Calpine Corporation Names Thad Hill Chief Operating Officer

Calpine Corporation (NYSE:CPN) today announced that Thad Hill has been named Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hill has been with Calpine since September 2008, serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.

Thad Hill, EVP and Chief Operating Officer (Photo: Business Wire)

“Thad has been instrumental in driving Calpine’s charge toward excellence,” said Calpine President and Chief Executive Officer Jack A. Fusco. “On his watch, our power and commercial operations groups have made great strides in improving efficiency and availability and in meeting our customers’ needs. I am confident that given his leadership skills, drive and intellect, as COO he will continue to add value for Calpine and its shareholders.”

Mr. Hill, 43, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University magna cum laude and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Amos Tuck School of Dartmouth College, where he was elected an Edward Tuck Scholar.

About Calpine

Founded in 1984, Calpine Corporation is a major U.S. power company, currently capable of delivering nearly 29,000 megawatts of clean, cost-effective, reliable and fuel-efficient power from its 93 operating plants to customers and communities in 21 U.S. states and Canada. Calpine Corporation is committed to helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Calpine owns, leases and operates low-carbon, natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants. Using advanced technologies, Calpine generates power in a reliable and environmentally responsible manner for the customers and communities it serves. Please visit our website at www.calpine.com for more information.

Forward-Looking Information

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