items being hedged.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the $150 million loss in operating revenues from economic hedge positions was driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains from electricity and natural gas contracts that settled during the period and a decrease in the value of forward sales of electricity and natural gas contracts as a result of increases in forward power and natural gas prices. The $5 million loss in operating costs and expenses from economic hedge positions was driven by a decrease in the value of forward purchases of fuel contracts as a result of decreases in forward coal prices partially offset by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses from fuel contracts that settled during the period. 
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the $148 million loss in operating revenues from economic hedge positions was driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized gains from electricity and natural gas contracts that settled during the period and a decrease in the value of forward sales of electricity and natural gas contracts as a result of increases in forward power and natural gas prices. The $15 million gain in operating costs and expenses from economic hedge positions was primarily driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses from fuel contracts that settled during the period.

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Other Cost of Operations
Other cost of operations decreased by $11 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013 due to lower operations and maintenance expense due to deferral of maintenance work, offset in part by increased variable costs, both resulting from increased run time.



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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity Position
As of March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, the Registrants' liquidity was comprised of the following:
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents (GenOn excluding GenOn Mid-Atlantic and REMA)
 
$
288

 
$
566

Cash and cash equivalents (GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
 
337

 
64

Cash and cash equivalents (REMA) (a)
 
284

 
130

Total
 
909

 
760

Credit facility availability
 
226

 
151

Total liquidity
 
$
1,135

 
$
911

(a) At March 31, 2014, REMA did not satisfy the restricted payment tests and therefore, could not use such funds to distribute cash and make other restricted payments.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, total liquidity increased $224 million.
Management believes that the Registrants' liquidity position and cash flows from operations will be adequate to finance operating, maintenance and capital expenditures, to fund debt service obligations and other liquidity commitments. Management continues to regularly monitor the Company's ability to finance the needs of its operating, financing and investing activity within the dictates of prudent balance sheet management.
Restricted Payments Tests
The ability of certain of GenOn’s and GenOn Americas Generation’s subsidiaries to pay dividends and make distributions is restricted under the terms of certain agreements, including the Gen-On Mid-Atlantic and REMA operating leases.  Under their respective operating leases, GenOn Mid-Atlantic and REMA are not permitted to make any distributions and other restricted payments unless:  (a) they satisfy the fixed charge coverage ratio for the most recently ended period of four fiscal quarters; (b) they are projected to satisfy the fixed charge coverage ratio for each of the two following periods of four fiscal quarters, commencing with the fiscal quarter in which such payment is proposed to be made; and (c) no significant lease default or event of default has occurred and is continuing.  In addition, prior to making a dividend or other restricted payment, REMA must be in compliance with the requirement to provide credit support to the owner lessors securing its obligation to pay scheduled rent under its leases.  Based on GenOn Mid-Atlantic’s and REMA’s most recent calculations of these tests, GenOn Mid-Atlantic satisfied the restricted payment tests and REMA did not satisfy the restricted payments tests.  Each of GenOn Mid-Atlantic and REMA may recalculate its fixed charge coverage ratios from time to time and, subject to compliance with the restricted payments test described above, make dividends or other restricted payments.
The GenOn Senior Notes due 2018 and 2020 and the related indentures restrict the ability of GenOn to incur additional liens and make certain restricted payments, including dividends. In the event of a default or if restricted payment tests are not satisfied, GenOn would not be able to distribute cash to its parent, NRG. At March 31, 2014, GenOn met the consolidated debt ratio component of the restricted payments test.
GenOn Mid-Atlantic Distributions (GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
On May 6, 2014, GenOn Mid-Atlantic made a distribution of $250 million to its parent, NRG North America LLC, who in turn made a distribution of $250 million to its parent, GenOn Americas Generation. GenOn Americas Generation subsequently made a distribution to GenOn in the same amount, through its parent companies NRG Americas, Inc. and GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc.
Credit Ratings
On January 24, 2014, Moody's placed GenOn's rating under review for downgrade. On April 14, 2014 the GenOn Americas Generation Senior unsecured notes 2021 and 2031 were downgraded by Moody's to Caa1 and the GenOn Senior unsecured notes, due 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2020 were downgraded to B3. The outlook for both the GenOn Americas Generation Senior unsecured notes and the GenOn Senior unsecured notes was moved to Stable.


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Source of Liquidity
The principal sources of liquidity for the Registrants' future operating and capital expenditures are expected to be derived existing cash on hand and cash flows from operations. The Registrants' operating cash flows may be effected by, among other things, demand for electricity, the difference between the cost of fuel used to generate electricity and the market value of the electricity generated, commodity prices (including prices for electricity, emissions allowances, natural gas, coal and oil), operations and maintenance expenses in the ordinary course, planned and unplanned outages, terms with trade creditors, cash requirements for capital expenditures relating to certain facilities (including those necessary to comply with environmental regulations) and the potential impact of future environmental regulations.
Uses of Liquidity
The Registrants' requirements for liquidity and capital resources, other than for operating its facilities, can generally be categorized by the following: (i) debt service obligations, (ii) capital expenditures, including maintenance and environmental and (iii) payments under the GenOn Mid-Atlantic and REMA operating leases.



ITEM 3 — QUANTATITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISLCOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Item 3 has been omitted from this report pursuant to the reduced disclosure format permitted by General Instruction H(2) to Form 10-Q.
ITEM 4 — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of the Registrants’ management, including the principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, the Registrants conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, the Registrants’ principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Registrants’ internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred in the first quarter of 2014 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrants’ internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION 
Item 1 — LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
For a discussion of material legal proceedings in which the Registrants were involved through March 31, 2014, see Note 8, Commitments and Contingencies, to this Form 10-Q.
Item 1A — RISK FACTORS (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Information regarding risk factors appears in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in the Registrants' 2013 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes in the Registrants' risk factors since those reported in its 2013 Form 10-K.
Item 2 — UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Item 2 has been omitted from this report for the Registrants pursuant to the reduced disclosure format permitted by General Instruction H(2) to Form 10-Q.
Item 3 — DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Item 3 has been omitted from this report for the Registrants pursuant to the reduced disclosure format permitted by General Instruction H(2) to Form 10-Q.
Item 4 — MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
Not applicable.
Item 5 — OTHER INFORMATION (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
None.

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Item 6 — EXHIBITS (GenOn, GenOn Americas Generation and GenOn Mid-Atlantic)
GenOn Energy, Inc. Exhibit Index

Number
 
Description
 
Method of Filing
31.1A1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of David W. Crane
 
Filed herewith
31.2A1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Kirkland B. Andrews
 
Filed herewith
31.3A1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Ronald B. Stark
 
Filed herewith
32.A1
 
Section 1350 Certification
 
Filed herewith
101 INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
Filed herewith
101 SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
Filed herewith
101 CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
Filed herewith
101 DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
Filed herewith
101 LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
Filed herewith
101 PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
Filed herewith


GenOn Americas Generation, LLC Exhibit Index

Number
 
Description
 
Method of Filing
31.1A2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of David W. Crane
 
Filed herewith
31.2A2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Kirkland B. Andrews
 
Filed herewith
31.3A2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Ronald B. Stark
 
Filed herewith
32.A2
 
Section 1350 Certification
 
Filed herewith
101 INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
Filed herewith
101 SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
Filed herewith
101 CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
Filed herewith
101 DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
Filed herewith
101 LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
Filed herewith
101 PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
Filed herewith


GenOn Mid-Atlantic, LLC Exhibit Index

Number
 
Description
 
Method of Filing
31.1A3
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of David W. Crane
 
Filed herewith
31.2A3
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Kirkland B. Andrews
 
Filed herewith
31.3A3
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Ronald B. Stark
 
Filed herewith
32.A3
 
Section 1350 Certification
 
Filed herewith
101 INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
Filed herewith
101 SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
Filed herewith
101 CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
Filed herewith
101 DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
Filed herewith
101 LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
Filed herewith
101 PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
Filed herewith


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
GENON ENERGY, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ DAVID W. CRANE
 
 
 
 
 
 
David W. Crane
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ KIRKLAND B. ANDREWS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kirkland B. Andrews
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ RONALD B. STARK
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ronald B. Stark
Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 

 
Date: May 6, 2014


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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
GENON AMERICAS GENERATION, LLC
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ DAVID W. CRANE
 
 
 
 
 
 
David W. Crane
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ KIRKLAND B. ANDREWS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kirkland B. Andrews
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ RONALD B. STARK
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ronald B. Stark
Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 


 
Date: May 6, 2014

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
GENON MID-ATLANTIC, LLC
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ DAVID W. CRANE
 
 
 
 
 
 
David W. Crane
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ KIRKLAND B. ANDREWS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kirkland B. Andrews
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ RONALD B. STARK
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ronald B. Stark
Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 


 
Date: May 6, 2014



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