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Constellation–Calpine Merger: Why Geothermal and Firm Clean Power Now Matter More Than Ever By: Robert Buluma The U.S. electricity sector is entering a defining moment, one where scale, regulatory scrutiny, and the search for firm clean power, are converging. The approval of Constellation’s $26.6 billion acquisition of Calpine is not just a headline-grabbing merger; it is a powerful signal about the future structure of power markets and the growing strategic value of geothermal energy and other always-on renewables. As federal regulators force divestments, allow unprecedented scale, and reassert antitrust authority, one question becomes unavoidable: **where does geothermal fit in a power system increasingly dominated by mega-utilities? The Deal,and Why It Matters for Clean Baseload To close the acquisition, Constellation agreed to divest six power plants and a minority stake in a seventh across Texas, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. These concessions were demanded by federal regulators c...

Ormat Technologies  Secures Groundbreaking PPA with  Calpine Energy Solutions: Pioneering a New Era in Carbon-Free Energy By:  Robert Buluma What the Agreement Entails The Voices Behind the Deal “Now more than ever, it’s critical to have a robust network of strategic partners, like Ormat , that focus on alternative and renewable geothermal supply-side technologies. This ensures our retail clients can access customized, scalable energy strategies aligned with their unique cost, risk, and carbon goals.” This wont be the first time Ormat inks a deal with geothermal power house as we reported earlier on on their partnership with SLB “We are thrilled to collaborate with  Calpine Energy Solutions to deliver zero-emission power from Mammoth 2. This PPA represents a significant step forward in our mission to expand geothermal energy capacity while reinforcing Calpine’s commitment to sustainability.” Why This Deal Matters A Look at Ormat and Calpine Energy Solutions The Fut...