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Metcalf Energy Center Receives Recommended Approval from State Energy Commissioners

June 20, 2001

Calpine Corporation, the San Jose, California-based independent power company, and San Francisco-based Bechtel Enterprises Holdings, Inc., announced that the Presiding Members’ Proposed Decision (PMPD), released by the California Energy Commission (CEC) on June 18th, recommends approval of the 600-megawatt, gas-fired Metcalf Energy Center (MEC). The CEC Commissioners stated that in reaching their recommendation, “we have concluded that the Metcalf Energy Center will result in no significant adverse impacts.” It recommends that the full five-member CEC Commission exercise its authority to override the current non-compliances with San Jose’s local land-use ordinances. More on Calpine's Web site