We are removing NRG Energy Inc.'s ratings from CreditWatch and changing the outlook to stable. The change comes from the rejection by NRG shareholders of Exelon's improved offer on July 21, 2009, and with Exelon ending its attempt to complete the acquisition. SAN FRANCISCO (Standard&Poor's) July 22, 2009--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today removed the 'BB-' corporate credit rating (CCR) of NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) from CreditWatch with positive implications. The outlook is stable. "The rating was placed on CreditWatch on Oct. 21, 2008, following Exelon Corp.'s announcement of an all-stock offer to purchase all outstanding NRG shares at an exchange ratio of 0.485 shares of Exelon for each share of NRG," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst