AI Electricity demand powering up #NRG to $253

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is a prominent energy and home services provider operating across the United States and Canada. The company is strategically positioning itself as a significant player in the AI sector, driven by its production and distribution of electricity, which is crucial for meeting the energy demands of both businesses and consumers in the AI realm. Remarkably, North America has experienced a spike in electricity demand for the first time in almost forty years. Larry Coben, the CEO of NRG, highlighted that the trends in electrification, along with the expected rise of generative AI data centers, indicate a substantial increase in power requirements. He noted that these trends are paving the way for the company to reach its goal of achieving 15% to 20% growth in free cash flow.