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    Clearway Energy, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

    5/7/26 4:01:00 PM ET
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    • Fleet Enhancement program advancing with all repowerings for 2026/2027 on schedule, new long-term hyperscaler PPA at Mesquite Sky, and further project contract enhancements in process
    • Sponsor-enabled growth program accelerating with late-stage pipeline now at 12.7 GW, and Honeycomb Phase I funded
    • Third-party M&A program continuing rigorous execution, with on-time closing of Cardinal operating solar portfolio in 1Q26 and operating performance of earlier 2025 asset acquisitions on-track
    • Upside opportunity from digital infrastructure complexes also advancing, as Clearway Group completed first generator equipment purchases for first generation in 2028 and established delivery partnership with Quanta/Blattner; 500 MW of PPAs signed and awarded at Montana complex to date
    • Public share simplification proposal approved at 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
    • Reaffirming 2026 financial guidance



    PRINCETON, N.J., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CWEN, CWEN.A)) today reported first quarter 2026 financial results, including Net Loss of $68 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $257 million, Cash from Operating Activities of $401 million, and Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD) of $70 million.

    "Our diversified fleet remains on track to deliver on our financial guidance for the year. Looking further out, we have increased the total corporate capital investment opportunities we are targeting through 2029 by 20% since last November, demonstrating substantial progress and potential upside to the long-term financial objectives we have set for our business. This progress now increases our enterprise's total late-stage opportunity pipeline to 12.7 GW. With all these advancements, we are in a very solid position to continue to strive for the top end or better of our $2.90 to $3.10 CAFD per share target for 2030. We also continue to be optimistic about our ability to grow CAFD per share 5–8%+ in the years beyond 2030, including growing at the top end of that range in 2031 from our 2030 target baseline, with potential upside from the co-located digital infrastructure growth pathway. Finally, stockholder approval of a simplified share structure will now benefit all holders with a more liquid investment, greater attractiveness to a broader investor base, and additional flexibility to support our capital allocation strategy," said Craig Cornelius, Chief Executive Officer of Clearway Energy, Inc.

    Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Available for Distribution used in this press release are non-GAAP measures and are explained in greater detail under "Non-GAAP Financial Information" below.

    Overview of Financial and Operating Results

    Segment Results

    Table 1: Net Income/(Loss)

    ($ millions) Three Months Ended
    Segment 3/31/26 3/31/25
    Flexible Generation  (2)  2 
    Renewables & Storage  (15)  (70)
    Corporate  (51)  (36)
    Net Income/(Loss) $(68) $(104)
             



    Table 2: Adjusted EBITDA

    ($ millions) Three Months Ended
    Segment 3/31/26 3/31/25
    Flexible Generation  49   44 
    Renewables & Storage  218   219 
    Corporate  (10)  (11)
    Adjusted EBITDA $257  $252 
             



    Table 3: Cash from Operating Activities and Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD)

      Three Months Ended 
    ($ millions) 3/31/26  3/31/25 
    Cash from Operating Activities $401  $95 
    Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD) $70  $77 
             

    For the first quarter of 2026, the Company reported Net Loss of $68 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $257 million, Cash from Operating Activities of $401 million, and CAFD of $70 million. Net Loss decreased versus 2025 primarily due to changes in mark-to-market for economic hedges. Adjusted EBITDA results in the first quarter of 2026 were higher than 2025 primarily due to the contribution from growth investments partially offset by lower wind resource at certain facilities. CAFD results in the first quarter of 2026 also reflected timing for certain cash receipts from growth investments.



    Operational Performance

    Table 4: Selected Operating Results1

    (MWh in thousands)  Three Months Ended
       3/31/26  3/31/25
    Flexible Generation Equivalent Availability Factor  88.7%  89.3%
    Solar MWh generated/sold  2,118   1,738 
    Wind MWh generated/sold  2,709   2,743 
    Renewables & Storage generated/sold2  4,827   4,481 
             

    Generation in the Renewables & Storage segment during the first quarter of 2026 was 8% higher than the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the contribution of growth investments.



    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Table 5: Liquidity

    ($ millions) 3/31/2026  12/31/2025 
    Cash and Cash Equivalents:      
    Clearway Energy, Inc. and Clearway Energy LLC, excluding subsidiaries $92  $37 
    Subsidiaries  233   194 
    Restricted Cash:      
    Operating accounts  141   146 
    Reserves, including debt service, distributions, performance obligations and other reserves  214   441 
    Total Cash  680   818 
    Revolving credit facility availability  549   243 
    Total Liquidity $1,229  $1,061 
             

    Total liquidity as of March 31, 2026, was $1,229 million, which was $168 million higher than as of December 31, 2025.

    As of March 31, 2026, the Company's liquidity included $355 million of restricted cash. Restricted cash consists primarily of funds to satisfy the requirements of certain debt arrangements and funds held within the Company's projects that are restricted in their use. As of March 31, 2026, these restricted funds were comprised of $141 million designated to fund operating expenses, approximately $97 million designated for current debt service payments, and $85 million of reserves for debt service, performance obligations and other items including capital expenditures. The remaining $32 million is held in distribution reserve accounts.

    As of March 31, 2026, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility and $151 million in letters of credit outstanding. The facility will continue to be used for general corporate purposes including financing of future investments or acquisitions and posting letters of credit.

    Potential future sources of liquidity include excess operating cash flow, availability under the revolving credit facility, asset dispositions, and, subject to market conditions, new corporate debt and equity financings.

    Growth Investments and Strategic Updates

    Honeycomb Phase 1

    On May 1, 2026, the Honeycomb Portfolio BESS facilities, four BESS facilities in Utah, representing 320 MW of capacity, reached substantial completion. The portfolio is underpinned by 20-year tolling agreements with an investment grade utility. The Company's total capital investment was $97 million.

    Public Share Simplification

    On April 29, 2026, the Company announced at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders that its proposal to simplify its public share class structure into a single share class was approved. On May 1, 2026, the Company amended and restated the Company's certificate of incorporation (the Charter Amendment) that converted each share of the Company's Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, into one share of the Company's Class C common stock, par value $0.01 per share. Under the terms of the Charter Amendment, the Class A Conversion occurred automatically at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Time, on the second business day following the filing of the Charter Amendment. As described in the Company's proxy filing, simultaneously, shares of the Company's Class B common stock were placed in the voting trust, such that public voting interest remains the same as prior to the Class A Conversion.

    Mesquite Sky PPA Restructuring

    On March 27, 2026, the Company restructured its existing energy-related commodity contract associated with the Mesquite Sky wind facility, which resulted in an in-substance financing to settle existing derivative liabilities over time. In connection with the restructuring, the Company also entered into a 15-year PPA with an investment-grade hyperscaler, which replaces the volumetric and price exposure of Mesquite Sky's energy-related commodity contract with more favorable pricing.

    Cardinal Acquisition [formerly Deriva]

    On March 30, 2026, the Company, through its indirect subsidiaries, completed the acquisition of the Cardinal Portfolio for total cash consideration of $324 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. Of the total consideration, $244 million relates to facilities consolidated by the Company and $80 million relates to facilities held through a 50/50 joint venture with a third-party investor. After factoring in cash acquired, transaction expenses and proceeds from the related financing activities, the Company estimates that its net capital investment in the Cardinal Portfolio will be approximately $240 million.

    Quarterly Dividend

    On May 6, 2026, Clearway Energy, Inc.'s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on Class C common stock, including shares that were received in the Class A Conversion, of $0.4676 per share payable on June 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 1, 2026.

    Seasonality

    Clearway Energy, Inc.'s quarterly operating results are impacted by seasonal factors, as well as weather variability which can impact renewable energy resource throughout the year. Most of the Company's revenues are generated from the months of May through September, as contracted pricing and renewable resources are at their highest levels in the Company's portfolio. Factors driving the fluctuation in Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash from Operating Activities, and CAFD include the following:

    • Higher summer capacity and energy prices from flexible generation assets;
    • Higher solar insolation during the summer months;
    • Higher wind resources during the spring and summer months;
    • Renewable energy resource throughout the year;
    • Debt service payments which are made either quarterly or semi-annually;
    • Timing of maintenance capital expenditures and the impact of both unforced and forced outages; and
    • Timing of distributions from unconsolidated affiliates.



    The Company takes into consideration the timing of these factors to ensure sufficient funds are available for distributions and operating activities on a quarterly basis.

    Financial Guidance

    The Company is reaffirming its 2026 full year CAFD guidance range of $470 million to $510 million. The midpoint of the 2026 financial guidance range is based on median renewable energy production estimates for the full year, while the range reflects a potential distribution of outcomes on resource and performance in the fiscal year. The guidance range also factors in completing committed growth investments on currently forecasted schedules.  

    Earnings Conference Call

    On May 7, 2026, Clearway Energy, Inc. will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Investors, the news media and others may access the live webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials by logging on to Clearway Energy, Inc.'s website at http://www.clearwayenergy.com and clicking on "Presentations & Webcasts" under "Investor Relations."

    About Clearway Energy, Inc.

    Clearway Energy, Inc. is one of the largest owners of clean energy generation assets in the U.S. Our portfolio comprises approximately 13.6 GW of gross capacity in 27 states, including approximately 10.8 GW of wind, solar and battery energy storage systems and approximately 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. Through our diversified and primarily contracted clean energy portfolio, Clearway Energy endeavors to provide its investors with stable and growing dividend income. Clearway Energy, Inc.'s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CWEN. Clearway Energy, Inc. is sponsored by its controlling investor, Clearway Energy Group LLC. For more information, visit investor.clearwayenergy.com.

    Safe Harbor Disclosure

    This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and typically can be identified by the use of words such as "expect," "estimate," "target," "anticipate," "forecast," "plan," "outlook," "believe" and similar terms. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding, the Company's dividend expectations and its operations, its facilities and its financial results, statements regarding the anticipated consummation of the transactions described above, the anticipated benefits, opportunities, and results with respect to the transactions, including the Company's future relationship and arrangements with Global Infrastructure Partners, TotalEnergies, and Clearway Energy Group, as well as the Company's Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash from Operating Activities, Cash Available for Distribution, the Company's future revenues, income, indebtedness, capital structure, strategy, plans, expectations, objectives, projected financial performance and/or business results and other future events, and views of economic and market conditions.

    Although Clearway Energy, Inc. believes that the expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated above include, among others, the Company's ability to maintain and grow its quarterly dividend, impacts related to COVID-19 (including any variant of the virus) or any other pandemic, risks relating to the Company's relationships with its sponsors, the failure to identify, execute or successfully implement acquisitions or dispositions (including receipt of third party consents and regulatory approvals), the Company's ability to acquire assets from its sponsors, the Company's ability to borrow additional funds and access capital markets due to its indebtedness, corporate structure, market conditions or otherwise, hazards customary in the power industry, weather conditions, including wind and solar performance, the Company's ability to operate its businesses efficiently, manage maintenance capital expenditures and costs effectively, and generate earnings and cash flows from its asset-based businesses in relation to its debt and other obligations, the willingness and ability of counterparties to the Company's offtake agreements to fulfill their obligations under such agreements, the Company's ability to enter into new contracts as existing contracts expire, changes in government regulations, operating and financial restrictions placed on the Company that are contained in the project-level debt facilities and other agreements of the Company and its subsidiaries, and cyber terrorism and inadequate cybersecurity. Furthermore, any dividends are subject to available capital, market conditions, and compliance with associated laws and regulations.

    Clearway Energy, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The Cash Available for Distribution are estimates as of today's date, May 7, 2026, and are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable as of this date. Clearway Energy, Inc. expressly disclaims any current intention to update such guidance. The foregoing review of factors that could cause Clearway Energy, Inc.'s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements included in this news release should be considered in connection with information regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect Clearway Energy, Inc.'s future results included in Clearway Energy, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. In addition, Clearway Energy, Inc. makes available free of charge at www.clearwayenergy.com, copies of materials it files with, or furnishes to, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    # # #

    Contacts:

     Investors: Media:
     Akil MarshJulia Poska
     investor.relations@clearwayenergy.comJulia.Poska@Clearwayenergy.com
     609-608-1500202-836-5754
       





    CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    (Unaudited)

       
      Three months ended March 31,
    (In millions, except per share amounts)  2026   2025 
    Operating Revenues    
    Total operating revenues $354  $298 
    Operating Costs and Expenses    
    Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately below  134   122 
    Depreciation, amortization and accretion  182   163 
    General and administrative  11   10 
    Transaction and integration costs  7   3 
    Total operating costs and expenses  334   298 
    Operating Income  20   — 
    Other Income (Expense)    
    Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates  5   5 
    Other income, net  8   7 
    Loss on debt extinguishment  (2)  — 
    Interest expense  (101)  (116)
    Total other expense, net  (90)  (104)
    Loss Before Income Taxes  (70)  (104)
    Income tax benefit  (2)  — 
    Net Loss  (68)  (104)
    Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests  95   (101)
    Net Loss Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. $(163) $(3)
    Loss Per Share Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. Class A and Class C Common Stockholders    
    Weighted average number of Class A common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  35   35 
    Weighted average number of Class C common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  86   83 
    Loss Per Weighted Average Class A and Class C Common Share - Basic and Diluted $(1.35) $(0.02)
    Dividends Per Class A Common Share $0.4602  $0.4312 
    Dividends Per Class C Common Share $0.4602  $0.4312 
             



    CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

    (Unaudited)

       
      Three months ended March 31,
    (In millions)  2026   2025 
    Net Loss $(68)  (104)
    Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)    
    Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI/OCL, net of income tax benefit of $(1) and $(1)  10   (5)
    Other comprehensive income (loss)  10   (5)
    Comprehensive Loss  (58)  (109)
    Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests  100   (104)
    Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. $(158) $(5)
             



    CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Unaudited)
         
    (In millions, except shares) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
    ASSETS    
    Current Assets    
    Cash and cash equivalents $325  $231 
    Restricted cash  355   587 
    Accounts receivable — trade  198   162 
    Accounts receivable — affiliates  —   1 
    Inventory  87   75 
    Derivative instruments  32   29 
    Prepayments and other current assets  60   67 
    Total current assets  1,057   1,152 
    Property, plant and equipment, net  11,816   11,596 
    Other Assets    
    Equity investments in affiliates  362   291 
    Intangible assets for power purchase agreements, net  2,375   2,294 
    Other intangible assets, net  67   66 
    Deferred income taxes  —   172 
    Derivative instruments  130   127 
    Right-of-use assets, net  773   714 
    Other non-current assets  351   243 
    Total other assets  4,058   3,907 
    Total Assets $16,931  $16,655 
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Current Liabilities    
    Current portion of long-term debt $612  $708 
    Accounts payable — trade  123   95 
    Accounts payable — affiliates  74   32 
    Derivative instruments  34   52 
    Accrued interest expense  43   52 
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  69   79 
    Total current liabilities  955   1,018 
    Other Liabilities    
    Long-term debt  8,504   7,898 
    Deferred income taxes  155   45 
    Derivative instruments  169   308 
    Long-term lease liabilities  826   796 
    Other non-current liabilities  754   676 
    Total other liabilities  10,408   9,723 
    Total Liabilities  11,363   10,741 
    Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries  65   103 
    Commitments and Contingencies    
    Stockholders' Equity    
    Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued  —   — 
    Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D common stock, $0.01 par value; 3,000,000,000 shares authorized (Class A 500,000,000, Class B 500,000,000, Class C 1,000,000,000, Class D 1,000,000,000); 205,218,918 shares issued and outstanding (Class A 34,613,853, Class B 42,738,750, Class C 86,290,173, Class D 41,576,142) at March 31, 2026 and 203,773,674 shares issued and outstanding (Class A 34,613,853, Class B 42,738,750, Class C 84,844,929, Class D 41,576,142) at December 31, 2025  1   1 
    Additional paid-in capital  1,768   1,715 
    (Accumulated deficit) Retained earnings  (6)  213 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss  —   (5)
    Noncontrolling interest  3,740   3,887 
    Total Stockholders' Equity  5,503   5,811 
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $16,931  $16,655 
             



    CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (Unaudited)
       
      Three months ended March 31,
    (In millions)  2026   2025 
    Cash Flows from Operating Activities    
    Net Loss $(68) $(104)
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:    
    Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates  (5)  (5)
    Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates  9   8 
    Depreciation, amortization and accretion  182   163 
    Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts  4   3 
    Amortization of intangibles  49   43 
    Loss on debt extinguishment  2   — 
    Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets  4   4 
    Changes in deferred income taxes  (1)  (2)
    Changes in derivative instruments and amortization of accumulated OCI/OCL  (30)  45 
    Proceeds from transferable tax credits  282   — 
    Changes in other working capital  (27)  (60)
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities  401   95 
    Cash Flows from Investing Activities    
    Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  (228)  — 
    Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired  —   (4)
    Capital expenditures  (75)  (56)
    Payments for equipment deposits and asset purchases from affiliate  (70)  — 
    Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates  5   6 
    Investments in unconsolidated affiliates  (76)  — 
    Other  3   8 
    Net Cash Used in Investing Activities  (441)  (46)
    Cash Flows from Financing Activities    
    (Distributions to) Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net  (248)  44 
    Proceeds from the issuance of Class C common stock  50   — 
    Payments of dividends and distributions  (95)  (87)
    Buyout of noncontrolling interest  (3)  — 
    Payments for the revolving credit facility  (361)  — 
    Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt  882   35 
    Payments of debt issuance costs  (25)  — 
    Payments for long-term debt  (298)  (63)
    Net Cash Used in Financing Activities  (98)  (71)
    Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash  (138)  (22)
    Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period  818   733 
    Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period $680  $711 
             



     CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
    (Unaudited)
                   
    (In millions)Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional

    Paid-In

    Capital
      Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated

    Other

    Comprehensive (Loss) Income
     Noncontrolling

    Interest
     Total

    Stockholders'

    Equity
    Balances at December 31, 2025$— $1 $1,715  $213  $(5) $3,887  $5,811 
    Net (loss) income —  —  —   (163)  —   133   (30)
    Unrealized gain on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCL, net of tax —  —  —   —   5   5   10 
    Distributions to CEG, net of contributions, cash —  —  —   —   —   (64)  (64)
    Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of contributions, cash —  —  —   —   —   (178)  (178)
    Transfers of assets under common control —  —  —   —   —   (1)  (1)
    Cardinal Portfolio acquisition —  —  —   —   —   2   2 
    Buyout of noncontrolling interest —  —  2   —   —   (5)  (3)
    Proceeds from the issuance of Class C common stock —  —  50   —   —   —   50 
    Stock-based compensation —  —  1   —   —   —   1 
    Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders —  —  —   (56)  —   (39)  (95)
    Balances at March 31, 2026$— $1 $1,768  $(6) $—  $3,740  $5,503 
                              



    (In millions)Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional

    Paid-In

    Capital
     Retained Earnings Accumulated

    Other

    Comprehensive Income
     Noncontrolling

    Interest
     Total

    Stockholders'

    Equity
    Balances at December 31, 2024$— $1 $1,805  $254  $3  $3,501  $5,564 
    Net loss —  —  —   (3)  —   (101)  (104)
    Unrealized loss on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI, net of tax —  —  —   —   (2)  (3)  (5)
    Distributions to CEG, net of contributions, cash —  —  —   —   —   (2)  (2)
    Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions, cash —  —  —   —   —   51   51 
    Distributions to noncontrolling interests, non-cash —  —  —   —   —   (4)  (4)
    Transfers of assets under common control —  —  (89)  —   (1)  79   (11)
    Non-cash adjustments for change in tax basis —  —  18   —   —   —   18 
    Stock-based compensation —  —  1   —   —   —   1 
    Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders —  —  —   (51)  —   (36)  (87)
    Other —  —  —   —   —   (1)  (1)
    Balances at March 31, 2025$— $1 $1,735  $200  $—  $3,484  $5,420 
                              



    Appendix Table A-1:
    Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

    The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss):

             
    ($ in millions) Flexible Generation Renewables & Storage Corporate Total
    Net Income (Loss) $(2) $(15) $(51) $(68)
    Plus:        
    Income Tax Benefit  —   —   (2)  (2)
    Interest Expense, net  7   51   34   92 
    Depreciation, Amortization and ARO  28   153   1   182 
    Contract Amortization  5   45   —   50 
    Loss on Debt Extinguishment  —   2   —   2 
    Mark to Market (MtM) Losses/(Gains) on economic hedges  7   (37)  —   (30)
    Transaction and Integration costs  —   —   7   7 
    Other Non-recurring  1   10   —   11 
    Adjustments to reflect CWEN's pro-rata share of Adjusted EBITDA from Unconsolidated Affiliates  3   9   —   12 
    Non-Cash Equity Compensation  —   —   1   1 
    Adjusted EBITDA $49  $218  $(10) $257 
                     

    Appendix Table A-2: Three Months Ended March 31, 2025, Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

    The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss):

             
    ($ in millions) Flexible Generation Renewables & Storage Corporate Total
    Net Income (Loss) $2  $(70) $(36) $(104)
    Plus:        
    Interest Expense, net  8   79   22   109 
    Depreciation, Amortization and ARO  28   135   —   163 
    Contract Amortization  5   39   —   44 
    Mark to Market (MtM) Losses/(Gains) on economic hedges  (2)  13   —   11 
    Transaction and Integration costs  —   —   3   3 
    Other Non-recurring  —   15   —   15 
    Adjustments to reflect CWEN's pro-rata share of Adjusted EBITDA from Unconsolidated Affiliates  3   8   —   11 
    Adjusted EBITDA $44  $219  $(11) $252 
                     

    Appendix Table A-3: Cash Available for Distribution Reconciliation

    The following table summarizes the calculation of Cash Available for Distribution and provides a reconciliation to Cash from Operating Activities:

     Three Months Ended
    ($ in millions)3/31/26 3/31/25
    Adjusted EBITDA$257  $252 
    Cash interest paid (106)  (99)
    Changes in prepaid and accrued liabilities for tolling agreements (10)  (10)
    Adjustments to reflect sale-type leases 2   2 
    Pro-rata Adjusted EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates (17)  (15)
    Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates 9   8 
    Proceeds from transferable tax credits3 3   — 
    Changes in working capital and other 263   (43)
    Cash from Operating Activities 401   95 
    Changes in working capital and other (263)  43 
    Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates 5   6 
    Net distributions (to)/from non-controlling interest4 (3)  (13)
    Cash receipts from notes receivable 1   1 
    Maintenance capital expenditures (5)  (1)
    Principal amortization of indebtedness5 (67)  (58)
    Cash Available for Distribution before Adjustments$69  $73 
    Net impact of drop downs from timing of construction debt service 1   4 
    Cash Available for Distribution$70  $77 
            

    Appendix Table A-4: Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, Sources and Uses of Liquidity

    The following table summarizes the sources and uses of liquidity in 2026:

      Three Months Ended
    ($ in millions) 3/31/26
    Sources:  
    Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt  882 
    Net cash provided by operating activities  401 
    Proceeds from the issuance of Class C common stock  50 
    Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates  5 
       
    Uses:  
    Payments for the revolving credit facility  (361)
    Payments for long-term debt  (298)
    Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of contributions  (248)
    Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  (228)
    Payments of dividends and distributions  (95)
    Investments in unconsolidated affiliates  (76)
    Capital expenditures  (75)
    Payments for equipment deposits and asset purchases from affiliate  (70)
    Payments of debt issuance costs  (25)
       
    Change in total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $(138)
         

    Appendix Table A-5: Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Available for Distribution Guidance

    ($ in millions)2026 Full Year Guidance Range
    Net Loss(44) - (4)
    Income Tax (Benefit) Expense5 
    Interest Expense, net395 
    Depreciation, Amortization, Contract Amortization and ARO Expense1,022 
    Adjustment to reflect CWEN share of Adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates59 
    Non-Cash Equity Compensation4 
    Adjusted EBITDA1,441 - 1,481
    Cash interest paid(383)
    Changes in prepaid and accrued liabilities for tolling agreements(3)
    Adjustments to reflect sale-type leases and payments for lease expenses6 
    Pro-rata Adjusted EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates(82)
    Cash distributions from unconsolidated affiliates643 
    Income Tax Payments— 
    Cash from Operating Activities1,022 - 1,062
    Net distributions to non-controlling interest7(149)
    Cash receipts from notes receivable13 
    Maintenance capital expenditures(32)
    Principal amortization of indebtedness8(384)
    Cash Available for Distribution470 - 510
      

    1 Excludes equity method investments

    2 Generation sold excludes MWh that are reimbursable for economic curtailment

    3 2026 excludes $279 million of proceeds from tax credit transfers related to Pine Forest, which were primarily used to repay bridge loans

    4 2026 excludes $245 million of net distributions primarily related to Goat Mountain, Pine Forest and Rosamond South I; 2025 excludes $64 million of net contributions primarily related to Rosamond South I

    5 2026 excludes $231 million for the repayment of bridge loans in connection with Pine Forest; 2025 excludes $6 million for the repayment of bridge loans in connection with Rosamond South I

    6 Distribution from unconsolidated affiliates can be classified as Return of Investment on Unconsolidated Affiliates when actuals are reported. This is below cash from operating activities

    7 Includes tax equity proceeds and distributions to tax equity partners

    8 Excludes maturities assumed to be refinanced



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