EXHIBIT 23.1

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

   As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report dated March 28, 2001 on the consolidated financial statements of Edison
Mission Energy included in Edison Mission Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2000, incorporated by reference in this
registration statement and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Orange County, California
April 19, 2001