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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2


                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
registration statement (Form S-3 No. 333-____) and related Prospectus of Calpine
Corporation and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated
February 16, 2001 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Encal
Energy Ltd. included in the Current Report on Form 8-K of Calpine Corporation
dated September 10, 2001, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Calgary, Alberta
October 22, 2001

