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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CALPINE CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000916457
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				770212977
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-152982
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		50 WEST SAN FERNANDO ST
		CITY:			SAN JOSE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95113
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4089955115

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		50 W SAN FERNANDO
		STREET 2:		SUITE 500
		CITY:			SAN JOSE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95113
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