Calpine Overview
- Year Founded
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1984
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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2,500
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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77
- Investments
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41
Calpine General Information
Description
Provider of electricity generation services intended to support competitive power markets in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company specializes in generating electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with robust commercial, industrial, and residential retail operations, enabling its customers to get access to clean and affordable energy.
Contact Information
Website
www.calpine.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 717 Texas Avenue
- Suite 1000
- Houston, TX 77002
- United States
Corporate Office
- 717 Texas Avenue
- Suite 1000
- Houston, TX 77002
- United States
Calpine Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Calpine Competitors (34)
One of Calpine’s 34 competitors is Centrica, a Corporation company based in Windsor, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrica | Corporation | Windsor, United Kingdom | ||||
| Dynegy | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Dallas, TX | ||||
| Electricite de France | Corporation | Paris, France | ||||
| Florida Power & Light | Private Debt Financed | Juno Beach, FL | ||||
| Avista (Spokane) | Corporation | Spokane, WA |
Calpine Patents
Calpine Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-11505474-B2 | System and method to improve control of conductivity, free residual chlorine, level, and ph in large cooling towers | Active | 21-Jan-2020 | ||
| US-20200172409-A1 | System and method to improve control of conductivity, free residual chlorine, level, andph in large cooling towers | Active | 21-Jan-2020 | ||
| US-9822664-B1 | Turbine exhaust cylinder baffle seal and method for installing turbine exhaust cylinder baffle seal | Inactive | 14-Mar-2013 | ||
| US-20120183461-A1 | System and method for removing a contaminant from a gas stream | Active | 03-Nov-2010 | ||
| US-20130058851-A1 | System and method for removing a contaminant from a gas stream | Active | 03-Nov-2010 | B01D53/64 |
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Calpine Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Calpine Investments & Acquisitions (41)
Calpine’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with GoodCharlie Energy. The deal was made on 22-Nov-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoodCharlie Energy | 22-Nov-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Electric Utilities | ||
| Lotus Infrastructure (550 MW Quail Run Energy Center in Odessa, Texas) | 02-Oct-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Other Energy | ||
| Russell City Energy Center | 18-Dec-2019 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Other Energy | ||
| Brazos Valley Power Plant | 02-Apr-2018 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Other Energy | ||
| North American Power and Gas | 17-Jan-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Multi-Utilities |
Calpine Exits (2)
Calpine’s most recent exit was on 27-Aug-2001 from Saltend Energy Centre. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Saltend Energy Centre | 27-Aug-2001 | Completed |
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| Acadia Power Partners | 08-Oct-1999 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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Calpine Affiliates
Subsidiaries (86)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Oak Creek Energy Center | Houston, TX | 2023 | |
| GoodCharlie Energy | Houston, TX | 2022 | |
| Good Power Holdings | Katy, TX | 2021 | |
| Calpine Power Company | Houston, TX | 2019 | |
| Kia Calpine | Houston, TX | 2019 |
Calpine FAQs
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When was Calpine founded?
Calpine was founded in 1984.
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Where is Calpine headquartered?
Calpine is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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What is the size of Calpine?
Calpine has 2,500 total employees.
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What industry is Calpine in?
Calpine’s primary industry is Electric Utilities.
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Is Calpine a private or public company?
Calpine is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Calpine?
The current valuation of Calpine is .
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What is Calpine’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Calpine is .
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How much funding has Calpine raised over time?
Calpine has raised $15.2B.
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Who are Calpine’s investors?
Access Industries, CPP Investments, Energy Capital Partners, and The Catalyst Capital Group have invested in Calpine.
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Who are Calpine’s competitors?
Centrica, Dynegy, Electricite de France, Florida Power & Light, and Avista (Spokane) are some of the 34 competitors of Calpine.
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When was Calpine acquired?
Calpine was acquired on 07-Jan-2026.
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Who acquired Calpine?
Calpine was acquired by Constellation Energy.
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