Desert Star Energy Center
701 El Dorado Valley Dr., Boulder City, NV 89005Plant 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 Name | Desert Star Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E |
| Location | Clark County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | May 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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Monthly Net Generation for Desert Star Energy Center
Desert Star Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Desert Star Energy Center (55077) |
| Plant Address | 701 El Dorado Valley Dr., Boulder City, NV 89005 |
| Utility | Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E (5695) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.78889, -114.99417 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator ED01 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MRCHNT13_7_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MRCHNT13_7_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 170.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 140 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150 MW |
| Minimum Load | 84 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Planned Retirement | April 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ED02 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MRCHNT2_7_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MRCHNT2_7_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 170.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 140 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150 MW |
| Minimum Load | 84 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Planned Retirement | April 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ED03 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MRCHNT13_7_N002 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MRCHNT13_7_N002 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 170 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 190 MW |
| Minimum Load | 112 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Planned Retirement | April 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Desert Star Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Copper Mountain Solar 2 | Boulder City, NV | 348.7 GWh | 1.8 mi |
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| Copper Mountain Solar 4, LLC | Boulder City, NV | 214.2 GWh | 1.1 mi |
| Copper Mountain Solar 5, LLC | Boulder City, NV | 674.4 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| Dignity - Siena Campus | Henderson, NV | 2.9 GWh | 16.4 mi |
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