Metcalf Energy Center
1 Blanchard RD, PO BOX 13190, San Jose, CA 95013Plant Summary Information
Metcalf Energy Center is ranked #14 out of 1,603 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Metcalf Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 431.7 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Metcalf Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #490 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #298 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 340 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Metcalf Energy Center
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Metcalf Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Metcalf Energy Center (55393) |
| Plant Address | 1 Blanchard RD, PO BOX 13190, San Jose, CA 95013 |
| Utility | Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center (2799) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2207, -121.7457 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2005 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | San Jose Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating June 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 170 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180 MW |
| Minimum Load | 116 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 170 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180 MW |
| Minimum Load | 116 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating June 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 235 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 217 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 232 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Metcalf Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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