Calpine Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1984

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 2,500

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A
  • (Announced)

  • Financing Rounds
  • 76

  • Investments
  • 40

Calpine General Information

Description

Provider of electricity generation services intended to support competitive power markets in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company generates electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with robust commercial, industrial and residential retail operations, enabling consumers to have access to clean and affordable energy.

Contact Information

Website
www.calpine.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 717 Texas Avenue
  • Suite 1000
  • Houston, TX 77002
  • United States
+1 (713)
Primary Industry
Electric Utilities
Other Industries
Energy Production
Corporate Office
  • 717 Texas Avenue
  • Suite 1000
  • Houston, TX 77002
  • United States
+1 (713)

Calpine Timeline

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Calpine Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Post-Val Status Debt

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Calpine Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of electricity generation services intended to support competitive power markets in the United States, Canada a
Electric Utilities
Houston, TX
2,500 As of 2025

Dallas, TX
 

Windsor, United Kingdom
 
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Calpine Competitors (26)

One of Calpine’s 26 competitors is Dynegy, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Dallas, TX.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Dynegy Corporate Backed or Acquired Dallas, TX
Centrica Corporation Windsor, United Kingdom
Entergy Corporation New Orleans, LA
Electricite de France Corporation Paris, France
Avista (US) Corporation Spokane, WA
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Calpine Patents

Calpine Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
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-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-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 Signals

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Calpine Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Calpine Investments & Acquisitions (40)

Calpine’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with GoodCharlie. The deal was made on 22-Nov-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
GoodCharlie 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
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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
Saltend Energy Centre 27-Aug-2001 Completed
Acadia Power Partners 08-Oct-1999 Joint Venture Completed
  • 2 buyers
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Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
GoodCharlie Houston, TX 2022
North American Power and Gas Houston, TX 2009
Champion Energy Marketing Houston, TX 2002
Calpine Energy Solutions San Diego, CA 1998

Calpine FAQs

  • When was Calpine founded?

    Calpine was founded in 1984.

  • Where is Calpine headquartered?

    Calpine is headquartered in Houston, TX.

  • What is the size of Calpine?

    Calpine has 2,500 total employees.

  • What industry is Calpine in?

    Calpine’s primary industry is Electric Utilities.

  • Is Calpine a private or public company?

    Calpine is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Calpine?

    The current valuation of Calpine is .

  • What is Calpine’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Calpine is .

  • How much funding has Calpine raised over time?

    Calpine has raised $3.25B.

  • Who are Calpine’s investors?

    Pantheon Infrastructure, Access Industries, CPP Investments, and Energy Capital Partners have invested in Calpine.

  • Who are Calpine’s competitors?

    Dynegy, Centrica, Entergy, Electricite de France, and Avista (US) are some of the 26 competitors of Calpine.

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