Vistra Energy announced August 20 that it has entered an agreement to acquire Ambit Energy for $475 million plus working capital in an all-cash transaction. More information in the news release below.

What do the words ‘fully competitive electricity market’ mean? For us, they simply mean this: Consumers get a choice. Watch our video to learn more about how competition brings value to consumers.  

Vistra Energy announced the successful completion of the acquisition by Vistra of the business of Crius Energy. The closing of the transaction follows the overwhelming approval of the transaction by Crius Energy unitholders. Read the full release

Vistra’s written testimony to the Ohio Senate Committee on Energy and Public Utilities in opposition to HB 6 relating to using tax payer money to bailout nuclear power facilities in the state.

To help North Texans impacted following recent severe storms, TXU Energy announced today a series of steps it has taken to support customers. TXU Energy will work with customers impacted by the storm to: waive late fees, extend payment due dates, and reduce the down payment and defer the balances over five equal installments. To […]

Vistra Energy’s 2018 Sustainability Report showcases the company’s environmental sustainability, our people’s spirit of volunteerism through Energy In Action, the various renewable and conservation-focused products we offer, our substantial land reclamation activities, our rigorous governance structure, the company’s support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and more.

Vistra Energy CEO Curt Morgan’s written testimony, submitted April 28, 2019, to the Pennsylvania House Consumer Affairs Committee Vistra outlining Vistra’s opposition to House Bill 11 by State Representative Thomas Mehaffie (R-Hershey) and Senate Bill 510 by State Senator Ryan Aument (R-Lititz), which would provide nuclear power plants the same preferential treatment as solar, wind […]

Company targets growth through new renewable brand, Brighten Energy, and expansion of trusted Dynegy brand in three key states IRVING, Texas, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST) announced today that it is launching a new retail electricity brand, Brighten Energy, in Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Brighten Energy will supply renewable energy to socially […]

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), announced that its Upton 2 battery energy storage system project has finished construction and began operating on Dec. 31, 2018. The battery system, which is the largest energy storage project in Texas and seventh largest in the United States, is located […]

Former chairman of the Public Utility Commission and of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission pens op-ed supporting Texas’ market-based reliability solutions. Click the image for a .pdf version.

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), today announced that it has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for its Upton 2 battery energy storage system project. The New Technology Implementation Grant program is a part of the Texas Emissions Reduction […]

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), today released the following statement: Amendments to the Illinois emissions rules suggested by the Illinois Pollution Control Board, like those proposed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, reflect a significant cap on emissions. The IPCB emission caps are more restrictive than […]

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), today announced that it filed a notice of suspension of operations with PJM and other mandatory regulatory notifications related to the retirement of its 51-megawatt waste coal facility, Northeastern Power Company, in McAdoo, Pennsylvania, due to its uneconomic operations and negative […]

Second Quarter Highlights IRVING, Texas, Aug. 6, 2018 Closed merger with Dynegy Inc. (Dynegy) on April 9, raising expected EBITDA value levers by approximately 43 percent to $500 million, increasing after-tax free cash flow value levers by approximately 300 percent to $260 million, and improving its five-year cash tax and TRA forecast by approximately $1.7 […]

IRVING, Texas, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST) today announced that, subject to approval by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the company will enter into a 20-year resource adequacy contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Under the contract, Vistra will develop a 300-megawatt/1,200-megawatt hour, battery energy storage project at its […]

IRVING, Texas, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Vistra Energy Corp. (NYSE: VST) today announced that Curt Morgan, Vistra’s president and chief executive officer, will be featured in an upcoming podcast interview on “Investing with the Buyside,” hosted by Nate Abercrombie.  The podcast interview will be available beginning at 9 a.m. ET (8 a.m. CT) today, […]

Largest operating solar facility in Texas harnessing power from the sun IRVING, Texas, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST) today announced that its Upton 2 Solar Power Plant in West Texas has achieved commercial operations. At 180 megawatts, Upton 2 is Texas’ largest operating solar facility. The company’s power generating subsidiary, Luminant, […]

On May 4, Vistra Energy held its first post-merger earnings call and announced Q1’18 results. Highlights include: Completed merger with Dynegy on April 9, 2018 — ahead of schedule and without any required divestiture of ERCOT gas-fueled power plants Increased targeted EBITDA, free cash flow, and tax synergy value levers associated with the merger by nearly 60 […]

Vistra Energy Corp. (NYSE: VST), the parent company for TXU Energy and Luminant, announcement regarding the completion of its previously announced merger with Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN).

A one page info graphic showing Vistra Energy’s new geographic, generation and retail reach.

A helpful info-graphic summarizing Vistra Energy and Dynegy merger.

Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), the parent company for TXU Energy and Luminant, and Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN) announced that their Boards of Directors have approved, and the companies have executed, a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Dynegy will merge with and into Vistra Energy in a tax-free, all-stock transaction, creating the leading integrated power […]

Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), announced that it will close two coal-fueled power plants in Central Texas: its two-unit Sandow Power Plant in Milam County and its two-unit Big Brown Power Plant in Freestone County. In total, approximately 2,300 MW of nameplate power will be taken offline in early 2018. See press […]

On October 6, 2017, Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), announced plans to retire its Monticello Power Plant in Titus County, Texas. In total, approximately 1,800 MW of power will be taken offline in January of 2018. See attached press release for more information.

On August 30, 2017, TXU Energy announced that it has taken steps to help customers impacted by Hurricane Harvey. During this time of extreme need, TXU Energy is assisting affected customers by: Waiving late fees. Extending payment due dates with no down payment required. Reducing down payments and deferring the balances over five equal installments. […]

Vistra Energy announced this morning it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 1,054 MW combined cycle, combustion turbine power plant located in Odessa. In addition to expanding Luminant’s fleet of diverse resources and the company’s presence in ERCOT, the Odessa plant allows the company to take advantage of current natural gas prices in […]

Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), the parent company for TXU Energy and Luminant, today reported first quarter 2017 net income of $78 million and cash provided by operating activities of $141 million.  Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter 2017 was $276 million and adjusted free cash flow was $(48) million.Vistra Energy reports Q1’17 results. Full earnings […]

Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), the parent company for TXU Energy and Luminant, announced the purchase of the Upton County Solar 2 development project in West Texas. The purchase delivers on the company’s strategic plan to further strengthen and expand its integrated businesses through enhanced retail solar offerings and diversity across its generation fleet.

Article by Mitchell Schnurman published in the Dallas Morning News on January 22, 2017 on how Vistra Energy plans to successfully move the business forward.

On Tuesday, Mitch Schnurman, the Dallas Morning News’ Business columnist, wrote a complimentary piece about TXU Energy. The column highlighted its significant brand attributes, relentless focus on the customer, growth and sharply decreased level of PUC complaints. TXU Energy President Scott Hudson called it “overall recognition of the people of TXU Energy and all the […]

2017 edition of the biennial Scope of Competition report from the Public Utility Commission of Texas updating the Texas Legislature on the current status of the competitive electric markets in Texas. Includes the agency’s legislative recommendations to the 85th Texas Legislature.

As the new year begins, it’s a natural time for new beginnings. And it’s in that spirit that we’re excited to introduce you to a new Texas energy company – one that’s 130-plus years in the making.

On November 4, 2016, TCEH Corp. announced a new name, Vistra Energy, that builds upon the company’s 130-year track record of serving Texans and launches toward a revitalized future as a leading, dynamic energy player in Texas. As the parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, Vistra Energy will provide customer-focused service as the state’s […]

Link to the official press release for TCEH Corp.’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. https://www.energyfutureholdings.com/tceh-corp-parent-company-for-luminant-and-txu-energy-emerges-from-chapter-11-as-a-competitive-well-capitalized-company/

I am pleased to inform you that Luminant and TXU Energy have emerged from the Chapter 11 process as a standalone company. Oncor’s emergence from bankruptcy is proceeding on a separate timetable. I want to emphasize at the outset: our emergence from this process would not have been possible without the support of all of […]

09.27.2016 On September 27, 2016, the Railroad Commission of Texas approved Luminant’s application for a collateral bond securing its mine reclamation obligations. This important milestone marks the final regulatory approval needed for TCEH to emerge from the restructuring process. We are confident that emergence will occur very soon, perhaps as soon as Monday, Oct. 3. […]