NRG Energy struck a deal to buy rival GenOn Energy Inc for $1.7 billion in stock, forming the largest U.S. independent power producer as the companies contend with sagging electricity prices.
The deal will allow the companies to save around $300 million annually beginning in 2014 from cost and operating improvements as well as balance sheet efficiencies.
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