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Founded in 1984, Calpine Corporation is a major U.S. power company, currently capable of delivering approximately 28,000 megawatts of clean, cost-effective, reliable and fuel-efficient power to customers and communities in 20 U.S. states and Canada. Calpine Corporation is committed to helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Calpine owns, leases and operates low-carbon, natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants. Using advanced technologies, Calpine generates power in a reliable and environmentally responsible manner for the customers and communities it serves.

Calpine and the Environment

Calpine's energy centers are among the newest and cleanest in the nation, producing low-cost, reliable electricity. Read more about our commitment to protecting the environment.

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Calpine in the Community

Calpine believes in being a good neighbor and an involved corporate citizen. We assist local charities in areas where our facilities are located, and our employees volunteer their time and talent generously. Find out more about our community involvement.

Calpine Quick Facts

Founded in 1984
Traded on the NYSE under the symbol: CPN
Corporate office in Houston, Texas
As of March 2011, Calpine's operating fleet includes 92 power plants with the capacity to generate approximately 28,000 megawatts of electricity.
Calpine began construction on the 619 megawatt Russell City Energy Center natural gas-fired plant in Hayward, Calif., in November 2010.
A 120 megawatt upgrade is under way at the Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility in San Jose, Calif.
York Energy Center in Peach Bottom Township, Pa., is the newest plant in Calpine’s fleet. This 565-megawatt, natural gas-fired plant commenced commercial operation in March 2011.
Uses clean, proven technologies: natural gas combined-cycle and geothermal energy
Calpine is North America's largest geothermal power producer. At The Geysers in Northern California, Calpine harnesses naturally heated steam from the earth to create renewable "green" electric power