Where is Metcalf Energy Center?

In Santa Clara County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Metcalf Energy Center?

635 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Metcalf Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Metcalf Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Metcalf Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Metcalf Energy Center still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Metcalf Energy Center

Metcalf Energy Center is a 635 MW natural gas power plant in Santa Clara County, California, operated by Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2005.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 635 MW; 557 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2005
EIA plant ID: 55393

Where it is

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County: Santa Clara County, California
Coordinates: 37.2207, -121.7457
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Metcalf Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Metcalf Energy Center?: In Santa Clara County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Metcalf Energy Center?: 635 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Metcalf Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Metcalf Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Metcalf Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Metcalf Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.