Politicians supported
33
distinct FEC recipients
pac · TX
CALPINE CORPORATION
Combined federal influence footprint of $385K, led by lobbying expenditures ($270K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $385K
- Total influence
- $115K
- Contributions
- $270K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
2
distinct policy categories
How CALPINE CORPORATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for CALPINE CORPORATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $270K.
Lobbying share of total influence 70.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What CALPINE CORPORATION's influence footprint shows
CALPINE CORPORATION, headquartered in TX, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $385K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $115K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $270K in lobbying expenditures disclosed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act, and $0 in federal contract awards recorded on USAspending.gov. Together these figures reflect both how the organization seeks to influence policy and how federal dollars flow back to it.
On the campaign side, CALPINE CORPORATION's PAC contributions reached 33 federal politicians, led by Brian Babin at $8K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 2 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Energy/Nuclear, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code.
Viewing contributions, lobbying, and contracts side-by-side is the key to reading this organization's relationship with the federal government: campaign giving signals which lawmakers are prioritized, lobbying expenditures signal which policy outcomes are being pursued, and contract awards signal where procurement decisions have already landed. Each component is independently sourced from official government disclosures covering the 2023-2024 period.
Politicians supported
Top recipients of CALPINE CORPORATION PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Babin | R | $8K |
| Bruce Westerman | R | $7K |
| Randy Weber | R | $6K |
| Terri A. Sewell | D | $5K |
| Elizabeth Fletcher | D | $5K |
| Marc Allison Veasey | D | $5K |
| Mike Mr. Thompson | D | $5K |
| Pete Aguilar | D | $5K |
| Steven Alexzander Horsford | D | $5K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $5K |
| Doug Lamalfa | R | $4K |
| Sylvia R Garcia | D | $4K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $4K |
| Yvette D Clarke | D | $3K |
| Michael Simpson | R | $3K |
| Daniel Crenshaw | R | $3K |
| John Joyce | R | $3K |
| John Garamendi | D | $3K |
| Jodey Arrington | R | $3K |
| Robin Kelly | D | $3K |
| Lisa Blunt rochester | D | $3K |
| Eric Michael Swalwell | D | $3K |
| John Curtis | R | $3K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $3K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $3K |
| Wesley Hunt | R | $3K |
| Gregory W. Meeks | D | $3K |
| Brendan F Boyle | D | $2K |
| William Troy Balderson | R | $2K |
| Gregory J. Pence | R | $2K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $2K |
| Jeffrey D Mr. Duncan | R | $2K |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | D | $2K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $90K |
| 2023 | $180K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does CALPINE CORPORATION have?
CALPINE CORPORATION has a combined political influence footprint of $385K, which includes $115K in campaign contributions, $270K in lobbying expenditures, and $0 in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does CALPINE CORPORATION support?
CALPINE CORPORATION contributed $115K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. CALPINE CORPORATION supported 33 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Brian Babin ($8K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does CALPINE CORPORATION lobby on?
CALPINE CORPORATION spent $270K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Energy/Nuclear, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about CALPINE CORPORATION come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
Learn more
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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