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Exhibit 12.1
NRG South Central Generating LLC
Consolidated Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
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For the Period For the Period
March 30, 2000 March 30, 2000
(Inception) (Inception)
to June 30, 2000 to September 30, 2000
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(In thousands)
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Earnings:
Income before taxes $ 5,597 $12,515
Add: Fixed Charges 18,861 37,598
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24,458 50,113
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Fixed Charges:
Interest expense 18,758 37,405
Amortization of debt costs 103 193
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$18,861 $37,598
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 1.30 1.33
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