HOUSTON, TX, Jul 11, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --You are invited to listen to a webcast of GenOn's (NYSE: GEN) Second Quarter 2012 earnings call that will be broadcast live on the Internet at 9:00 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

What: GenOn's Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Call

When: August 9, 2012 -- 9:00 a.m. Eastern

Where: http://www.genon.com

How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web address above

GenOn Energy, Inc. (NYSE: GEN) is one of the largest competitive generators of wholesale electricity in the United States. With power generation facilities located in key regions of the country and a generation portfolio of approximately 22,700 megawatts, GenOn is helping meet the nation's electricity needs. GenOn's portfolio of power generation facilities includes baseload, intermediate and peaking units using coal, natural gas and oil to generate electricity. We have experienced leadership, dedicated team members, financial strength and a solid commitment to safety, the environment, operational excellence and the communities in which we operate. GenOn routinely posts all important information on its Web site at www.genon.com.

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SOURCE: GenOn Energy, Inc.