– John Ragan and Elizabeth Killinger Included in 2013 Who’s Who in
Energy –
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 30, 2013--
The Houston Business Journal named John Ragan, executive vice
president and Gulf Coast regional president, NRG; and Elizabeth
Killinger, president of NRG Texas Retail and president of Reliant, to
the 2013 list of “Who’s Who in Energy” based on their industry impact,
years of service and peer nominations. The list of the 100 most
influential leaders in the Houston energy industry appeared in the
November issue of the Houston Business Journal.
Ragan, who is receiving this honor for the third time, oversees the Gulf
Coast region for NRG Energy, which has a diverse power portfolio
including wholesale generation, retail electricity, Petra Nova carbon
capture and NRG eVgo, an electric vehicle fast-charging network. Ragan
is focused on ensuring there are adequate energy resources in the
region, while keeping high standards around clean energy resources.
“I appreciate the Houston Business Journal recognition,” Ragan
said. “NRG is committed to this region and I am proud to be a part of a
company working hard to advance exciting new developments in the energy
industry as we work to tackle the challenges of resource adequacy today
and into the future.”
Ragan also gives back to the community as a volunteer with regional
organizations, serving on the boards of directors for the Houston Food
Bank, the Houston Technology Center, and the Galveston Bay Foundation,
and participating in the Greater Houston Partnership Energy
Collaborative.
Killinger leads NRG’s retail electricity business in Texas, which serves
customers through several retail energy brands including Reliant. Under
her leadership, NRG’s Texas brands are giving customers more plan
choices and more tools to manage energy use. Over the last four years,
Reliant has consistently been recognized by the Public Utility
Commission of Texas (PUCT) on the Power to Choose site, for customer
service.
“I’m honored to be recognized for work we’re doing to meet the evolving
needs of our customers and our industry,” Killinger said. “NRG is
positioning Texas for a future in which customers will have even more
energy choices, and I’m looking forward to helping lead the state in a
strong and stable future.”
Killinger was also recently honored in Houston Business Journal’s
2013 Power Book. She serves on the executive committee and board of
directors for the Greater Houston Partnership and the boards of
directors for the Center for Hearing and Speech in Houston and the March
of Dimes Houston Division. Additionally, March of Dimes Houston recently
announced Killinger as chair of the 2014 March of Dimes’ March for
Babies.
To learn more about NRG’s leadership team, visit http://www.nrgenergy.com/about/management.html
About NRG
NRG is leading a customer-driven change in the U.S. energy industry by
delivering cleaner and smarter energy choices, while building on the
strength of the nation’s largest and most diverse competitive power
portfolio. A Fortune 500 company, we create value through reliable and
efficient conventional generation while driving innovation in solar and
renewable power, electric vehicle ecosystems, carbon capture technology
and customer-centric energy solutions. Our retail electricity providers
– Reliant, Green Mountain Energy, Energy Plus and NRG Residential
Solutions – serve more than 2 million residential and commercial
customers throughout the country. More information is available at www.nrgenergy.com.
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Source: NRG
Reliant
Melissa Hensley, 713-537-3099
Melissa.Hensley@nrgenergy.com