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Our commitment to addressing climate change, while transitioning our fleet to low-to-no carbon sources.
After the Storms: $25,000 Donation Helps Restock Food Pantries
Late spring storms hit North and East Texas hard, leaving thousands without power. For some nonprofit agencies, the outages proved especially costly, forcing them to dispose of food when clients needed it most.
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Powering Pennsylvania: Q&A with Power Plant Manager Ron George
At Vistra, Ron George is considered a rock star. He manages Fayette Power Plant, which consistently performs at the top of the company’s fleet, and he is active in four of the company’s employee resource groups.
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Letter From the President & CEO: Vistra’s 2023 Sustainability Report
Our world is running on electricity, now more than ever. For 140 years, Vistra, through its predecessor companies, has been providing a product that is the lifeblood of society and fuels the economy.
Read MoreCelebrating ePride
We celebrate ePride, Vistra’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, which fosters an equitable and inclusive workplace culture to support employees.
Read MoreTops in Texas: Vistra Honored for Commitment to Conservation
When business and conservation come together, the benefit is long-term prosperity.
Read MoreVistra Launches First-of-its-Kind Solution for Electric Vehicle Owners
Vistra’s latest technology-enabled retail electricity product is tailor-made for electric vehicle owners.
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ERG Spotlight: Vistrability Leads the Way on Disability Inclusion
“With the right support and people who believe in you, there’s nothing you can’t do.” Those words are from Josh …
Vistra Receives Approval to Operate Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant Through 2053
Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant is one of 4 nuclear power plants in Vistra's fleet. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has …
Letter From the President & CEO: Vistra’s 2023 Sustainability Report
Our world is running on electricity, now more than ever. For 140 years, Vistra, through its predecessor companies, has been …
After the Storms: $25,000 Donation Helps Restock Food Pantries
Late spring storms hit North and East Texas hard, leaving thousands without power. For some nonprofit agencies, the outages …
Pride Month Spotlight: Vistra’s ePride ERG
This Pride Month, we celebrate ePride, Vistra’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, which fosters an equitable and inclusive workplace culture to …
Powering Pennsylvania: Q&A with Power Plant Manager Ron George
At Vistra, Ron George is considered a rock star. He manages Fayette Power Plant, which consistently performs at the top …
Vistra Engineer Appointed to National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) Subgroup
Vistra is proud to recognize Mark Vogt as a new member of the National Board Inspection Code’s (NBIC) Repairs and …
Save All Winter Long
With the official end of winter still weeks away, we’re all looking for ways to stay cozy at home without …
Vistra Employee Resource Group Building Path to Freedom for People with Disabilities
Have you ever changed a life in a single morning? That’s the mission behind Vistra’s partnership with The Texas Ramp …
TXU Energy Donates Hundreds of Trees to the City of Corpus Christi
For Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo, improving the city is personal. Guajardo was born and raised in Corpus Christi, …
Letter From the President & CEO: Vistra’s 2022 Sustainability Report
For years, we have continued to see a rapid pace of change across our industry. But 2022 was uniquely defined …
Burleson High School Students Consider a Path in Energy
They are the minds powering a new generation. Burleson High School seniors are mapping out their future with the help …
The Clock Starts Now! Vistra Partners With HBCU Founders Initiative for Business Pitch Competition
It’s the chance of a lifetime. During the Better Futures Pitch Competition, young entrepreneurs had just minutes to pitch their …
Celebrating Q1 2023 Achievements
Vistra is proud to share the achievements of Q1 2023. “This year is off to an exciting start. We are …
Tarleton State Students Visit DeCordova Energy Storage Facility
From the classroom to up close and personal with Texas’ largest battery energy storage system, a dozen engineering students from …
Newton Power Plant Meets Community Need With Donation
The Newton Power Plant is answering the call from Illinois communities impacted by the March 31 tornado. Severe weather ripped …
Vistra Donates $25,000 to Fund Scholarships for First-Generation College Students
Vistra’s commitment to education will power a new generation of students at The University of Texas at Arlington. Vistra was …
Vistra Named One of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises
Vistra was honored to be named one of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises by the Women’s Business Enterprise …
Vistra Aids Monterey County Storm Relief With Donation
Vistra is answering the call from California communities impacted by the 2023 winter storms. After heavy rains and flooding ripped …
Extending Operations at Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant
Vistra is seeking to extend the operation of Luminant’s Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant through 2053, an additional 20 years …
Vistra’s TXU Energy Donates $150,000 to Fight Hunger, Make the Season Bright for Texans
In the spirit of the holiday season, TXU Energy is providing a little extra winter warmth to our neighbors by …
Tops in Texas: Vistra Honored for Commitment to Conservation
When business and conservation come together, the benefit is long-term prosperity. Vistra is proud to be recognized, once again, by …
Vistra Launches First-of-its-Kind Solution for Electric Vehicle Owners
Vistra’s latest technology-enabled retail electricity product is tailor-made for electric vehicle owners. Through its flagship brand, TXU Energy, the company …
Vistra Raises $1.8 Million for United Way, Energy Aid
Investing in communities – at Vistra, it’s part of everything we do. This year, our employees from across the country …
Extending Operations at Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant, Vistra’s Largest Source of Zero-Carbon Electricity
Vistra is seeking to extend the operation of Luminant’s Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant through 2053, an additional 20 years …
Luminant Donates $10,000 to SFA Beef Farm
IRVING, Texas — Feb. 10, 2020 — Staying true to our Texas roots, Vistra, and our generation subsidiary, Luminant, will …
Industry Veteran Joins Vistra as Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer
Vistra is pleased to welcome Stacey Doré as the company’s first chief strategy and sustainability officer and executive vice president …
A Bright New Day: 50MW Brightside Solar Facility is Now Online
Vistra’s Brightside Solar Facility in Live Oak County, Texas, is now online and generating electricity. The 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) …
Letter From the CEO: Vistra’s 2021 Sustainability Report
At Vistra, we have a legacy of doing what is right and we pride ourselves on being good corporate citizens. …
Women of Vistra Power a Better Way Forward
Pioneers, trusted teammates, leaders in their field: these are the women powering a better way forward. To celebrate Women’s History …
Vistra Strengthens Commitment to Provide Laptops to Low-Income Students
Vistra-led summer campaign totals $230,000 in donations to fund nearly 2,000 computers for the 2020-2021 school year IRVING, Texas — …
Vistra Launches Green Finance Framework
On November 30, Vistra announced the publication of its Green Finance Framework, supported by a second-party opinion from V.E (formerly …
Vistra’s Corporate Headquarters Earns Energy Star Certification
Vistra’s corporate headquarters, in Irving, Texas, has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s prestigious 2021 Energy Star certification. Vistra has earned …
Vistra is IN! CEO Curt Morgan Joins Disability:IN to Advance Inclusion and Equality
At Vistra, we understand everyone has a role in building an inclusive global economy. That belief is at the heart …
Vistra Awarded with National Mining Reclamation Award
Vistra is committed to doing business the right way – and that means leaving things better than we found them. …
Annette Underwood – Q&A
Vistra recognizes the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce. And that means all the ways we differ – such …
Illinois General Assembly Passes Vistra’s Coal to Solar & Energy Storage Act
It’s a new day in Illinois. After years of planning and compromise, the state’s General Assembly passed SB 2408, the …
Vistra Employees Restore Historic Black Cemetery
When Texan Robert Hornbuckle began tracing his family history, the journey led him to Vistra’s Trinidad Power Plant, in East …
Vistra Increases Board Diversity
The extensive mix of skills, knowledge, and experience Vistra’s board brings is a direct result of the diversity of our …
World’s Largest Battery Facility Gets Bigger
The world’s largest battery energy storage system just got bigger. Vistra recently completed construction on Phase II of its Moss …
Vistra Retail Brands Set Industry Standard
Vistra’s Dynegy retail brand ranked first in overall excellence, price competitiveness, and ease of doing business, as part of Energy …
Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
by Curt Morgan, CEO, Vistra Corp. It’s been a year since the Business Roundtable took a bold position in redefining …
Scott Hudson: State Must Update PA’s Electric Choice Program
by Scott Hudson, President, Vistra Retail Pennsylvania consumers have had the option of choosing their electric service provider for last …
Vistra Puts Smart Meter Data to Work to Assist Texas Customers in Prepping for Summer
With summer on the horizon, Vistra and its family of retail electricity brands are adding another tool to their suite …
Vistra Marks Earth Day With Launch of $100,000 Trees For Growth Initiative
Vistra, and its retail electricity brand, Dynegy, will celebrate Earth Day with the launch of a two-year Trees for Growth …
TXU Energy Launches New Plan With Automatic Savings for Electric Vehicle Owners
Vistra’s flagship retail electricity brand, TXU Energy, has an all-new plan – with electric vehicle owners in mind. TXU Energy …
Vistra Honored For Commitment to Conservation With Texan by Nature Designation
Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, has recognized Vistra in the …
Jim Burke to Become Company’s President and Chief Financial Officer
Vistra today is announcing the appointment of Jim Burke as president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Mr. Burke, who …
Vistra Awards $75,000 to Create and Expand Hotspot Lending Programs in Appalachian Ohio
IRVING, Texas — Nov. 17, 2020 — Appalachian Ohio’s communities have long faced a digital divide. Compared to the state’s …
Vistra Recognized for its Commitment to Supply Chain Diversity and Inclusion
Vistra today announced a winning year of supply chain diversity initiatives; its success rooted in an ardent commitment to supporting …
Dynegy Selected to Power Chicago’s Iconic Willis Tower with Wind Energy
An American icon has a new glow tonight. Dynegy has entered into a multi-year partnership with Chicago’s Willis Tower to …
Vistra Joins Zero Emissions Transportation Association
In September, Vistra joined the Zero Emissions Transportation Association (ZETA), a coalition advocating for 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030. …
Vistra Commits $10 Million to Organizations Working for Social Justice and Equity
IRVING, Texas — Jun. 22, 2021 — Vistra today announced it is committing $10 million over the next five years …