By Olivia Pulsinelli
NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE: NRG), which has dual headquarters in New Jersey and Houston, will acquire Houston-based Direct Energy for more than $3.6 billion in cash, according to a July 24 press release.
Direct Energy has been a subsidiary of London-based Centrica PLC since 2000. The retail provider of electricity, natural gas, and home and business energy-related products and services has more than 3 million customers across all …