High Desert Power Plant

High Desert Power Plant is a 960 MW natural gas power plant in San Bernardino County, California, operated by MRP Generation Holdings, LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2003.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
960 MW
889.2 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
2003
EIA plant ID
55518

Where it is

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County
San Bernardino County, California
Coordinates
34.5953, -117.3647
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
MRP Generation Holdings, LLC
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status
Operating

Every plant MRP Generation Holdings, LLC reports to EIA →

High Desert Power Plant: FAQ

Where is High Desert Power Plant?
In San Bernardino County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is High Desert Power Plant?
960 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns High Desert Power Plant?
EIA-860M names MRP Generation Holdings, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as High Desert Power Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — MRP Generation Holdings, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "High Desert Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is High Desert Power Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.