Founded in 1989, NRG Energy owns and operates a variety of energy-related operations worldwide. It is a wholesale power generation company that is engaged in the ownership, operation and sale of energy, capacity and related products. The company maintains a portfolio of electric generation facilities. NRG Energy also operates energy production and cogeneration, power marketing, resource recovery, and district heating, cooling and thermal energy production facilities. It has ownership interests in more than 40 power generating facilities. The company handles various projects in the United States, Australia and Germany. NRG Energy supports several community programs and conducts fundraising activities. It seeks to maximize operating income through the efficient procurement and management of fuel supplies and maintenance services.