Desert Star Energy Center

701 El Dorado Valley Dr., Boulder City, NV 89005

Plant Summary Information

Desert Star Energy Center is ranked #11 out of 109 power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Desert Star Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 202.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameDesert Star Energy Center
Utility NameDesert Star Energy Center SDG&E
LocationClark County, NV
Initial Operation DateMay 2000
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 1.0 TWh
Annual Consumption 8.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #725 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #437 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #11 out of 109 Nevada Power Plants
Ranked #7 out of 17 Nevada Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Desert Star Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameDesert Star Energy Center (55077)
Plant Address701 El Dorado Valley Dr., Boulder City, NV 89005
UtilityDesert Star Energy Center SDG&E (5695)
Latitude, Longitude35.78889, -114.99417
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 2000
Annual Generation 1.0 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceMunicipality
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSan Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV / 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator ED01 Details Operating May 2000

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationMRCHNT13_7_N001
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataMRCHNT13_7_N001
Nameplate Capacity170.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity140 MW
Winter Capacity150 MW
Minimum Load84 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2000
Planned RetirementApril 2027
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator ED02 Details Operating May 2000

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationMRCHNT2_7_N001
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataMRCHNT2_7_N001
Nameplate Capacity170.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity140 MW
Winter Capacity150 MW
Minimum Load84 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2000
Planned RetirementApril 2027
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator ED03 Details Operating May 2000

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationMRCHNT13_7_N002
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataMRCHNT13_7_N002
Nameplate Capacity195.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity170 MW
Winter Capacity190 MW
Minimum Load112 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2000
Planned RetirementApril 2027
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Desert Star Energy Center Plant Owners

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