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Power Plant Gets California Energy Commission Backing

SAN JOSE, CA-After a summer of blackouts and electrical-power problems, California Energy Commission analysts are recommending approval of Calpine Corp.'s proposed power plant in North Coyote Valley. City planning officials will consider the project on Nov. 15.

By Allison Landa | Updated on October 11, 2000

SAN JOSE, CA- After a summer of blackouts and electrical-power problems, California Energy Commission analysts are recommending approval of Calpine Corp.’s proposed power plant in North Coyote Valley.

The commission gave its thumbs-up to the Calpine Corp.’s proposed plant on Tuesday, backing down from original concerns. A preliminary report produced by the commission in May questioned the 600-megawatt Metcalf Energy Center’s location and suggested alternatives such as Fremont on the northern edge of Silicon Valley.

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