Metcalf Energy Center

A 635 MW natural gas power plant in Santa Clara, California, owned by Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center, commissioned in 2005.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 55393Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
635 MW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
2005
Owner
Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center
Location
Santa Clara, California
Coordinates
37.2207, -121.7457
Generation (2024)
2,770.7 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Units
3

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
20153,171.1
20162,686.6
20172,081.8
20182,079.8
20192,566.1
20202,384.4
20212,335.5
20222,315.3
20232,338.6
20242,770.7

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