Where is Desert Star Energy Center?

In Clark County, Nevada (NV). 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 Desert Star Energy Center?

537 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Desert Star Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E 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 Desert Star Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E 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 "Desert Star Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Desert Star Energy Center still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Desert Star Energy Center

Desert Star Energy Center is a 537 MW natural gas power plant in Clark County, Nevada, operated by Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2000.

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: 537.3 MW; 450 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2000
EIA plant ID: 55077

Where it is

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County: Clark County, Nevada
Coordinates: 35.7889, -114.9942
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating (2) · Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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Desert Star Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Desert Star Energy Center?: In Clark County, Nevada (NV). 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 Desert Star Energy Center?: 537 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Desert Star Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E 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 Desert Star Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E 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 "Desert Star Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Desert Star Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.