Powering Brighter Communities

We give back and show up for our neighbors through our Brighter Communities program. Inspired and determined, our efforts reflect our desire to make a meaningful, lasting difference — together.

Powering Brighter Communities
Powering Brighter Communities Powering Brighter Communities

Powering Brighter Communities


We give back and show up for our neighbors through our Brighter Communities program. Inspired and determined, our efforts reflect our desire to make a meaningful, lasting difference — together.

Our Giving Pillars

We focus our efforts on what we believe and where we can make the most meaningful difference.

Happy, Healthy Families

Supporting the physical, emotional, and economic well-being of families and individuals.

Empowered, Skilled Futures

Investing in education, creativity, and career pathways that build a future-ready workforce. 

Safe, Smart Homes

Advancing housing stability, safety, and connected living through technology and energy support.

Resilient, Sustainable Communities

Empowering communities through resilience building, sustainable development, and disaster preparedness and recovery.

Putting our values into action

Every year during Impact Week, thousands of NRG employees across the country power a brighter future together by stepping away from their daily routines to give back to our communities.

Read about our impact

Measuring Our Impact

~$8M

donated through NRG charitable giving

~5,064

volunteers engaged

36

U.S. states and Canadian provinces where employees volunteered

~24K

hours volunteered

~785

charitable organizations impacted through volunteerism and donations

34%

of employees participated in volunteer activities

1. Inclusive of all monetary, in-kind, and TeamNRG donations. Does not include employee donations.

Data from 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Grant requests

We strengthen communities by partnering with organizations that are committed to powering every day with purpose.

Employee Ambassador Programs

We are passionate about fostering employee engagement and their dedication to giving back.

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